Every night before dinner, my family holds hands, and recites this mantra, from minister Dr. Michael Beckwith: "I am available to receive more good than I have ever experienced, realized, or imagined before."
I love this affirmation, because it expands my (sometimes) narrow vision to the hope of possibility.
It's a reminder to heed my intution: to listen to that still, small voice who guides me to my good.
It's an act of celebration. It hones my viewpoint, where I focus on the good in my life---from a reconciliation with a loved one, to a successful business venture, to a parking place---rather than those things that wear me down.
It's an affirmation when, on the surface, I don't see my good. When there's a change of plans; hurt feelings; an argument; a loss.
It's a reminder that when things don't go my way, when sorrow visits my door, when I'm furious or impatient or moody or stressed: it's never permanent. Pain passes. Tides turn. Anger abates.
It's an invitation. I have free will. I can choose to deny my good, or accept it. No one will thrust it upon me. It's up to me to accept the gift.
How can you open yourself to your good? Are you an excellent receiver? Do you trust that there's a greater plan for your life? Do you follow your instincts; your intuition? Do your trials and hurts feed your growth, or cripple it?
Be available to your good: accept a compliment. Receive a gift. Return a smile. Ask for help. Take a chance. Dream. Make the leap. Face your fears. Apologize. Make amends. Give thanks. Show compassion. Offer peace.
Every night before dinner, my family holds hands, and recites this mantra, from minister Dr. Michael Beckwith: "I am available to receive more good than I have ever experienced, realized, or imagined before."
I love this affirmation, because it expands my (sometimes) narrow vision to the hope of possibility.
It's a reminder to heed my intution: to listen to that still, small voice who guides me to my good.
It's an act of celebration. It hones my viewpoint, where I focus on the good in my life---from a reconciliation with a loved one, to a successful business venture, to a parking place---rather than those things that wear me down.
It's an affirmation when, on the surface, I don't see my good. When there's a change of plans; hurt feelings; an argument; a loss.
It's a reminder that when things don't go my way, when sorrow visits my door, when I'm furious or impatient or moody or stressed: it's never permanent. Pain passes. Tides turn. Anger abates.
It's an invitation. I have free will. I can choose to deny my good, or accept it. No one will thrust it upon me. It's up to me to accept the gift.
How can you open yourself to your good? Are you an excellent receiver? Do you trust that there's a greater plan for your life? Do you follow your instincts; your intuition? Do your trials and hurts feed your growth, or cripple it?
Be available to your good: accept a compliment. Receive a gift. Return a smile. Ask for help. Take a chance. Dream. Make the leap. Face your fears. Apologize. Make amends. Give thanks. Show compassion. Offer peace.