Enjoying the Present

Post written by Raymund and Denielle Tamayo

We’ve heard these following clichés: Saving the best for last. The best is yet to come.

There’s nothing wrong about having hope for the future. Actually, we need to have it. We need to hold on to the promises and plans of God for us (Jeremiah 29:11) so we can live more fully and without fear.

But let’s not forget that the best can also lie in the present.

7 Life Clichés That Are All Lies

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Source: http://www.eventmanagerblog.com

I’m sorry for such a bold headline, but these are just points that I’ve discovered in my own life.

Being 34 years old, I humbly admit that I’m still a long, long, long way in reaching my true potential – I still have a lot to learn is certainly an understatement.

For the purpose of listing them down and saving them for future reference, here are some clichés about life that I’ve come to realize as lies:

A Lesson on Self-Worth

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Source: www.gradutempore.com

From a scale of one to ten, ten being the highest, rate your self and the random person nearest you.

In other words, if you will put a value on yourself and to that “other” person, from one to ten, what would it be?

Epiphany: Anyone who answers less than 10 from either or both items will have serious problems.

Be Happy With Yourself

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Being happy with our self is at the core of all of life’s happiness.

When you are happy with yourself, your life is filled with opportunities to be at your full potential. You will have endless possibilities to create and do extraordinary things.

Studies show that people who are happy with themselves are more friendly and genuine; they are more confident, have more initiative, and recover from failure faster.

5 Ways Happy People Think Differently

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Source: http://www.getbetterhq.com/2013/09/14/the-art-of-happiness/

Being happy doesn’t come by chance.

It is a choice, whether to be happy or not.

Here are a few ways on how happy people think differently:

6 Reasons Why Forgiveness is Best For You

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Source: http://www.theclearingnw.com

We can’t change the past. What’s done is done.

But we have a hold on our future, which makes all the difference.

Forgiving someone does not mean that we are pushovers. It means that we are reclaiming our right to have a blessed life.

Here are six reasons why forgiveness is best for you:

The Real Better

Post written by Raymund Tamayo

Better is a subjective word. One may be to some while may not be to others.

Yet as followers of Christ, there is nothing better for us than His presence in our lives, not only at church but also in our hearts and minds.

It means being in God’s presence from Monday to Sunday, 24/7.

Thoughts Shape Our Life

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Our thoughts influence our feelings and actions a lot.

They rule what we are; we are what we think.

When your thoughts are organized, your life is also organized.

Think of your self as a winner, then you are a winner. Think of your self as successful, then you are successful.

Three Absolutely Simple Ways to Improve Your Condition Now

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Source: http://www.tilthbeauty.com

There are times when we feel like the whole world is on our side.

Everything’s great, our loved ones are healthy and okay, our finances are doing fine, work is right on schedule.

But there are also some days that aren’t so great.

If you need a little push out from the negative cycle you’re into, here are 3 absolutely simple ways to improve you condition right now:

Celebrate the Now

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Source: http://www.healthline.com

The Bible always prompts us to celebrate the now and today.

“Now is the day of salvation” (2 Corinthians 6:2). “Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts” (Hebrews 3:15).

God knows we should live in the present, and He encourages us to make good use of it.

Let us forget the past (except for the lessons) and don’t worry about the future (but still prepare for it)!