I heard some powerful words last night that I just had to share with you:
“Whatever follows ‘I am’ is going to come looking for you.” – Joel Osteen
Think about that, think about the words you tell yourself:
I am … tired.
I am … lonely.
I am … frustrated.
I am … unhappy with my body.
Now change those words:
I am excited about my future.
I am worthy of love.
I am capable.
I am beautiful.
Wow!
Remember … your life is how you see it. What do you see?
I see confidence!
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Learning from yesterday, living for today
Food, Art, Books, Birds and whatever...
Planting roots on our little wild farm.
Connecting with People in My Path
A Typical Blog. A Typical Woman. A Typical Take On Life. With An Atypical Twist!
Arise, shine; For your light has come!
Country Living for Beginners
Kate's views on life edited by four opinionated cats
Novelist, Traveler, and More
My Journey From Merchant Mariner to Mother, And Spiritual Being.
Nancy Roman
just another plaid-wearin' java-sippin' girl
Just another WordPress.com weblog
some thoughts along the way
music, poetry, musings, photography and philosophy from a woman who found her way back home and wants you to come over for a hike and a cocktail.
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So true. However, when I read this, I thought of “I am” as the God of the Old Testament at first, Silly me. Oops–I am NOT silly. I am——— What am I? LOL
Hugs,
Kathy
you are kinda silly, I’ve seen your dog hats! 😉 Hugs, MJ
Morning MJ
I see HOPE
God Bless
susie
Yes! Yes you do Susie Q 🙂 MJ
I am…..inspired :-). Thanks.
Yeah~!
MJ
Thanks for sharing this, MJ. I think “I am” is certainly followed by different emotions on any given day. But we certainly have the power to ‘adjust” those emotions! Have a great day!
I think so as well … I got up this morning after hearing that and announced (to no one in particular) I AM FINE! and decided to wear a new sparkly purple sweater, the kind of sweater that garnered lots of compliments but you can’t take it on if you’re feeling “less than.” This am, I felt more than enough.
Whoop whoop! MJ
Great way to express the importance of having a positive attitude! This is a similar concept to what the author of The Secret says…you attract what you put out in your thoughts and actions. Love the photo! And I already knew you attract confidence! ~ Sheila
Great book Shelia!
Yes, like it! I also get email excerpts from The Secret author…good little bullets of positivity that just pop up in my email…not a daily thing, but several times a month. And free 🙂 ~ Sheila
I can’t agree more … great book, great concept. Ever notice that if you’re surrounded by Negative Nancies and Naysayers that all of a sudden ever day feels grey and dark? I really do notice that and make it a point to run like H8LL the other way!
Mike Meyers makes me giggle,
MJ
Very true, MJ. I wrote something similar to this a while back: http://livingaradiantlife.wordpress.com/2012/09/24/who-are-you/
you sure did and WOW – are we on a similar page or what 🙂
MJ
So true, so true!
I am…happy! And I am too.
🙂
~d.
do you know how rare it is to hear someone express that? It is … rare.
Good on you D!!
MJ
I am here. And grateful for it.
and I am grateful you are hear Darla-girl!
MJ
I heard that too MJ and I was so tired, likely because I kept telling myself that I was so tired….
Love the picture. Mike Myers makes me smile.
Uh-huh, been there, done that! He is so much fun and his characters make me crack up 🙂
MJ
I am…. Excited
About the future 🙂
I am with you on that, Sandi-girl!
MJ
I am determined!
What a wonderful kick in the pants, MJ. I love how some of your words appear so simple, yet it seems so difficult to find when we need it most. Do you know what I mean?
Earlier this morning, I walked into the kitchen to make myself breakfast. I was talking to myself in my head (which I do all the time), and I said out loud, “I am just lazy.” I laughed when I read your post, because a nap was certainly looking to find me and my laziness. 🙂 I’m still tired, but I also need to claim I am thankful for many things, and I am blessed in many ways. I am for certain. 🙂
Well, not that I would ever kick you in the pants, but I “get” what you mean … and it really is true.
I was in a store last weekend and the lady waiting on me was a very lovely older woman, quite striking really. I enjoyed her personality, not too pushy, but knowledgeable. There were more than a few moments during our banter at checkout that she referenced herself as “old.” Clearly, she (or someone else) has her believing that she’s old. I saw a polished, savvy lady; she clearly saw a hag. As I was leaving, I thanked her for her help and complimented her on how well coordinated her outfit was and what lovely service she provided to me. She beamed. I heard that quote this week and have thought of her since. We are what we say we are.
Bests to you, LD.
MJ