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Find Your Greatness

"Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them," declared William Shakespeare.

Helen Keller contracted what is believed to have been meningitis or scarlet fever at the age of 19 months and was left permanently deaf and blind. Her parents knew their chances of finding a teacher to work with her were slim, given their remote location in Alabama. Yet this did not deter her mother, Kate Keller from finding a teacher by the name of Anne Sullivan.

Anne had overcome her own physical problems to include vision complications which required repeated surgery to correct. Over the coming years Sullivan taught the ten-year-old Keller to read Braille to aid her learning capabilities.

It later became evident that Keller was eager to gain knowledge and soon after, graduated magna cum laude from Radcliffe College. Keller became a life-long advocate for the disabled and wrote twelve books, travelling to over 40 countries as a renowned speaker and author. Of the many honours received for her accomplishments, Keller obtained the Presidential Medal of Freedom, known as the highest civilian medal awarded by the President of the United States.

In light of Helen Keller's story, I'd like you to consider your definition of greatness.

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My life is complete

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35 Powerful Affirmations That Can Change Your Life

Life extends from the thoughts and emotions that you experience. This means that employing affirmations of positive words can have a powerful effect on how you feel and help boost you to new levels of achievement.

Affirmations are proven methods of self-improvement because of their ability to rewire our brains. Much like exercise, they raise the level of feel-good hormones and push our brains to form new clusters of “positive thought” neurons. In the sequence of thought-speech-action, affirmations play an integral role by breaking patterns of negative thoughts, negative speech, and, in turn, negative actions.

Repeat the below aloud and with conviction in the morning and after a few days you will notice the shift in your mood, perception, and interpretation of any given situation.

1.) I am the architect of my life; I build its foundation and choose its contents.

2.) Today, I am brimming with energy and overflowing with joy.

3.) My body is healthy; my mind is brilliant; my soul is tranquil.

4.) I am superior to negative thoughts and low actions.

5.) I have been given endless talents which I begin to utilize today.

6.) I forgive those who have harmed me in my past and peacefully detach from them.

7.) A river of compassion washes away my anger and replaces it with love.

8.) I am guided in my every step by Spirit who leads me towards what I must know and do.

9.) (If you’re married) My marriage is becoming stronger, deeper, and more stable each day.

10.) I possess the qualities needed to be extremely successful.

11.) (For business owners) My business is growing, expanding, and thriving.

12.) Creative energy surges through me and leads me to new and brilliant ideas.

13.) Happiness is a choice. I base my happiness on my own accomplishments and the blessings I’ve been given.

14.) My ability to conquer my challenges is limitless; my potential to succeed is infinite.

15.) (For those who are unemployed) I deserve to be employed and paid well for my time, efforts, and ideas. Each day, I am closer to finding the perfect job for me.

16.) I am courageous and I stand up for myself.

17.) My thoughts are filled with positivity and my life is plentiful with prosperity.

18.) Today, I abandon my old habits and take up new, more positive ones.

19.) Many people look up to me and recognize my worth; I am admired.

20.) I am blessed with an incredible family and wonderful friends.

21.) I acknowledge my own self-worth; my confidence is soaring.

22.) Everything that is happening now is happening for my ultimate good.

23.) I am a powerhouse; I am indestructible.

24.) Though these times are difficult, they are only a short phase of life.

25.) My future is an ideal projection of what I envision now.

26.) My efforts are being supported by the universe; my dreams manifest into reality before my eyes.

27.) (For those who are single) The perfect partner for me is coming into my life sooner than I expect.

28.) I radiate beauty, charm, and grace.

29.) I am conquering my illness; I am defeating it steadily each day.

30.) My obstacles are moving out of my way; my path is carved towards greatness.

31.) I wake up today with strength in my heart and clarity in my mind.

32.) My fears of tomorrow are simply melting away.

33.) I am at peace with all that has happened, is happening, and will happen.

34.) My nature is Divine; I am a spiritual being.

35.) My life is just beginning.

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Stop Wasting Your Time:

• Watching Netflix/TV.

• Listening to music with negative messages that provide nothing of value to your life and are detrimental to your mental health.

• Spending your time with people who keep your progress stagnant, and who won't be in your life in the long run.

• Reading gossip/popular culture blogs that keep you preoccupied with the lives of people who are unaware of your existence, while simultaneously have you "debating" stupid subjects with people who aren't amounting to anything in life, which eventually leads to internalizing their toxic mindsets (i.e. ShadeRoom, Hollywood Unlocked, etc.).

• Aimlessly scrolling through social media and getting distracted by the distorted world that others manufacturer for sole validation.

• Feeling sad for things you have no power changing.

Instead, Do:

• Get an audible account and start listening to great books that can improve your life and help you see the world through clearer lenses. Utilize the podcasts available to supplement your pursue for knowledgeable (I will be doing a separate post with my favorite podcasts).

• Network and get involve in events and communities of people who can provide you with inspiration, practical knowledge/work, and who can foster your growth as a person and build solid relationships with.

• Download Headspace, or any other meditation app of your choice, and get used to practicing mindfulness. The benefits to mindfulness are countless and it's through it that you can calm your brain down from the day-to-day chatter and allow you to be more present in the here and now. Meditation is mental hygiene.

• Exercise constantly, keep yourself active and watch how much your mood and overall mental health improves.

• Set goals and intentions every single day with deadlines to finish them. You will feel as though you're at the top of the mountain when you have completed the things you've set goals for.