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**Ann** · 12-07-2006, 02:25 AM

It may seem that the way you feel depends on how things are going in your life and in the world in general. Yet the exact opposite is true.

The way things are going in your life depends on how you choose to feel. Your feelings are your most sincere expectations.

Every part of your life picks up on those expectations. Your thoughts, your actions, your words, and the results that come from them all take their cue from the way you feel.

Some people see a challenging situation and feel dismayed. Others will see the same exact situation and know that they can choose to feel energized and inspired.

Life does not arbitrarily impose itself on you. Rather, through your feelings, you select which of life's many offerings you wish to accept.

How do you choose to feel about things? Whatever it is, that is the way your life will play out.

-- Ralph Marston

Copyright ©2006 Ralph S. Marston, Jr.

**Ann** · 12-07-2006, 02:27 AM

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It may seem that the way you feel depends on how things are going in your life and in the world in general. Yet the exact opposite is true.

The way things are going in your life depends on how you choose to feel. Your feelings are your most sincere expectations.

These words sort of poked me in the ribs this morning, but how true they are. It's all about attitude and positive thinking and if I keep my thoughts healthy, the quality of my life will follow.

Hugs

virgovic · 12-07-2006, 06:51 AM

So eloquently put. It is when one makes that realization about feelings and choices is when one matures and accepts life as is. It took me 43 years to learn this lesson in life and what a lesson it has been. But, what fruits I have been given since learning that I have control over my attitude, whether negative or positive. Thank you for your words of wisdom!

RecoveryKid · 12-07-2006, 12:56 PM

That is wonderful. Thanks for sharing.

12-07-2006, 02:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ann Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 30,169	How Do You Feel It may seem that the way you feel depends on how things are going in your life and in the world in general. Yet the exact opposite is true. The way things are going in your life depends on how you choose to feel. Your feelings are your most sincere expectations. Every part of your life picks up on those expectations. Your thoughts, your actions, your words, and the results that come from them all take their cue from the way you feel. Some people see a challenging situation and feel dismayed. Others will see the same exact situation and know that they can choose to feel energized and inspired. Life does not arbitrarily impose itself on you. Rather, through your feelings, you select which of life's many offerings you wish to accept. How do you choose to feel about things? Whatever it is, that is the way your life will play out. -- Ralph Marston Copyright ©2006 Ralph S. Marston, Jr. __________________ Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky. ~Tagore

12-07-2006, 06:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
virgovic Letting Go and Letting God Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hoyt, KS Posts: 12	Eloquently Put So eloquently put. It is when one makes that realization about feelings and choices is when one matures and accepts life as is. It took me 43 years to learn this lesson in life and what a lesson it has been. But, what fruits I have been given since learning that I have control over my attitude, whether negative or positive. Thank you for your words of wisdom! __________________ Virgovic "Before you can move on, you must embrace where you are at and give 100%" -- unknown author "Be True To Who You Are" -- AA members

12-07-2006, 12:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
RecoveryKid Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 8	That is wonderful. Thanks for sharing.

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