Things are rarely as bad as you think they are. We humans have a tendency to imagine the worst in many situations. And yet, the things we often fear rarely come to pass. In the words of Michel de Montaigne, “My life has been full of terrible misfortunes — most of which never happened.” Mark…
A pattern of success leads to success. Most of us have heard the phrase: The rich get richer while the poor get poorer. There are 2 good reasons for this. First, those who have attained financial success know what works and what doesn’t, and they know that in order to reach higher levels of success,…
The world around you is a perfect manifestation of what you believe to be true. As you change what you believe to be true, the world around you changes as well. Sometimes the connection isn’t obvious. Here’s why: Most of us have conflicting beliefs, and some beliefs are more powerful than others. Often, these more…
You have unlimited Power within you. Both religion and science support this in their own way. Religion says that the Universe and everything in it was created by a Divine Being with infinite Power. This Divine Being had only itself to use in creation, and therefore everything created (including you) contains a spark of the…
The past does not determine the future. Every moment of every day is a fresh opportunity to start anew. The past has merely brought you to this moment now. Where you go from here is completely up to you. Choose happiness. Choose success. Choose greatness.
You are the only one in control over your destiny. The world around you is a reflection of your inner self. To change the world around you, you start by changing the essence of who you are. The essence of who you are NOW was formed through years of subtle suggestion from parents, teachers, and…
You have a purpose in life. You fulfill a vital function in the world, a special purpose that you are uniquely suited to accomplish. If that weren’t true, you simply wouldn’t be here. The more you accept this, the more you will see that you have inherited a destiny of greatness, and the plans for…
You have every right to be happy. Never let anyone pressure you into doing something, or make you feel guilty because you choose not to live according to their rules. If you want to be respected as an individual, you need to stand up for yourself and live life on your own terms. When someone…
Your worth as a person does not depend on what you have, what you have done, nor on what you can do. You are valuable simply because you exist. The reasons why gold, platinum, and gemstones are valuable are because they are rare, and because they have qualities we all admire. You are far more…
Today is the only day that matters. Yesterday is gone forever, and tomorrow may never come. True joy comes from living in the present moment. Of course, tomorrow MAY come, and if so, you don’t want to screw it up today. Balance is the key. Be joyful. Be happy. Be in the now. And above…
It’s easier to go with the flow than it is to go against it. The natural world operates in cycles. We have the cycle of day and night, the cycle of the seasons, the life cycle of a business, and many others. Trying to plant a garden in the Fall won’t be as fruitful as…
Many who study the Law of Attraction, Power of Belief, or any other “mind power” philosophy tend to forget one very important thing: If you want more control over your life, you must TAKE it. No one is going to GIVE you control over anything, unless it serves their own goals. In that case, your…