A Little Reminder

"Being is an Art, a skill, something that you are conscious of, artfully giving the gift of your presence, even when your reality or life situations and surroundings are pushing against you. Living in Being, through the flow of the moment, no matter what happens, but still having the consciousness and intensity of presence to create the life you want for yourself, moment by moment building the foundation for deeper love and joy in future moments, knowing that only you can do this for yourself.

To be able to fully feel the moment, truly be in the moment, feel the joy of being, of living, of the life you have, and be able to love others and yourself fully, you need to first free yourself of your mental chatter, the on-going commentary of your mind, and no longer establish your self identity from your thoughts and feelings.

Living in Being is to be free of your mind and emotions, so that you are not compulsively driven by your thoughts and emotions, and through your Art of Being, you remain conscious, fully present, and continue to penetrate your reality through your love, even when you feel the urge to get lost in your thoughts, or allow your thoughts to run wild, and take over your sense of self and purpose."

Don't mind the dating part. That's not what I picked this section out for. I have incessant negative thoughts that run through my mind, sometimes so repetitive and overwhelming that I can't focus on anything. It's due time I learn to clear my mind, and regain my sense of self and my purpose in life. Soon to come I will be writing down my goals so I can jolt my mind into thinking about the now, and what I have to do in life in order to reach those goals. It's time to come back to reality, and not be stuck in my head.

Source: David Vassel

To be thankful...

I am starting an ongoing list of the things I am thankful for in my life right now. The tides have turned, and I must follow the flow.

I am thankful for being alive and healthy.
I am thankful for being back in school, continuing to stretch my brain and expand my knowledge.
I am thankful for having a roof over my head, and a comfortable bed to sleep in.
I am thankful for the food that I have, nourishment that helps keep me steamin' along.
I am thankful for the loving cats that roam my house, who nudge my face and tell me that they love me.
I am thankful for the friends I have in my life, and all the great things they do for me.
I am thankful for my mental sanity, even if it might waver here and there.
I am thankful for living in such a beautiful area, sounded by nature and all she has to offer.
I am thankful I have a job.
I am thankful I have steady income.
I am thankful for this cup of coffee I just finished, and Leigh's milk I put in it. :)
I am thankful for this computer I am currently typing on, and the knowledge it brings me.
I am thankful it's a sunny day, even if it's cold outside.
I am thankful for the family I have, who are there for me, even if they might not say it all the time.

I will affirm these thanks every day. I will be positive, and through these means I will remain a good person, and do good things in life. I will succeed and prosper. I will do this by giving thanks to the things I have in my life.