Lessons Learned from Dogs

Man's best friend may lead a simple life of food, sleep, shelter, and the occasional frolic, but if you've ever noticed, your dog is almost always happy. Give him a little attention and he basks in it for as long as possible. Time to eat? Great! Just a treat? Even better (that means more food later)! Anything and everything you do (with the possible exception of scolding) brings great joy to your dog.
It kind of makes you wonder, doesn't it? It also seems a bit unfair. Here you are, worrying about life and it's many problems while your dog is sitting right by your side, enjoying life to its fullest.

People try to teach their dogs to sit, lie down, play dead, speak, and stay, but it may be wise to turn the tables (because dogs don't know how). Learn a thing or two from your dog. The lessons your dog can teach you may bring you peace of mind and newfound joy to your life

People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are.
I don't believe in circumstances.
The people who get on in this world
are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want.
And if they cant, make them.

- George Bernard Shaw

Gratitude

When you look at life through the eyes of gratitude, the world becomes a wonderful place. The more you find to be grateful about, the more you find to be grateful about. Gratitude is a wonderful antidote to depression. It lifts you out of your small self and gives you an expanded view.

Subliminal Power

The proper use of subliminal messaging is very powerful in making life changes, Activate hidden areas of your mind, and release phobias and fears with subliminal messages. Olympic medalists and the U.S. Army are some of the users of subliminal programming.

Subliminal programming has been used by advertisers for years as an influencing factor in persuading a person to purchase a particular product. Subliminal messages can be sent visually and/or auditorially. These messages are not perceived by the normal awareness and consciousness; however, they do affect and influence the subconscious mind.

Usage of subliminal programming is a great asset to help affect one's consiousness in a effortless way that will affect behaviors, particularly, when a person is trying to attain certain goals. Like anything else, it is important to be consistent, and allow the process to work.

Be An Encourager

When it comes to encouragement I know that every one of us loves working for and with people who bring out the best in us. We love being around people who uplift us and make us feel great.

And while we'll always remember the negative people who told us we couldn't accomplish something, we will always cherish and hold a special place in our heart for those who encouraged us.

Today I want to encourage you to be an encourager. So often the difference between success and failure is belief. And so often that belief is instilled in us by someone who encouraged us.

Today decide to be that person who instills a positive belief in someone who needs to hear your encouraging words. Uplift someone who is feeling down. Fuel your team with your positive energy. Rally others to focus on what is possible rather than what seems impossible.

http://www.guideposts.com/story/jon-gordon-encourage-others-positive-words-energy

Being a Beginner

You can learn new things at any time in your life if you're willing to be a beginner. If you actually learn to like being a beginner, the whole world opens up to you.

- Barbra Sher