Hello Ladies!
How are you all?
You know, we are all differently wired and sometimes life can get really complicated. We could even get thrown off balance and lose ourselves in a bid to get a good standing. Having good principles ensures that we do what is right and never steer off course. It keeps us in control of our being so we can live a healthy and fulfilling life.
Here, I'll be answering this week's question which reads;
"Do you have a personal guiding principle(or a mantra) by which you live? If you do, what is it and how is it impacting your life so far?"
To answer this question, Yes, I do!
Here they are;
•I can do all things with determination and self effort.
I started saying this to myself a long time ago. A reminder that whatever I wish to do, whatever I wish to become and whatever I want at all lies in my hands to get. All i need to do is decide in my heart and start working towards it, actively imputing my time and resource and it will be mine.
• "There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars: for one star differeth from another star in glory"
I adapted this from 1 Corinthians 15:41. This reminds me that I should never pressure myself or plunge into depression as we are all born differently, wired differently and have different paths to take and purposes to fulfill. I should enjoy the process. No pressure. No comparison. Cause, it is what it is.
•Do unto others as you want them to do to you
This is self explanatory. If I want people to be good to me, to love me, to take me seriously, then I have to be same to them(others). Whatever energy I wish to get from people should be the same I dish out.
•I forgive for my sake
I used to battle with unforgiveness. Thankfully, am past that now. I remind myself with this principle that forgiveness is a two way thing- even as I forgive those who wrong me, I free my heart from the crazy baggage that comes with unforgiveness. Besides, I cannot say I am a true Christian yet I harbour grudge in my heart and expect God to forgive me my wrongs and grant my desires when He himself has instructed that I first show mercy to those who trespass against me.
•Live and let live
We're all created different. Different tribes, cultures, beliefs, religions, principles, background...just name it. So, as much as I may not concur with what the next person says or does, I should not try to shove my ideologies down their throats or try to make them be like me. Afterall, they may also not find my ways ideal.
So, it's a constant reminder to allow people be themselves cause diversity is actually the beauty of humanity.
There! You have it.
The above help me stay connected to my self and ward away what ever feelings of uncertainty or anxiety I may be battling. They keep me in a good mental state and boost my energy level to work towards what I want.
I understand the concept behind each word in the mantra/guiding principle and daily, as I say and meditate on them, I try to visualize them too. They keep me in check!
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Thank you everyone.
Good-day!