SELF IMPROVEMENT AND MOTIVATION

Right now is your opportunity to fully live this day. It’s an opportunity that will never come again. If you waste the opportunity that is now, you are guaranteed to deeply regret it later. If you make the most of the opportunity of today, then tomorrow you’ll have access to an even greater opportunity. To live a rich, fulfilling life, you must do valuable, fulfilling things. Today is when you can choose to do those things. You can either punish yourself by avoiding the opportunity of now, or you can reward yourself by doing all you can to make the most of it. Think of that when you’re deciding how to spend the next moment, and the rest of this day. There is unclaimed value right in front of you, right now. By giving of yourself and by sincerely making your very best efforts, that value can be yours. If you wish to fill your life and your world with richness, the opportunity is now. There is so very much to give and to live, so get busy and do it.

Be inspired by life, and yet go beyond being merely inspired. Act on your inspirations. Let life stir your passion, and let that passion push you into action. Let the outstanding, meaningful ideas flow, then do something real and useful with them. Each time life makes a profound impression upon your heart, resolve anew to make a difference. Take the real goodness you see, and be the living instrument through which it is amplified and expanded. There is so very much that can inspire you, in the ordinary moments as well as in the extraordinary experiences. Consider each inspiration as a starting point from which you can do truly amazing things. There is a reason why you feel that warm, right and wonderful sense of inspiration. It resonates so well with you in order to give power and authentic purpose to your actions. Follow that purpose, and make the most of that power. Be truly inspired to act on your inspirations, and lift all of life to inspiring new heights.

The life you live is lived first in your imagination. Every step you take is imagined before it is actually taken. The powerful thing is, you can imagine absolutely anything. So remember to use that power wisely. There are consequences to whatever you imagine. Make those consequences good ones by filling your imagination with positive, loving and life-affirming visions. There is no restriction on what you can imagine. So choose to imagine the very best for your life, your world, and all the other people in it. Your imagination drives your actions in ways you never even realize. The seeds you plant in your imagination will spring to life in the day-to-day reality of your experience. Just imagine how good and wonderful and fulfilled your life can be. Imagine, and you are well on your way to making it happen.

Don’t waste your time seeking to find happiness. Instead, be the happiness. Happiness does not come from anything outside of you. Happiness is the way you choose to be. Yes, you can express your happiness in many wonderful ways that go far beyond you. The consequences of your inner happiness bring beauty and great value to your outer world. Yet the happiness itself always comes from within. And you can always choose it, no matter what other things may be going on. Instead of limiting your happiness to just certain situations, let it come alive in any situation. Instead of waiting and hoping for someone or something to bring you happiness, bring it on yourself. Be the happiness you wish to experience. Let it flow freely from your feelings, your thoughts and your actions today, and always.

Live by intention, not by reaction. Consciously choose your actions and they will be far more rewarding. Instead of being a slave to the negativity of others, be the master of your own positive and purposeful life. Decide precisely how you wish to live, and then focus your energy on following that course. Keep in mind that excuses make you a victim, so let go of any urge to create those excuses. Choosing to unconditionally take responsibility for your life is what will make life rich and full. Living intentionally and responsibly is difficult, inconvenient and won’t always make you the most popular person around. Ultimately, though, it is always the choice that creates the true, meaningful value you seek. Live fully in each moment, but don’t live just for the moment. Live so that your very best possibilities continue to unfold as time goes on. You know that there is great, unique value and goodness within you. Live each day with purposeful intention, and joyfully give that value and go...

Life is amazing, so be amazed. Instead of acting like you’ve seen it all before, live as though you’re seeing it all for the first time. You are in fact experiencing this bright new moment for the very first time. So look carefully, lovingly, and with the highest of expectations. Take an interest in what you’re doing, in where you are, and in every part of life you touch. There is new treasure to be discovered everywhere, so find as much as you can. Let yourself be curious about whatever crosses your path. Let yourself be fascinated by what you see and what you learn. There is never any reason to be bored. Embrace a vision of life that is endlessly fascinating and truly amazing. Wherever you are, whatever you’re doing, be amazed. And your life, along with your whole world, will indeed be amazing.

When you doubt yourself and your efforts, keep working. Your creative energy, persistently applied, will soon make the doubt go away. When you’re simply not making any progress, keep working. The breakthrough you seek may be just one more effort away. When you’ve enjoyed a great success, keep working. Instead of resting on your achievements, make them even more meaningful by making good use of them. When it feels like all your energy is drained, keep working. Your determined efforts will create their own energy. When you’re not sure what to do, keep working. The more you do, the more you learn, and the more clearly you’ll be able to see the way forward. Life works best when you keep working at it. Keep working, and keep making life truly amazing.