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**Ann** · 11-28-2004, 02:37 PM

Overwhelm the darkness

When there is a negative situation that you cannot change, focus your thoughts and energy elsewhere. When there is a pain that will not go away, overwhelm it with an even greater amount of joy.
It serves no useful purpose to get mired in despair over things you cannot control. It makes much more sense to do the very best, to achieve the very most, with those things you do control.

You can choose where to focus your energy and attention. Focus on those areas where you can have a powerful positive impact.

Yes, it can be easy to get caught up in the negativity of the moment. Yet it also can be surprisingly easy to shift your focus toward the positive, productive things you can do.

You are never obligated to be miserable. If you really want to contribute to life, set your sights on the value you're able to create.

Don't despair over the darkness that is beyond your control. Instead, shine your own light so brightly that the darkness is overwhelmed.

-- Ralph Marston

KarenOskie · 11-28-2004, 05:26 PM

I just loved this. I'm going to print it and put it in my purse. Thanks!

11-28-2004, 02:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ann Sharing Our Light Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 15,164	Overwhelm The Darkness Overwhelm the darkness When there is a negative situation that you cannot change, focus your thoughts and energy elsewhere. When there is a pain that will not go away, overwhelm it with an even greater amount of joy. It serves no useful purpose to get mired in despair over things you cannot control. It makes much more sense to do the very best, to achieve the very most, with those things you do control. You can choose where to focus your energy and attention. Focus on those areas where you can have a powerful positive impact. Yes, it can be easy to get caught up in the negativity of the moment. Yet it also can be surprisingly easy to shift your focus toward the positive, productive things you can do. You are never obligated to be miserable. If you really want to contribute to life, set your sights on the value you're able to create. Don't despair over the darkness that is beyond your control. Instead, shine your own light so brightly that the darkness is overwhelmed. -- Ralph Marston __________________ 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~

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11-28-2004, 05:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
KarenOskie Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 174	I just loved this. I'm going to print it and put it in my purse. Thanks!

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