Avoiding Confrontation

Avoiding Confrontation

Morning Mantra: "If you avoid conflict to keep the peace, you've started a war with yourself."  As hard as it is, and believe me I KNOW it's hard, but you must speak your truth.  As difficult as confrontation is, you must not swallow your feelings to avoid it. Avoiding conflict IS conflict. The trick is to learn HOW to say your truth so it will be heard and received. How to confront without causing a defensive reaction. Healthy adults talk about their problems and look for solutions.  When people hurt them, they communicate with compassion, directly and tactfully. You cannot change what you refuse to confront. So go gently in the direction of speaking your truth. #BeWillingToSpeakYourTruth [https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/bewillingtospeakyourtruth?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZblIAENJVCJ-K0rFDaMHkbfk54H7RT38zG3vMkRZyU84kngcDabpP3JUYmmJ9GRKLmcEwt7CVvMVhINO8F2XqSPD_yZhlUjGsNolJeMJZ_KKpp2BRverB0cXYeI4Un7MS03ZFmSawrEcU9u-0EfS5KO&__tn__=*NK-R]  #BeHappy [https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/behappy?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZblIAENJVCJ-K0rFDaMHkbfk54H7RT38zG3vMkRZyU84kngcDabpP3JUYmmJ9GRKLmcEwt7CVvMVhINO8F2XqSPD_yZhlUjGsNolJeMJZ_KKpp2BRverB0cXYeI4Un7MS03ZFmSawrEcU9u-0EfS5KO&__tn__=*NK-R] #BeHorsey [https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/behorsey?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZblIAENJVCJ-K0rFDaMHkbfk54H7RT38zG3vMkRZyU84kngcDabpP3JUYmmJ9GRKLmcEwt7CVvMVhINO8F2XqSPD_yZhlUjGsNolJeMJZ_KKpp2BRverB0cXYeI4Un7MS03ZFmSawrEcU9u-0EfS5KO&__tn__=*NK-R] #BeHippie [https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/behippie?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZblIAENJVCJ-K0rFDaMHkbfk54H7RT38zG3vMkRZyU84kngcDabpP3JUYmmJ9GRKLmcEwt7CVvMVhINO8F2XqSPD_yZhlUjGsNolJeMJZ_KKpp2BRverB0cXYeI4Un7MS03ZFmSawrEcU9u-0EfS5KO&__tn__=*NK-R] #HorseHippie [https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/horsehippie?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZblIAENJVCJ-K0rFDaMHkbfk54H7RT38zG3vMkRZyU84kngcDabpP3JUYmmJ9GRKLmcEwt7CVvMVhINO8F2XqSPD_yZhlUjGsNolJeMJZ_KKpp2BRverB0cXYeI4Un7MS03ZFmSawrEcU9u-0EfS5KO&__tn__=*NK-R] #morningMantra [https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/morningmantra?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZblIAENJVCJ-K0rFDaMHkbfk54H7RT38zG3vMkRZyU84kngcDabpP3JUYmmJ9GRKLmcEwt7CVvMVhINO8F2XqSPD_yZhlUjGsNolJeMJZ_KKpp2BRverB0cXYeI4Un7MS03ZFmSawrEcU9u-0EfS5KO&__tn__=*NK-R] #InspirationalQuotes [https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/inspirationalquotes?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZblIAENJVCJ-K0rFDaMHkbfk54H7RT38zG3vMkRZyU84kngcDabpP3JUYmmJ9GRKLmcEwt7CVvMVhINO8F2XqSPD_yZhlUjGsNolJeMJZ_KKpp2BRverB0cXYeI4Un7MS03ZFmSawrEcU9u-0EfS5KO&__tn__=*NK-R]

Create a Meaningful Life

Morning Mantra: "You don't end up with a meaningful life, you create one."    Life is not something that HAS meaning, it's something we GIVE meaning to. Try to pay attention to what inspires you.  It is the Universe trying to communicate with you, that's why it's called inspiration- "in-spirit." Listen to it, believe it, act on it. Don't worry if you haven't found it, keep looking. Never give up on things that God has placed in your heart.  If it's for you it will find you. Life is a beautiful, magical journey. Create one that gives yours meaning. #BeOpenToInspiration  #BeHappy #BeHorsey #BeHippie #HorseHippie #MorningMantra #inspirationalQuotes

Who Wants Resentment in Their Heart?

Morning Mantra: "Expectations are disappointments waiting to happen." When we expect people to act or say things the way we would we set ourselves up for disappointments. Rarely do they do what we expect them to, and frankly, it is not their job to please us.  Everyone is working their own way home to their best self, and most people's paths are winding. The only thing you can control about other people's behavior is how you react to it. When you think people should do things a certain way (your way), you are creating premeditated resentments.  And who wants to live with resentment in their heart? Maybe we can try to accept people the way they are.  Maybe we can focus our energy on being OUR best self and hope that we set an example of how to be a decent, loving, caring, ethical, respectful, honest, compassionate and kind human. In the end, that's all we got.  Be who YOU want to be and accept the rest as part of YOUR journey. Quote: Anne Lamott #BeWithoutExpectations #BeHappy #BeHorsey #BeHippie #HorseHippie #MorningMantra #inspirationalQuotes

A Good Friend

Morning Mantra: "Life is short.  Spend it with friends who make you laugh and feel loved." A good relationship is when two people accept each other’s past, support each other’s present, and love each other enough to encourage each other’s future. Find a friend who encourages you to grow, who will let you go out into the world and if things don't go as planned they will have your back. A good friend will let you be yourself. They will accept your flaws, your quirks and encourage your authenticity.  A good friend never lets you feel like you are alone, no matter how far or near you are, they are always right there, in your heart, connected by souls. #BeAGoodFriend #BeHappy #BeHorsey #BeHippie #HorseHippie #MorningMantra #WordsToInspire #InspirationalQuotes #SmallBusinessOwner #WomenOwned #HorseHippieBoutique #MorningMotivation #Equestrian #HorseLover #QuotesToInspire #HorseHippieBoutique

Don’t just survive- Thrive!!

Morning Mantra: "You weren't born just to pay bills and die."    Sometimes it feels like the same day. Over. And Over. Again. We get up, go to work, come home, then do it all again the next day. One day you'll look back and wonder where your life went. All the plans. All the dreams. Maybe if we can see this earlier we can recognize that THIS is your LIFE. Right NOW. So... Live. Live with passion. Live with purpose. Find your joy then live it. Discover who you were meant to be. Fill your moments with what makes you happy. Don't live to work, work to live.  Don't live with fear about your life's ending, worry more about it never beginning. Don't merely survive- THRIVE! #BePassionateAboutYourLife  #BeHappy #BeHorsey #BeHippie #JorseHippie #MorningMantra #InspirationalQuotes