Welcoming Light

Ego keeps the soul tightly held behind a wall. Ego convinces me I am fine and need no help. So I remain in the dark not even knowing there is sun beyond the wall. Only when there is a crack in the wall can light enter. 

Today let me admit vulnerability and welcome light into my mind.

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Seeing Situations

Although difficulties may occur, they are meant to awaken or strengthen something inside me - a virtue, a power, determination or a choice. 

Today let me see my current circumstances in the light of what I am learning in the big picture of eternity.

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Harmony

I need to recognize that like musical notes we are all different. Only when I am able to harmonize with others can i create a beautiful tune. When I work with other people, I learn to understand them. In the process, I will also learn more about myself and how to use my strengths to support others.

Today let me learn the art of harmonizing with others.

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Attention

If you experience tension at any time there is a simple method to finish it: simply add an 'a' and pay attention to yourself. Pay attention to your thoughts; create only those thoughts which are necessary, don’t allow yourself to go into unnecessary thoughts or words. 

Today let me start the practice of paying attention to my thoughts and words.

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Expectations

Expecting the best of others is definitely a better option than the alternative. But when people don’t live up to your expectations, how do you react? Now, you can't expect people to fit into your expectations, can you? Unplug from your expectations and accept people as they are. If need be, readjust your expectations to something more reasonable and realistic. 

Today let me make an effort to unplug my expectations and accept others as they are.

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Actions

The actions you perform are your insurance. What I give I will get. It may take a long time but every good action and thought will come back to me.

Today let me reach for highest actions with the understanding that my karma (action) is my protection.

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Meaning

The meaning I make in any situation is based on the lens I use to see what is going on around me. Meaning allows me to understand the context and choose my thoughts, actions and words appropriately. Even when something is difficult, understanding its meaning soothes the mind and helps me cope. Meaning can be found after a moment of mindful silence. 

Today let me create meaning.

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