Self Help

Appreciating the beauty of nature sustains me.

As I walk outside each day, I look around. I inhale the air. I notice the sensation of the breeze across my face. I am struck by the loveliness of the natural environment.

The beauty of nature wraps its arms around me. Today can be my best day or my worst day. No matter which, nature is right there, waiting to guide me through my life.

I feel grateful each time I think about the natural world. Although I believe it will always be there for me, I still gasp in sheer joy when I see deep purple blooms on the bushes or snowflakes falling from the sky.

The rich, green grass of summer tickles my nose with its aroma. This entices me to linger outdoors a few minutes more.

If a troubling thought nags at my mind, I take a walk in the open air. I breathe in, I breathe out. The aromas of nature and the caress of the breeze rise up to meet me. Each time, I find what I need to continue with my day.

When I am outdoors, I momentarily forget about the stresses of life. Any unsettling feelings I am experiencing dissolve. I am sustained by nature’s sweet song.

Today, I promise to take intimate notice of nature’s backdrop. The color of the sky, the faint fragrance in the air, and the sound of the trees rustling in the breeze all call out to me. The beauty of nature, ever-present, sustains me.

Self-Reflection Questions:

1. Are there times when I am in a rush or so deep into my thoughts that I miss seeing all that nature provides for me?
2. Do I take every opportunity to relax into the beauty of nature?
3. Regardless of my mood each day, how can I remind myself to turn to nature for solace and sustenance for my soul?

Adding self-discipline to my life produces peace.

I enjoy a peaceful life because I take time to organize my thoughts and prioritize my responsibilities. When I add discipline to my routine, I eradicate the negative effects of chaos on my overall sense of happiness.

Chaos is the result of a lack of self-discipline. I am eliminating the chaos in my life by adding order to my day. Adding order to the practical tasks of my routine results in a deep sense of peace for me.

I add discipline to my schedule, preventing me from over-committing and freeing me to take time for self-reflection. A balanced schedule serves as a tool for organizing my time. With an organized schedule, I have time to complete my tasks and rest my body.

I add self-discipline to the way I manage my home. I keep my home organized and free of clutter to maximize my effectiveness. When my home is clean, serenity fills the atmosphere. Through self-discipline, I am able to maintain my home organized on a consistent basis.

Self-discipline in my life goes beyond practical physical application to matters of my personality. I add discipline to the way I respond to others in order to be at peace with everyone. I have peaceful relationships because I choose to discipline myself.

Today, because of my self-discipline, I enjoy a life filled with tranquility – from the atmosphere in my home to my relationships with others. The peaceful results of self-discipline are worth its challenge.

Self-Reflection Questions:

1. In which areas of my life do I need to increase my self-discipline?
2. How can I add more discipline to the mundane tasks of my life?
3. Why is self-discipline so vital to my ability to rest?

When one of my relationships ends, I put it in

When one of my relationships ends, I put it in perspective and move forward.

I know I can survive the loss of a relationship because I have done it before. Being able to move forward after a relationship’s end is important to me. I proceed toward the future knowing my life will go on.

I take time to reflect, so I can move forward freely. This exploration allows me to draw my own conclusions about the relationship. I learn so much from this activity. I know that this soul-searching is important to my future relationships.

After a relationship is over, I ponder how I feel about the whole experience. I explore whether our interactions were mostly positive. I step outside of myself and look at the relationship from the other person’s perspective.

When a relationship ends, there is inevitably some pain, and sometimes more than a little. Yet, the termination of a relationship also provides me with a special opportunity to look within myself and learn.

As I engage in my personal journey, sometimes I write about the feelings I still have toward the other person. When I write, I have the opportunity to study my emotions later, when they are not as fresh or intense. After this reflection, I put the relationship in perspective and move on.

Today, I choose to move ahead with renewed interest in life. I realize there comes a time to let go and re-focus on the here and now. Letting go of an old relationship is quite freeing. Today, I feel cleansed and ready to live the rest of my life with zest and enthusiasm.

Self-Reflection Questions:

1. Do I have difficulties letting go of relationships and moving forward?
2. Do I allow myself time and opportunity to internally explore my old relationships?
3. How can I consider the ending of a relationship as an opportunity to grow?