MUSIC–Let’s face it, music can change our state mind, usher us into a variety of productive or destructive decisions. So put her to use, wisely. When I am in a funk the right music brings the song out of me. I can find myself dancing when I meant to be crying. It can mentally refocus me. Instead of staring at a blank wall or a mindless television screen, I end up working on
A PIECE of the DREAM–doing something that gets me closer to a new reality. Working on the dream could be the simplest thing, as long as I recognize its purpose. For me a new poem is productive, editing an old story, adding to my business plan, developing another page to my website, researching a new piece of technology that will help me be more efficient, running to clear my head, spoken word in the front yard to air out my voice, or
SCRIPTURE–to remind my self that I am “more than a conqueror through Christ Jesus who strengthens me.” Learning to speak, child, speak truth to ourselves when we are in doubt is one of the most powerful mood altering tools I use. I keep a list of power scriptures, many that I know by heart, ready for use. When I feel afraid or empty on the inside, I begin to fill myself up with these words. I use them to remind me “that I am fully persuaded” and since nothing can separate me from the love of God, then I cannot be stopped except by my own fears, my own limits and my own doubts. Situations can hold me up, but no thing can keep me back, unless I allow it. Because if my request is based on Word, then my answer from God is “yes and amen.” These Words get me ready and teach me how to dream bigger and to expect
SOMETHING NEW–to happen in my life today and for always. I practice for my dream. Like a child in the mirror, I prepare for my first interview with Oprah or whomever has the privilege of having me on their stage. I taste my something new often, so that I am prepared to walk in it when it comes in it’s fullest form. And in the meantime I do a variety of things to shake up the monotony that sometimes enters our lives; walk in a new direction, jog a different park, write a fresh poem, learn a new song, or review sometimes more than others for more ideas and another take on this. By all righteous and liberating means available to you, learn to live without being controlled by moods and attitudes.
