Inner
Beauty
How
do you look at yourself? Do you look in the mirror and see a mess
or do you see the beautiful person inside?
How
you see yourself is extemely important. All of your life and your
experiences emanate from that belief you have about yourself,
deep inside. Remember the old saying "It is done unto you
as you believe". If, in your private and self-honest moments,
you dislike yourself, you'll know why the world is mirroring back
at you experiences which prove you are right.
Why
not give yourself uninterrupted time to focus on building yourself
up? Quiet time is where self-affirmation and growth begins. Take
a few minutes - that's all - to meditate each day. Turn off the
mobile/cell phone, laptop, and all other electronic devices that
constantly demand your attention, so you can focus on how you
feel inside.
Get
to know yourself right at the core. Clear your mind through prayer
and meditation. Come face to face with your deepest thoughts and
reflect on who you really are. Do it as an observer ... a non-judgemental
observer. No guilt, no berating or self-punishment. Just observe.
You now have a baseline from which to grow.
Close
your eyes and shut off the brain. Focus with intensity. Reach
deep down for the things about yourself that you really do love.
Most of us spend too much time with negative self-images and disapproving
thoughts. Push those aside and choose to see only the beautiful
characteristics inside.
Create
a list in your mind of the things you love about you. From the
joy in your laugh to your generosity toward the less fortunate
(or whatever qualities you have). Become aware of all your good
and beautiful qualities. Now you have something worthwhile to
keep at the forefront of your thoughts.
Any
time you feel that old urge to criticise yourself, recall that
list of admirable traits. Reminding yourself of all that is good
within you helps fight the urge to bash yourself when you make
a simple mistake.
So
today, choose to spend quiet time with your best and most trusted
friend - yourself - and discover the beautiful person inside who
deserves to be acknowledged.
Self-Reflection
Questions:
1.
When can you schedule alone time to discover yourself?
2.
What can you do today to get to know yourself better?
3.
What changes can you make to your inner dialogue in order to build
yourself up?
Laughter
& Life
BOOK CLUB
10am Saturday 5th June
This month's book Wayne Dyer's Power of Intention
has so many life lessons and techniques that we'll continue
further chapters at the next book club. Check the book out
and learn the essentials of changing your life.
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Until
now a very small handful of people have worked tirelessly
and for free up to 30 hours a week each to build the New Thought
Centre. It's now time for our volunteer base to expand, both
with active work and financial support. New
Thought Centre is a non-profit organisation that depends on
you. It is YOUR Centre - your spiritual home. Become involved
- volunteer and/or practice the abundance of circulation.
Financial donations (from $1 to $1 million) help us
build more for you with a community of like-minded
people who make a difference in your world. When
we give freely, we are telling the Universe that we have no
fear of lack and that we truly believe that abundance will
flow into the space created by our giving. You
either believe it or give lip service to it.
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NEW
ONGOING WEEKLY MEDITATIONS
Just
need a weekly shot of guided meditation?
Starts
Wednesday 12th May 7pm to 8pm $10
Relax,
meditate and be in the moment
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Coping
with Change - 6 Simple Tips to Help You Become More Adaptable
Change
is inevitable. In fact, one of the few constants in life is that
things will always change. Why then, do we often have such a challenge
in coping with change?
You may
have an easier time dealing with change than others. On the other
hand, you may tend to have trouble handling change because you
become almost addicted to holding onto things as they are. Either
way, the effects of change in your life come down to healthy and
positive attitude.
When things
are bad, it's nice to know that they'll eventually change for
the better. However, when things are good, you need to have the
wisdom to know that things won't last forever. You can take heart,
though, in the fact that everything will come around full circle
back to good again.
How you
cope with change can make a big difference in your life. You can
take change by the horns and wring every last benefit out of it,
or you can moan and groan and have a hard time going nowhere.
The choice is up to you.
Here are
some simple tips to help you handle change in a positive manner:
1. Focus
on flexibility. Instead of focusing on change as a whole, it might
help to focus on smaller things. One thing you can do is work
on being more flexible. If you find that you expect everything
to go a certain way, you're likely crushed when things don't go
according to plan. Focus on dealing with several possible outcomes,
even if they're not your preferred results. Leave yourself time
to come up with alternatives when things change.
2. Have
a positive attitude. When you have a positive attitude, you'll
see change as necessary and good. Things need to change in order
for you to evolve as a person. Focus on the things that are going
well and remain optimistic that the change will bring even greater
opportunities into your life!
3. Be
forward thinking. Live in the present moment, but plan for the
future. You'll most often run into trouble with change when you
spend much of your time worrying about the past. Things may never
be like they were; they're only like they are right now. You can
do something positive in this moment by forgetting about the past
and focusing on doing something spectacular for your present.
4. Ask
for help. Remember that you're not alone in life. It might feel
like that sometimes, but it's not true. If you're having an especially
hard time dealing with a certain change, it's completely understandable,
and you should feel no shame in asking for help. Sometimes you'll
feel better if you can just lean on a friend or family member
for some support.
5. Look
at the big picture. Sometimes, in order to find a positive mindset
about change, it helps to step back and look at the bigger picture.
You might be caught up in dealing with one aspect and it might
be consuming all of your life in that moment. Take a breath and
realise that there's much more to life. Think about what your
ultimate goals are and remember how you've dealt with changes
in the past. Maybe there's a life lesson that you learned that'll
make you better able to cope now.
6. Focus
on things that stay the same. While nothing in life is permanent,
there are certain things you can count on. If you think of these
things when you're in need, it just may provide you with comfort.
For instance, maybe you're upset that you have to move away, but
you can take comfort in the fact that you're moving with your
family or that you'll meet some wonderful new people along the
way!
Remember
that everyone is different; you might find a certain strategy
for coping with change better suited for yourself than someone
else. Your goal is to find something that works for you! Source
is always ready to support and give to you ... it's your job to
know when to change and attract something new.
