How nice are you?

 

 

How nice are you?
by Jane Powell

 

“If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all.”

 

We’ve all heard this saying. It’s something our parents reminded us of constantly. In fact, you my very well be cautioning your own children.

 

Now that you realize how hurtful words can be to others, have you every thought about the effects your own comments have on your self-esteem? Do you ever hear yourself saying nasty things about someone – that someone being you?

 

No one likes to be called “lazy,” “stupid,” or “fat,” and calling ourselves these names has a damaging effect on our self-worth. So today, take your own advice and the next time you begin to say something bad about yourself, try to stop. Instead of pointing out how little you have accomplished, why not acknowledge what you have achieved? And try replacing words like “I can’t” and “I won’t” with “I can” and “I will.”

 

Being churlish never served us when we were young, and that is still true. Be kind to yourself.

 

 

Accept Change
With A Smile

Sooner or later you'll experience
A crisis in your life,
And how you meet it will determine
Your future happiness and success. 
Since the beginning of time,
Everyone has been called upon
To meet such a crisis.
A closer look will show you
That most "crisis situations"
Are opportunities to either advance
Or stay where you are. 
In fact, most changes in your life
Will take place out of either
"inspiration" or "desperation."
Whatever comes your way,
Give it meaning and transform it
Into something of value. 
Your personal growth is the process
Of responding positively to change.
A precious stone cannot be polished without friction,
Nor humanity perfected without trials.
unknown

 

You can get from here to there. In fact, you've already begun the journey.
You can live the life you envision. So fill that vision with sound and color, with texture and rich detail.

 

Right now, as the result of what you are doing, you are going somewhere. Choose to make it somewhere you truly want to be.

 

The fulfillment of your dreams may seem to be a long way off. And yet, even in this very moment you can feel the joy of living those dreams.

 

Get busy and get on your way, for the path stretches out in front of you. Keep yourself inspired and in motion with your vivid imagination of how it will feel to arrive.

 

You know you can get from here to there, and you know how truly fulfilling it will be. Already, you're making great progress.

 

Ralph Marston

 

 

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