Who wants to get off the blame game treadmill with me?

Instead of blaming politicians, bankers, CEOs, your parents, your significant other, your boss, your friends, the weather, your whatever’s that make you unhappy and frustrated…you choose to speak about the people and experiences that bring you happiness and empower you?

How awesome would it be to see status updates that empower rather than dis-empower. Filled with gratitude rather than condemnation. Share hope rather than despair. Updates that are filled with love rather than hate.

Let me let you in on a little secret….you can disagree with a political party, a religious group, a corporate organization, and an individual and still choose kindness. Oh – and you can also create positive changes in your life and the life of others through kindness.

Doesn’t that feel better than fighting those you disagree with?

Have you thought about what excuses you use to hold you back from living the life of your dreams? Every thought and action that doesn’t continue your path towards living the happiest and healthiest life you deserve is simply an excuse to hold you back.

If you find yourself living life less than you deserve, ask yourself ‘What excuses am I using?’ In Wayne Dyer’s book “Excuses Begone” he outlines 18 excuses we use on self-defeating thinking habits.  See if any (or all) ring true to you and then reframe them into a thinking pattern that uplifts you to be your best self.

1. It will be difficult

2. It’s going to be risky

3. It will take a long time

4. There will be family drama

5. I don’t deserve it

6. It’s not my nature

7. I can’t afford it

8. No one will help me.

9. It has never happened before

10. I’m not strong enough

11. I’m not smart enough

12. I’m too old (or not old enough)

13. The rules won’t let me

14. It’s too big

15. I don’t have the energy

16. It’s my personal family history

17. I’m too busy

18. I’m too scared

Now, you have no excuse not to shine!

Originally posted at All Things Positivity

The fact is – you are powerful beyond measure. The fact is you have the ability to change the world through kindness and compassion. The fact is you have the ability to live the life of your dreams.  The fact is you are perfect in this now moment and have the ability to shift and adjust when experiences no longer serve you.

The fact is – we sometimes let fear lead us and sometimes it comes disguised even when we are feeling positive. Last week, I blogged on Putting a Positive Spin on when you have to dig deep. The blog was about finding the positive regardless of the circumstance and I stand by that. However, I found out today that the article written about Christina Santiago, which compelled me to blog in the first place was not factual. CLICK HERE for the factual account of the coroners office.

After reading the retraction, I realized I had jumped to conclusions of assuming the worst of someone rather than assuming the best. I assumed a coroner from a conservative state would do exactly what the original article said – not release Christina to her partner due to discrimination rather than checking to make sure it was a factual story.

Sincere apologies for spreading fear although I packaged the fear in hope. I believe my old self of decades ago defending the underdog, met up with my new self, the one who knows all is well and perfect in this moment, blended together in that post. This apology/retraction is a good reminder to always ask yourself – is it better to be right? Or better to be kind. I choose kindness. How about you?

Big hugs and mucho love,

Carol

PF Founder & Vision Keeper