Keeping-up-your Spirits Therapy
... by Linda Allison-Lewis
1. Have a good attitude. It's healthier than a plate
full of carrots.
2. Cultivate your sense of humor. Laughter hides
in strange places.
3. Make a list of your talents. You'll be amazed at
yourself.
4. Think of a special friend. There's someone who
loves you because you're you.
5. Keep things simple. You'll have more time for
fun.
6. Forgive someone you're angry at. You'll feel
light as a feather.
7. Forgive yourself in an instant. God does!
8. Make the best of what you have. You'll be
amazed at its value.
9. See problems as opportunities. Don't dwell on
them. Work on finding solutions.
10. Replace your fears with faith. And then let go.
11. Don't despair. A broken heart can mend if you
give God all the pieces.
12. Don't run from the sad times. They can be
opportunities to draw on strengths that have been
sleeping.
13. Cherish your memories. Recall those that
make you smile.
14. Live without making judgements. Acceptance
brings joy.
15. Abandon unneccessary guilt. It's extra
baggage you don't need to carry.
16. Pursue inner peace. It's the deepest of all
blessings.
17. Live in the moment. If you dwell on the past,
you'll miss what's wonderful today.
18. Live in the moment. If you focus on the future,
you'll miss the freedom of today.
19. Have faith in yourself. Refuse to believe in the
word impossible.
20. Let loose of what you can't control. Serenity
will be yours.
21. When you're having a bad day, tell someone.
A shared burden is always lighter.
22. Bask in the sunshine. It'll warm your heart.
23. Accept each part of yourself. God did a
remarkable job.
24. Welcome new challenges. If God gives you a
task, it will come with directions.
25. Slow down. There's no telling what you might
miss.
26. Don't tear yourself down. You have innate
worth.
27. Never compare yourself to another. You were
formed with great precision.
28. Accept others without conditions. It's the very
essence of love.
29. When everything is upside down, rest if you
must -- but don't quit.
30. Accept suffering as a way of uncovering true
values. You may not feel it, but you're growing.
31. Pray. God lifts the dark clouds when you
pour out your troubles.
32. Start your day with faith. God will give you
the strength to do whatever is neccessary.
33. Set a small goal for yourself.
Accomplishments feel good.
34. Offer someone love today. You'll be pleased
when it returns to you.
35. Know that each day of your life is a gift. Have
you thanked your Creator today?
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