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Control is what our ego convinces us to exert on someone or something else. In realtiy the only thing we can control is ourselves.
I often want to change others. The only person I can change is myself.
When we want to change the world we begin by changing ourselves. It's what Ghandi meant when he said, "Be the change you wish to see in the world."
When we become opinonated and think we know how the world should change what we really know is how we need to change.
When I see a fearful world filled with doom and gloom the only change I need make is to embrace my own fear of the future.
If I see a loving world spinning towards a bright future I know I feel empowered by the love I feel within.
I'm giving you permission to be King or Queen of your world.
Get out your magic wands and decide what you want to change from "within" emotionally, physically, and spiritually. The results will echo throughout our world aiding in the healing of mankind.
Making personal changes "within" is about owning what we project outward on to others and the world.
Answering these questions will help you get started. The answers you get are "all about you."
The person I'm currently bothered by the most or the person who currently pushes my buttons is __________? What I can own about this is____________.
The world issues I find myself getting upset over are__________and ____________? What this says about me is_________________.
The advice I mostly give to others is _________________.
I need to take my own advice when it comes to____________and________________.
I refuse to get along with ____________. I become unreasonable myself when I ____________________.
I'm jealous of ___________ and wish I had more ____________. I'm currently feeling lack about _____________. I'm willing to become more grateful for __________________.
I'm afraid ____________ is going to happen in my life time. My fear about the future is coming from ___________________.
One thing I can't tolerate in my friend, spouse or neighbor is ____________________. I can't tolerate it because I'm the same way about _________________.
What I see in my children that I can't stand in myself is ____________? The last 3 times I've acted the same way myself are ________________.
What I see in my parents that I don't want to repeat with others is _____________? The last 3 times I've acted in the same way are _______________, _______________ and _________________.
Put on your crown and decide as King or Queen how you will rule your world.
Begin with making self-honoring choices. Only you know what changes you need to make.
The following are choices that promote healthy change for a healthy world.
I take more time for meditation or prayer. This helps me remain calm, centered and peaceful.
I practice trusting myself. Only then can I trust others.
I make healthy choices. When I feel good about myself I feel good about others.
I decrease self judgment and increase self-love. I can love others because I love myself.
I increase time spent in nature. As nature calms me I can share my calming energy with others.
I join a support group. The support I receive allows me to support others.
I seek out a therapist or life coach. When I commit to change I change the world.
I get enough sleep. I can remain centered and peaceful in the midst of chaos. When I have peace the world will be a more peaceful place.
I take responsibility for all areas of my life. I give others the space to become responsible for themselves.
I can choose to empower myself by making the necessary self-honoring, emotionally, mentally and physically choices needed to change my world.
Only then will I be able to rise above the battleground of my ego. Only then will I be the peace I want to see in the world.
The following is one of my favorite fun songs. Welcome to a whole new world.
Hi Tess,
That song sums it up quite nicely – it can be a whole new world for us, if we allow ourselves to become more aware of our own self. And in doing that, we can better understand who we are, and why. Okay, I choose to be king today…king of "me"…and be the change…
Great message to really focus on!