Showing posts with label attitude. Show all posts
Showing posts with label attitude. Show all posts
Monday, January 30, 2012
Monday, October 3, 2011
The Positivity Playlist
I love music. It lifts me up when I'm feeling down, helps me celebrate when I'm up, motivates me when I'm working, and acts as inspiration when I just want to sit and contemplate life for a little while.
Because of the emotion that often accompanies a melody, music can also be a powerful affirmation.
I encourage you to pay attention to what you're listening to, in the wake of our week of mindfulness.
I noticed a few years ago that a lot of my favorite songs included some very negative lyrics. The songs sounded happy, but they truly were not. I also noticed many instances where these lyrics had actually manifested in my life. It's amazing how our unconscious mind will absorb the stories we present to it and make them our own.
Now I must admit that I haven't completely given up all songs with stories I wouldn't like to have, but since our state of health is really about what we do 80% of the time, I decided to make a Positivity Playlist that I can listen to when I need a boost. And I have decided to share some of those songs with you! If you have any suggestions, please let me know in the comments below. There will be a song posted every Monday to keep you going all week long.
And now, the song that inspired this post!
Because of the emotion that often accompanies a melody, music can also be a powerful affirmation.
I encourage you to pay attention to what you're listening to, in the wake of our week of mindfulness.
I noticed a few years ago that a lot of my favorite songs included some very negative lyrics. The songs sounded happy, but they truly were not. I also noticed many instances where these lyrics had actually manifested in my life. It's amazing how our unconscious mind will absorb the stories we present to it and make them our own.
Now I must admit that I haven't completely given up all songs with stories I wouldn't like to have, but since our state of health is really about what we do 80% of the time, I decided to make a Positivity Playlist that I can listen to when I need a boost. And I have decided to share some of those songs with you! If you have any suggestions, please let me know in the comments below. There will be a song posted every Monday to keep you going all week long.
And now, the song that inspired this post!
Friday, April 29, 2011
Are you going to be the one who raises others up? Or tears them down?
A number of years ago, I went with friend to see the Phantom of the Opera on Broadway. I had seen it numerous times before and it was always a magnificent show. We got a great deal on tickets since they were giving away orchestra seats for opening day prices in celebration of the show's anniversary. We were front row center, just a few rows back from the stage.
I don't know a nice way to put this, so I'm just going to say it: It was awful. The actors were singing off-key and seemed not to know their cues or lines... I couldn't believe these were supposed to be professionals!! I've never been more disappointed in a Broadway performance. I felt like *I* could do a better job.
But then... the magic happened...
The man who played the Phantom came out on the stage. And he was good. No; he was more than good... he was amazing. He was so good, in fact, that just his presence on the stage elevated everyone else's performance. It fascinated me as I sat there, reflecting how one person's performance could have such a dramatic effect on the entire show; one person's behavior could change the whole dynamic.
We have a choice to make when going about our daily existence. We can choose to "be the light in the darkness," as a wise preacher once told me, or we can add to that darkness. How do you choose to show up? Are you doing your best to elevate those around you by your performance, allowing us to all be in a better position to thrive? Are you going to be the "light in the darkness?" Or are you going to contribute to the chaos and darkness that exists in this world? As with everything, the choice is yours. What impact do YOU choose to have on the world?
I don't know a nice way to put this, so I'm just going to say it: It was awful. The actors were singing off-key and seemed not to know their cues or lines... I couldn't believe these were supposed to be professionals!! I've never been more disappointed in a Broadway performance. I felt like *I* could do a better job.
But then... the magic happened...
The man who played the Phantom came out on the stage. And he was good. No; he was more than good... he was amazing. He was so good, in fact, that just his presence on the stage elevated everyone else's performance. It fascinated me as I sat there, reflecting how one person's performance could have such a dramatic effect on the entire show; one person's behavior could change the whole dynamic.
We have a choice to make when going about our daily existence. We can choose to "be the light in the darkness," as a wise preacher once told me, or we can add to that darkness. How do you choose to show up? Are you doing your best to elevate those around you by your performance, allowing us to all be in a better position to thrive? Are you going to be the "light in the darkness?" Or are you going to contribute to the chaos and darkness that exists in this world? As with everything, the choice is yours. What impact do YOU choose to have on the world?
Friday, April 22, 2011
When a canceled flight turns into an educational experience...
A healthy attitude is more important than a healthy body.
As a chiropractor, it may seem blasphemous to say such a thing, but the truth of the matter is, a healthy attitude is PARAMOUNT to having a healthy body!
Recently, I was traveling for a seminar, and my flight was canceled after first being delayed by about 4 hours. The next available flight would be the following morning, which not only meant I would have to be up at 4am to get to the airport in time, but I would also miss half of one of the two days of a seminar I was traveling halfway across the country for. I made a conscious choice not to get upset about it. After all, there was nothing I could do to change it, and getting upset would just flood my system with stress hormones and increase my cardiovascular risk. I amused myself while waiting in line, chatting with the other passengers and joking that this was just another story for my book... another adventure unfolding. What could have been termed as a "complete nightmare" transpired as a pleasant exchange with some new acquaintances and a chance to slow down and enjoy the scenery.
It's important to remember that wellness is more than just how one treats their physical body, but also how one treats their emotional and spiritual body. Research has shown that not only does a positive mental attitude make a person more attractive, it also speeds recovery time and reduces overall illness. It even effects your pain tolerance! Taking time regularly to reflect on the way you approach and affect your world is imperative to having a truly fulfilling life. And finding a chuckle in the bumps along the way makes life far more fun! After all, the worst disasters often turn into the most compelling tales... Perhaps, the lessons I learned on my way to the seminar were even more valuable than those I learned while attending... What kind of experiences have you made positive as a result of your own attitude shift?
As a chiropractor, it may seem blasphemous to say such a thing, but the truth of the matter is, a healthy attitude is PARAMOUNT to having a healthy body!
Recently, I was traveling for a seminar, and my flight was canceled after first being delayed by about 4 hours. The next available flight would be the following morning, which not only meant I would have to be up at 4am to get to the airport in time, but I would also miss half of one of the two days of a seminar I was traveling halfway across the country for. I made a conscious choice not to get upset about it. After all, there was nothing I could do to change it, and getting upset would just flood my system with stress hormones and increase my cardiovascular risk. I amused myself while waiting in line, chatting with the other passengers and joking that this was just another story for my book... another adventure unfolding. What could have been termed as a "complete nightmare" transpired as a pleasant exchange with some new acquaintances and a chance to slow down and enjoy the scenery.
It's important to remember that wellness is more than just how one treats their physical body, but also how one treats their emotional and spiritual body. Research has shown that not only does a positive mental attitude make a person more attractive, it also speeds recovery time and reduces overall illness. It even effects your pain tolerance! Taking time regularly to reflect on the way you approach and affect your world is imperative to having a truly fulfilling life. And finding a chuckle in the bumps along the way makes life far more fun! After all, the worst disasters often turn into the most compelling tales... Perhaps, the lessons I learned on my way to the seminar were even more valuable than those I learned while attending... What kind of experiences have you made positive as a result of your own attitude shift?
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