One of my favorite authors of ALL TIME is Napoleon Hill. The message he shared in the 1920s is still relevant today. The following is from the Napoleon Hill Today and Yesterday website. I hope you enjoy it!
When asked about happiness, Abe Lincoln said, “It has been my observation that people are just about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” That’s both the good and the bad news.
When things in life take a turn for the worse, we may not be able to change the outcome of the event, however, we can change our way of thinking about what happened, our attitude. Victor Frankl teaches us in his classical book, Man’s Search for Meaning, that our attitude is ultimately the only thing we can control in life.
Living with physical ailments, poverty, war, hatred, and a thousand other negativities that may well be beyond our control can sometimes be an ugly fact of life. But, how we think about these “facts” determines our attitude toward them in our personal life. For example, if there is not enough food in the refrigerator to make a sizable meal for a family of four, do not complain but celebrate the fact that there is any food at all. Go a step further, and serve what is there on your best dishes as if it were a celebration meal. Finally, give thanks for the feast that is about to be eaten, and even serve it with candlelight. Changing the atmosphere, by changing your attitude can greatly change your perception.
Ever notice that when your perception changes, the very next outcome most often changes too? This is the magic of attitude! The magic of attitude is the very method by which we can always control our destiny. Change your attitude, change your life. If you think you can, or you think your can’t, you’re right!
Here are some excellent affirmations that W. Clement Stone used to keep his attitude on track. You might try incorporating them into your daily routine too and see what difference word power can make!
• To be happy . . . act happy!
• I feel healthy . . . I feel happy . . . I feel terrific!
• Success is achieved by those who try and maintained by those who keep trying.
• Be courageous!
• With every adversity there is a seed of equivalent or greater benefit.
• What the mind of man can conceive and believe, the mind of man can achieve.
• Direct your thoughts, control your emotions and ordain your destiny.
• Do it now!
Be Your Very Best Always,
Judy Williamson
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