Good Morning ~

A good morning is relative isn't it? So many different details, (outside of us and relative to our lives) can make it or break it in a sense if we allow it. And our awareness should kick in to our very own attitude about it. It's okay to feel as we do.

In my opinion, when we "own it", we acknowledge and accept responsibility for everything we feel, say, or do. We can then consciously make a decision to continue, if it's working for us, or simply adjust it.

I was inspired, (thanks "Cat" http://theapproximateyogi.com/ ) to write something about limited thinking in relation to our awareness. I related to her very real story that made me laugh.

Yes, often times our thinking is limited to what things look like on the surface. And that perception is filtered through our own belief system. When the younger woman and I had the two apartments upstairs in our little apartment building, she expanded my limited thinking about the tiny, "Manhatten-style" kitchen we had. I hated it, and she didn't let it squelch her love for baking all sorts of beautiful Christmas cookies. I can say she helped change my awareness immensely.

I must quote her here, because I absolutely love it. She said, "I don’t want to lead a normal life. I want to lead a fantastic one!" Wow, she's a major inspiration to me as she walks her talk quite gracefully. 

My own resistance to my life prolonged my unhappiness, and it's taken me many more years to finally feel I have another firm grasp on reality. I know my work will never be over; guess that's the hardest challenge of life.

Limited thinking is something any of us can be aware of within ourselves. I have another friend who used to always tell me to "flip it over" (look for another perspective), which is basically saying not to limit your thinking. As often as I've heard these things, it takes consciousness to use this skill.

Why would we even want to think differently? Because it IS true that what we think we ultimately create around us. When we're honest with ourselves we can see how our life reflects back to us our attitudes all rolled into what we've created. And when our attitude changes, actions change, words change, possibly our health changes, and it's basically endless. Use your imagination.

Have you ever been aware how your friends reflect you? If we're aware of what's good in them, I believe you must have similar qualities. And I also believe this works in reverse. This is where the real work starts if we wish to begin adjusting our own behaviors. Trust me; interactions reveal who we are. I never thought this way, but boy when I became aware, my life began to shift. I am the creator and student of all my life lessons.

Thanks for walking with me. Always ~ LL