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We often times judge our negative emotions as not worthy of us. We keep them at a distance like an enemy rather than inviting them in as friends. For example, discouragement.
Discouragement tells us we are trying too hard. It tells us we are pushing up against walls rather than finding the doors. It tells us we have given it our best effort and that we should rest awhile. It is telling us we should go play and come back refreshed and deal with the challenges life has thrown our way on another day..
Discouragement is not defeat or failure for those who know better. It is a much needed rest stop along the way, telling us to chill out, relax, unwind and treat ourselves with gifts fit for a King. It is telling us to meditate a little and reflect on those things that make our heart soar.
When you feel discouraged, invite discouragement in and make it your friend. It has lessons in love to share with you. And soon you will discover that discouragement is nothing more than your friend "encouragement" lying on the floor of your mind, all tuckered out, upside down.
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"When I am discouraged I use that as an opportunity to see into my future rather than dwelling on any unpleasantness that surrounds me in my present moments of time. I do not deny "what is", in the "here and now", I simply look beyond it to what will be." It is the vision of where we are going that sets us free.
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ENCOURAGEMENT TIP
This one I highly recommend because you are worth it!
Buy yourself a crystal goblet trimmed in gold and fill it up with the finest champagne you can afford. Hold the goblet in the air and watch as the light plays on the crystal and gold and the sparking bubbles, at the bottom of your glass, reaching for the stars. Sip it slowly as you think thoughts that make you feel good about yourself . The best part is, this little practice allows your friend encouragement to return to your side once again.
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