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One thing I have been really paying attention to lately is my energy and others reactions to it.  We solely are responsible for the energy we put out.  It wasn’t until recently that I started to truly understand its importance.  Just as we need to be responsible for our waste and how we treat the planet that we share, we need to be consciously responsible for our energy.

The light went on for me after working hard to keep my energy positive with my family.  I started to notice their typical reactions changing.  Especially, when asked to do things they normally would attempt to protest.  In fact, with my more positive demeanour I actually had to ask LESS!  Who would have thought?

Often we try to control the environment around us, which frequently leads to frustration, disappointment, and sometimes anger.  The truth of it is we can only control ourselves.  Instead of trying to control everything around us, controlling our thoughts and our energy produces much more positive results.  For me that information is gold.

There is a big difference between knowing something and doing something, because if you are not doing it, it is debatable whether or not you really know.  This statement is very true for me.  I am a big believer that you are what you think; your world is what you think in your mind.  When your mind is not positive, why would your environment be? 

The biggest most important truth I know is that your negative thought about a situation or person is the actual problem.  Yes your thought!  Instead of getting frustrated with things or people out of your control, change your thought about it.  That is what you can control.  Using your energy to control your thoughts instead of others changes everything. 

The fact is none of this information means anything if you are not practicing it!  This has been an epiphany for me.  It is completely logical but for some reason has taken until now to really start practicing it consciously.  What I can tell you is this, controlling your thoughts, not your environment and others make for a much more beautiful world!

You are going to get back the energy you put out, so make it good!  The next time something starts to irritate you, instead of blaming examine your energy and be responsible for it.  That is where your power lies.

It is up to YOU to make your life extraordinary and it starts inside!

 


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05/09/2011 4:50pm

I come here for food to feed my brain. I never leave hungry. I hope you had a wonderful weekend. Blessings...Mary

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05/09/2011 5:40pm

There are weeks when I'm reasonably good at this and I've noticed a big difference. But it is soooo hard to maintain for me. Worth it though!

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05/09/2011 5:50pm

This is just what I need! Thank you for this wonderful post, Wendy. I've been having a lot of problems at work lately and I'm really trying my best to view things on a different perspective. I will not waste my energy on things that aren't really worth it. God bless! :)

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05/09/2011 6:44pm

I think you're a mind reader.
Lately I've been dealing with all kinds of things that needed my full attention and at some point I got so overwhelmed I didn't know which way to go. Now, after taking a long break I feel better but I'm going to print this post and remind myself to focus on things that are really worth.
Thank you!

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05/10/2011 6:44am

Wendy, this is one of my favorite posts! As I was reading this I was thinking of how well I can relate and all the different applications in my life.

The environment is what it is. It's like a car ride with really crappy scenery. You can either be in a bad mood because of something you can't change. Or you can focus on the things you can change. The conversations you have in the car, the music you listen to, the people you bring, and the things you do.

Our thoughts control out actions which control out outcomes. So it certainly starts with what kind of thoughts we are having. Whenever I get frustrated by something I try and think about it from a new perspective. There are infinite perspectives and perhaps seeing that same old frustration in a new light can make all the difference!

Really loved your post Wendy!

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05/11/2011 9:48am

I wish I didn't have to try so hard at this, but its also been an epiphany for me too! I think it was two summers ago when I was reading Eat Pray Love (in Hilton Head! where I will be soon)- it was like, that's it, I need to change my own thinking and not let things annoy me or upset or intervene. Ah, you are so wise, your posts are my little piece of inspiration each day.

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05/11/2011 10:08am

@Mary, @Marilyn, @Mayet, @Roxana, @Chris, & @Laural-

Your comments mean so much to me! They really touched and inspired me. Thank you!! I can't wait to share them and your awesome sites on Facebook. I hope you all have a beautiful day!

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