Author: Cheena
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acim – day 09
I see nothing as it is now. Reflect: What does this mean to me today? Where can I practice it right now by noticing how my judgments or assumptions color what I see? Happit: When I look at something familiar, pause and remind myself: “I may not be seeing this as it really is.”
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acim – day 8
My mind is preoccupied with past thoughts. Reflect: What does this mean to me today? Where can I practice it right now by noticing when I’m caught in past memories instead of the present moment? Happit: Each time I catch myself replaying the past, pause and say: “I choose to return to now.”
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acim – day 7
I see only the past. Reflect: How might my current perceptions be shaped more by past memories than by what is actually happening now? Happit: When I notice myself reacting quickly, pause and whisper: “This is just the past coloring my sight.”
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acim – day 6
I am upset because I see something that is not there. Reflect: What situation today might I be misperceiving or projecting onto, rather than seeing clearly? Happit: When I feel upset, pause and remind myself: “I may be reacting to something that isn’t truly here.”
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acim – day 5
I am never upset for the reason I think. Reflect: What does this mean to me today?Happit: When you feel upset, pause and say: “Maybe this isn’t the real reason.”
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acim – day 4
These thoughts do not mean anything. They are like the things I see in this room (on this street, from this window, in this place). Reflect: Which of my thoughts today feel important, but might actually mean nothing? Happit: When a thought keeps looping, pause and gently say: “This thought does not mean anything.”
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Optimism
It is easy to find the missing tiles, all the things that don’t seem to be working, or are missing from our lives. Optimism nudges us to find creative ways to step into the light and away from the darkness. It also reminds us that darkness is only a child of light. It also fills…
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acim – day 3
I do not understand anything I see in this room (on this street, from this window, in this place). Reflect: Where do I think I fully understand something, but might actually be seeing only part of the truth? Happit: When you notice a strong opinion today, pause and whisper: “I may not understand this fully,…
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acim – day 2
I have given everything I see all the meaning that it has for me. Reflect: How do I notice myself assigning meaning to situations or people today? Where can I pause and remember that the meaning I see comes from me? Happit: Before reacting, take one slow breath and remind yourself: “I am the one…
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acim – day 1
Nothing I see means anything. Reflect: Where am I assigning meanings today that might not be true? Happit: When you feel a tug of judgement, pause and breathe once, then whisper: “I am willing to see this differently.“
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The Philosopher King
Marcus Aurelius, the king who had it all, yet decided to be mindful and led a life aligned with virtues and morality. The greatest of the Roman Emperors, and perhaps the wisest of them all. As part of my Master’s program in Happiness Studies, we are required to emulate someone we consider a role model.…
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Goodness
Choose one small act of goodness—a kind word, a smile, a helping hand—and notice how it ripples back to you. Write it down or pause to feel the return on your investment. That’s one Happy Habit, a Happit to install!
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Everything is Energy
Everything is energy, and that’s all there is to it. This is not philosophy, this is physics, as Albert Einstein put it. Your energy is yours to choose. You choose where it flows. Think about it. Each morning, pause and name where you want your energy to flow.Pick a word or phrase—like “focus,” “kindness,” or…
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What I Learned So Far
Several ideas have struck a chord with me, but the one that resonates most is this: happiness is a choice. It may not feel that way, especially when we’re swept up by overwhelming emotions. But the truth is, much of what we experience happens in the mind—not always in the world outside. We get to…
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Choose love
Choosing love isn’t just about changing your life; it’s about changing the energy of the world around you. Let’s lean into love and embrace it, express it, and choose it – again and again. Because love truly is the power. Download as wallpaper for your phone, a reminder to choose love!
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An update
While we eagerly wait for the latest new OS updates for all our devices, so that they are at their shiniest best, why don’t we stop and update our belief system too? The beliefs that do not serve us any more, ought to be replaced with ones that empower us, inspire us, and align with…
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Thank you
Thank you to every one of you!! As a thank you from me, here’s a little gift: download this wallpaper for your phone from the downloads page.
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The gift is in the present
Life is a string of memories of the moments past, while years turn to hours and minutes don’t last. Moment by moment the memories grow, you hold on to some, and some you let go. Sifting through, relishing, and reliving as if it all came out of the blue. The gift is in the present,…