Positively 365: Inspire, Motivate, Support

Living authentically means that we strip away the masks and delusions and illusions.  We focus on what truly matters and has real lasting value.

We can choose how respond to the negativity that is all around us.  We should strive not to let it inside us.

Do you know that positive and negative energies are both contagious?  You can shape the environment you are in by shifting the energy you put out.

Perspective is everything.  If you change the way you look at things, the way things look changes.

Forgiveness is important, but forgiveness does not mean forgetting.  Just because there is forgiveness, this does not mean that things should go back to what they were before.  

In today's loud world, it can often be forgotten that silence has immense value.  We can embrace the silence in our lives and learn the lessons it has to teach us.

Since nothing lasts forever, there is a last time for everything.  Rather than fearing or dreading the last time, we can choose to embrace these bittersweet moments as doorways to new experiences.

We should not always avoid adversity and difficulty because it is outside our comfort zone where we find the most growth.  Life's challenges are not just barriers to be overcome, but stepping stones that lead to a more meaningful life.

We must be flexible, adaptable, and open to the lessons that life has to teach us.  This means admitting that we do not have all the answers and that we should be open to learning from every situation.

Whether we realize it or not, we train others on how to treat us.  By the behavior we tolerate, we show them what is and is/not acceptable.  It is important to set clear boundaries.

Don't compare yourself to others. There will always be someone who seems to be better off than yoou.  Such comparisons distract you from the important work of looking inside yourself.  Such comparisons rob you of joy and gratitude.

Rather than comparing ourselves to others, it is far more useful and constructive to compare yourself with your former self.  This leads to self-improvement and accountability.

If we hold on to anger and negativity we become our own worst enemy.  In the long run this hurts us and others.  Work to release these negative emotions.

Sometimes we make mistakes, and that is okay.  There is a problem, though, when we do not correct the mistake quickly.  Sometimes they can become much bigger and more complex.  We should strive to correct our mistakes quickly and move on.

There are many things that happen to us in life over which we have no control.  However, we always have control over the choices we make.  Choose wisely.

Many people waste their lives chasing after things that ultimately do not matter.  It is important to check our priorities in life and to realign our values and actions to reflect those priorites.

So many of us waste so much time, energy, and money on things that are truly useless.  Don't waste your life on uselessness.  Find what truly matters.

Money and things cannot and will not ever buy happiness.  We must constantly remember this truth.

We must literally rewire our minds to be happy.  This involves overcoming self-defeating thoughts and limiting assumptions.  If we train ourselves in this way, a happy and fulfilling life can be ours.

Life lessons are important.  If you were to pass on to future generations, your wisdom and truth, what would you include?

We are all connected to the Earth.  Not only do we come from the Earth, we are literally made up of the Earth.  This gives all connection to each other and to all things.

Fear can have a paralyzing affect on us and be counterproductive in so many ways.  If we are to live a fully positive life, we must come to terms with and face our fears.

Comparing ourselves to others ultimately leads to dissatisfaction and unhappiness.  There will always be someone who seems to have more money, power, friends, excitement, happiness.  True happiness comes from comparing ourselves to our former self.  In this way, we can strive to become better over time.

There is a purpose to everyone who comes into your life.  Living with this realization will help us to focus on the meaning and significance of our relationships.

Sometimes we do not get the closure we think we need or deserve.  That is okay.  At times like that it is important to remember that closure really comes from within.

Gratitude is the foundation for a positive life.  Through gratitude we are able to appreciate the good things we have in life and enjoy them.  

Very often, the truest path to finding happiness for ourselves is to help others find theirs.  Helping other people find happiness can truly make us happy and more fulfilled.

It's hard to live in color when the world just sees black and white.  In a world full of hate, choose to be a light.

It's not practice that makes us perfect.  If perfection is to be attained, it is done only when we learn from past mistakes.  Each and every mistake is an opportunity for growth.

What is it that makes life truly worthwhile?  Where should we place our priorities?  Can we be sure that we are not wasting our life?

We live in an informaiton age.  In these times it can be difficult to tell the difference between truth and falsehoods.  We must always place value on the truth.

Time is one of our most precious resources. To live a meaningful life, we must make the best use of the time we have.

Just how do we make the best use of our weekends to ensure that we are living the best possible life?  A positively fulfilled life is not full of wasted weekends.

Society wrongly defines the luxurious life because society has the wrong priorities.  Only with intentional attention on the right priorities can we live a truly luxurious life.

How do you leave a true and lasting legacy that is remembered long after you are gone?  It is not done through titles, money, awards, or accolades.  It is done through caring.  

We should not put off important things.  Putting important things off for later may mean that those things never get done.  Sometimes "later" never comes.  Don't procrastinate on important things.

Time is our most precious limited resource.  In order to live our fullest life, we must make the best use of the limited time that we have.

Sometimes making a shift to living a more positive life means that we go to where we are valued and appreciated.  This can enhance our self-esteem and lead to a more joyful life.

Do you know that the bee is not designed to fly?  The good thing, though, is that the bee does not know that.  It flies anyway, despite what the "eperts" may say.  We can and should do the same in our lives.  Reject any limiting beliefs.

Rather than chasing happiness, we should let happiness find us.  We can attract happiness based on what kind of life we lead.

We have much more control over our reactions to others than we think.  We can choose to react with love, peace, and joy.

Our time on earth is limited.  We must use our limited time wisely by spending it in what truly matters.

Here is a truth: The only thing that doersn't change is that everything changes!  Embracing change in our lives can make us more adaptable and flexible.  

There is a definite power in prayer.  It can and does change people and things.  We can use prayer and meditation to be more positive and fulfilled.

One of the great advantages of being an adult is that you can choose who is and who is not in your life.  Fill your life with positive, uplifting people.  Stay far away from the negative and the toxic.

Too many people believe happiness only comes at some point in the future.  However, this mistaken belief only makes us miss the joy to be found in the present moment.  Look for and find happiness in these present moments.

We can become better people through adversity.  These challenges can often bring out the best in us and others.

In being true to ourselves we live a more authentic life. This can only bring more fulfillment and happiness.

Finding and living by wise sayings will change your life for the better.  This episode gives some examples of some wise sayings.

Make yourself a priority.  Taking time for yourself is not selfish. It is essential.

To live a fulfilling life, we should strive to remain true to our moral values.