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"The words you speak become the house you live in.
What kind of house are you creating today?"
Hafiz

Your house is the body of your being, the mind/the soul, reflecting the constant talk that swirls in your head.
Introspective ideas (the thoughts you project or protect) not only influence you directly, they hold all that you are, and all that surrounds.
Be mindful, be careful, and be thoughtful…
What you think mirrors; what you say echoes, and what you do always comes back in one form or another.
-debbie lynn

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“Isn't it kind of silly to think that tearing someone else down builds you up?”
― Sean Covey

Jealousy creates this ugliness in people who are not usually ugly. It overtakes them, momentarily twists their mind, and nastiness consumes them - but it’s not real.

We have all had this feeling, you know it, and I know it - and once we have been there, it leaves a bitter taste and then the guilt creeps in. We know it was wrong – it was something ugly born out of and insecure moment. But words are powerful, and if we cut someone with them, hurt them to the core, it’s hard to recover for both sides.
There is never a good excuse for poor behavior, it happens, but looking at the origin of a jealous feeling and then forgiving it is how we rise.
Breathe.
Grab ahold of the instinct to throw the knife, stop it - and save a lot of messy and inaccurate words that need an apology or worse, sever a valuable relationship.
Jealousy is a prison.
-debbie lynn

“Anger, resentment and jealousy doesn't change the heart of others-- it only changes yours.”
― Shannon Alder

We all know happiness is found within, and yet, so often, we keep chasing it.
We try to be happy by fixing our physical self, our surroundings, our this and that, and all the ‘what ifs laced by ‘if only’ (stipulations on happiness) are predicated on what we don’t have (that need to be fulfilled) to be satisfied… but we are not satisfied.
Don’t get it twisted-
Our contentment is our perception.
Period.
And while moving higher and working for betterment is always in our best interest, we can also be mindful of what we have now- gratitude- we are here, breathing, and life is good. The alternative is misery.
Happiness is indeed an inside job.
-debbie lynn

-Realize, the greatest adventure is the journey into your own heart.
- unknown

“Forgiveness is a sign that the person who has wronged you means more to you than the wrong they have dealt.”
– Ben Greenhalgh

I talk about forgiveness a lot. It’s important - and not just in a biblical sense, but in the logical and spiritual realm – it frees us.
When you forgive yourself first - forgive your thoughts, your actions, forgive yourself for trusting or not trusting others, we make space for love.
This space feels good, feels special and open. It liberates insecurities, it brings peace.
Holding on to grudges and old karma takes a lot of energy.
If you want to feel lighter even in the darkest times… try forgiveness.
-debbie lynn

"Forgiveness isn't approving what happened. It's choosing to rise above it." - Robin Sharma

Art – Kate Morgan

“Life becomes easier when you learn to accept an apology you never got.”
― Robert Brault

Apologies… they are personal. And being personal, it is up to each one of us to give and receive.
Giving an apology means we have decided to accept responsibility.
Receiving an apology means we have decided to accept their responsibility.
Healing is give and take.
No time limit.
Boundaries set.
Heart is open.
It’s personal.
-debbie lynn

“Never ruin an apology with an excuse.”
― Benjamin Franklin

Photo – Giovanni Gastel

We spend a lot of time searching for answers, trying to make sense of a senseless world, and trying to reach an agreement with the universe that had already agreed to take care of us.
But sooner or later (mostly later) we find out - we have always had what we needed (answers inside, reachable goals, and a beautiful intuition) yet we don’t trust it. And although we have a certain amount of learning/ relearning to do, most of it is a recap because, ultimately, the only thing that matters is how we treated others, treated our planet, and the respect we gave.
Give it freely.
So, put your head up - eyes to the skies, and do your work.
Reach into your deepest knowing, take a chance, and be kind.
Kind to yourself, compassionate to our world, and revere the mysteries you already know.
Tune in.
-debbie lynn

Look for the answer inside your question.
-Rumi

Walk your talk...
If there is a disconnect between our thoughts and actions, we will find ourselves conflicted, confused, and often disillusioned by what echoes back.
And even if there is no intentional ill-will attached to our thinking, if we can’t stand behind our thoughts and words, they are useless.

“To believe in something, and not to live it, is dishonest.”
― Mahatma Gandhi

Living a lie is painful – it burns the soul - and is the epitome of a torched life.
The first rule of inner happiness is to be true to yourself.
Question your difficult thoughts, dismiss them, and or take a stand against them.
Laugh at the absurd ones, the ones that cause senseless worry and pain.
This is our own inner battle – no one can do this for us.
-debbie lynn

Photo Art – https://www.facebook.com/PatriciaJollimore

Faith does not make things easy. It makes them possible ❤

Do tough times bring out our true character?

We all come across situations where we have to choose between trying hard or achieving quick success. Quite often quick way requires you to compromise or give up your values.

When such a situation happens at the most challenging time, it becomes a tough decision. We want our difficult situation to end, so some consider accepting that opportunity that they disagree with consciously. At the same time, some realise that tough times will pass, but the integrity, once lost, will never return.

Never fall for such opportunities that demand your values and dignity. It might take more time and effort, but you will become more successful, and your mind will remain peaceful.

Dr Bhawna Gautam

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Take 👏 That 👏 Win 👏

A father said to his daughter “You have graduated with honors, here is a Jeep I bought many years ago. It is pretty old now. But before I give it to you, take it to the used car lot downtown and tell them I want to sell it and see how much they offer you for it.”

The daughter went to the used car lot, returned to her father and said, “They offered me $1,000 because they said it looks pretty worn out.” The father said, now “Take it to the pawn shop.”

The daughter went to the pawn shop, returned to her father and said,”The pawn shop offered only $100 because it is an old Jeep.” The father asked his daughter to go to a Jeep club now and show them the Jeep.

The daughter then took the Jeep to the club, returned and told her father,” Some people in the club offered $100,000 for it because “it's an iconic Jeep and sought by many collectors.”

Now the father said this to his daughter, “The right place values you the right way,” If you are not valued, do not be angry, it means you are in the wrong place. Those who know your value are those who appreciate you..... Never stay in a place where no one sees your value.

Source: Unknown

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