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Monday 14 May 2012

15 Things You Should Give Up To Be Happy

Just a quick update today! A friend posted this link, and I think it's spot on. Take some time to read and reflect. Quite often, you are your own worst enemy. It can be extremely difficult to manage your thoughts and not let your sub-conscience run wild. Becoming self aware and more in touch with your thoughts is extremely powerful. Check it out!

Here is a list of 15 things which, if you give up on them, will make your life a lot easier and much, much happier. We hold on to so many things that cause us a great deal of pain, stress and suffering – and instead of letting them all go, instead of allowing ourselves to be stress free and happy – we cling on to them. Not anymore. Starting today we will give up on all those things that no longer serve us, and we will embrace change. Ready? Here we go:

1. GIVE UP YOUR NEED TO ALWAYS BE RIGHT
There are so many of us who can’t stand the idea of being wrong – wanting to always be right – even at the risk of ending great relationships or causing a great deal of stress and pain, for us and for others. It’s just not worth it. Whenever you feel the ‘urgent’ need to jump into a fight over who is right and who is wrong, ask yourself this question: “Would I rather be right, or would I rather be kind?” Wayne Dyer. What difference will that make? Is your ego really that big?

2. GIVE UP YOUR NEED FOR CONTROL
Be willing to give up your need to always control everything that happens to you and around you – situations, events, people, etc. Whether they are loved ones, coworkers, or just strangers you meet on the street – just allow them to be. Allow everything and everyone to be just as they are and you will see how much better will that make you feel.

“By letting it go it all gets done. The world is won by those who let it go. But when you try and try. The world is beyond winning.” Lao Tzu

Full article can be found here: http://www.purposefairy.com/3308/15-things-you-should-give-up-in-order-to-be-happy/

2 comments:

  1. “Would I rather be right, or would I rather be kind?” That's a real nice thought :)

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  2. I think everyone needs to work on this list, myself included. Thanks for sharing that it's a good way to get a little perspective. ;)

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