Family Parties

“Man often becomes what he believes himself to be.
If I keep on saying to myself that I cannot do a certain thing,
it is possible that I may end by really becoming incapable of doing it.
On the contrary, if I shall have the belief that I can do it,
I shall surely acquire the capacity to do it,
even if I may not have it at the beginning.”
Mahatma Gandhi

Reading this quote, it all comes down to what we tell ourselves. If we say no way am I going to lose weight or I will never get a new job or my life is hard and it will never get easy we expect things to remain the same.

I remember telling myself never look for a positive outcome to a situation because if it doesn’t happen I won’t feel bad. Guess what I always felt bad if something did not turn out the way I wanted it to.

On the other hand if we think positively and look for the opportunities in every situation we are always receiving many gifts.

Today is Easter and some of us are spending the day with our families. Sometimes our old tapes start replaying and we compare ourselves with our family members. Susan married a rich Doctor and doesn’t have to worry about money like we do. Paul has a great job and never married so he has not responsibilities. It goes on and on.

This year let’s play a different game and make a grateful list before going visit our family members. Making the list reveals to us that we are pretty lucky. Also, no one knows how another person feels. Just because your sister is married to a doctor does not mean they don’t have money worries. Also, your brother may feel lonely and wish he was married.

The secret is to keep reminding yourself of what you do have and treat yourself with loving kindness. There are no better gifts in the world.

Today at the family function bring your special gifts and compassion for everyone.

Have a beautiful day!