POSITIVE THOUGHTS by Ralph Marston

There's not a single person in the world that hasn't had to struggle with something or overcome difficulties at some point in life.

We all face challenges and adversity.

At this very moment you may be facing one, whether they are related to money, health, children, family, spouse or careers. It's all part of being alive.

Recognize that obstacles are just part of your journey. Don't let them stop you and never give up. Instead, think of them as milestones that once passed,will bring you closer to your goals.

Remember that with every challenge passed, you'rea little stronger, a little wiser and more prepared for the rest of your journey.

Remember when you last cleaned out your clothes closet?It was tough at first, but afterwards you felt great.

You got rid of those impulse buys that never worked and retired those too-tight jeans that you knew you would never fit into again.

Remember how you felt?

No guilt or regret just wonderfully cleansed and organized.

A mental cleaning is even more effective.

It's a great time to get rid of the bad and the ugly.

Throw out all your old beliefs,

memories, limitations, guilt, fears, doubts,

and images that are no longer serving you.

Make room in your mental closet for all the

good things that life has to offer.

When you start afresh, with an open and

positive mind, you'll instantly feel energized

and uplifted because all the negativity is gone.

Try it!

Do you ever avoid what must be done because you're just not in the mood?

How many opportunities and possibilities are never fulfilled because you were not in the mood when it was time for action?

Whose mood is it, anyway? It's yours, and you have the option of adjusting your mood to serve your purposes. 

There are times when the best things in life will not wait until your mood happens to be right.

There are times when it is in your best interest to put yourself in the mood for what must be done.

If you're not in the mood to do some particular task, there's a quick and easy way to put yourself in the mood.

Simply visualize, clearly, richly and in full detail, how great it will feel to already have the job done.

The more you don't feel like doing it, the more you will want to have it done.

Focus intensely on the benefits of having it done and that will put you in the mood to go ahead and get it done.

Your feelings have a powerful influence on you. 

So focus them in a positive, productive direction

 and let them push you forward.