Love is like a bright and shining light. It guides me through the darkness.

Love keeps me going when I feel like giving up. I hang onto my hopes and inspiration. I remember my purpose.

My relationships are based on trust. I focus on the good qualities of others. I notice their strengths and talents. I dare to be vulnerable and share my feelings. I am truthful and transparent.

I express my gratitude. I tell my spouse and children how much they mean to me. I let a stranger know when their kindness brightness my day. I send my coworkers a thank you note for helping me to excel at my job.

I practice forgiveness. I have compassion for others even if I oppose their actions. I am willing to give them a second chance.

I give without expectations. I am content with the joy I feel when I share my blessings.

I spend time with family and friends. I pay attention to what they have to say. I care about their needs and help them whenever they need them.

I take care of my w...

Relaxation is the state of being free from tension and anxiety.

National Relaxation Day is August 15, 2021. This unofficial holiday was first proposed by Sean Moeller in 1985 when he was only 9 years old. This is a day when people can slow down anything that their doing, relax, and just unwind.

Three Common Causes of Stress in Your Life and How to Deal With Them

One way to tackle stress is to improve your health, your energy levels, and your mood. By doing these things, you can help yourself to become more resilient and hardier to stress and you can avoid letting the smaller things bog you down.

But that’s a fairly abstract way to combat anxiety that doesn’t always have an immediate effect.

The other route to take then is to look at the specific causes of stress in your life – the stressors – and to remove them. Some of these will be big and some of them will be small, but all of them contribute to raising blood pressure and making us feel a little less calm and relaxed.

The proble...

My heart holds on to only positive thoughts, feelings, and desires.

I maintain a pure heart because I know it is the desire of my Creator for me to do so. I also keep a pure heart because it makes me happy when I let go of negativity.

I concede that it is sometimes difficult to let go, forgive and cleanse my heart of negative sentiments. But, even though I may momentarily want to show others that their actions are wrong, I act in ways that produce positive results.

I let go of any negative actions inflicted on me. I show others that I am without the need to fight negative with negative.

I forgive their trespasses and show them that I can fight negative with love. I truly forgive and wipe my heart clean of any negative thoughts about others.

Today, I strive to maintain a pure heart and forgive others. I acknowledge that I feel more at ease and peace when I let go of negativity. I stand proud, knowing that wrongful or hurtful acts towards me cannot cause me to live ne...

How I choose to respond to situations determines what I can extract from them. I prefer to find the benefit in each interaction. Taking the positive approach allows me to experience tiny miracles every day.

Each breath I take is a miracle in itself. Being able to feast my eyes on the beauty of nature is an experience that I do not take for granted.

When I awaken each morning, my first activity is to thank God for my opportunities and experiences. I recognize that they are more than what many others have. Acknowledging that reminds me that I have so much to be grateful for each day.

Being able to hug a child is a miracle. Knowing that a woman’s body has been able to produce another life is phenomenal to me. I am in awe of it.

Faith brings me many of the tiny miracles that I experience. The knowledge that my actions result in positive outcomes is a blessing in itself.

Financial concerns very rarely impact my peace of mind. I believe that each situation is catered to w...

There are very few things I look for in relationships, and happiness is the first. My goal is to maintain friendships with those whose words and actions contribute to a positive life. Our bond comes from a good place and is long-lasting.

My friends come from various backgrounds, but all have positivity in common. That chosen way of life attracts me. My energies mesh well with theirs.

I choose friends who are concerned about my well-being. Having sincere people in my corner allows me to feel safe and protected. Their consideration gives me a warm feeling of love. I reciprocate by caring about them as well.

Relationships are more fulfilling when I can have meaningful conversations. I like knowing that the other person has an open mind and heart.

I look for relationships with people who allow me to have an opinion. Acceptance of another person's point of view is a true display of openness. I am happy when I find people who value my perspective as much as their own.

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Even though my life presents some complex challenges from time to time, I choose to feel joyful and excited about life. I still have days when boredom starts to creep in. But when it does, I seek out and find my inner happiness.

I discover that I have so many reasons to have high spirits.

When I wake up in the morning, I decide to allow my exuberance to spring forth all day.

I can feel it now within me – like an inner bubbling spring of beautiful, blue water. My cheerfulness surrounds me. It bathes my world in abundance.

I experience profuse happiness and excitement about life’s possibilities. I recognize the opportunities that come to me consistently, every day. My eagerness helps me make the most of my life.

My exuberance is truly the key to my fascinating existence.

Because I am responsible for how I feel, I choose to be joyful and high-spirited. I feel a special sense of happiness and positivity that overflows into whatever I think and do.

Today, I inte...

As I look around me and consider everything I have in my life, I feel truly thankful.

I am blessed because I do work that I love, have people nearby who love me, and my home is comfortable and welcoming when I step through my front door.

My life has ups and downs, just like anyone else’s. Sometimes, my life’s pace is hectic and chaotic. Other times, it is easygoing and serene. Whichever the case, I receive all with open arms.

When I look around, it is clear that the lives of others are different from mine in many ways. I might occasionally think that I would like to have another person’s existence rather than my own. However, that thought is fleeting because I recognize the blessings unique to my life.

My gratitude for all that I own and my experience is deep and wide. Feeling thankful is such an awesome and comfort-filled emotion. I am glad to be alive.

I take note of all that I am thankful for in my life. I realize the abundance I have all around me, and I am grat...

The power of music is undeniable. Music stirs my soul and unites me to my emotional center. I relish the journey that melodies allow me to take.

At the end of every day, I turn on the soothing sounds of Christian music to help me wind down and feel at peace. I focus on love and other wonderful feelings. Christian music connects me to a place of well-being.

I also rely on sounds from nature to provide that same soothing effect. The sounds made by windblown trees and chirping birds are the real music of my soul.

When I get the desire to feel alive, I listen to upbeat music. The rhythmic beats and catchy lyrics motivate me. My heart beats with the tunes. This worship music helps me prepare for a busy workday ahead.

Music that calls for worship is important to me. It reminds me always to consider what is important in the world.

When artists feel the need to sing about life and faith, I feel inspired by their words. It awakens a desire in me to do my part. Part of my com...

I can find pleasure in almost anything. My career, home life, and recreation time are all valuable to me, so I make a point to enjoy all of them!

I work hard to have a positive attitude, and I experience satisfaction in all parts of my life.

I look forward to personal development in my career and take pride in what I do. Therefore, I can take pleasure even in simple tasks that I complete daily. The satisfaction of a job well done strengthens me until the next challenge, which I confidently approach.

My home life satisfies me, too. I continually cultivate sanctuary in my home and with my family. I am always pleased to see them! My time alone there is also enjoyable; I do plenty of nourishing things for myself whenever I get a chance.

I also enjoy going out with friends. I choose relationships that encourage me to be my best, and I support them in return. My social life is as full as I want it to be, and I love it!

If I find myself experiencing resentment, frustration...

My dream world renews my love for the physical world. I awaken daily with a restored sense of happiness. I welcome each new day with passion in my heart.

I have renewed energy and a deeper appreciation of my surroundings. I enjoy our magnificent world and am grateful for all my blessings. My sense of discovery and wonder is restored so that I can explore new experiences.

Acts 2:17 KJV

“And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.”

My body and mind are connected to the deepest parts of God’s creation. They are renewed each night as I dream.

I am secure in my perception of the world. I find new meaning and joy in daily tasks. My love grows with each moment I spend on this planet. I appreciate the people, places, and events that shape my life.

The Holy Spirit nurtures my love for the world. I...