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There is always room in my heart for forgiveness. My Creator has given me the skills to heal my heart and get rid of the crippling effects of a grudge.

Because I am always learning from my actions and thinking about how to become a better person, there are times in my life that I have needed to ask for forgiveness.

When I have received forgiveness from the people in my life, I felt blessed. My goal is to share that same blessing with others.

Even when I feel deeply wounded, I know the only way to repair my heart is to forgive. Removing unhealthy emotions from my life is important.

Even though I have sometimes struggled to forgive, I have found that letting go of anger heals any hurt inside of me. Forgiveness is therapeutic.

As I walk my life’s course, I am bound to occasionally feel hurt. When I decide to carry this pain with me, it is like I have heaved an enormous boulder onto my shoulders. Even though I walk this life on a clear course, the weight of this boulder slows me.

When I decide I am ready to put aside this anger, I allow myself to let go of the boulder. Immediately, I feel so light and free. Relief washes over me.

Once I put aside that anger, I am able to move forward with my life. The quicker I let go of these burdensome feelings, the faster I am able to move ahead.

My life is founded in positive thoughts and actions. Being free of the burden of grudges allows me to invite more love and happiness into my life.

For me, forgiveness is easy because I have a compassionate heart, and I am determined to live a positive life.

Self-Reflection Questions:

1.      Have I experienced the grace of forgiveness?

2.      Do I carry the burden of a grudge upon my back?

3.      How can I lay aside my anger and walk with renewed vigor toward my life purpose?

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My friend Dr. Bil Holton, Unity minister, has written a metaphysical interpretation of the Bible which gives specific examples of how the Law of Attraction works. He has accomplished this by writing a chapter-by-chapter, verse-by-verse metaphysical interpretation of the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke (John will be available in May of this year).

Using New Testament Biblical stories and examples, Dr. Bil captures the essence of the perennial wisdom about prosperity and abundance. Each of the Biblical accounts contains teachings of Jesus about the higher mental and spiritual laws about prosperity. Jesus knew and used them constantly. And He told us we can do what He did and more.

The shocking truth about prosperity is that it is not limited to a few. Each of us is put here to prosper. The Gospel accounts are filled with rich promises about prosperity and abundance. They are prosperity textbooks. You will find in each metaphysical interpretation of the Bible that Jesus’ life and teachings bear clear evidence of how we can harvest our greater good.

Those of you who want a Biblical roadmap to prosperity and abundance will receive the ‘keys to the Kingdom’ in Dr. Holton’s masterful Biblically-based metaphysical treatment of the Law of Attraction.

Each day, there are dozens of tasks that are calling your name, both at work and in your personal life. With life being so busy it’s easy to lose focus on the big picture.

How many times have you gone to bed wondering what you actually accomplished that day? Or have you ever felt like your day was somehow wasted?

To avoid these feelings, you can try a few different methods to get yourself back on track. Rather than bemoaning your wasted time, resolve to regain your focus and get back on task.

Confucius Says…

There’s a famous quote about focus by the great philosopher Confucius: “If you chase two rabbits, you catch none.” True, there might be people who are able to multitask and do it relatively well; but more often than not, people who split their attention between two different tasks have a more difficult time completing both tasks well.

Here are five ways to regain your focus and get back on task:

1.      Eliminate the distractions. Get rid of the barriers that are causing you to avoid getting things done - it’s that simple! Forget about checking email every five minutes; those emails will still be there when you complete your task. Make a list of distractions and eliminate!

• Turn off the phone and let the voice mail take over.
• Close the blinds in your office.
• Turn off the music if you find yourself singing more than working.
• Simply closing the door to your office can give you more privacy and more focus.

2.      Prioritize your work. Rather than working on projects simultaneously, take one thing at a time, focus on it, and worry about all the other projects later. Ultimately, you’ll get a lot more done and you’ll finish it more quickly. You’ll also be recognized by the high quality that you deliver when you’re free from distractions.

• Find a way to prioritize that works best for you. Choose either the project that has the earliest deadline or the one with the least components so you can finish it quickly and get it out of the way. There are pros and cons to both systems so tackle it whichever way works for you.

3.      Tell everyone to respect your time. There are many nice and respectful ways to tell people to back off. If you’re finding yourself in a time crunch and can’t seem to get away from others, consider letting them know that you need time to finish some important tasks. There are a lot of different ways to do it - just make sure you do!

• Set times that you’ll accept phone calls and even visitors. Tell them to contact you by email and then set a regular time to check your email.
• Set business hours during which people can expect you to return their calls or emails.

4.      Set some limitations with your internet access. The internet is wonderful but it can be a huge time waster, especially if you work at a computer all day long. Regain your focus with some self-imposed rules.

• First, close all those windows you’re not using. Avoid MySpace or Facebook, quit searching on eBay, and leave messenger alone!
• Establish certain times each day to use these fun things and just focus on what you have to do. You’ll quickly accomplish more!

5.      Have confidence in your abilities. This may seem like a really small thing when it comes to focusing and getting back on task, but believing that you can get everything done that you set out to do puts you in a positive frame of mind and you’ll be less distracted with stress and worry.

• Have confidence that you can complete each task with ease and believe in your ability to deliver. If you’ll just have the confidence, you’re sure to have the focus!

Now that you’ve been introduced to five ways to focus and get back on task, it’s up to you to take action and learn how to focus your thoughts. If you’ve got to get stuff done, follow these steps so you can put yourself - and your goals - first!

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What I see for my future is tangible and is a part of me.

I have a particular future that I can clearly see and I know that it is obtainable and real.

I am focused and I have the motivation to make my goals and my dreams a reality. I will keep my vision clear and I will keep my momentum going to meet my goals and make my dreams come true.

I have support from my family and my loved ones. I have my dreams inside me. This combination enables me to wholeheartedly pursue my passion. I will keep my eye on my prize and I will continue to create my future the way I see it.

I am excited and empowered to complete anything I can envision. I have no limits that cannot be overcome because everything is possible by looking within.

Today I will continue to turn to my own strength and ideas and I will move closer to making my visions of my future my reality today. I have the creativity and the skills I need to achieve my dreams. I am one day closer to reaching the future I envision.

Self-Reflection Questions:

1.      What is my vision for the future?

2.      What are the first steps I need to take to fulfill my vision?

3.      What are my plans for making my vision a reality?

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One of the best ways to achieve your goals is to surround yourself with positive people. The energy these people have never seems to let them down, and they are achieving the great goals in life that they desire and dream about.

Positive people can help you stay on track and energize you toward your own goals. Many times these successful people share the same goals you have and are happy to pass on their wisdom and their techniques.

So how do you find these positive, like-minded people?

Here are 5 tips to help you find them, network with them, and glean valuable information and advice:

1.      Smile. Although it may sound silly, smiling puts forth an image that instantly draws people towards you, especially other positive people. Having and showcasing a good perspective of life’s ups and downs makes other people want to be around you.

Positivism is often a difficult frame of mind to sustain all the time, and therefore, people are always looking for a way to be more optimistic.

• Staying positive is the building block of achieving your successes, as its opposite is futile. Smile and you’ll attract other positive people!
  

2.      Communicate Positively. Although we all have rough days when nothing seems to be going right, the last thing you want do is complain and whine. No one likes a complainer, right?

For example, if someone were to ask you in a friendly manner, “how are you today?” don’t shoot back that “life stinks” or that you’re just “alive” or something to that effect. Instead, take a moment - and a breath - and then reply with optimism, even if you’re having a tough day. After all, positive people don’t waste their time or energy on complainers or negative people.

• Even if you’re not feeling all that positive, by remaining optimistic in your outlook you’ll still attract positive people to you.
  

3.      Think Positively. Keeping a level head on your trek toward success is one key to obtaining your objectives. Thinking positively - even through disappointment - will enable you to find the good in every situation and attract the positive people who share this vision.

• Even if you don’t really subscribe to these positive thoughts at first, or you find positive thinking difficult, sooner or later making yourself think positively will create a pattern of positive thoughts in your brain.

We’ve all got energy within us and we have the choice to use it constructively or destructively. If you want to attract positive people to network, then you’ll notice they try to be upbeat and optimistic, even during difficult times.

4.      Act Positively. It isn’t enough to smile, communicate, and think positively when pursuing your goal. You must also put forth actions to substantiate this positivism.

For example, perhaps you thought you could get a promotion in the past, but then sat idly by while someone else snatched it up. This time, transform those positive thoughts into action!

• Showing your boss and employees that you are proactive and positive will set you up for more successes.
  

5.      Reach Out. Lastly, reach out to people at your work, in your circle of friends, or even to people on the street who seem to exemplify positivism. Ask them what it is that makes them continue to be positive and reach their objectives.

• Seeking out positive people will not only give you valuable information to help you reach your goals, but you will also become a successful person with your own network of positive friends and role models.

Being positive and exemplifying positivism attracts others. After all, like attracts like.

People enjoy being around others with similar attitudes and, by maintaining a positive mindset, you’ll surely lead yourself to those successful people you seek.

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