Conversation – 15

Hey Sheba2011, I wanted to wish You and the other ladies a Happy Early Mother’s Day. Even for those who do not have any children, I’m sure Your a Great role model through being a Great big sister, aunt and friend. Sheba2011 Your pictures are so great and so uplifting. May everyone, have a Great weekend.

The Elephant brought the house down. This is a fantastic gallery.

@kittengirl,

Top of the morning to you. I pray this post finds you well. Hugs to the kitties and to you
Kitten.

This reminds me of you.

Cherie,

Thank you so much. I am so proud of my niece my sister has been through Hades with
Breast Cancer. Sis is trying to schedule one more surgery. My niece is her only child. ♥

Being Aware of Your Thoughts

We seldom accept negative comments from others, however, we so often accept our own inner negative chatter.

Few people enjoy the company of individuals whose attitudes are persistently negative. Yet many of us tolerate the critical chatter that can originate within our own minds. Since we are so used to the stream of self-limiting, critical consciousness that winds its way through our thoughts, we are often unaware of the impact these musings have on our lives. It is only when we become aware of the power of such thoughts that we can divest ourselves of them and fill the emptiness they leave with loving, peaceful affirmations. Many people, upon paying careful attention to their thinking patterns, are surprised at the negativity they find there. But when we take notice of involuntary thoughts in a nonjudgmental way, we initiate a healing process that will eventually allow us to replace intimidating and upsetting self-talk with positive, empowering thoughts.

While the occasional downbeat or judgmental thought may have little impact on your contentment, the ongoing negativity that passes unnoticed can have a dampening effect on your mood and your outlook. When you are aware of the tone of your thoughts, however, you can challenge them. Try to be conscious of your feelings, opinions, and judgments for a single day. From sunup to sundown, scrutinize the messages you are feeding into your subconscious mind. Consider your thoughts from the perspective of a detached observer and try not to judge yourself based on the notions that come unbidden into your mind. Simply watch the flow of your consciousness and make a note of the number of times you find yourself focusing on gloomy notions or indulging in self-directed criticism.

As you become increasingly aware of your patterns of thought, whether positive and negative, you will gradually learn to control the character of your stream of consciousness. Endeavor always to remember that the images and ideas that pass through your mind are transient and not a true representation of who you are. In training yourself to be cognizant of your thoughts, you gain the ability to actively modulate your mood. The awareness you cultivate within yourself will eventually enable you to create a foundation of positivity from which you can build a more authentic existence.

Cherie,

Good Morning to you in Cali. I would not leave the state your roots run deep there.
I would wait until the kids are all grown then it will not hurt so much. If you can swing
it stay put. ♥ Cherie being a kid in the Midwest Cali has always been a dream of mine.
I have been there several times and each time was an adventure. I make life an adventure.

If I lived in Cali all I need is a small nice house in Brentwood. I will never be home because
I will be hanging out with the Art crowd and we are an eclectic group of people. ♥

Well a girl can dream anyway who knows where life footsteps will take you. Hugs to the
family and your mom. ♥ Cherie I am looking forward to the new Lion King too. 🙂

@taci,

Taci I have a feeling your son does not want to leave Cali anytime soon. Cali has everything
and it has always been on my LIST. One nice thing for me is I can always visit. I do have
relatives there. All I need is a clean room and later in the night I will be partying in a Mansion.
Yeah I can do that it always happens to me. 🙂 Thank you for your sweet posts yesterday.
I appreciate the kind thoughts. Hey Taci enjoy the trails when you walk this way. Oh I do
a mile when I walk in the Moonlight. ♥ This helps clear my head and the endorphins are kicking.

@loaf,

Good Morning to you I am almost done with the Spring Thing called Clean. 🙂
Hugs to you and your entire family. I think you had your garage done last year how
is that working out I know you are having fun. ♥

@bichon18,

I hope Jerry is feeling much better today. Amy I hope you enjoy the Lion King Gallery.
The Gallery was of the Stage Show and you saw it the night tragedy stroke. I will never
forget how you felt that night. This too shall pass.

Amy enjoy the little man today and I hope the rain has stop just a little. 🙂 Hugs from Poppy
and me. Oh I talked to my sister and they will have some snow tomorrow. LOL! This is
in Colorado where my entire family live. I wonder what my mom will think?

Good Morning Sunshine ♥