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Sunny Sunday: Power of Accepting Others

March 22nd, 2009 Sara No comments
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The Completely Rich Lifestyle: Accepting Others

  There are times when we simply need to let things go. Have you ever encountered a time when you did not get something you wanted from someone else, and therefore acted out because of it? Generally, we tend to ask for a favor or opinion with an answer we would like to hear already in mind. The moment the opinion or favor that you have asked for isn’t as you planned in your mind you become flustered. Suddenly we find ourselves lashing out or complaining. Nine times out of ten it is something rather silly on top of it. Sometimes this one moment of our day can format what the rest of the day will be like as well.

  It is times like these when we need to obtain a clear mind the most. Yet, it is times like these when obtaining a clear mind is the most difficult. Whether instances like these occur between your boss, your significant other, your children, your parents, the department store sales attendant, your friend or anyone else we dive into asking questions with a pre notion of what we would like to hear in return. What we need to remember is that we are asking for an opinion in order to get one. For instance if you already know what you want to eat for dinner then why bother asking? Why not suggest what you are in the mood for, and go from there? Or if you need help cleaning your car then why not say so? Instead of asking “Will you help me clean the car later?”, explain that you simply cannot do it alone, and anytime during the weekend would work. Or be prepared to accept the fact that the other person may be busy, tired or simply not want to. Believe it or not these are all acceptable reasons whether or not you think they are. Overall, if you already know that you sincerely need help cleaning the car then say so otherwise you will find yourself diving into a stressful relationship with the other person as well as a stressful lifestyle.

  A stressful lifestyle leaves us feeling unhappy, and a major cause of this is when we do not get the response we had hoped for. A few of the many things that can happen between yourself and the other person are a change in attitude toward the other person, an argument, the cold shoulder, and unnecessary negative energy placed into a shared atmosphere. In order to reduce arguments, and obtain a clear mind at home we have to take certain measures. As always, by taking certain precautions or changing the way you think you are one step closer to living a completely rich lifestyle.

  You must prepare, and accept others in your life. You will not always get the response you hoped for, but we must learn to expect whatever it is that comes from another person. Without letting go of pre-connotations we are setting our lives up for stress. We risk not having a clear mind at work, a clear mind at home, and a clear mind in general. We take such drastic measure to alleviate stress from our lives by paying for fancy vacations, drinking extra coffee, going to a spa, and much more, when all we need to do is look into our daily approaches to our own lifestyles to help ease stress. The more accepting we are of our lives and the environment we live in the greater experience we will have with our time on earth. The first step is to clear your mind, change the way you think, try accepting others in your life, and eventually you will be able to live a completely rich lifestyle.

Warmly,
Sara Dawn

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