20 Words to Change Your Life

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<p>I recently celebrated a birthday and have spent the last week or so in a contemplative, meditative mood, consciously “counting my blessings,” of which there are many. I am a very fortunate woman with a wonderful and happy family, good health for us all, satisfying work and meaningful friendships.</p>

<p>The other day, as part of this personal meditation, I was reading some old journals from a period when I was going through a rough patch, and came across a scribbled entry with this title. This list became a roadmap for helping me get through that time, and I’m so glad to have found it now, reinforcing my gratitude for the gifts of love, abundance and joy in my life.</p>

<p>Begin
Imagine
Laugh
Believe
Seek
Play
Trust
Listen
Create
Connect
Touch
Forgive
Pray
Hope
Choose
Appreciate
Give
Read
Write
Release</p>

<p>Anyone else want to share what YOUR list might include?</p>

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<p>I’d add:</p>

<p>Smile
Wonder
Rest
Dream
Muse</p>

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<p>All that I can think of right now:</p>

<p>Cherish</p>

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<p>I’d add</p>

<p>Celebrate</p>

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<p>Mine is not one word, but it has been the most important phylosophy that I have tried very hard to teach my kids.
“Control what you can. Do not get depressed over something out of your control”
Acknowledging your limitations can bring great relief and happiness.</p>

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<p>Love…</p>

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<p>Share…</p>

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<p>Volunteer…</p>

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<p>Enjoy! </p>

<p>Love this list - just bookmarked it!</p>

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<p>Toleration…</p>

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<p>Grieve
Embrace
Passion
Compassion</p>

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<p>Open…</p>

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<p>Acceptance - Think Serenity Prayer - accept the things you cannot change</p>

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<p>Grace
Peace
Humility
Benevolence
Spirit
Abundance</p>

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<p>Chocolate</p>

<p>:)</p>