Henry Miller was a writer and artist who tested the boundaries of the literary world by incorporating mysticism, self-enquiry and philosophy into his work. Here are 7 Provocative Henry Miller Quotes That Will Ignite Your Soul

He was so controversial in fact, that in 1938 the American government banned one of his books for being in opposition to what was perceived to be moral at the time.

7 Provocative Henry Miller Quotes That Will Ignite Your Soul

1- One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.
– Henry Miller

Our life journey can be shifted and altered at any time based on our perception, awareness and ability – or courage – to apply critical thinking to what it is we are experiencing. When we realise that we all have the power to shift the way we see things, a new level of empowerment is immediately uncovered.

2- The aim of life is to live, and to live means to be aware, joyously, drunkenly, serenely, divinely aware.
-Henry Miller

Awareness is a powerful tool that allows us to be present and in the moment. When we slow down and allow ourselves to just BE then life in all of its messy and wondrous glory, has the chance to unfold right in front of our eyes.

3- Everything we shut our eyes to, everything we run away from, everything we deny, denigrate or despise, serves to defeat us in the end.
–Henry Miller

I have learnt that there is no running from the wounded parts of ourselves. No matter how hard we try to avoid them, those parts will show up eventually. This is why it is so important to practice self-enquiry. Self-enquiry means looking into the parts of who we are that we perceive as bad or negative – and integrating them. When we truly embrace the whole of who we are – we are free.

4- I made up my mind that I would hold onto nothing, that I would expect nothing.
-Henry Miller

One of the best ways to feel disappointed in life is to hold onto expectations. We do it all the time – with ourselves, other people, even the weather! But life has its own plan, and people have their own challenges and idiosyncrasies. When we choose to accept people as they are and allow life to be as it is, we cause ourselves a lot less pain and anguish.

5- If there is to be any peace it will come through being, not having.
-Henry Miller

Peace comes from acceptance of what IS. When we are in alignment with life and its messy ways, we have the opportunity to experience true, lasting peace. The pain is always in the resistance.

6- The one thing we can never get enough of is love. And the one thing we never give enough of is love.
-Henry Miller

Love is something every single person needs and wants, yet at times we find it hard to give out freely. I believe the strongest, bravest people in the world are those who still choose to give love despite experiencing insurmountable pain. The world needs us all to give a little love now more than ever. The wonderful thing is that love is never-ending. You cannot run out of it. 

7- Develop an interest in life as you see it; the people, things, literature, music – the world is so rich, simply throbbing with rich treasures, beautiful souls and interesting people. Forget yourself.
– Henry Miller Quotes

There is a great big world out there, but so often we get caught in the mediocrity of our day to day world. Jobs, kids, bosses, neighbours – we live in a state of rinse and repeat only seeing a small version of what’s possible. Life is not meant to be this way. We are here to have an experience if we only allow ourselves that permission. This does not mean acquiring material possessions or living like a celebrity, in fact, you can live a life full of wonder quite simply. 

It all comes down to embracing the world around you with wonder. It means taking the time to appreciate all that is, in every moment. The smile of a child, the smell of the ocean, music, books and art. Beauty is everywhere if you look for it.

I hope these quite have touched your heart, and if you have any favourite Henry Miller quotes, share it in the comments!

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How many times have you been in a conversation or even argument with someone and you have found yourself wishing they could see things from your perspective? But no matter how hard you try, the other person seems determined to misunderstand you? 

Why We Reject Opinions Different To Our Own And How To Make A Different Choice

Do people really go out of their way to misunderstand each other? Occasionally I think some people do! But for the most part, I believe that human beings are good, that we want to connect more than we want to argue and fight.

So what are some of the reasons that cause us to discount other people’s points of view?

Observer Bias.

Every person has a unique set of biases, assumptions and preconceptions based on many things including age, sex, race, environment etc. Essentially, observer bias is when we alter what we see by only noticing what we expect, rather than the whole picture.

Cognitive Dissonance.

Cognitive dissonance is the perception of contradictory information. It is known as the ‘psychological stress’ experienced when a person participates in an action that goes against their own personal set of feelings, ideas, beliefs, and values.

In his book, A Theory of Cognitive Dissonance, author and psychologist Leon Festinger found that human beings seek out psychological consistency to function mentally in the real world. He expresses that someone who experiences internal inconsistency tends to become psychologically uncomfortable. 

Fear.

Simply put, sometimes we are so attached to our own points of view that it is too scary to consider an alternative. Human safety relies on connection – we are pack animals. We gravitate to people who share common views and ideas as a primal behaviour. If we are to consider opinions that go against the ideas of our pack – we risk putting ourselves in danger.

Do any of the above examples sound familiar to you? Perhaps you have experienced one or all of them in an exchange with another person. Maybe you have done them yourself – even unconsciously.

So what now?

The psychological processes I have mentioned mean that what we see and hear is filtered through a lens that can cause us not to necessarily have the ability, or the desire, to view things from another’s perspective.

Our brains are wired to avoid pain. When we are presented with information that goes against what we feel, believe and perceive to be true – it can cause us physical stress. Perhaps this explains the occasional emotional outbursts that occur when points of view differ.

We are here on this planet to learn and grow. We want to become more conscious, loving and accepting of both ourselves and others.

Why We Reject Opinions Different To Our Own And How To Make A Different Choice

To make the choice to take on another person’s perspective means intentionally creating distance from your own point of view. It does not mean that you have to adopt their perspective at all. 

You are entitled to your own opinions. Just like everyone else. 

What it does mean is accepting that you may not have all the answers. That can be challenging for our ego to accept!

Think about a recent conflict that you may have had. Now, try to set aside your point of you and think about the mental state and perspective of the other person.

Notice the resistance you may feel. Breathe into it. Keep going.

Use your imagination to think about why the other person has their point of view.  Ask yourself – what is it about this person’s experience of life that has created this perspective?

Using empathy in this way to see things from another person’s perspective is humility in action. It is emotional intelligence. It’s actively choosing to operate from the heart instead of from fear or conditioning.

I believe this is one of the single most important practices we need across the globe in 2021. 

Everywhere we look there is fighting and division – it is truly heartbreaking. 

If we can all be brave enough to choose to accept differing perspectives, without fearing that we will lose ourselves in the process, the world as we know it would shift dramatically towards a more loving, conscious and accepting place.

It all starts with us. So, what choice are you going to make?

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It’s no secret that we are living in a very challenging time in the history of the world. At times it can feel quite hopeless. With that hopelessness can come a whole plethora of other emotions like sadness, despondency, anxiety, fear and anger.

Here are 4 Powerful Ways To Process Your Anger In Turbulent Times

Personally, I have felt most of these emotions regularly lately, and still do at many moments throughout my day to day life. I live in Sydney, Australia and I have been in lockdown for almost 10 weeks. I have felt the energy of anger moving in me many, many times throughout the ups and downs of the past year and a half since the Covid19 pandemic began. 

This isn’t an article about the pandemic though. This is an article about being human. I want to talk about anger – a human emotion often misunderstood and labelled as ‘negative’. 

Why do we do that? Why do we label some emotions as ‘good’ and others as ‘bad’? Emotions are neither. They just are.

What can be challenging is the behaviour that comes from an inability to be with our emotions. This can mean we express them in ways that are harmful to ourselves or others.

4 Powerful Ways To Process Your Anger In Turbulent Times

Many of us have not learned how to correctly process our emotions in life. This can lead to the suppression of those emotions. 

Suppression is particularly common with the emotions that we perceive as painful, or those that we feel unsafe to confront – perhaps because we fear being judged or even outcast by our peers, friends or even our family.

This can happen to both men and women. Suppression of anger for women could be due to a woman not wanting to seem “too emotional” or even “crazy”. For men, they are labelled as weak for expressing emotions – the saying “man up” comes to mind.

This conditioning is more damaging than any emotion.

And here’s the other thing. Emotions are smart – they know what’s what and they do not appreciate being ignored. Emotions (aka the wisdom of the body) are so smart they will even allow you to THINK you have pushed them away – at least for a while. 

Eventually, though, those emotions you tried to hide from that are intimately connected with the deep wisdom of your physiology, will show up in your life. 

It could be hours, months or even many years after an event.

Suppressed emotions or trauma can show up in many different ways, such as physical illness, mental illness and even as an excess of whichever emotion that was suppressed.

So now that we understand the importance of processing our emotions – how do we do it?

Well, each emotion is different – and each human being is different, too. We all process emotions in different ways. These are the ways that have helped me.

4 Powerful Ways To Process Your Anger In Turbulent Times

1- Therapy.

If you don’t first know that you have trapped emotions, or where they come from, how will you ever know to start processing them? If you are reading this article, you have some idea that you have anger and that you need to process it.

Speaking with a qualified counsellor or therapist can be powerful in helping you to uncover where your anger stems from so that you can set about learning to process it healthily.

2- Movement.

When emotions are trapped in our physical body we need to use our body to move them through us. There are many ways to do this. One way I love is perhaps a little surprising – it’s dancing! Yep, when I feel like there is some anger I need to let go of I put on some music and shake it out like nobody’s watching. It is incredibly therapeutic.

I have also found boxing to be helpful. Using my hands to punch through my anger was cathartic. And as an added benefit, it’s awesome cardio.

3 – Setting Healthy Boundaries.

Whatever your emotions are in a given moment are a message from your body. Sometimes that message is letting you know that a boundary of yours has been crossed. Boundaries are what separates you and your feelings from that of another person.

When you feel a boundary has been crossed – be that through a disrespectful comment or someone crossing a line physically with you, emotions will show up to let you know.

Learning to determine what your boundaries are and setting them with the people around you allows you to better understand yourself and your relationship to the world around you.

4 – Acceptance. 

This one is probably the toughest of all – and perhaps the most important. Your feelings matter. Read that again.

Whatever you have been told by those around you or even perhaps from the nasty inner critic, you are important and your experiences are real. Learning to accept yourself in all of your emotional glory is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself.

Feeling anger isn’t bad. Emotions are the messengers of the body. When we learn to deal with them in healthy ways, they can help us to evolve closer to the truth of who we truly are.

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Son Teaches Mom A Life Lesson YOU WILL NEVER FORGET (The Story of 2 Brothers)

“Son Teaches Mom A Life Lesson YOU WILL NEVER FORGET” (Motivational Video) – Watch On Youtube:

Cast: Darren George, Elijah Brownlie, Scott Toohey, Sam Folden, Barbara Sos
Film By E.T. Rouleau | Music Composed by Patrick Rundblad
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Transcript – 2 Brothers Story

I want to share this very important story.

It’s about two brothers… but it’s about much more than two brothers. In fact it could be about sisters… and it could be about YOU… even if you don’t have any siblings.

It’s also about an alcoholic father… but it’s about much more than an alcoholic father… You see… this story I am about to tell is relevant to EVERYONE… yes, YOU as well.

So, the story tells us there were two brothers. Twin brothers. These brothers grew up with an alcoholic father… He wasn’t just an alcoholic father. He was an angry drunk.

He was angry, he was bitter, he was aggressive… and he was abusive… both verbally and physically.

This father was the worst kind of example someone could be for their children… and these 2 twin brothers watched this unfold from the moment their eyes could see… and the moment their ears could hear.

They watched their father all through their childhood, their teenage years… and right up until they moved out of the family home.

Unfortunately their dad never changed. The drinking never stopped… the bitterness grew… the anger at the world grew and the blaming all of his problems on the world never stopped.

Fast forward many years later… the boys are now adults… 40 year old adults. Their father is in prison for violent crimes…. And not for the first time…
But so is someone else… his son… but only ONE of the twins.

The mother of the twin goes to visit her son in prison … and she asks the son…
“How did you end up like this?”

Angered at her question, he responds:
“My father was an alcoholic… what choice did I have!!!?”

He blamed his father for how his life turned out. After all, he was the role model for such behaviour.

On the way home the mother went to visit the other twin…

This twin’s life turned out a bit different.

He has never touched a drop of alchohol in his life, he is happily married, with 2 beautiful children and lives a very happy, successful life. The mother asks this son:  “How did you end up like this?”

He responds:

“My father was an angry alcoholic… what choice did I have?”

“I didn’t want that life for myself… I remember watching him thinking ‘That will never be me!’ No matter what – I wanted the opposite for my life and my kids lives!”

The moral of the story?

It doesn’t matter what happens to us – it only matters what MEANING we give to what happens to us – that is what shapes our lives. That is what shapes who we will become.

We can choose to blame other people and the world for where we are in life… or who we become… like the brother in prison… or we can see the negative things in our lives as a blessing… as guidance for what we do not want for our life….

As strong reminders that we can and should do better… and that better is not going to be easy… but through work on ourselves… through radical responsibility – we can create a better world for ourselves, and our family… for everyone we care about.

We can live in anger and bitterness and point out everything that is wrong with the world… and we won’t have to search long to find it…

Or we can see the good in others and the good in ALL situations… we can trust that even the hardest of challenges are sent for our benefit… and, if we search… we won’t have to search long to find it.

We can be a victim of life or the victor.

We can see the mess in everything or the blessing in everything.

We can choose to take responsibility for OUR ACTIONS… not the circumstances… not the horrible things other people do… but our actions and reactions… or we can let circumstances and other people control our quality of life….

Question is… what do you choose?

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Over the past few decades, “cultural diversity” has been a phrase adopted and thrown around by the masses, but what does it really mean?

Seriously, if you search that phrase on Google, nearly every article is about cultural diversity in the workplace.  One would think that the only value of cultural diversity had to do with improving company profits.

Or learning how to “play nicely” with others from different backgrounds or cultures when you’re at work – and embracing its value because it’s the “thing to do.”

Cultural Diversity beyond the Workplace

Taking a deeper look, when we choose to view the world through a new lens (with a 24/7 mindset) – one that embraces and celebrates our differences – we begin to truly understand the “oneness” of all people.  The concept sinks in and becomes a part of our very being.

Being curious, respectful and appreciative of other ethnicities, religious beliefs, politic affiliations, gender identification, and other differences adds immeasurable value to our lives when we are open to widening our scope of understanding.

Learning about and appreciating our differences does not mean that we need to adopt others’ beliefs, attitudes, affiliations, or cultural differences.

It simply expands our base of knowledge, stimulates thinking about our own culture and beliefs, and heightens our awareness.

Common Challenges

Here are some common reasons that embracing cultural diversity seems to be challenging for many people:

• Fearing the “unknown” – people, things, and experiences that are new and different
• Assuming people who are culturally different may try to convert you to adopt their views, beliefs or attitudes
• Being brought up in an environment in which respect for cultural differences was discouraged
• Feeling safer with experiences that fall within your typical comfort zone
• Approaching the idea from a place of “ego” and viewing others who are perhaps very different as inferior

It’s natural to be where we are based on our history and where our individual paths have led us thus far.

So you have a choice.  Do you really want to stay right where you are?

Or do you want to learn and grow and expand your understanding beyond your current realm of experience?

If you choose to embrace growth, become insatiably curious.  Explore.  Discover.  Engulf yourself in new adventures with a new lens of the world through different people, places, and experiences.

This will lead to a higher level of understanding about yourself and where you fit into the larger universal picture.

But if you’re not used to the idea of exploring beyond the people you typically experience, where do you start?

A Few Simple Ways to Begin Your Exploration

It can be easiest to begin your cultural diversity journey “behind the scenes,” by learning about other groups and cultures on your own at first, before connecting with individuals from cultures that are new to you.

In this way, you can get a feel for cultural differences and let those ideas sink in.  It also gives you some conversation material, as you can mention something you’ve seen or read as a spring board for dialogue about it.

You can learn a lot about different cultures most simply through their art and their food.

• Watch foreign or independent films about other cultures. Independent films are often character-driven and offer insights about how people within a culture interrelate, what their cultural priorities are, and ways of speaking.  You can find films about other ethnicities, as well as political affiliations, religious beliefs, gender identification, and other groups.
• Watching documentaries about a given culture or group can offer information about its history, beliefs, challenges, music, politics, and more.
• Similar to the above, read books about other groups and cultures.
• Learn about a culture’s food. When it comes to ethnicities, different cultures put differing emphasis on mealtimes and, often, sharing meals is a way of connecting in a meaningful way.

Next Steps

Once you’ve explored a bit on your own, start seeking out different groups to connect with.  Visit new places, even just within your community if it includes diverse populations.  Travel beyond your immediate area if opportunities to connect with diverse populations are limited in your own locale.

Or at the very least, be open-minded about meeting and conversing with new people in your everyday experiences.

Once you set an intent to explore life in this way with a new lens, you can expect the universe to bring new people into your awareness.

If you have trouble striking up conversations, bring a more extroverted friend or partner along with you and simply enjoy the conversations that unfold.

Keep in Mind

When connecting with others from different backgrounds…

• Ensure that your attitude is one of respectful curiosity and not judgement.
• Be aware of your body language and posture so that it’s open and inviting – not standoffish. (This goes for your overall energy, as well.)
• Ask questions (respectfully) and LISTEN to others’ responses with an open mind…with an intent to learn, understand, and connect.
• Ask more questions, and allow the conversation to flourish, exploring deeper topics along the way.

Just remember – we are all unique, yet we are all connected.  Truly, that’s what adds color, beauty, and intrigue to our lives.

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Unlike any other human resource, you cannot borrow, save or store time. We have the same hours each day, and it’s only until you understand the importance of time, that you realize you must manage it to live your best life.

But how often do you spend time overthinking, fearing, distracted, and procrastinating? How many hours are you spending on things you shouldn’t? It’s easier said than done, if you don’t know what to spend less time on. Below are 8 things you must spend less time on to live a truly great life.

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1. Spend Less Time on Distractions

Distractions surround us, rarely do we realise how tempting and damaging they are. With social media, television, video games, music, etc.. you can quickly lose track of your time. You could be working, and you are tempted to check twitter and snap – 30 minutes are gone.. According to Roy Morgan, the average Australian spends 6 hours on social media a week, while the average American spends 11 hours per day on social media.

Distractions result in forgetfulness, waste your time, and reduce your productivity. To avoid them, plan your day, break down tasks for simplicity, focus on one thing at a time, and create a focused workspace.

2. Self-Doubt

“Our doubts are traitors, and make us lose the good we oft might win by fearing to attempt.” Shakespeare

Self-doubt is that persuasive voice in your head that says you can’t achieve your desires and it is one of the things to spend less time on for a better life. It damages your will and drive to move forward, results in procrastination which is the thief of time, you miss out on opportunities, and it kills personal growth.

To overcome self-doubt, open yourself to more opportunities: more yeses, and fewer nos. By doing so, you develop an iron will to go after what you want.

3. Procrastination

We are not strangers to procrastination. We are familiar with it, only that some are lucky to identify it in time, but unfortunately for others, it steals their time and dreams.

Procrastination not only steals your time but your health, your wealth and your success. Spend less time on it, lest you blow your opportunities, ruin your career, or worse damage your reputation. You can conquer procrastination by getting organised, planning your day, and timing yourself.

4. Spend Less Time Fearing Failure

Also known as “atychiphobia,” the fear of failure is when we stop doing things that move us closer to our goals because we are afraid we might not succeed. Fear of failure has many causes from unsupportive parents or a traumatic event. Nonetheless, it is one of the things to spend less time on for a great life.

Instead of being intimidated by failure, ask yourself: What if I succeed? That should be enough motivation to keep you going.

5. Vacillating

Vacillating is to waver in mind. Always questioning your decisions. Do you ever have questions such as: is this the right career for me? Is this the right business to pursue? Is this the girl for me? This is vacillating.

Once you make a decision, be committed to it. Never back down even if there are a few scary moments and it is best you decide based on core values. Will it improve the mastery of your passion, your freedom, and your relationship with other people?

6. Spend Less Time on Delusions

Have you heard of the “smoking crack bias?” It is where one thinks they will never smoke their crack only to become the worst addicts. The same happens in life, whether in business or your career. You delude yourself that your product solves a problem when it doesn’t cut it.

We recommend being the scientist of your life. Do not take anything at face value and dissect your performance, your business idea, your product to know whether it meets the requisite standards.

7. Un-healthy Lifestyle

If you want to live a great life, it starts here. You have to give up the unhealthy lifestyle. An unhealthy lifestyle leads to fatigue, increases irritability, increases stress and depression, causes poor mental health, and finally reduces your ability to think clearly and work efficiently.

The good news is that a healthy lifestyle requires only two things: a healthy diet, and physical activity.

8. Lack of Self-Discipline

Self-discipline involves acting according to what is right and not following your impulses. It is sacrificing immediate pleasure for what matters most in life. However, most lack this skill resulting in a life that is in complete disarray.

To cultivate self-discipline, start small. It could be doing your dishes after every meal, or making your bed every morning. These small rituals result in trained self-discipline, and eventually, you’ll become naturally capable of doing what should be done.

Conclusion

If any or all the signs check out, fear not as you can change. Seeing as you’ve acknowledged these traits, you are well on your way to step away from this state.

Follow the steps provided, to live a great life.

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Emotional resilience is the measure of how we respond to and deal with things that happen to us in our day to day life. It’s our capacity to cope with challenges and hurdles that present themselves on this wonderful journey.

For example, a similar situation can occur at the same time to two sperate people, but ultimately it is their resilience that will dictate how they respond to it.

When faced with a tragedy or a challenge in your life, how do you handle it?

Do you get emotional, blame others, or even yourself? Or are you slightly more measured in your responses, and look at things pragmatically?

Put simply, emotionally resilient people are able to handle life’s challenges better.

The great part about coming to understand this is learning that you can grow your personal resilience muscles.

Yep, with time, patience and practice, you can actually build your emotional resilience and gain control over your responses to life’s challenges. But how?

4 Simple Steps That Will Help You To Build Emotional Resilience

1. Practice acceptance | Emotional Resilience

We fall into trouble when we try to control and affect the things in life that are not able to be controlled.

Instead of trying to control, we need to practice learning to accept certain things as part of life.

Understanding this and using self-awareness to identify what can and cannot be directly affected by you will greatly help you in measuring how to respond to a situation when it arises.

2. Predict change | Emotional Resilience

Not only do we need to learn to accept certain things are out of our control, but we also need to learn to anticipate change as a part of life.

Nothing in life is constant. We are constantly growing, changing, evolving and so is the world around us.

Just as nature has seasons, so do we. Learn to flow with life not against it. This will build up emotional resilience in you to be used when truly necessary.

3. Have hope | Emotional Resilience

Optimism is key to building your emotional resilience.

If we have a negative outlook on life, and kind of feel like it’s all for nothing then we probably aren’t going to have much positivity to hold onto when something goes differently to the way we want.

On the contrary, if we have an optimistic outlook we are more likely to accept challenges with “a grain of salt” and trust that life is always working in our favour.

4. Forgive yourself | Emotional Resilience

It’s not always easy to respond “well” when faced with difficulty in life. But in the end, if you are making efforts towards becoming more self-aware. Learning to grow and expanding your consciousness, you are doing GREAT.

Forgive yourself for any times you may not been as resilient as you would have liked, and remember – You are evolving. The more we learn from mistakes the stronger we become going forward.

Emotional resilience is a strength that will help you in many ways. Even if you haven’t got it right now, trust in your ability to improve as time goes on.

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The dream symbols we see each night can be of huge signifigance in our lives.

Dreams are often seen as either our brains trying to send us a subconscious message, or a sign from a powerful external force. The meaning of some of the most important dream symbols are listed below..

Being Chased | Dream Symbols

Quite often paired with the feeling of not being able to run away – Meaning you have a major life fear or problem that you are struggling to address.. Generally the best course of action is to tell someone! Even if it’s not normally someone you would speak to about personal problems, another perspective is the key to passing through this gate.

Being Chased By An Animal

Being chased by a predator suggests you’re holding back repressed emotions like fear or aggression.

Clothing

Dreams about wearing certain clothing can have different meanings. If in your dream you are shabbily dressed you may feel unattractive or worn out.

Where as wearing something fancy and expensive means your internal ambition in life is not being matched by your external actions towards that end.

Fire | Dream Symbols

Seeing fire means a transformation is coming. Make sure you’re ready!

Water

Whether it’s a river an ocean, noticing water in your dream generally means a cleansing or purification is underway, perhaps you’re way of thinking is evolving, or perhaps you’re distancing yourself from an unhealthy relationship.

Money | Dream Symbols

Dreams about money are telling us we have a limited mindset, as in we don’t believe we can have anything we put our minds to..  With the right mindset, anything is possible!

Falling

Falling in your dreams quite often means you have lost control of your life.. You need to take control back immediately!

Being Naked | Dream Symbols

This usually means you are scared of something or feeling insecure. Nudity may also symbolize a desire for recognition, as in you presented a great project at work and you didn’t receive any plaudits.

Death

Death in your dream symbolizes the ending of something major, or a certain chapter of your life. A new beginning is on the horizon. Dying or the death of someone you know is very symbolic and does not mean a literal death is impending.

Killing | Dream Symbols

Luckily this doesn’t mean you are a closet murderer! rather it symbolizes that you wish to kill part of your own personality, which you cannot control.

Flying

Dreams of flying often mean you need to be decisive on a big decision looming in your life.. Pick one option and stick to it.

It may also mean you have a big ambition that seems out of reach, but this is telling you.. You just need to go for it!

Our dreams are trying to express something to us.. If only we can listen. We will better understand our life and our purpose.

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Life is all about perspective.

Two people might go through life with very similar circumstances, one choosing to see life as a painful struggle while the other chooses to see the magic in the mess, the miracles behind every challenge.

Whatever meaning you give to your life… is your life.

Unlock a New Perspective Using These Short Positivity Quotes

Those who choose to focus on the positive, will of course see more positive.

Next time you’re feeling low, turn to these short positivity quotes to get you back on track.

“The biggest adventure you can ever take is to live the life of your dreams.” ~ Oprah Winfrey

The greatest rewards in life come to those who follow their own path. Not the path your family or friends want you to follow. Not the path you think will make you more money, or help you to fit in with society.

Something lights up inside when you go after the life you want. A passion and deep purpose emerges that you’ll never find settling for a life you don’t want.

Embracing the adventure that is chasing your dreams is something we all should strive for. Believe that you can manifest your dreams and relish the journey with a positive mindset… the ups and downs, twists and turns…all of it.

“All the things that truly matter — beauty, love, creativity, joy, inner peace — arise from beyond the mind.” ~ Eckhart Tolle

The most beautiful things in this world aren’t things. All things that matter come from your presence, from your inner being.

If you’re stuck in a negative mindset you’ll never be open to this amazing truth.

“The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty.” ~ Winston Churchill

There’s two meanings here:

1. By choosing to see the positive in each situation, you’ll be able to see MORE. You’ll be able to see the opportunities that the pessimistic will miss. You’ll likely be able to turn the challenge into a victory much sooner as well.

2. Stay away from negative people, not only do they have a problem for every solution, they will no doubt bring you down to their level as well.

“People who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.” ~ Steve Jobs / Rob Siltanen

Crazy is only crazy to those who don’t have a future vision or a positive outlook.

Negative people will never change the world, nor will they create anything of value while stuck in that mindset.

Believe anything is possible and one day you may achieve something considered impossible.

“You can, you should, and if you’re brave enough to start, you will.” ~ Stephen King

It takes a positive mindset to move through fear and embrace courage… but when you do, opportunities are limitless.

“We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars” – Oscar Wilde

We all have life challenges. Circumstances vary, but we all fight battles no one knows about.

Only those who are ‘looking at the stars’ – remaining positive, keeping faith and living in the present will notice the magic of this world. Keep looking up, at the stars.

“It is never too late to be what you might have been.”~ George Eliot

Regardless of how old you are or how you’ve chosen to live your life until now, today can be the first day of the rest of your life.  Wherever you are today, you can choose to embrace a positive attitude and mindset.

You can choose to make this the day everything changes.

To make a commitment, to start that course, to start thinking and acting in a way that your future self will be proud of.

Maintaining a positive mindset can help your mind and heart stay in sync to keep your vibration at higher levels.

“A loving heart is the truest wisdom.” ~ Charles Dickens – Short Positivity Quotes

When you live with the intention to serve, to give, and to lead with your heart, there is no room for hate or negativity. Choose kindness. Choose to lead with love.

“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” ~ Anaïs Nin – Short Positivity Quotes

The choice to remain in your comfort zone may be easy in the beginning, but it will only ever lead to a harder life in your future. Challenge yourself to live the life you really want, yes, it will be tougher in the beginning, but everything worth the prize is worth the fight. Face your fears head on with a positive spirit and a deep belief that you can do it, and will achieve it if you are committed to it.

“There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.” ~ William Shakespeare – Short Positivity Quotes

You choose. You don’t choose the circumstances that arrive in your life, but you always choose what every circumstance means, you choose how you REACT to each event in your life. Choose consciously. Choose positivity.

“He who lives in harmony with himself lives in harmony with the world.” ~ Marcus Aurelius – Short Positivity Quotes

With a negative mindset, we aren’t able to feel in harmony within ourselves in order to share our positive energy with others.

With a positive mindset, we have a warm beautiful energy that exudes to others and brightens their lives, as well as ours.

“Be curious, not judgmental.” ~ Walt Whitman – Short Positivity Quotes

Things are not always as they seem. Before you judge another person or situation, ask yourself if there could be a deeper meaning, ask yourself if you are capable of a more compassionate response.

“Each difficult moment has the potential to open my eyes and open my heart.” ~ Myla Kabat-Zinn 

Look beyond each difficult moment with an open mind and positive attitude and you’ll develop the ability to see a deeper meaning that might just enhance your life.

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” ~ Maya Angelou

Be one of the few human beings who live to make others lives better. Be the change you wish to see in the world.

“The power of imagination makes us infinite.”  ~ John Muir

Let your imagination soar to new heights with a positive outlook and not dwell in the dregs of potential negative outcomes.  The power of positivity is endless and remarkable.

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“Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth.” ~ Marcus Aurelius

Every single person on the planet has their own unique perspective.

This perspective is created through a lifetime of experiences, teachings, environment and conditioning. Naturally, as we age and grow, our perception evolves and changes.

One of the most important discoveries we can make on the path of consciousness is to awaken to the fact that our perception is not THE TRUTH.

Our perception is simply OUR truth.

5 Timeless Sayings That Remind Us That Perspective Is Everything In Life

1. Is The Glass Half Empty Or Half Full?

This famous saying gets us to consider what we focus on. Do we see things in the positive or the negative? Are we grateful for what we have or are we focusing on what’s missing?

2. One Mans Trash Is Another Man’s Treasure

This saying is another powerful reminder that what we see is not what other people see. What you see as irrelevant, or useless may be just the thing another person is looking for.

3. When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Lemonade

The nature of life is that it is filled with ups and downs, twists and turns. Our perspective and decisions from said perspective are what create our outcomes. Are you going to be sour and sit with your bag of lemons if life throws them your way? Or are you going to add some sugar (or maybe even tequila) and throw a party?

4. Mistakes Are An Opportunity For Growth

Every mistake or perceived “failure” is an open opportunity for us to grow and expand as human beings. When we make a mistake it can be easy to beat ourselves up, but if we shift the focus and look to see what we have learnt, the mistake becomes a gift!

5. For Every 60 Seconds You Spend In Anger You Lose A Minute Of Happiness

Choosing our perspective also includes taking control of our emotions. This is not to suggest that we should ignore emotions, or try to repress them. No. It’s very important that we honour our feelings as they arise. However, we can choose not to live in them. Ultimately, life is short and we have the choice as to where we spend most of our energy.

Whatever we choose in terms of perspective is totally ok. We can only operate from the level of consciousness that we are at. The great news is we have the power to shift our perspective at any time. In a matter of seconds, we can go from the belief that life is happening TO us to that life is happening FOR us.

Life is a journey of discovery, not a destination we arrive at, and all we can do is take steps to choose what perspective we believe will bring us the best life has to offer.

So what perspective will you choose today?

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