Hello and Good Morning to my beautiful and amazing sisters!!!!!
Carol Tuttle is the lady who does, Dress Your Truth, that I was telling you about over our weekend together. I just finished reading her book, Remembering Wholeness, and that is a great book. In fact, it was in her book that she mentioned how Louis Hay changed her life and that is what led me to Louis Hay (who I have loved and LOVE reading her books and implementing her suggestions).
Leslie sent this video along to me this morning (THANKS, LES!!) - see below, way below! I wanted to send it along to all of you because it is she who I was referring to so much when we were together. There are so many people out there who address how our minds can change our lives. It is working for me and it is truly amazing!!
After I watched the following video I called and talked to mom and dad. I had the feeling I should share it with mom (the words, at least) and she was brought to tears. It led to me telling her how much I love her, adore her, and how grateful I am for her (which moved ME to tears!). I told her that I would strive to call her more often and fill her mind with positive quotes, thoughts and affirmations. She was grateful for this and said she would look forward to it.
The other day I was HIGHLY frustrated with Larry. I didn't say much to him, but it was probably obvious I wasn't happy (which at that point I'm sure the negative energy was tangible). It was late and I crawled into bed, and he joined me shortly there after. I didn't say the usual, "Good Night," and before long he was snoring away (he can sleep within seconds of crawling into bed); however, the events of the night were "wide awake" in my mind and just eating at me, when I decided to simply change my thinking. I started to think, "I am forgiving. I forgive quickly and easily." As I thought those words over and over, a tangible feeling of a burden being lightened overcame me. It was cool and I felt so much better (and lighter).
Then I started to ask myself where Larry may have been coming from, in his decision that really upset me, and tried to see things from his perspective. When I did, I knew that he had been thinking about his dad's comfort and needed to get his dad home to give him his shot so he would be out of pain (which extended our time in the car by 30 minutes and it was late and we were tired). I was so upset that Larry hadn't dropped us off at home when we were so close to our house (again it was late and we were all exhausted), but he headed straight to his parent's house to take them home first (from our family dinner at Synthia's). It was Sunday night and with the time change, it was 11:00 PM to the kids (and myself). However, after thinking differently about the situation, sending out thoughts of forgiveness, I looked forward to the morning, so I could cuddle with Larry before he went to work.
Normally, I might have let it fester longer. I definitely would have gone to sleep feeling upset, which would have more than likely followed into the next morning and I probably would have greeted Larry in the morning with, "What were you thinking? The kids were tired, I was tired, and you didn't even take that into account when you drove on to your parent's house. You were so close to our house. Why didn't you drop us off? Please think of us next time or I'll drive separately. That was ridiculous. We were so close to our house and you just drove by...." URG!! (A bonding moment for sure and a lovely way for us both to start our day) - I can only imagine what my dreams would have been like too!
The circumstances didn't change, but my mind did. That is all it took! We can think what we want in any circumstance. It will take time, but I choose to think the best thoughts about myself and others. Even with Hudson. I tell him everyday, "You are lovable. You are so full of love, kindness and goodness." It is like a miracle. It tells me he loves me at LEAST 10 times a day. He hugs me and kisses me often. Why?? Because I always talk positively about him to Larry, to Madison and to others. I share his best traits now, instead of his worst. I focus on the good and think the best about him, and (of course he is getting older too), but he has changed and I owe a lot of that to how I think about him. What we put out, comes back to us.
You have the power to change your life, by changing your mind. Try it! Do it!!!!
If you don't believe me then believe our Prophet and Apostles (I have turned these into affirmations too - in italics). As you can see I am addicted to affirmations. I find myself turning everything into an affirmation (everything positive, that is!).
Henry B. Eyring
Whoever you are and wherever you may be you hold in your hands the happiness of more people than you can imagine.
I hold in my hands the happiness of more people than I can imagine.
David A. Bednar
We should remember that saying 'I love you' is only a beginning. We need to say it, we need to mean it, and most importantly we need consistently to show it.
I remember to say, 'I love you!' When I say it, I mean it, and most importantly I consistently show it.
David O McKay
"Your thoughts are the architects of your destiny."
My thoughts are the architects of my destiny.
"Find a purpose in life so big it will challenge every capacity to be at your best."
My purpose in life so big it challenges every capacity for me to be at my best
"It is our duty to seek to acquire the art of being cheerful. It will hold in check the demands of despair and stifle the power of discouragement and hopelessness."
I have acquired the art of being cheerful in all circumstances
The thought in your mind at this moment is contributing, however infinitesimally, almost imperceptibly to the shaping of your soul, even to the lineaments of your countenance......even passing and idle thoughts leave their impression."
Love you all!! Hope this hasn't been too much!!! :) I am going to start writing down my journey of changing my life by changing my mind, as a record for myself and my kids. So, I am going to start a blog today with what I just sent you. I'm thinking of calling it, "I Changed My Mind!"
I am sending happy, hopeful vibes your way today!!!
Love,
Janet - keep scrolling down to the video :)
Dear Leslie,
I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart by sharing a gift with you. There are such amazing people on my email list and I have a special gift just for you.
We’ve been working on this gift for over a year. Having been inspired to create this gift last year in March it is very exciting to finally be able to share this with you!
Our hope and prayer is that once you’ve gone through this- you’ll want to share it with others as well.
This is beautiful, it is moving, it will help you REMEMBER.
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I thank you for you love and support. Please enjoy your gift.
God Bless You,
Carol Tuttle
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