The Man In The Mirror

"Life is just a mirror, and what you see out there, you must first see inside of you."~

Wally "Famous" Amos.

When you look at yourself in the mirror who do you see? Honestly ask yourself this question. We are directed by our emotions, which are generated by our thoughts. When you look at yourself, what are your thoughts saying to you? Do you build yourself up or tear yourself down? Let me give you an example. There is this woman I know, who is a very beautiful woman, smart, stylish, generous, a good mother, as well as many other qualities. People are constantly telling her how spectactular she is. But when we speak, she describes herself as anything but what others say about her. The way she speaks about herself is the image she sees in the mirror. These emotional images that she has of herself, stem from thoughts and beliefs that she has carried with her for quite sometime. Possibly since childhood.

I am certain that most, if not all of us can relate to someone we know, maybe even our own selves, that is much like this woman. It doesn't take much for a person to form a low self image. Maybe someone we loved didn't love us back, or a loved one spoke harsh ridicules to us. Society doesn't help with their theory of what the "beautiful" people should look and be like. People everywhere attempt to match themselves up to these "beautiful" people, instead of seeing themselves as the brillant, gorgeous people they were created to be. They view themselves as less, when in fact all are equal. Just different.

Now make no mistake, this goes much deeper than looks. There are all types of negative emotional outlooks and as the quote above suggests, "...what we see out there, we first see inside..." of our own selves. If our view of the world is dark, dim, and negative, (I'm sure we know people like this), that would be because we mirror what we think and feel. So if inside of us are, strong, harsh, negative thoughts then that in essence, will form how we look at the world. A change in view comes about when we examine the root cause of the thought and realize the emotion that follows. Remember, like energy attracts like energy. Changing our thoughts, changes our attitudes, which changes our emotions, which brings about the overall change that opens the door to inspiration, motivation and manifestation. However, you can't cover it with a bandaid. To make a real change, and possess inner joy, we have to address the cause of the thought, recognize it and most of all, "LET IT GO".

The good news is there is a way to begin the change of the view in the mirror. It's not hard, rather simple actually, but it will take some awareness. Awareness of how we think and speak and feel. Here is the "nuts and bolts", CATCH yourself in your negative, feeling, verbal and/or self-talk and actions. In that instant, address why you are feeling and thinking that way, then, do something that makes you feel good, energized, happy. The less you focus on the negative issue or situation, and put your energy into the positive, you then change your emotions. Back those new happy emotions with some REAL EXCITEMENT and you will soon see a difference in the view in the mirror.

"Courage is very important. Like a muscle it is strengthened by use."~Unknown

Light and Love Always~Margarita

Our Thoughts Become Our Reality

So what are you thinking?

"All that we are is a result of what we have thought". ~Buddha

Have you ever asked yourself the question "why"? I'm sure you have, we all have. Every minute of everyday millions of people all over the world are asking the question, "why". The reason for the question is irrevelant, we just ask it, all the time. Now take a minute and try to remember the last time you asked that question and what was happening at that time to make you ask it. What were you thinking at that moment? Or maybe it's the outcome you may have predicted or "thought" you knew, or believed would be. Those thoughts and beliefs are actually the roadmap for the outcome. They are the "ENERGY" that produces the reality that now leaves you asking the question, "why".

You see, everything we think and give our solid, focused, ENERGY to, becomes our reality; consciously or not. Some things, as we know, need effort applied, like finding the career of our dreams or purchasing the car we desire. Let's face it, that perfect employer isn't knocking on your door screaming, "please, please, come work for me", and the car dealer isn't personally hunting you down to give you the keys to the car of your dreams. We have to apply for that job and visit the dealership. But have you ever had a repeated thought about your life and without actually noticing it, it all seems to be unfolding just as you thought? Have you ever heard yourself saying, "I knew that was going to happen", or "I just know...", or "That's exactly what I thought", or maybe even, "I would like this/that...but I know what's going to happen...". All these statements come from thoughts that we predetermine in our minds for an outcome in the future, (which hasn't happened yet). The future isn't reality at all because it doesn't actually exist; not just yet. No one knows the future. No matter how obvious it may appear. All things are subject to change, and that change begins with a single thought. Our intention.

Did you know, that if you change your thoughts you can change your life? Think of your goals and your dreams, your heart's desires. Focus and concentrate on the positive outcomes. The positive lessons that are hidden in every hardship or "preceived" disappointment. The positives are all there, we just have to look for them and center our thoughts on them. When we do, we have the powerful ENERGY to turn our lives into the realities we long for. I call this "Setting The Intention." When we set the "intentions" of what we truly feel and believe we want, for and in our lives, then we have the power to manifest our dreams and have them come true. It all begins with believing in you. You are the co-creator of your life. The Ultimate Creative Source, I call Him God, has given us "free will". It is with this "free will" that we are able to make choices.

Let's talk briefly about choices. Choices are made from the thoughts that we generate from our beliefs. The ENERGY behind these beliefs will change the outcome whether positive or negative, consciously or not. So set the "intentions" of your heart's desires right here, right now, in the only real time we have, which is this present moment. The past is no longer a reality, nor is the future. Begin to live in the present, the NOW. To begin the transformation to the life you truly want, set your "intentions" (thoughts) and start creating the life you dream about. "A journey of a thousand miles begins with one single step." Choose to take the first step, you can do it, believe in you...I DO!

"I AM NOW creating my heart's desires by being loving and joyful.

I BELIEVE in myself and in this process!"

Light and Love Always~Margarita