Ways to create a better life.

If there’s one thing I’ve learned in life is that no one else is responsible for your health and happiness. We each have the power within to create the life we want. No one can do that for you. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying happiness is the end all be all to our lives but I believe, subconsciously, we often tend to look to others to fulfill our hopes, dreams, and expectations of happiness. We don’t need a relationship to make us happy, we don’t need a career to define who we are, and we don’t need a big house to prove we’ve made it. Our lives our worth more than what’s in our bank account, what brand we’re wearing, or who we’re associating with. All of us are here for a greater purpose – to contribute to the good of mankind and be responsible stewards of mother earth. Our happiness doesn’t come from things or people, they come from within, so that no one can ever rob us of it.

©2014 Susie Leeways to create a better life

It’s okay to be sad.

It’s okay to be sad. There’s no shame in how we feel and sometimes, we just need to ride out the emotion. For the heart often reveals what our words fail to say. Don’t let anyone belittle how you feel – it’s yours and yours only. And unless they understand, you may want to take sometime to stay away from people like this. Sometimes, a good cry and sleep is all you might need. It’s important to acknowledge the pain and feel the sadness but don’t stay in that place forever, and don’t be tempted to feel sorry for yourself. It’s natural to feel sad by the situation or circumstance but don’t play the victim because playing the victim robs you of your inner strength. You see, sadness can either strengthen you or weaken you. The choice is up to you.

After your sadness has dissipated, start filling yourself back up with things that are inspirational, heart warming, and joyful. This’ll help you to think and feel outside of yourself – bringing to mind all the awesomeness and beauty in this world.

Our pain, after it’s done, is not meant to be self-serving but rather an outpouring of courage and strength into others who are struggling in their own storms of life.

©2014 Susie Lee

Sadness

10 ways to love.

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10 ways to love

18 ways to be strong everyday.

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18 things mentally strong people do

Be raw. Be Unguarded. Be crazy.

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Be raw. Be Unguarded. Be Crazy.

Love is temporary madness.

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Love is temporary madness.

Positive distractions can lighten up your day.

In the midst of plowing through your New Year’s resolutions, learn to embrace the positive distractions that might come along the way because in the busyness of life, it’s essential to laugh out loud and smile. Lightening up your mood can make all the difference in your day – so go ahead, stop taking yourself so seriously. And remember, everything’s going to be okay.

©2014 Susie Lee

Positive distractions

Follow the way of true love.

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I believe love, true love, really begins when you take away the emotions of the fluttering butterflies, when the colors of your days begin to fade, and you’re giving more than you’re receiving. True love looks at the person honestly, plainly for who they are and still chooses to accept them – even in their deteriorating appearance or lack of ability they once had. True love stands the test of time of hardship, misunderstanding, and passionless days. And it’s during these times, we must choose to love despite our lack of feelings in our heart. May we aim to follow this way of commitment to one another.

©2013 Susie Lee

Definition of true love

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Life is art, so make it beautiful.

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Life is art, so make it beautiful.

Exercise the greatest charity.

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The Greatest Charity