Stop ~ Breath ~ Positive Thoughts

Relate to all things with kindness * Remind yourself to speak purely and lovingly * Every morning, resolve to keep a wide-open heart and mind * Omit needless words * Being generous is a blessing * Be cheerful for no reason * Put all the happiness you can into each moment * Watch the way you walk, breathe, smile and react * Witnessing is enough - you do not need to act * Become more loving and you will become more joyful * Inhale pure love. Exhale pure peace * Ask yourself whether what you are about to say or do will be useful * Remember that worrying is pointless - it only adds to your suffering * Turn a source of irritation into an opportunity to be mindful * Counting your breath occupies your mind so that your mind doesn't occupy you * Be soft when you feel harsh * From the moment you get up, be mindful, making your whole day a meditation * Take delight in your surroundings. Be interested in everything - the trees, the clouds, the cars, and the people - around you * Notice the silence between sounds and the space between thoughts * Instead of pushing to your next destination, just enjoy the process of getting there * Look for the small things; you will see more of the details of life * See perfection in imperfection * Be patient with yourself. A calm and peaceful mind is the only way to overcome failure * Give positive energy to others while expecting nothing in return * Take breaks throughout the day to recharge your spiritual batteries * Practice moderation and restraint * Remind yourself to be happy * Do what is beneficial. Send forth positive energy * Carry a sense of openness and wholeness within you. Use your breath to help you renew this feeling * Speak mindful words. Don't ramble; say only what is important * Live your life now instead of waiting for the future * Notice acts of beauty in yourself and others, and use them for inspiration * Feel the simple joy of being alive and share it with everyone you meet today * Let your effort be relaxed and steady * Cultivate your own spirit. Do not look for something outside yourself * Be grateful for even the smallest wonders * Be fresh and pleasant * Each day, view your life as a process and mindfully embrace each stage * Smiling makes you happy and attractive * Take time to be with nature, people, music and children * Make a promise to enjoy every minute of every day * Listen to your heart, maintain a sense of humour, and follow the middle way * Feel the simple loving presence in each moment * Think that your life is as interesting and miraculous as the moon, the stars, and the universe * Learn not to want what you want. Recognize desires, but do not be controlled by them * Sense the surrounding space that connects you to everything *



taken from 'self-meditation' by barbara ann kipfer