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The meaning we assign to our
experiences — whether pleasant or distressing — is a very powerful factor
in determining the quality of our lives. What we imagine events to mean
will color the way we feel about ourselves, about the people in our
lives, and about the world at large. If we want to encourage a positive
outlook, well-being, and a sense of self-confidence and even trust in the
universe, we can begin by assigning more peaceful, loving meanings to
what we experience.
Imagine, for example, that a friend
fails to show up to a lunch date. You have choices as to what you will
make this experience mean for you. You could allow being “stood up” to
reinforce your feelings of unworthiness. You could begin to mentally
attack your friend’s character, or you could assume that something big
must have happened to cause them to miss the date. Then, you might open
yourself up to enjoying some relaxing time alone. If you were recently
laid off and are having difficulty finding a new job, consider that you
might have hidden gifts or passions that were untapped in your regular
career that you are now available to explore. The universe might simply
be moving you in a more fulfilling direction. If you have recently lost a
loved one, gained weight, lost money, or gotten in a fight with your
partner, see if you can infuse the experience with meaning that feels
loving and empowering and opens a door for you to embrace life and the
world a bit more.
When we begin to bring consciousness to
what we are making things mean, we may be shocked at the messages we have
been feeding ourselves all these years. Try taking the reins and begin
assigning a kinder meaning to the events in your life, and you will likely
find yourself on a much more pleasant ride.
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