Chapter 18. Be a Giver
to God, “I hope everything is okay with that person.” Over your lifetime, imagine how much wasted energy that simple action would save you for more positive thoughts! How much time and energy have you wasted in your life feel- ing angry, vengeful, hurt, or upset over something that really didn’t matter? Have you taken someone’s words or actions personally, when they really weren’t about you at all? How many judgments have you made without knowing all of the facts? Imagine how much extra energy you would have for positive thoughts and your more fulfilled life if you stopped doing that today! You could approach all circumstances and relationships in your life this same way. ! When a friend, a family member, or a loved one does something that you think is wrong or that offends you, take a moment and ask yourself if you really know why he or she did it, or if you just assume you know why. Give the people you love or anyone the benefit of the doubt that they are not deliberately trying to hurt you. ! When someone makes
How much time and energy have you wasted in your life feeling angry, vengeful, hurt, or upset
bad decisions, instead of judging them for their choices, feel sympathy for them and wish them good thoughts because they don’t have the skills you possess to change your beliefs and change your life.
over something that really didn’t matter?
I know the power of living this way, without assumptions and judgment, because when I am around someone who makes mean remarks about people or gets upset easily by others, I simply share the message I have shared with you, and instantly people think differently. Once you see how good it feels to live your life this way, share it with others.
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