Stay Positive in Mind and Life

By Teddy Mueller

I am turning a little corner here. I have written many different articles, Music, Retail Business, History of Rock, yet I need to write this one. We as a people need to find our way. Life is not the same as even 10 years ago.

We need to change with the times as much as we do not want to, we must. If you look at history, we are on top because of war, we built the best planes, the best tanks, the best of all warfare. You may not like to hear this, but if it was not for this you would not be here. We would not be the super-power we are! Be happy you are here! I am not sure we are doing the best job in this area. You and I must decide this and make decisions what to do. Be smart, look beyond what people say, why do they say it, look for sincerity and truth! Don't be fooled by trickery! Be smart in what you see. Now back to why we are here!

I know you all have been negative, doubting yourself, being negative within your mind, your body, and your soul! It happens to all of us. I don't understand why, but I will not have it live in me. My life is difficult, hard, emotional, not to mention people putting me down, telling me I am worth nothing, saying I don't add-up. Why do I dress that way, why do I talk that way, why do I look that way, why do I think that way,....why, why, why......! I am sick of it, What do you think, the media, television, it's sickening, you have nothing to say, that is sad! Real sad, can't we look at truth and what's real, this media add's up to nothing. If you want to look here and be happy good luck with your future, it's false advertisement and add's up to nothing. Believe in this if you must, it won't last and will beat you every-time, unless as we speak earlier that we have the strength

People who don't understand others, or aren't willing to try have a problem themselves! That is some of the reasons and problems we have today. Let's take a good look at ourselves! We know we must take a good look at ourselves. Let's do it.

Please let's keep a positive outlook on our life and in our mind. I have been around the world in life and in my mind, please be positive in all you do, be positive in your body, soul, mind, and in all you do! Death is not a place you want to be! For it is over then! There is no turning back! We have all felt so low that it is the only place to go because we we're lost! But we do have a place to go, believe in yourself, you have the answer, with the help of your higher power, you have all the answers, just believe, have faith, know you are worth a power no-one on earth will give you, it is a spiritual power You have many places to go, dreams to make happen, Love that can come true, all of this can come true! You must believe in yourself. I know you have heard this time, and time again. It is the truth, if you don't believe in yourself , who will? Please believe in yourself! We must look deep inside ourselves to seek out the answers for what we need and we can do it. We don't need someone outside to tell us what we need, deep inside all of us we know what we need! Don't be fooled by all this! You know in your heart what you need to do. I believe in people. I know they know what is important, the are just afraid of facing the unknown. Yet it is not unknown, it only feels that way. Shake off the unbelief in yourself, shake off the unknown in your mind. BELIEVE IN YOURSELF, Again BELIEVE IN YOURSELF!!!

Don't doubt yourself, Be Positive, Live Life, Push the problems away, they don't deserve the attention. Hang in there. I know it's tough, but please get through it, you will keep all the things you have going for you, your integrity, your personality, your humor, your special coolness, and especially your soul! You may not see it but others do. Think about your life, we seem to take it lightly but others don't take it that way. It's easy to put ourselves down, that's easy, anyone can do that. Stand up for yourself, look at your strong points, look at what you can offer, believe it do it, it's not easy , you make the choice! Follow your higher power, he'll guide you! Remember people change the world...! They always have. Dream, Look to future, Learn, Study, Be a person who is not afraid, Be a person who does not give up, Be a person to accomplish what was something that was impossible accomplish at a time before you! Stand tall, make things happen! Don't be a follower, be a leader. You will have to fight, kick, scratch, all of it...! To be a winner have to be better than the rest! If you listen, your just like the rest-Don't go there! Study, Look, I said it before, be better! Figure it out! No-one is going to give it to you, figure it out!!!!

As a people, we must study, we must be smarter, we must study and be better! If not all we are is a people following what's come before. I don't want to be that...!

I want to see people have a positive mind, a positive life, a vision to change the things that have come before, and a way to make them better, we have along way to go, please people wake up, get up, listen, look, see, become part of the solution and not the problem.

I am not trying to preach, I am only trying to have us open our minds. If we don't, we lose! I don't want us to lose, this country has great heart! With all it's disagreements, and problems, remember 9/12-We came together like the world has never seen! Remember!

Lets get a positive mind and life-Look hard and you will find it...!

About the Author:Teddy Mueller started his career as the drummer for classic rock band Axe, touring with Ozzy Osbourne, Kiss, Judas Priest, Motley Crue, Ted Nugent, Cheap Trick, ZZ Top, Iron Maiden, Joan Jett, Alice Cooper, and many, many more, Teddy has been around the world playing his drums and played for crowds of over 50,000 people! Since then, Teddy is a voting Grammy member as well as working in the retail business environment as manager and district manager for major retail companies. To learn more about Teddy Mueller, visit his website: http://TeddyMueller.com

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Positive Living Through Positive Thinking

By Raquel Smith

Do you yearn to live a fulfilled life? Do you feel like life has thrown you a curve ball? We all have answered yes to either one of these questions at some point in our lives. Some of us may still be answering yes to one or maybe both of those questions. The good news is you can live a fulfilled life. You can still bat a home-run with a curve ball thrown at you. There is a popular saying that goes like this, "when life gives you lemon make lemonade." That is exactly what you do and more by living a positive life through positive thinking.

You may ask, what is positive thinking? It is simply a mindset. That means, you will always find the good in every situation. No matter what is happening to you, you remain optimistic and know that all is well. Remember, as long as there is life, there is hope. I am sure you have come across people who always have a smile no matter what. Then, there are others who always seem so grouchy. I know you don't have to think twice about which one you prefer to be around. Here is the key, this is where positive thinking comes into play. The person who always says I have no money is constantly broke. The person who believes their needs will be supplied, always gets their needs met.

The fact is not about what we go through but our attitudes and thoughts about what we are going through. We must have a positive mental attitude in order to live a fulfilled life. We cannot be successful in life with a negative attitude. Negative attitude draws negative situations and failures into our lives. On the other hand, positive attitudes bring prosperity into our lives. People prefer to help people with a positive attitude. Here are seven keys to living a positive life through positive thinking:

1. Get rid of old baggage

Free your mind from what happened in the past. Star living in the here and now. You cannot change the past and harboring ill feelings only keeps you stuck in a rut. You are unable to live a successful, fulfilled life because your baggage is weighing you down. Lighten the load; you may even lose some weight by doing that. Your mind must be free of worry or grudges in order to cultivate positive thoughts.

2. Positive Self-Talk

Most of us grew up in families where negative self-talk was the norm. You always talk bad about yourself even in joking with friends. Stop it now. Your subconscious mind believes everything that you say. Therefore, you will always do negative things to sabotage your success because that is all you program yourself to do on a daily basis. Start by looking in the mirror and telling yourself that you are somebody. You deserve to be successful. You are capable of doing, being and creating whatever you want. Whenever, a negative thought pops up in your head say, "thank you for sharing." Then, replace it immediately with a positive loving thought about your self. You will find that you start feeling good about yourself and then the possibilities are endless.

3. Stop complaining

Do you realize that the more you complain the worst the situation gets. That is because you are putting out negative energy. Whatever you put out is what you get. You know that what is sown is the exact thing that is reaped. You cannot plant apple seeds and expect to reap oranges. It doesn't work. The same law applies to our lives. Instead of complaining, thank God for allowing you to see that this is a temporary situation that you are passing through. You know that you will be stronger in the end. Whatever you focus on the most is what you create in your life. Therefore, focus on joy and peace you will find that no matter what happens, you will be quite calm. The journey through the particular situation is quicker and easier. I know, I am speaking from experience.

4. Be Thankful

Be thankful for everything, good and bad. Live every moment in a state of gratitude. I have heard many people say that everyone should be grateful for their bills. Yes, that's right. Obviously, you are enjoying the convenience of many things, including a roof over your head and food on the table. The bills are a sign that you have several things to be grateful for. You are much better off than some people. Think about the homeless people, they would love to have a place of their own and some bills. Here is another thought, your creditors believe in your ability to pay your bills. That is why they send you a monthly statement. Be grateful that you are able to pay your bills. Even if you are saying I can't pay my bills, be grateful and a way will appear. Once you are totally consumed in being thankful every moment of you life, you will see a shift in your life. You will begin to live in the abundance that is rightfully yours.

5. Be Accountable

Everyone needs someone who will help them to stay on track. It could be a coach, a mentor or even a family member. You should choose someone who is not afraid to tell you that you are out of line. Let the person know that you are working on living a positive life. You would appreciate being told of any negative thing that you may say or do. It is okay if you slip up. Don't beat up yourself. Simply, be grateful that you recognize the misstep and turn it in a positive step. You should have a regular session with that person to discuss the challenges and success that you have encountered while traveling the positive thinking path. It could be weekly or monthly; whatever is convenient for both of you. You will find that you growth is faster because you have someone cheering you on.

6. Affirmations

Start the practice of using daily affirmations to increase your self awareness. You need to start the day with a positive statement. So that no matter what happens during the day you can refer back to your affirmation to keep your thoughts positive. At the end of the day you should give thanks for yet another successful day. Even if you feel like a lot of things went wrong, you must still give thanks for remaining positive. You will find that doing this continuously will make it a part of you such that you will do it automatically each day.

7. Associations

How many times have you heard the statement, "show me your friends and I will tell you who you are"? Well, that statement is true throughout the ages. You are who you associate with. Your income, your mindset and your success will be on the same level as your associates. Therefore, you must associate with positive minded people in order to be positive. You need people around you who will support you in your efforts to live a positive lifestyle. The more you associate with positive successful people, the closer you get to your goal of having a totally positive mindset.

Once you follow these seven steps on a daily basis, you will develop a positive mindset. You will grow stronger mentally and you will set the stage for massive success in your life. You may even be an example to someone else who wants to change their lifestyle to one of positive living. Positive thinking definitely guarantees positive living and life of success. It is time to change you mindset.

© 2008 Raquel C. Smith, Values Alignment Coach

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