Lessons on Endurance

"Some people endure so much pain just to teach the world how to heal."-Unknown

Listen and learn about ways to endure difficult circumstances. #badthoughttherapy

Our behavior is shaped by our thoughts. Dark and destructive thoughts can potentially lead to bad behavior. THIS DOES NOT HAVE TO HAPPEN! Learn how to change your thoughts and have good outcomes. #BadThoughtTherapy  

We all have seasons of painful setbacks. However, it is not how many times you fall; what is important is getting back up after difficult seasons. There are countless examples of people throughout history who overcame challenges and achieved their goals. Be encouraged. Do not give up. Keep moving ...

To understand ourselves and become our best, we must engage in self-reflection as well as have a strong sense of self-awareness and humility. Some of the people we encounter can help us with this because they are reflections (mirrors) of who we are and what we are doing. 

Correction is an integral part of our human growth and development. When we humble ourselves to listen and learn from others, we can get the correction we need to have better lives. Instead of seeking cosigners, look for trustworthy and caring people to correct you.   

All of our actions either lead to life or death. It is critical that we take the time (daily) to THINK about the consequences of our actions, practices, behaviors... Get in a quiet place and self-assessment and do a mental diagnostic to determine if an action helps or hurts...

Taking responsibility for your own life is the key to being powerful and living victoriously. While other people can influence and impact our lives, the final outcome or state of our lives is determined by US, not anyone else. #TakeResponsibility 

The past cannot be changed, undone, or reversed. Therefore, we must learn how to shift our focus from the past and concentrate on repairing, restoring, and redeeming ourselves in the present and the future. Looking back is useful only when we are seeking out life lessons and wisdom. Moving on requires ...

Reacting to people and situations when your anger is out control will not solve problems. It will only make things worse. In this fifth installment about anger management, listeners can learn about the spiritual connection to anger as well as more about cognitive restructuring using an article by the APA.

If we don't learn how to control anger, it can control us and lead to unnecessary problems, loss, pain, and suffering. This episode is part two of a series about managing anger. It includes information from an article about ANGER from the American Psychological Association's website. Listen and learn. 

Most people rarely talk publicly about the voices (thoughts that seem audible) in their heads. This episode discusses what we should do if we hear "voices". It reminds us that while we might not control what thoughts come to our minds, we do have the POWER to control what thoughts we meditate and act on.