We often hear the phrase “think positive.” While this sounds great, sometimes it doesn’t feel that easy to simply switch our emotions from something negative to something more positive. But recognizing that we can always choose where we place our focus can be a tool to help with this practice.

It is so easy to just go through life reacting to things. Even when we strive for awareness and gratitude, our pre-programming can easily slip in and cause reactions without thought. But noticing when this happens can be just another chance to raise your awareness.

We often talk of how we are creating our reality through our thoughts, words, and actions. Sometimes this concept can be hard to grasp. Let’s look at an experiment where this fact is demonstrated clearly.

As humans, we have a tendency to want to know things. Our egos don’t like to not know, and so we often make things up in the absence of actually knowing what is true. Here is an example.

When we are children, the art of imagining comes naturally. As adults, we are usually taught that imagining is irresponsible or a waste of time. But what if it isn’t?

If there is something about your current circumstances you don’t like, it can seem counterintuitive to be told to accept it. However, this practice is actually one of the most important things you can do if you’re trying to improve your life.

Have you ever felt like you were “in the moment?” A time when you are so caught up in something you are doing or experiencing that you are fully present to that moment. If so, you’ve probably felt how magical that can be. Is this something you can cultivate in your life?

It can be very enlightening to deeply consider what motivates you to do things in your life. The core question is whether you are motivated from a place of love or one of fear.

You are probably aware that spending time practicing gratitude can have major benefits on your well-being. Here is a technique that you can use to go deeper into this practice any time.

Setting intentions can be very valuable in ways you might not expect.