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And the good news is…
Here’s some very good news: beliefs are malleable. They can be changed.
In the end, it takes some time to create new beliefs, but what you are really doing is creating a new you. Tossing out those old beliefs (like I’m too old, I don’t know how, I don’t deserve it) and carving out new ones will be worth it.
Though we hold strongly to our beliefs, we need to know that they are not carved in stone. They are only carved in clay!
For example, is something stopping you from sticking to a regular exercise habit? (like it’s too hard, I don’t know what to do, I never stick to anything)
Here are some suggested new beliefs that you could try on (just like getting a new workout outfit):
- I’m happier when I am outdoors and moving.
- I feel stronger, more powerful, more empowered, more energized, when I exercise regularly.
- I love the sense of accomplishment that comes with a good workout.
- My health matters more to me than going online or watching tv.
But if exercise isn’t YOUR issue then…
how about healthy eating? Or maybe having a regular meditation practice? Or that long-overdue cleaning out of the garage?
You can try out some new beliefs that can result in new behaviors! Say these new beliefs to yourself. Write them down. Put them into action. Reinforce those actions.
The good news is that we are always at choice! We affect our lives by the choices we make and the choices we make come from the beliefs we’ve chosen.
So…what new belief are you willing to choose?
Our journey together is so short…
This beautiful message came from a number of blog posts online. It’s for all of us. A young lady sat in a bus. At the next stop a loud and grumpy old lady came and sat by her. She squeezed into the seat and bumped her with her numerous bags. The person sitting on the […]
See yourself in this story?
I’m sharing this wonderful story yet again about the great violinist, Itzhak Perlman! On November 18, 1995, in Lincoln Center in New York City, Perlman was ready to play when suddenly one of his violin strings broke with a snap as sharp as a gunshot. He could not hop up and run off the stage […]
Kids’ letters to God…
A number of years ago I posted a collection of fun questions asked by youngsters. In a light-hearted mood, I want to expand on them and see if you find these new ones as delightful as I do! Let me know which one… resonates with you, or tickles your funny bone, or makes you think! […]
Christmas Eve and books!
In this Christmas season of 2020, books might well be a solution for us. I know books make me happier! I think Iceland is on to something with their Christmas Book Flood idea. A 2013 study showed that 50% of Icelandics read more than 8 books in a year and 93% read at least one […]
A gift for ourselves?
December is always a somewhat crazy month, and this year is even more so! A month of highs and lows, of stress and relaxation, of endings and beginnings. And as we face the end of the holiday season, and as the year is ending, we may face a bit of melancholy sparked with a dab […]
All that really matters…
The rabbi Hillel was once asked to explain the Torah. “Love they neighbor as thyself,” he said, “all the rest is commentary.” Nothing could be more urgent right now during our pandemic and global economic crisis. It’s a time when individual decisions have massive health consequences for other people. Why should we wear a mask […]
Buy the pants that fit!
I’m fairly certain that I’m not alone in experiencing a weight gain or that I’m the only one still stress-eating chocolate and ice cream right now! Sometimes we pretend that we have to be the same as we were. We create a lot of internal suffering based on the expectations we place on ourselves about […]
a fable about peace…
There is a fable about a king who wanted to experience peace. As he wanted to know what peace looked like, he commissioned two artists to create the perfect picture of peace. The first artist created a beautiful mountain landscape in which gorgeous trees towered over a lake. The lake’s waters were so calm, tranquil […]