LIVE WITH SUBSTANCE

LIVE WITH SUBSTANCE 

Make your life mean something. Make your moments count. 

Don’t merely get by, and don’t just settle for keeping up appearances. Live with substance and live with meaning. 

It’s easy to get caught up in being trendy and popular, and to think that those things are all that matter. Yet you are capable of so very much more.

It’s easy to get discouraged when the little things don’t go your way. But remind yourself that the little disappointments will soon pass, and you’ll have new opportunities for real fulfillment.

What you can do with this moment is far more important than the little distractions that come your way. What you can do with your life is far more important than the pains and disappointments that occasionally trouble you.

Remember often how truly unique you are, and how precious and powerful your life is. Then, easily, naturally, and joyfully, fill each day and live each moment with meaning and purpose.

Make the world worthy of its children

‎" Each second we live is a new and unique moment of the universe, a moment that will never be again. And what do we teach our children? We teach them that two and two make four, and that Paris is the capital of France. When will we also teach them what they are?

We should say to each of them: Do you know what you are? You are a marvel. You are unique. In all the years that have passed, there has never been another child like you. Your legs, your arms, your clever fingers, the way you move.

You may become a Shakespeare, a Michelangelo, a Beethoven. You have the capacity for anything. Yes, you are a marvel. And when you grow up, can you then harm another who is, like you, a marvel? 

You must work, we must all work, to make the world worthy of its children." 

Be kind to yourself!

POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS:
WHAT ARE THEY AND HOW DO THEY WORK?

I found that every day if I affirm something that can help me and I write it down, hang it on a mirror or a wall, I will repeatedly read it and draw my thoughts from it throughout the day. Sometimes I just carry it in my pocket. This really works for me and I know many others who it works for too.

NO I CAN'T'S

I am all about the positive. Affirmations are all about the positive. They are our good intentions of how we want to feel about ourselves and how and what we want to put out into the Universe. No I can't's. No I won't's. No I shouldn'ts. No could've, would've, and should'ves. 

Affirmations have helped me regain more confidence when I needed it; feel better about the day, the world, money, career, eating, spirituality, my body...you name it. They help me get through the day or a trying time with all of the positive energy and attitude to take with me throughout that day.

When I go to sleep, I know I am a better person because of the positive affirmations. I even say some at night except now I recite what I am grateful for about the day. You will be surprised at the big difference words can make in your life. By adding some positive thoughts to paper you can change your thoughts and change your life.

WHAT ARE YOU SAYING TO YOURSELF ON A DAILY BASIS?

Do you say nice things to yourself when you look in the mirror or not so nice things? Be honest. What do you do? How does it make you feel when you say things that aren't nice about yourself? How would you feel if someone else said that about you? Would you say what you are thinking about yourself to someone else about them? Then why would you do it to yourself. You know how it makes you feel.

Really give this thought. What is it that you say to yourself on a daily basis? Words are very powerful and we must choose them carefully and wisely. They truly create our reality. That's right; our words are a choice as everything else is in life.

Start monitoring what you are saying to yourself.

CHANGE YOUR WORDS – USE POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS

• I choose to eat healthy
  
• I choose to exercise consistently
  
• I am a beautiful person
  
• I love myself just the way I am
  
• I choose to get better and better every day
  
• I deserve all of the good things I want out of life
  
• I enjoy eating fresh, healthy food
  
• I am very motivated to work out because I know how good I feel when I'm done
  
• I am very fortunate to be so healthy
  
• I love who I am
  
• I move forward without fear

These are just some ideas of what I would use. You need to fill in the blanks with what you wish to create in your life. Whatever works for you - do it. Don't wait another day.

Affirmations keep me positive on a daily basis. Am I human? Yes. Do I look at myself in the mirror some days and say "how did I let this happen?” Yes, but for the most part now I say, "You are doing a good job Marion, keep doing the best you can do!” “You are beautiful just the way you are.”

With those kinds of positive words to myself, how can I go wrong?

Be kind to yourself!  

LIVE .. YOUR .. LIFE

“There ain’t no way you can hold onto something that wants to go, you understand? You can only love what you got while you got it.” 

“Pain will leave you, when you let go.”

“Love is forgiving, accepting, moving on, embracing, and all encompassing. And if you’re not doing that for yourself, you cannot do that with anyone else.” ― Steve Maraboli

“If you want to forget something or someone, never hate it, or never hate him/her. Everything and everyone that you hate is engraved upon your heart; if you want to let go of something, if you want to forget, you cannot hate.” ― C. JoyBell C.

Blink away the tears, walk forward. Even if the first step hurts, believe that everything will be okay. because someday it will. be strong. and remember that the end of one hurtful thing in your life is usually an indication that the start of some truly amazing thing to come. let go. 

Have Faith. Be strong.

Believe in yourself, build your strength, you are strong, You’re beautiful and smart and capable of doing anything.

“We all make mistakes, have struggles, and even regret things in our past. But you are not your mistakes, you are not your struggles, and you are here NOW with the power to shape your day and your future. Every single thing that has ever happened in your life is preparing you for a moment that is yet to come.”

Have Faith. Be strong. 

The best is yet to come :)

Stop thinking you need people - get it out of your head. Just live your life, beautifully. Make yourself 
happy because you're never promised that you'll find someone who can do that for you. & even if you do find 
that person - you could loose them. Stop depending on anyone else in your life to determine your happiness 
and start looking in the mirror at the most important one. Just be patient, & in time you'll come across
someone that feels right - & without even knowing it you will have picked someone who compliments you,
rather than trying to find someone who completes you.

twelve simple reminders to help you keep your relationships on course.

It’s easy to make your relationships more complicated than they are. Here are twelve simple reminders to help you keep them on course.

1* All successful relationships require some work. – They don’t just happen, or maintain themselves. They exist and thrive when the parties involved take the risk of sharing what it is that’s going on in their minds and hearts. Open communication and honesty is the key.

2* Most of the time you get what you put in. – If you want love, give love. If you want friends, be friendly. If you’d like to feel understood, try being more understanding. It’s a simple practice that works.

3* You shouldn’t have to fight for a spot in someone’s life. – Never force someone to make a space in their life for you, because if they know your worth, they will create one for you.

4*There is a purpose for everyone you meet. – Some people will test you, some will use you, and some will teach you; but most importantly some will bring out the best in you. Learn to see and accept the differences between these people, and carry on accordingly.

5* We all change, and that’s okay. – Our needs change with time. When someone says, “You’ve changed,” it’s not always a bad thing. Sometimes it just means you stopped living your life their way. Don’t apologize for it. Instead, be open and sincere, explain how you feel, and keep doing what you know in your heart is right.

6*You are in full control of your own happiness. – If your relationship with yourself isn’t working, don’t expect your other relationships to be any different. Nobody else in this world can make you happy. It’s something you have to do on your own. And you have to create your own happiness first before you can share it with someone else. If you feel that it’s your partner’s fault, think again, and look within yourself to find out what piece is missing. Your partner can never ‘complete’ you because you are already whole. The longing for completion that you feel inside comes from being out of touch with who you are.

7*Forgiving others helps YOU. – Forgiveness is not saying, “What you did to me is okay.” It is saying, “I’m not going to let what you did to me ruin my happiness forever.” Forgiveness is the answer. It doesn’t mean you’re erasing the past, or forgetting what happened. It means you’re letting go of the resentment and pain, and instead choosing to learn from the incident and move on with your life.

8*You can’t change people; they can only change themselves. – Instead of trying to change others, give them your support and lead by example. If there’s a specific behavior someone you love has that you’re hoping disappears over time, it probably won’t. If you really need them to change something, be honest and put all the cards on the table so this person knows what you need them to do.

9*Heated arguments are a waste of time. – The less time you spend arguing with the people who hurt you, the more time you’ll have to love the people who love you. And if you happen to find yourself arguing with someone you love, don’t let your anger get the best of you. Give yourself some time to calm down and then gently discuss the situation.

10*You are better off without some people. – When you have to start compromising yourself and your morals for the people around you, it’s probably time to change the people around you. If someone continuously mistreats you or pushes you in the wrong direction, have enough respect for yourself to walk away from them. It may hurt for a little while, but it’ll be ok. You’ll be ok, and far better off in the long run.

11* Small gestures of kindness go a long way. – Honor your important relationships in some way every chance you get. Every day you have the opportunity to make your relationship sweeter and deeper by making small gestures to show your appreciation and affection. Remember, making one person smile can change the world. Maybe not the whole world, but their world. Your kindness and gratitude matters.

12*Even the best relationships don’t last forever. – People don’t live forever. Appreciate what you have, who loves you and who cares for you. You’ll never know how much they mean to you until the day they are no longer beside you. And remember, just because something doesn’t last forever, doesn’t mean it wasn’t worth your while.

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فقد يكُون هذآ  كُل  مآيملُك 

ابتسمــــــــــوا

ابتسمــــــــــوا

ابتسمــــوا من “ جــديــد ”

اتركــوا الأمس لـ أنه ماضي ..

وعيشوا اليوم لـ أنه حاضر ..

احرصوا دائمًا على نقاء نواياكم و صدقِ ضمائركم مهما حصل !

و مهما كانت شدة الجروح و الصدمات ستشــرق أرواحكم لـ أنكم الأجمل !

لا تجعلــوا همومكم : من يبقى ، ومن يرحل ، من يحب ، و من يكره ..

عيشــوا الحيــاة بـحُب لأنفسكــم ... !

كل ساعة تمر هي من عُمركم ...

فلا تضيعوها في التفكير في ما مضى و لن يعود لتغيروه 

و لا ما لا يستحق لانه حصل و لن تبدلوه

بل فكرو فيما انتم فيه كيف تغتنموه و تحققوا من النجاح الممكن فيه

و فكروا في الغد و انتم متأكدون انه مستقبلكم المشرق ان انتم فكرتم و عملتم على انه مشرق

فانتم تكونون كيف تريدون

Why me ?!

We should stop asking silly questions like Why me? What did I do to deserve this?Why all the troubles are just for me? There is no one in this entire world who sleeps on a bed of roses . Look around you everyone is fighting their own battle. Everyone is going through a struggle. We should be asking ourselves: 'How on earth did I manage to get such an amazing opportunity to prove how strong I am?

Happy Women's Day !

When God created woman he was working later on the 6th day.

An angel came by and said: "Why spend so much time on that one?"

And the Lord answered:

"Have you seen all the specifications I have to meet to shape her? She must be washable, but not made of plastic, have more than 200 moving parts which all must be replaceable and she must function on all kinds of food, she must be able to embrace several kids at the same time, give a hug that can heal anything from a bruised knee to a broken heart and she must do all this with only two hands."

The angel was impressed. "Just two hands...impossible! And this is the standard model? Too much work for one day...wait until tomorrow and then complete her."

"I will not", said the Lord. "I am so close to completing this creation, which will be the favorite of my heart. She cures herself when sick and she can work 18 hours a day."

The angel came nearer and touched the woman. "But you have made her so soft, Lord."

"She is soft", said the Lord, "But I have also made her strong. You can't imagine what she can endure and overcome."

"Can she think?" the angel asked.

The Lord answered: "Not only can she think, she can reason and negotiate."

The angel touched the woman's cheek. "Lord, it seems this creation is leaking! You have put too many burdens on her."

"She is not leaking...it's a tear" the Lord corrected the angel.

"What's it for?" asked the angel.

And the Lord said, "Tears are her way of expressing grief, her doubts, her love, her loneliness, her suffering and her pride."

This made a big impression on the angel; "Lord, you are genius. You thought of everything. The woman is indeed marvelous!"

"Indeed she is! Woman has strengths that amaze man. She can handle trouble and carry heavy burdens. She holds happiness, love and opinions. She smiles when feeling like screaming. She sings when she feels like crying, cries when she is happy and laughs when she is afraid.

She fights for what she believes in. Stands up against injustice. She doesn't take "no" for an answer, when she can see a better solution. She gives herself so her family can thrive. She takes her friend to the doctor if she is afraid. Her love is unconditional.

She cries when her kids are victorious. She is happy when her friends do well. She is glad when she hears of a birth or a wedding. Her heart is broken when a next of kin or friend dies. But she finds the strength to get on with life. She knows that a kiss and a hug can heal a broken heart.

There is only one thing wrong with her…

SHE FORGETS WHAT SHE IS WORTH."

Be the change !!

• None of us can help everyone. But all of us can help someone.

Live , laugh , love :)

Live with your eyes wide open, so you don’t miss a thing!

Don't judge me by my past, I don't live there anymore.

" We were not born to stay on the sidelines and watch but to stand up and fight like warriors. Today fight for your family, your neighbors, your co-workers, your friends, for healing, for miracles and for your dreams."

Believe it !

 Never change who you are. Never change how you learn. Change how you think!! Things are changing. I am willing to listen, learn, and change how I think!

let go

 if the pain of holding on is worse then the pain of letting go, then it's time to let go.

Everything happens for a reason!!

“Someday, everything will make perfect sense. So for now, laugh at the confusion, smile through the tears, & keep reminding yourself that everything happens for a reason”

Love is a cycle ♥

Love is a cycle. When you love, you get hurt. When you get hurt, you hate. When you hate, you try to forget. When you try to forget, you start missing. And when you start missing... you'll eventually fall in love again ♥

Trust me .. he’s worth it

Don’t worry, he’ll miss you. You’re the best he could get, and he blew it.
Don’t let him make you think for one second that this was your fault. It’s not.
He screwed up, and you did absolutely nothing wrong. 
You gave him your heart, and you trusted him to keep it and protect it, but he couldn’t.
And honestly, he’s not mature enough. He’s not smart enough. 
If he was smart, he would have cared for you with every fiber of his being 
and been with you every spare second he could. But he didn’t, and now he’s gone.
But don’t you cry. Don’t call him telling him you miss him. 
Don’t IM him, don’t message him, don’t comment him, don’t talk to him in the hallways. 
Just pretend you don’t care.
And don’t be surprised when he comes crawling back saying he made a mistake. 
And if you want to go, go with him again. 
But make him work for you. Don’t be his doormat. 
Don’t let him in the first time he rings the bell.
Make him come back every day until you trust him enough. 
If he doesn’t come back after a couple of tries, just let him go.
But if he comes back every day, then he’s worth it. Trust me .. he’s worth it