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Old 07-15-2006, 04:57 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Stop making life so difficult and complicated by being afraid to fully live it. Start spending more time as the person you truly are.

Stop building elaborate scenarios in your mind about what might or might not happen. Start giving your focus and energy to making the most of the moment you're in.


Stop wishing that things had been different. Start seeing the real, positive value and experience you've gained from where you've been.


Stop being so obsessed by the things you don't have and constantly distracted by your desire for more. Start to fully appreciate your blessings and to enjoy the true abundance of always having enough.


Stop worrying and fretting over what others may think. Start confidently offering your own special values, gifts and perspectives to life.


Stop wasting your time wondering about what could have been. And start to discover for yourself the incredible wonders of what can be.


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Old 07-15-2006, 07:13 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Stop worrying and fretting over what others may think. Start confidently offering your own special values, gifts and perspectives to life.
biggie for me but am practicing evry day that others don't have the right to determine my choices!

thanx ann!
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I need to remember this too and instead of living in regret, life is much better if I live in gratitude and hope for days to come.
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Stop worrying and fretting over what others may think. Start confidently offering your own special values, gifts and perspectives to life.

Stop wasting your time wondering about what could have been. And start to discover for yourself the incredible wonders of what can be.
I'm still afraid of what others think about me and I'm still thinking what I could have been. But I'm still learning......
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Old 07-17-2006, 08:58 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Thanks Ann, i do love your posts...!

I have always stuggeled to not let others affect my feelings or choices.I surpose it might be the need to be liked,or not wanting to offend.

Its something im working on everyday.As others can see the vunrabilaty n take the P***. I feel as if i have to hide my light...?

Thanks again Ann...x
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