I read this this morning and had to share:
Inspiration for The New Year 2008
Inspiration is of the most powerful friends you can have on your weight loss journey. It infuses us with an energy that is not found in any other aspect of life.
Inspiration seems to affect the very cells of our bodies and empowers us to overcome just about every obstacle that the dark spots of life bring us.
In preparation for the New Year here are some special thoughts that will sustain and empower you for months to come.
*Remember that you have only a small idea of who you really are. You are far more special and wonderful and talented than you have ever imagined. If you are like most of us (and you probably are) then you have a rather limited view of yourself and your capabilities. Decide that you will give your best effort in this New Year, to let go of your limited self-concept and break out into an explosion of creativity and positive risk taking. You have nothing to lose except ideas that hold you back. You have yourself to gain.
*Imagine that you are standing on a large hill in front of a gate that opens into the future. Look back at 2007 and reflect on it for a while. Decide to learn the lessons there and let go of the pain. Then turn around and walk free into the New Year with hope and great expectations.
*Expect surprises and wait to evaluate them. This year will certainly contain experiences that you cannot predict. Some may seem wonderful and some painful at first so take your time and allow the lessons to emerge before you decide their real value.
*Frequently repeat this “prayer” by Rumi: “Start a huge, foolish project, like Noah. It makes absolutely no difference what people think of you.”
*Take time to honor your bliss. Look into your heart and find your passion and bliss and give it your best attention. It will lead you to everything you need and want in life.
*See your weight as a sacred messenger that wants to show you the way to a whole and healthy self. Listen to it.
*Remember that you make a difference that is a lot more significant than you imagine. Who you are and how you live counts.
*Learn to see through the eyes of compassion. We cannot see the truth about ourselves or others until compassion clears our vision.
*Spend time with individuals that see the best in you. You will discover that they are right often.
*Decide this year to learn to love your body whatever size it is. It has been there for you since the beginning and will remain until the end. Give it the respect it deserves.
*Pay it forward. Make it a monthly habit to do something really caring and helpful for someone you hardly know. You will transform your ability to love life and trust the goodness in people.
*Decide right now to take a hard and clear look at your past and finally forgive yourself for everything. This way you can get on with the business of living large.
*Decide right now to let go of all the painful and nasty resentments you are still carrying, so again you can get on with the business of living large.
