Let Today Be That Day
by Steve Maraboli on 02/22/12
Today, you awaken to a day in which you have the power to make and inspire change.
What will you do with today?
Will you finally break free from the victim mentality and take control of your life?
You have been blessed with immeasurable power to make positive changes in your life. Change things up today!
You will never convince me that we go through everything we go through just to end up where we were when we started. We are here to evolve... to refine and improve ourselves... to inspire and help others do the same.
Today is a new day!
What will you make of today?
The day that complaining about your situation is replaced by actions correcting it... let today be that day!
The day you choose to transcend from the rut of disempowered existing and embrace the beauty of empowered living... let today be that day!
The day you finally release yourself from the prison of past grudges and anger and open your eyes to your current blessings... let today be that day!
The day you stop attracting negativity into your life and enhance your mindset creating a magnet for success, excellence, and positive people... let today be that day!
The day you stop placing unrealistic rules and conditions for your own happiness and realize that happiness is not the absence of problems, it's the ability to deal with them... let today be that day!
The day you stop being haunted be the ghost of yesterday and stop being stressed by the to-do list of tomorrow and just take in all the wonder, beauty, and blessings of our most precious gift, today... let today be that day!
The day you stop having a conflict between your actions and your goals and finally align your greatest intent with your purposeful actions creating a universal symphony serenading your success... let today be that day!
And finally, the day you stop just existing and choose to start truly living... let today be that day!
Today is a new day!
(c)Steve Maraboli
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Soul Mate
by Steve Maraboli on 02/15/12
When we are born, the soul we are given is split apart and half of it is given to someone else. Throughout our lives, we search for the person with the other half of our soul. Very few ever succeed.
I am blessed that we have met. In a sudden moment, warm within your loving glare, my soul said, "At last! I can rest. I have found my missing half." When this happens, it is said we have found our soul mate. We are happy and at peace. When we shared ourselves, we were engulfed in eternity, dancing in a timeless universe. I am truly blessed because that day, my heart recognized you as a part of its own.
Thank you for blessing me with you. Thank you for dreaming with me - for seeing the same future as I do. For your beautiful eyes, reminding me of the truest bliss in life. I am forever grateful for you.
I will spend an eternity loving you, caring for you, respecting you, showing you every day that I hold you as high as the stars.
I am sorry that it's taken me this long to find you - I shall make it up to you, my flower, as long as we live.
I love you!
(c)Steve Maraboli
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Poetic Love
by Steve Maraboli on 02/08/12
My love, though the sunny moments of our days are sometimes darkened by difficult times, our love is the blessed light that guides us to a spiritual bond that can never be broken.
Our hearts dance the sacred dance so many have written of. Embraced by the purest of love, together we stroll along the beach of endless possibilities.
A spirit made complete, I am eternally grateful for the blessing of your love. I pray that I may have the insight to show you how much I truly love you.
When your intent and actions are in alignment, you are speaking directly to God. A poetic love indeed, it is a tragedy that I have but one life to devote to you.
(c)Steve Maraboli
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Failed Resolutions? Don't Be Discouraged!
by Steve Maraboli on 02/01/12
Usually just a few weeks into the New Year I already begin to receive many emails about failed resolutions. So many want to lose weight, earn more money, be a better spouse/companion, be more organized, get better grades, etc.
Although the specifics of each email differ, there is a common question, "Why do I fail if it is something I really want?" Well, it fails because wanting is not enough. Although goals are important, having a plan of action is vital to the success of those goals. Having a goal with no plan of action is like wanting to travel to a new destination without having a map.
Do you want to be successful in your resolutions? Remember, if you keep doing what you're doing, you'll keep getting what you're getting. If you want something new in your life, you have to do something new in your life. Here is a simple outline that is highly effective and a great way to start:
Take the simple steps necessary to empower yourself and enhance your life.
1. Take a moment to quiet your mind.
2. Reflect upon your life and your thoughts.
3. Define your intent. What are your goals? What would you like to change in your life?
4. Write it down! (This is your destination)
5. Have a clear vision of your goals and visualize their realization. (See yourself achieving your goals)
6. Decide upon actions necessary to achieve your goals.
7. Write them down! (This is your map)
8. Take action. Move towards your goal.
9. Maintain clarity of your vision. (It's ok if you have a bad day. A wrong turn does not end the journey. If you feel lost, just look at your map and get back on the road. The map will always lead you in the right direction.)
10. Enjoy your success! Follow the system and you cannot fail!
(c)Steve Maraboli
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Today Is A New Day!
by Steve Maraboli on 01/25/12
Today is a beautiful day because it's a gift.
Many people around the world did not receive this gift.
You did receive the gift of TODAY - what are you going to do with it?
Today Is A New Day!!
If you want to be a better father or mother - today's the day!
If you want to be a better son or daughter - today's the day!
If you want to forgive those who have wronged you - today's the day!
Yes, this gift is so precious that...
If you want to take steps to improve your health - today's the day!
If you want to help a charity - today's the day!
If you want to pray for a troubled friend - today's the day!
You see, what you do with the gift of TODAY is up to you.
If you want to improve yourself or your life or anyone else's life in any way, today's the day!!!
Welcome to today!!
(c)Steve Maraboli
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