![]() These movies will help you ascend to a much more peaceful plane of existence. So, for the sake of our collective mental health, here’s a list of sixteen movies (ranked in no particular order) that are basically digital NyQuil. (OK, apparently some of you do-2011’s Contagion is, at the time of writing, in the top ten iTunes rentals.) You do want a movie you can get peacefully lost in. But, you probably don’t want to watch a bleak movie that’s just going to bring you down. For most of us, that escape is a good movie. In times like these it’s important to have an escape. The news is constantly reminding you that everyone is in a state of panic, and it seems like there’s no escape from this dark timeline we’ve stumbled into. You may be cooped up in your home, with a bleak outlook on the current state of the world. These are … how do you say … stressful times we’re living in. These sixteen peaceful, yet entertaining movies are here to give your stressed-out mind a break. At the very least, it can be a hug and a kind expression to someone in your life that you deeply care about.Take a deep breath, relax, and escape. Each night write down three things you are grateful for. Writing down what you are grateful for takes the emphasis off less pleasant things and places it on the good. It is positive reinforcement to recognize the good in our lives. What do you value? What areas in your life are out of balance? Is it a disconnect with your spouse, your children, your girlfriends, church, alone time, group time, charity, exercise, planning healthy meals, reading a good book, planning for a vacation, or making time to make your dreams come true? (Did I just stress you out?!…take one at a time). Allow flexibility for people and your relationships. Keep your appointments and commitments to yourself and others.What are your bigger goals? Schedule time for those bigger goals each week). Make room on your weekly schedule for the bigger things you want to accomplish (A nice analogy is that you won’t tackle the bigger project that is due if you get stuck in your less important e-mails, or, you can’t organize your closet if you first unload the dishwasher everynight. It is nice to have others to share in your life experiences. This is education, knowledge and consulting. This is different than looking for validation. There is no need to deal with tough decisions on your own. If it is a big decision, it is good to consult with experts, and others whose input you value. This is because we tend to project our own life experiences and perceptions into what we are hearing. “If I understand you correctly, I hear you saying._ Is that right?” I have read that in 80% of our conversations, two people are talking about two different things and think they are in complete understanding. It is OK to say “That is a good thought, would you mind if I think about it and get back to you?” Allow time for your and mouth and brain to connect. Pray, meditate and spend time listening.You consider the big picture, outcomes and long term results of your actions, decisions and choices. Emotions and circumstances are less likely to drive your decisions (they will be based on principles).You interpret life experiences as opportunities for learning.You will view change as an opportunity to contribute.(how many times have you said “if I would have just listened to myself.”) You listen and act on what you may call your intuition, your gut instinct, conscience or the holy spirit.Others' attitudes and behaviors will not affect you.Your own life and experiences will validate your decisions (no need to be validated by others).Here are some great reasons to stay on track and live right.ġ0 Benefits of Living a Principle Centered Life: Living and practicing a principled centered life is essentially “doing the right thing”… and we all know that is sometimes the hardest thing to do. Reacting to those situations isn’t peaceful. We are all busy, and have life demands, circumstances and situations that test us. Making decisions based on correct principles cultivates wisdom, integrity, trust, sincerity, honesty, confidence, perseverance and dependability. ![]() The peaceful feeling, knowingness and energy you will have tells you that you are living right by your principles. It is the very soul and conscience of who you are and who you want to be. It affects our relationships for better or for worse. It certainly feeds our emotional, intellectual needs and even our spiritual needs. Living by principles tells the story of who you are. The overarching umbrella to all other things are principles.
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