[AffirmationstoDe-Stress] MORNING COFFEE

"In the quest to have more, be more and do more, you may lose yourself."   It seems that each one of us is in a never-ending quest to have more, be more and do more. Our lives become a blur of activities that we don't necessarily enjoy. As for the things that we do enjoy, the pleasures and pastimes that recharged our souls remain forever on a "to-do" list. In all the hustle and bustle, it is too easy to lose yourself.   Take control! Don't be afraid to ask for help with those mundane, daily tasks. And, most important, don't feel afraid or guilty about saying "No!" when you need time to recharge.   Deep inside, you know what's most important. Always putting yourself second doesn't serve anyone. Now, take out your "to-do" list and start doing! It's the best way to keep in touch with who you really are.   ©Jane Powell     Beginning today... Beginning today I will look in the mirror and I will see a person worthy of my respect and admiration. This capable person looking back at me is someone I enjoy spending time with and someone I would like to get to know better. Beginning today I will cherish each moment of my life. I value this gift bestowed upon me in this world and I will unselfishly share this gift with others. I will use this gift to enhance the lives of others. Beginning today I will take a moment to step off the beaten path and to revel in the mysteries I encounter. I will face challenges with courage and determination. I will overcome what barriers there may be which hinder my quest for growth and self-improvement. Beginning today I will take life one day at a time, one step at a time. Discouragement will not be allowed to taint my positive self-image, my desire to succeed or my capacity to love. Beginning today I walk with renewed faith in human kindness. Regardless of what has gone before, I believe there is hope for a brighter and better future. Beginning today I will open my mind and my heart. I will welcome new experiences. I will meet new people. I will not expect perfection from myself nor anyone else: perfection does not exist in an imperfect world. But I will applaud the attempt to overcome human foibles. Beginning today I am responsible for my own happiness and I will do things that make me happy . . . admire the beautiful wonders of nature, listen to my favorite music, pet a kitten or a puppy, soak in a bubble bath . . . pleasure can be found in the most simple of gestures. Beginning today I will learn something new; I will try something different; I will savor all the various flavors life has to offer. I will change what I can and the rest I will let go. I will strive to become the best me I can possibly be.     At peace with right now   Choose to be in a beautiful place, right here, right now, just as you are. Make your experience beautiful simply by the way you choose to see life and to live it.   There is nothing you need before you can have joy. Be joyful just because you can, and because your true joy gives so much value to life.   Be at peace with right now. Embrace the beauty and magnificent possibility of what is.   Feel the massive strength that comes over you when you make the choice to no longer fight against life. Feel the joy of acting positively and purposefully to make your most treasured dreams real.   Cast out any remnants of worry, blame, envy, resentment or fear. You have much more positive, meaningful and beneficial things to focus upon.   Be here right now in this beautiful, powerful place. Live and expand upon the treasure that is yours right now.   Ralph Marston - Dear Readers, " Morning Coffee " is a labor of love and meant to be shared with others to spread encouragement and inspiration. If you share, please be kind and give credit where credit is due and copy and paste or forward with Page Header and contact information included. Thank you , " Morning Coffee" Created, and maintained by: Dizzyrizzy2U@aol.comGrandmaGail2BC@aol.com Copyright © 1996 -2013 " Morning Coffee" all rights reserved. To subscribe or unsubscribe send an email to the following email addresses. Subscribe: YourMorningCoffee-subscribe@yahoogroups.com Unsubscribe: YourMorningCoffee-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com