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The mind is far more powerful than we could possibly ever imagine. Two
people facing the same difficulties can each react in completely different
ways. Some people have been known to shrivel in unto themselves and yet
others can thrive when facing the same problems or issues. Sometimes it
can just come down to the way we think about our circumstances. Those who
think negatively will often dwell on all that is wrong; whereas, people who
think positively shift their thoughts to focus on what they can do to change
the situation and make it better.
Now, don't get me wrong. Staying positive is not easy. In fact,
it can be a struggle. However, as I've mentioned before, everything
worthwhile in life must be worked at. It is easier to let oneself dwell
on the negative things. I know; I've done it. I lost quite a few
people in my life about ten years ago because of doing exactly that. The
first three years when I became disabled and had to adapt to a new way of
living were very dark days for me. However, slowly I pulled myself back
up into the light. Once I accepted that my life was leading down a
different road from the one I had planned and began to accept my new reality, I
started to see things differently. Unfortunately, it wasn’t fast enough
for the majority of my friends to deal with as one by one they disappeared from
my life. I work very hard not to slip
back into that dark hole. So, I know what I'm talking about when I say it
is possible to change your thinking processes. You just need to work at
it.
UPDATE:
I'm sorry but this image is no longer available for download. Free Digital Photos has revoked the permission that they had originally given me. While I am still allowed to post their images on line, I am no longer able to offer them up for download. I can however still offer you the original quote that was part of the motivational graphic. Sorry for the inconvenience.
If you are interested in the information used to create this sentiment, I have included it below along with my other usual caveats. Please note that due to the nature of this design, you may not use it on products you sell since one of the fonts is for personal use only with no profit generation.
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