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**Ann** · 12-19-2006, 03:18 AM

If you are chasing something, the very fact that you must chase it means that it is moving away from you. Rather than chasing something directly, consider attracting it into your life.

Be the person who would have what you wish to have. Be the person who can live the life you wish to live.

When you chase after anything, whether it is a relationship, money, a job or anything else, it can be quite frustrating. Because you are focusing on something external to yourself, over which you have very little control.

Instead, focus on what you can control, on what you can build and grow and improve in yourself. That is the quickest and most reliable way to bring results.

Whatever it is that you desire, give it a warm and welcoming place to exist within you. The good things in life will flow into places where they are appreciated and put to good use.

Imagine your most treasured dream in every detail, and then set about to be the person who can truly experience it. Your dream will fill the home that you build for it.

-- Ralph Marston

Copyright ©2006 Ralph S. Marston, Jr.

elizabeth1979 · 12-19-2006, 09:09 AM

This was good for me today

***Time2Surrender*** · 12-19-2006, 09:25 AM

So true. The more work I did on myself, the more good things started to happen in my life.

Of course my goal is to be half the person my dog thinks I am.

Astro · 12-19-2006, 09:55 AM

[quote=Ann;1142025]When you chase after anything, whether it is a relationship, money, a job or anything else, it can be quite frustrating. Because you are focusing on something external to yourself, over which you have very little control.
[quote]

Hoo hah, do I ever need that slapped up side my head this week. Thanks, Ann. Today is a great day to focus on myself.

sober..finally · 12-19-2006, 10:31 AM

You folks are awesome

**Ann** · 12-19-2006, 10:49 AM

Imagine your most treasured dream in every detail, and then set about to be the person who can truly experience it. Your dream will fill the home that you build for it.

My mothers favourite saying "You've got to have a dream, before it can come true."

Making room in my life for dreams and setting my sights on the stars, ensures that I am ready when they come true and don't miss them in the business of the day.

Hugs

hope3 · 12-27-2006, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ann

Imagine your most treasured dream in every detail, and then set about to be the person who can truly experience it. Your dream will fill the home that you build for it.

My mothers favourite saying "You've got to have a dream, before it can come true."

Making room in my life for dreams and setting my sights on the stars, ensures that I am ready when they come true and don't miss them in the business of the day.

Hugs

We may say we will not drink/use today, but we have to look ahead, have a bigger goal or dream to fulfill. I am a firm believer in goals and mapping them out. We always have to be ready to readjust, tweak and celebrate the small accomplishments toward those dreams and bigger goals. I truly believe that the future dreams and goals are a huge part of making my todays goals and dreams come true.

This philosophy helps me keep my mind on the things I want and off the things I don't want.

Arura · 12-27-2006, 08:53 AM

Yep Thanks Ann....

12-19-2006, 03:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ann Sharing Our Light Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 15,023	Be The Person If you are chasing something, the very fact that you must chase it means that it is moving away from you. Rather than chasing something directly, consider attracting it into your life. Be the person who would have what you wish to have. Be the person who can live the life you wish to live. When you chase after anything, whether it is a relationship, money, a job or anything else, it can be quite frustrating. Because you are focusing on something external to yourself, over which you have very little control. Instead, focus on what you can control, on what you can build and grow and improve in yourself. That is the quickest and most reliable way to bring results. Whatever it is that you desire, give it a warm and welcoming place to exist within you. The good things in life will flow into places where they are appreciated and put to good use. Imagine your most treasured dream in every detail, and then set about to be the person who can truly experience it. Your dream will fill the home that you build for it. -- Ralph Marston Copyright ©2006 Ralph S. Marston, Jr. __________________ Somewhere between the gator swamp and the Taj Mahal there is a path, it may be hidden, overgrown or may blend in with the other surroundings, but it is there, it's your path and it is calling you.~Frankly~

12-19-2006, 09:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
elizabeth1979 Acting not reacting Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: My happy place Posts: 1,790	This was good for me today __________________ The sign of intelligent people is their ability to control emotions by the application of reason. -- Marya Mannes (1904-1990) American Journalist

12-19-2006, 09:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
*Time2Surrender* Community Greeter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hillsboro,Oregon Soon to be Washington State Posts: 6,334 Blog Entries: 3	So true. The more work I did on myself, the more good things started to happen in my life. Of course my goal is to be half the person my dog thinks I am. __________________ "Jack and Diane" painted a picture of my life and my dreams, Suddenly this crazy world made more sense to me Well I heard it today and I couldn't help but sing along Cause everytime I hear that song...

12-19-2006, 09:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
Astro Codaholic Alcodependant Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ, in a home filled with love Posts: 6,295	[quote=Ann;1142025]When you chase after anything, whether it is a relationship, money, a job or anything else, it can be quite frustrating. Because you are focusing on something external to yourself, over which you have very little control. [quote] Hoo hah, do I ever need that slapped up side my head this week. Thanks, Ann. Today is a great day to focus on myself. __________________ "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty, and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming---WOW-What a ride"

12-19-2006, 10:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
Ann Sharing Our Light Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 15,023	Imagine your most treasured dream in every detail, and then set about to be the person who can truly experience it. Your dream will fill the home that you build for it. My mothers favourite saying "You've got to have a dream, before it can come true." Making room in my life for dreams and setting my sights on the stars, ensures that I am ready when they come true and don't miss them in the business of the day. Hugs __________________ Somewhere between the gator swamp and the Taj Mahal there is a path, it may be hidden, overgrown or may blend in with the other surroundings, but it is there, it's your path and it is calling you.~Frankly~

12-19-2006, 10:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
sober..finally Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bella Vista, Ar Posts: 50	You folks are awesome

12-27-2006, 08:53 AM	#8 (permalink)
Arura Trying to do the right thing. Join Date: May 2006 Location: London Posts: 4,354	Yep Thanks Ann.... __________________ Weve come along way and were Changing day by day We DO Recover. We can Recover...!

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