MORNING RAY OF SUNSHINE

Doesn't matter how many obstacles are arrayed in front of us. Doesn't matter how curtailed our resources are. Definitely doesn't matter what anybody says. All that matters is that we believe that we can accomplish our goal. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

If we listen to what the ego tries to sell us, it will take away our confidence, our peace, our enjoyment of the day. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

We don't need baggage from the past, while starting something new. So it's important to treat each time doing something as the first time. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

We are confronted with crossroads, countless times in a day. And the choices we make in these moments, define not just how our day will be but have a huge impact on our life, as well. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Ambition and determination are great. But without gratitude, there is no grounding. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

The minute we define any physical injury or ailment, any emotional trauma, any professional setback as pain and start flapping for alleviation from it, we get sucked into a black hole of suffering. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Refusing to be cowed down, standing up and fighting against whatever is trying to crush our spirit is victory. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Once, we had purity in our dreams. But are our ambitions still as pure and selfless? Or have greed and ego taken over? Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

When we're doing something that we're enjoying completely, then all suffering is forgotten. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

At a buffet, do we eat all the things we don't like? Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Life is too short. It's gone in a blink. So maybe we think about how we spend each precious moment. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

If you want to place an arrow through the eye of a fish, all you should be able to see is the eye of the fish. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

We can think of the day as a minefield, with potential explosions scattered all around us, or as the sea with strong but benign currents that can take us to where we're meant to go. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

We can't understand it right now. But there is a Plan. Whatever we are undergoing right now, in some way will lead us to something, something fantastic. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Getting started on anything is always going to be hard. The only answer is - keep at it. The only way it will get easier is by going through that seemingly impossible initial phase. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

We think a task is going to be quite challenging and will take loads of time to complete. Except, when we actually get down to it, we breeze through. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

The darkest night is always followed by brightest day. Once we hit rock bottom, we have nowhere to go but up. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Trouble is, for many of us this list has a different name - the 'things to be procrastinated' list. Cause once we put an item on the list, it just stays on the list and every time it comes to mind, we're like - It's on the list, we will get around to doing it. Only, we never do. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

The day becomes awesome when instead of trying to control things that we just cannot. we focus on doing, living, being Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Life isn't about getting anywhere at all. It is about learning the myriad lessons that our soul needs. And all that learning happens only through facing the challenges and obstacles that come our way when we pursue our goals. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

If we try to apply logic to convince ourselves that the fear is meaningless and we have no reason to panic, it's not going to work.. What we need to do is to first calm the mind and body down, wrest them out of the claws of fear. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

While running a marathon, focus on just putting one step another rather than on the fatigue and pain. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Instead of being afraid, let's be more constructive, turn our minds to thinking about ways to deal with the problem. And then put them into action. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Feeling sad is easy. But feeling happier is even easier. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Hope for an awesome today. And a better tomorrow. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com