This was great Larry! Thanks for your daily inspiration.
Mary

This is the best one yet – it’s hard when you have the memory of an elephant.

This is a great read. A great reminder of how beholden we can be and a even greater reminder that we can achieve change with intention.

Recently I had an employee that quit on me because the grass was so much greener on the other side. I was reminded that “we water our own grass.” Just found out that, that person, that I often think about, just got downsized from that new job. I found out today that, that person wrote a nasty review of me and my company over a year and 1/2 ago while still working for me. Funny I smiled and said out loud “that’s a shame she/he has to be that way” now I will add “it’s over, and it’s really ok.” Good one!

I find that I need to be vigilant and maintain awareness of these emotions or like a good cookie they seem to be addictive. So after eating and enjoying a cookie I will now say “it’s over, it’s really OK”, before I grab another

As long as I have some kind of closure where I can verbalize my internal feelings allowing myself to see the benefit in the experience I am usually capable to make peace. What I can not make peace with is the fact when people look at me funny for expressing my appreciation, gratitude or genuine feelings towards someone, I refuse to feel shamed for telling someone they are handsome, attractive, awesome, funny or that I like spending time with them or that I think they have a gold heart even though they sometimes do not see themselves in a similar fashion. Everyone needs a pillar and support at certain stages of their lives.

I see possibilities…

I want to share a story…One of the first days of training at Total Basement Finishing I stopped at the gas station for gas and some food before I started my day. I checked my account and realized that I only had $4.63 in my account (I still have my ATM receipt). I had to choose between gas or food, with an empty tank and an empty stomach I knew I had to choose gas. I had a baby on the way and starting a new job that was 100% commission. I was more than nervous. Since then my son was born and we bought a new house. This job and opportunity has truly changed my life!

I read these blogs everyday as a great reminder that I am in control of what happens…thank you so much for the shout out for I not only appreciate it but needed it today as well!

“The first to apologize is the bravest. The first to forgive is the strongest. And the first to forget is the happiest.” unknown

Matthew 6:14-15 NIV
For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.

Hey Larry,

I wonder if you’ve ever heard of a book called “Happiness Is A Serious Problem” written by Dennis Prager.

I though it might be right up your alley.

Best,

Gus

Great Larry, So think of forgiveness as a way of creating happiness for oneself Rather than relieving the perpetrator of some demonstrative crime.

After rain has destroyed a basement dose one hold resentment against the water. Maybe, or they can’t take preventative steps so it dosen’t happen again, and create a new beautiful basement which they didn’t have before. Maybe in the end, one may be grateful to the experience water created.

This is a peaceful thought indeed! To realize we are creators and in the process of creating we get to be the best tool and work with the best tools to accomplish the act of creating. In the end I am becoming more than my creations. I am reflecting the image of my creators vision for me in this world and when it’s all done the man I became in the process is what truly matters.

Interesting perspective! It offers a pathway to inner peace

Thank you Larry for the deep message, I also had a house fire and had both (my wife’s) car and my truck stolen out of my driveway! In the end thou it was the message that I had to see and that was the realization of what you are truly are grateful for! I was able to chose to be positive and I was grateful it was my chose to make! Thanks again Larry for the blog!

Thanks for sharing your personal experience with the fire.

Your reflection reminded me of the two greatest commandments that Jesus gave as to whom we should love.

Also the reminder to not love things is important for all of us to remember.

THANKS

Although I do agree with the approach of non-attachment to the material world (our bodies included), I would have to disagree with dismissing the value of attachment to others.

It is imperative for the survival of self and your ‘tribe’ to have a strong bond and sense of selflessness. It is hard to imagine enjoying any kind of life that includes being apathetic to your ‘tribe’.

Hi Larry!
I sure do and I sure will. I share my Think Daily’s on Twitter!

Mauryna May

LOVE this Think Daily! Yes, smiling and be comfortable in your own skin is SO sexy!!! Thanks for posting!

Christian

GreatThink Daily! Love yourself first and everything else will fall into line..

But I like ice cream!

I love ice cream too but I like the way I feel when I make good food choices and work out 6 days a week so I limit the ice cream to a once a week treat out rather than keeping it in the house. Ten years ago at 310lbs I realized if I didn’t change my life I might never see my kids graduate college or get married. I knew then that it wasn’t about a diet it was about changing everything and that’s what I did. I still slip up occasionally especially if I have an injury from my favorite exercise which is jogging but I just pick myself up and get back on track. I am currently injury free and working out every day before I come to work and making good choices. I am not the 150 I’d like to be but I am 184 and dropping about a pound a week so I’m happy with that! The healthy lifestyle brings me more happiness than eating whatever I wanted ever did and I plan on looking awesome in my gown at my daughter’s wedding in September!