My practice list... mission statement!

1. If YOU don’t do it, no one will do it for you!
   Take care of yourself, no one will. The trash too!
   
2. Love yourself first. Listen to your soul.
   Always follow your heart. Consider your feelings.
   Be nice… look nice…
   
3. Go for what YOU want!
   You gotta fight! Fare and wise. But fight!
   
4. Always… always give love in return.
   
5. Pray. Pray often. Pray together.
   Pray, but DO!
   
6. Believe! Believe you can.
   Think positive… and believe.
   
7. Believe it to see it.
   
8. Stand for you believe! Stand!
   
9. Don’t be too hard on yourself.
   Stop worrying so much. Laugh and enjoy. Lighten up, sua.
   
10. Do it!
    
11. Face your fears.
    
12. Be honest. With yourself and others.
    
13. Have a plan. Prepare!
    
14. “If you fail to prepare, you’re preparing to fail.”
    Stay focused. Stick to the plan.Evaluate.
    
15. Be humble. Let your pride curtain fall.
    
16. Listen.
    
17. Communicate. Speak up.
    Say what you think, feel or believe.
    Motivate if nessesary.
    
18. Stay open… for new ideas…
    For other point of views…
    
19. Be patient… with yourself and others…
    
20. Rest if you must, but don’t give up.
    
21. Keep investing… Spiritually. Emotionally.
    Socially. Professionally. Materially.
    
22. Play music.
    
23. Enjoy outside... sun, rain, snow, nature!
    
24. Drink more water.
    
25. Quit smoking!
    
26. Watch what you eat.
    
27. Dance!
    
28. Clean up… you like it. Order.
    If YOU don’t clean up your mess, no one will.
    
29. Say no!
    
30. Say I love you. Find it. Mean it.
    Say thank you.
    Say I’m sorry… you say it first.
    
31. Ask for forgiveness. Ask for wisdom.
    
32. Balance!
    
33. Enjoy the moment.
    
34. If you don’t know yet what to do, don’t do nothing.
    Don’t rush. Consider your motives.
    Ask for opinions.
    Think again, consider the options again.
    Decide!
    
35. Slow down.
    
36. Cry if you need.
    
37. What’s the goal? Overcome the obstacles.
    
38. Be thankful… for live…
    For and to the great people around you…
    
39. There’s always a bright side…
    …in every situation… Find it! Be creative.
    
40. Take long baths. Take long baths often.
    Enjoy the water, fish!
    
41. Call a friend. Send a mail.
    …just because you thought of them.
    
42. Be gentle in words and acts.
    Make someone feel special.
    Always show respect.
    
43. Read a book. Share what you read.
    Share anyway!
    
44. Watch a movie. Go see a nice show.
    
45. Finish it!
    Finish what you’ve start.
    
46. When you get there… it’s not over.
    Maintain.
    
47. Start again.
    
    For:Mor
    By:Mor
    
    Cause I love you!

Thoughts: ...the need to be right...

There are times when we find ourselves at odds with someone.
It may seem that our only choices are to caught up in the situation or walk away.
The ego tells us we must prove we are right.
If we walk away, the other person will win.
The ego keeps us from recognizing there is another choice.
Whatever situation confronts us, we must recognize our right to be at peace.
The need to be right and meet discord head on begins within.
It is a need that stems from feelings of powerlessness, unworthiness and lack of love.
It shows up in life as arguments and confrontation.
When we have peace in our hearts and minds, we draw peace into our lives.
When discord and disharmony present themselves, we can stand firm.
When we let go of the need to prove ourselves, nothing and no one can disturb the quiet and peace of our minds.

I Am rightfully peaceful.

Taken from: Acts of Faith (Daily meditations for people of color)
By: Iyanla Vanant