As human beings, our greatness lays not so much in being able to remake the world as in being able to remake ourselves. ~Mahatma Ghandi
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What a thought-provoking and powerful statement! I think it’s especially applicable in today’s world where so much change and so many challenges are presenting themselves.
It can feel overwhelming sometimes when we are bombarded by so much negativity and tragedy in our (so-called) news, politics, and current events. Even if you want to help bring about a positive change, you may ask yourself, “Where do I begin??!!”
Exactly where Ghandi has directed us… with ourselves! Instead of getting bogged down and worrying about things outside of us that are beyond our control… if we focus our intentions on how we can help ourselves feel healthier and think better… we can each as individuals make a positive impact not only on our own beings… but on our families, communities and our world!
The only things we have complete control over are our own thoughts, intentions and actions. If we each commit to improving and elevating our own well-being — that is how we feel physically, how we think and how we interact with others — we initiate our own little ripple effect. When you start feeling better in your body, thinking with more clarity and calm, managing your emotions and stress with ease… you indirectly affect others by example and energetic interaction.
We’ve all experienced something of what I’m describing before… If you’re in a room full of people and someone who is carrying a lot of negativity walks in, everyone feels it. It drags everyone else down as well. But if someone who is uplifting comes into the room, it elevates everyone in the room.
Now imagine if you are working to feel the best that you can each day… Your positive ripple effect collides with my ripple effect which collides with someone else’s… get the picture?! And soon… the similar positive energies converge to effect larger and larger populations over longer periods of time… this is how movements are started!
If you are tired of feeling like a victim or a bystander… if you want to be a participant in something positive, then I challenge you to commit to yourself and your own well-being!!! If necessary, start with small simple steps that only require 10 – 15 minutes every day. For example:
– take a walk outdoors
– read something inspirational or educational
– spend time by yourself to journal or reflect
– take multiple “Daily Breathers” (just pause from what you are doing and take 3- 5 deep, slow breaths)!
The key is to take some action for YOURSELF every day! And if you are ready to learn even more powerful self-care techniques or just need some support and motivation, come talk to me… I would love the opportunity to help you!
Here’s to remaking ourselves…
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