What You Believe At Your Worst Moment Is What You Really Believe

What you believe at your worst moment is what you really believe.

When our lives are successful and we are doing well, then our beliefs appear as solid as bedrock. But when life derails us and wealth, family and reputation are stripped away, after our certainties fade too.

When a winning streak collapses, what do you believe then? Do you still believe the positive things that you once believed? You should, because at your worst moment beliefs are most powerful. In the depths of hopelessness it is the things we believe that really kick in and begin to make a difference.

In your worst moments, what do you believe about your life? What do you believe about your faith? What do you believe about yourself? When you marriage begins to fall apart, do you believe that you are still someone of fundamental value, who can be loved and who has the capacity to love? Do you still believe that you are someone worthy of friendship, even when supposed friends have abandoned you? What do you believe when people say negative things about you? Do you believe all the negative stuff or do you believe the positive? What you believe about yourself in your worst moment is what you really believe.

When we least expect it, life sets us a challenge to test our courage and willingness to change; at such a moment, there is no point in pretending that nothing has happened or in saying that we are not ready. The challenge will not wait. Life does not look back. A week is more than enough time for us to decide whether or not to accept our destiny.

Challenge yourself:

What do you believe about yourself today? Do you believe the good things? The good things in your life are set, they are great, they are amazing, and everybody knows them. Everything in life are recoverable. Your looses are recoverable. Your friends are recoverable. You marriage is recoverable.  Finances are recoverable. Don’t give in at the worst moment. You will miss the light at the end of the tunnel if you jump off the train halfway through.

“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” Martin Luther King, Jr.

“Don't be afraid to fail. Don't waste energy trying to cover up failure. Learn from your failures and go on to the next challenge. It's OK to fail. If you're not failing, you're not growing.”

Life Instruction Manual

 Life Instruction Manual

• Drink plenty of water.
• Eat breakfast like a king, lunch, like a prince and dinner, like a beggar.
• Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants & has to be killed, bled, cured, aged, smoked, fried, or frozen
• Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm and Empathy.
• Make time to pray.
• Play more games. Feed the birds. Plant flowers or vegetables- even in a pot.
• Read more books than you did in 2008.
• Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.
• Sleep for 8 hours.
• Take a 10-30 minutes walk daily. And while you walk, smile & notice your surroundings, changes in nature every day, & listen to the birds.

Personality:

• Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.  Each person has their place in the scheme of life. 
• Don't have negative thoughts of things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment - do what you can to make the world around you better.
• Don't over do. Keep your limits. Physically, spiritually, financially or emotionally.  Be humble.
• Don't take yourself so seriously.  No one else does.
• Don't waste your precious energy on gossip.
• Dream more while you are awake.
• Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
• Forget issues of the past. Don't remind your partner with His/her mistakes of the past.  Don't blame your parents for every problem you have.That will ruin your present . We choose actions & reactions when we become adults.

Happiness.

• Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't hate others. It's easier to understand & move on.
• Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present. Yesterday is gone, & you have a limited number of tomorrows.
• No one is in charge of your happiness except you. It's your choice to feel happy or miserable, anger or joy, frustration or acceptance, jealousy or peace, shame or pride 
• Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away; like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
• Smile and laugh more.
• You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

Society:

• Call your family often.
• Each day give something good to others.
• Forgive everyone for everything.
• Spend time with people over the age of 70 & under the age of 6
• Try to make at least three people smile each day.
• What other people think of you is none of your business...
• Your job won't take care of you when you are sick.  Your friends will. Stay in touch.

 Life: 

• Do the right thing!
• Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful..
• GOD heals everything.
• However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
• No matter how you feel, get up , dress up and show up.
• The best is yet to come.
• When you awake alive in the morning, thank GOD for it.
• Your Inner most is always happy.  So, be happy.

   Last but, not the least: 

• Please Share this to everyone you care about - even if they receive it many times, it will be a reminder on how to have a happy, healthy spiritual life , to enjoy each moment we are granted, & how to live free of conflict in harmony with others.  

We only share this earth for a short time. Why waste it on hateful thoughts and deeds when there is so much joy and happiness to discover and surround yourself with.




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