Writing is always harder than talking.
One way to eliminate self negating thoughts and behavior is by gaining more understanding through realizing that you cannot force others to see that what you feel is real.
You have a right to your thoughts and feelings. Your feelings are always valid.
When we have peace in our hearts and minds, we draw peace into our lives.
It is not what you hear, it is where you listen from within yourself that gives meaning to the message.
Perhaps you went to bed last night thinking about the overdue bills, the lack of finances, the problematic people and situations you have to face. This morning you woke up. Did you give thanks? If you didn't, it is probably because you forgot that when praise goes up, the blessings come down. That should be enough to inspire you to be thankful.
When you are open to receive what God is able to do for you, you stop doing. You learn how to "Be still and know!" You know that your good is on the way, according to God's nature and willingness to give. You also put your faith in the fact that God is always on time.
There have been times when you doubt yourself. You don't know if you're working on the right things.
There's only one racing strategy that matters. It's the one I run by: Get in the lead and don't let anyone pass you.
Look!You want to see? See! Feast your eyes, glut your soul on my cursed ugliness! Look at Erik's face! Now you know the face of the voice! You were not content to hear me, eh? You wanted to know what I looked like? Oh, you women are so inquisitive! Well, are you satisfied? I'm a good-looking fellow, eh?. . . When a woman has seen me, as you have, she belongs to me. She loves me forever! I am a kind of Don Juan, you know!. . . Look at me! I am Don Juan Triumphant! -Erik in The Phantom of the Opera
Dance, even if you have nowhere to do it but your living room.