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“Need a CD Changer?” We have thoughts that play in our minds. The ability to let them go requires discipline and action. I received a note from a friend saying she could use a CD Changer to replace the thoughts going on in her mind. We can stop the CD if we allow ourselves to first catch that it is playing. After all the volume could be turned down or we don’t realize it is going on. There is help! 1. Tools for Life. 2. Change the Focus. 3. Take Time for Yourself. 4. Forgiveness How do I wake up each morning? What are the types of feelings and words I share with my children, family, coworkers – even my animals. The Tools for Life can be applied moment to moment. For example when a thought comes in, (for example -“I don’t like this about myself”) I can think Dewdrop over and over instead of allowing the thought to keep repeating. Change your Focus. Color or paint a picture. Go for a walk. Do something to change the scenery. Being playful and childlike has such enormous powers for us. I remember the day I flew a kite for the first time in years. I was so happy and found myself talking about it to a neighbor I saw in the grocery store with such enthusiasm. I realized my happiness could be brought on by this simple act. I packed my kite with me on my next trip to see my daughter. Stopping at the beach on the way home from the airport to fly my kite was so freeing. It lightened the event and sharing about it with the rest of the family was noticeably mood altering, too. Sing. Get Happy. The other night a friend and I sang ‘Hawaii Aloha” in the car before I went in. I felt myself feeling so loving toward family. The singing had filled me with LOVE. My previous CD playing about family had vanished. I was amazed and happy with how I felt. Take Time for Yourself. Take time to be quiet with yourself. Observe or look at your thoughts or an activity or action you might take. My inner child wanted to get up early. Today I followed her lead and was so inspired with what to add to the column, “Companions on the Road”, I could hardly wait to get the day started. Forgiveness. Apply forgiveness to YOU. I have choice. I can change the CD by actions I take. My life is better when I keep myself happy and involved. We are all on the road HOME. Lending a hand, reminding each other how beautiful and simple life can be is precious. – NS
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