Monday 6 January 2014

NEW BEGINNINGS - some quotes to help you get 2014 underway on a positive note.


Write...Edit...Publish is beginning the New Year with its first challenge - to encapsulate NEW BEGINNINGS, something many of us are thinking about, or seriously making resolutions for in the New Year. I was trawling the net for inspiration on the topic and came across the following quotes and explanations from the MindBodyGreen site. It appears to be open domain and able to be readily shared.
BY AMANDA CHRISTIAN
SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 5:00 AM EDT
Do you ever feel like every area of your life is changing so fast and you're just standing in the middle of it all, confused and directionless? Yup, I’ve been there, but through applying the quotes and tips below, I’ve been able to feel less anxiety and more peace about the uncertainty that comes along with those inevitable life changes.
1. “Rejection is protection and redirection.” - Earl Purdy
I find comfort knowing that there’s always more than one way of looking at any situation. When we're rejected, we have a tendency to go straight for a fearful idea, such as, “I’m not good enough.” But we can just as easily choose the opposite. We can choose to see the rejection as a positive thing.
2. “Life is simple. Everything happens for you, not to you. Everything happens at exactly the right moment, neither too soon nor too late. You don't have to like it... it's just easier if you do.” – Byron Katie
This is a major perceptual shift from playing the victim card to owning your personal power. When we start to use our power instead of giving it away, we’re capable of miracles. Miracles are shifts in perception from fear to love.
3. “Getting over a painful experience is much like crossing monkey bars. You have to let go at some point in order to move forward.” – C. S. Lewis
Whenever I know deep in my heart I need to do some forgiveness work, I start with willingness. Willingness to forgive someone or some situation is all it takes to create healing. Start with a simple mantra every morning and night such as, “I am willing to forgive.” You can even take it back a step and start with, “I am willing to be willing to forgive.”
4. “It’s not about 'what can I accomplish?' but 'what do I want to accomplish?' Paradigm shift.” – Brene Brown
When everything seemingly falls apart, it’s more important than ever to get clear on the direction you want to go in as you move forward. Focus on how you want to feel in every area of life and then start doing activities that create those desired feelings. This is about you. What do you want to accomplish?
5. “The object isn’t to make art, it’s to be in that wonderful state which makes art inevitable.” – Robert Henri
Any time I’ve moved homes, started new jobs, ended relationships, joined new activities, or travelled abroad, those feelings of anxiety and doubt seemed to crop up. There’s nothing “spiritual” or “positive” about hiding your feelings. Instead, it’s very important to feel your feelings in a constructive way. For me that’s blogging, mountain biking and creating new yoga classes. The point is to feel your feelings and express yourself as you forgive, set new directions and move forward.
6. “When you dance, your purpose is not to get to a certain place on the floor. It's to enjoy each step along the way.” - Wayne Dyer
Anytime I feel uncertain about life or want to try something new, my go-to reaction is to immediately try and control everything in an attempt to create some sense of order in my life. I want to see the whole path and know for certain that each decision is "right" before I take action. With this mentality, I spent years thinking about doing things, but never actually taking the necessary steps to create the life I dreamed of. Instead, just try taking one step and trust that when you need it, the next step will be revealed. In truth, there's no certainty.
7. “Expectation is the mother of all frustration.” – Antonio Banderas
When we have tons of expectations for what should happen in the future and how people should act, we set ourselves up for judgment and disappointment. Speaking of judgment…
8. “The highest spiritual practice is self-observation without judgment.” – Swami Kripalu
We tend to be our own worst critic. As you’re making life changes, it’s more important than ever to be gentle with yourself and not head into fear-land by thinking about all the things you should have and could have done by now. You’re exactly where you need to be, remember?
9. “Nobody can give you wiser advice than yourself.” - Cicero
We often let our actions be directed by the opinions of others. We seek approval outside ourselves, and as a result, lose touch of our own likes, dislikes and desires. Each of us has our own internal guidance showing us the way through the confusion. Those buried passions and the strong desire to create something are coming from your Inner Guide.
10. “The more scared we are of a work or calling, the more sure we can be that we have to do it.” – Steven Pressfield
Risk it, because in my opinion, not doing it is often riskier. The “it” in this case might be quitting the job, speaking your mind, finally walking away from an unhealthy relationship, starting a food blog, saying no, or going all in on your new business plan. You always have an inner guidance system that you can tap into at any moment through prayer, meditation and listening. With that guidance, there’s nothing to fear.
One thing I know for sure is that we learn about ourselves through new experiences. So whatever the ending and new beginning is for you right now, allow yourself to be swept away by the sweet freedom that comes with it. Growth is around the corner.
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TRAVEL UPDATE: I have left Portugal and am now back in Spain for the final week of the holidays. Highlight of this week will be a trip to Tangier, Morocco.
So if you'd like to think about NEW BEGINNINGS and share with us at Write...Edit...Publish, please feel free to write fiction, non-fiction, share some photos, some artwork...anything that could be categorised as NEW BEGINNINGS. 
You can sign up in my right-hand sidebar, or go to the WEP website. Thank you! And Happy New Year!






45 comments:

Natalie Aguirre said...

Such great quotes. I especially love #1 and #2. Thanks for the inspiration to start the New Year. Happy New Year and hope you enjoy your travels.

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

Had to chuckle at the Antonio Banderas one.
CS Lewis' is my favorite.

Stephen Tremp said...

I do like C. S Lewis, 3. “Getting over a painful experience is much like crossing monkey bars. You have to let go at some point in order to move forward.” – C. S. Lewis

How true about letting go. Often this is the first step to recovery or freedom.

Michael Di Gesu said...

Hi, Denise...

LOVE THESE! Especially Robert Henri's and Wayne Dyer's ... Perfect!

Enjoy the rest of your time in Spain and you will LOVE MOROCCO! I found it a most magical place!

Safe travels!

Heather Musk said...

Thanks for these Denise, I particularly like the Wayne Dyer quote. I'm looking forward to paying a bit more attention to my Inner Guide.

Karen Jones Gowen said...

Very helpful quotes! Thank you for sharing inspiration to begin the new year!

L. Diane Wolfe said...

You don't have to like it, you just have to live with it!

Optimistic Existentialist said...

LOVE these quotes!! So thought-provoking. Thank you Denise.

Susan Gourley/Kelley said...

Great quotes to keep me going through the start of another year.

D.G. Hudson said...

I've joined the list, Denise, thanks to your email. I like quotes #7 and #9. I'm looking forward to testing myself with short fiction.

Anonymous said...

I'm following your journeys. I stop by to read your posts. I love what you've put up here. Everything said is so true. I'm already working on all of them in my troubled family--my other two daughters mainly, and one of the spouses. It's difficult. But these are the times when we must ask ourselves: What am I supposed to learn from this? I've learned a lot from our friendship, and will continue to stop by, and continue to hope that someday you and your husband will come to Harrisonburg, Virginia. Hope. Hope. And enjoy the last lap of your travels. Love ya.

klahanie said...

Quotes of wisdom and accompanying thoughtful musings. I reckon that we all should strive to get out of that uncomfortable, comfort zone. I also know that we are not defined by our mistakes, what we learn from them, defines us.

Morocco bound :) Have fun, Denise.

Gary

J.L. Campbell said...

Sage advice, Denise. Love the one that says nobody can give us better advice than we can. :) Enjoy your next stop.

Shannon Lawrence said...

These were great, thank you! Some of these were just exactly what I needed to hear right now. Enjoy Tangier!

The Warrior Muse

Vallypee said...

Great and inspiring quotes, Denise. Have a wonderful last week of European sun! Hugs!

Denise Covey said...

Hugs back at you Val!

Denise Covey said...

I'm glad you've found this helpful Shannon.

Denise Covey said...

Thanks Joy.

Denise Covey said...

Just got back Gary. Was an adventure.

Denise Covey said...

The US must be next Ann. Glad you're following our adventures. I'm glad you found some useful quotes here. Love ya back. ((hugs)) to Jen!

Denise Covey said...

Glad you found this helpful DG. Thanks for signing up to WEP's blogfest.

Denise Covey said...

Excellent Susan.

Denise Covey said...

You're welcome OE!

Denise Covey said...

Love it !

Denise Covey said...

You're welcome Karen.

Denise Covey said...

Me too Heather.

Denise Covey said...

Tangier a little more crazy than Fez and Marrakech.

Denise Covey said...

That's so true Stephen.

Denise Covey said...

He's pretty good.

Denise Covey said...

Let's hope it's a great year !

PK HREZO said...

Excellent quotes, Denise! #10 especially hits home since I have a special project to write that I've never attempted before and I"m a bit nervous about. But #10 is exactly why I need to do it. Thanks for reminding me.
You must be having a ball!! Always wanted to visit Morocco!! Have a smashing good time!

Remembering Grace said...

Thanks for the quotes! I really like #9...we know ourselves better than anyone else, right? :)

Chrys Fey said...

Great quotes! I have to read the one by Byron Katie again when I'm feeling down and out about life and whatever difficult situation arises. And I agree with the last quote wholeheartedly. Thank you for sharing these!

Denise Covey said...

Glad you found something to help you here Pk. Morocco is awesome.

Denise Covey said...

I hope so, but not always sure.

Denise Covey said...

Words can really inspire us.

Theresa Milstein said...

I like the idea of New Beginnings.

My favorite quote is the last one.

Crystal Collier said...

"Everything happens for you, not to you." I love that! How often do we get caught in a downward spiral and can't see past the crazy to realize it's for our benefit? I SUPER love these, Denise.

Denise Covey said...

This is my favorite.

Denise Covey said...

NEW BEGINNINGS are always good.

The Armchair Squid said...

I like 5, 6 and 10. I'd say 5 is my favorite - a state where art is inevitable. Now that's a worthy goal!

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