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- Come Back to Center - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2018 from Cynthia OrtizI picked up one of my favorite books last night. Not to read, but to put away. I quickly skimmed through the pages looking for a burst of inspiration as I walked to my book basket. Instead, I found exactly what I was supposed to find. An unread chapter. A chapter I evidently needed to find and ...
Views: 2071 - Turning Bumps Into Stepping Stones - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2014 from Cynthia Ortiz“I’ve failed, but I’m strong enough to have been able to turn this experience around. I’ve stumbled and faltered, but I’ve turned the bumps in my road into stepping-stones.” – Anonymous Failure is only failure if you perceive it to be. There is no failure when you turn the bumps in your ...
Views: 1087 - Life Is The Way You Make It - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizOne of the biggest set backs you can give yourself is allowing your “outer life” control your “inner life”. Your inner LIFE is who you really are. It is where nothing can break you and all that matters can be found. It is where you are protected, safe, loved and one with Source. When we ...
Views: 1065(2 votes) - Different Choices Will Create A Happier Life - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizAre you unhappy over the choices you have made or are making? Do you live with guilt and regret because of those choices? Too often we allow the choices we make control our lives through the feelings they cause. We live with self-criticism and at times loath ourselves. For some, the guilt ...
Views: 962(1 vote) - The Freedom of Forgiveness - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizForgiveness is not about the other person. Forgiveness is about freeing OURSELVES from the pain, anger, resentment and negativity we hold against someone else so WE can move forward. I believe the reason it is so difficult to find forgiveness is because we believe saying “I forgive you” means ...
Views: 1013 - Embracing the Unexpected - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizThroughout our lives we are going to experience the unexpected. We will welcome the things that bring us joy and happiness with open arms and we will resist the things that bring us sadness and heartache. Both are natural reactions to what we want and what we don’t want. But….what if, ...
Views: 1558 - Life Is Inside You - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizLife is inside you but you spend so much time looking outside yourself, you don’t even know it exists. It is an unshakable feeling of peace and well-being; an unshakable feeling of calm. No matter what is going on you will never lose yourself when you are connected to Life. The Life inside ...
Views: 1007 - When Life Gets Froggy, Just Let Go - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizLet’s be honest; life is NOT always easy and we are not always happy. No matter how hard we try to feel better or get out of our funk, it only seems to get worse. Well the good news is, that is the problem. Whenever you “effort” from a place of negativity or frustration, you are only going to ...
Views: 981 - Because 10 Years is Enough - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizThat is what he said to me when I asked him why he quit drinking. “Because 10 years is enough, don’t you think?” It has been a long time since someone’s words struck a chord in me but these particular words shook my core. It was as though my life flashed before my very eyes. Every area of ...
Views: 991 - True Happiness Is Simple - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizBeing happy is simple and so is life, we just choose to complicate it. We complicate it with our past, future, negative thinking or our beliefs. However, when you live through You these things cease to exist because they are a figment of your imagination. They are what your mind is thinking, ...
Views: 982 - Living Your Life Happily - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizLiving your life happy, in your own way, does not make you selfish, it makes you healthy. Over the years I have been surprised at the number of people who live their lives through what others want, need or expect from them, not to speak of what they THINK someone wants, needs or expects. They ...
Views: 955 - Don't Let It Affect Your Today - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizEvery day is a new day; a new beginning if you choose. What happened yesterday no longer matters unless you want it to matter. Some of us wake with dread due to things we have said or done the day before we are not proud of. Some of us wake with dread over things we have not said or done that ...
Views: 902 - Now Is the Time To Get Unstuck - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizAre you stuck; unable to move forward in any or all areas of your life? Do you feel weary; your feet heavy as if you are wearing concrete shoes? You walk 100 miles and yet you are still standing where you started. If so, it is time to get unstuck; to take control of your life and your own ...
Views: 1195 - Dead End Relationships - by Submitted on May 12, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizRelationships are about positive growth. Not just within ourselves but within the other person. It is natural for change to occur whether we want it to or not. As we grow, make new or different choices, implement change in ourselves, take a different path, or stay idle where we are, there ...
Views: 1074 - Are You A Punching Bag - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizIn some relationships, unhealthy ones to say the least, one person or the other uses their partner as a punching bag as a way of punishment; punishment for hurting them and making them unhappy. Instead of taking responsibility for their own happiness, they make you suffer. They may criticize ...
Views: 4231 - Feeling Gratitude - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizGratitude is more than just saying the words; it is about feeling gratefulness for all that you are, all that you are becoming, and all that you have in your life. We tend to take things and people for granted when at anytime we could lose them. When you practice gratitude on a daily basis ...
Views: 1509 - What Excuse Are You Making Today - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizHow often do you use your past as an excuse to justify your present life situation or your behavior? Do you use your upbringing as an excuse to indulge in negative habits? Do you use a failed past relationship as an excuse not to trust anyone? If you are fully aware of where your excuses are ...
Views: 1011(1 vote) - Are You Being You - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizAre you showing the world who you really are, or are you hiding your true-self in order to fit in and be accepted? Are you living your life as an original or as a copy? When we choose to be authentic, we show the world our natural, unpainted, genuine self. We comfortably share who we really ...
Views: 937(2 votes) - Faith and Positive Anticipation - A Powerful Combination - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizDo you have complete faith and positive anticipation of what is to come? Do you wake up every day like a kid on Christmas morning full of excitement? If not, why? Many of us dread the “future” because our lives are not going the way we want them to. However, you are the one who is in ...
Views: 1036 - Improve Your Relationships - Agree to Disagree - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizHow often do you find yourself in an intense argument over a disagreement? Too often, relationships tear apart due to disagreements. Why do we feel the NEED to be right? If someone does not agree with you why give them the cold shoulder? Is it really worth it? Does it make you feel good? ...
Views: 2791(3 votes) - How Much Does Your Life Weigh? - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizWhat is LIFE weight? Life weight is all the things you carry around with you on a day-to-day basis that you do not need. Two of the heaviest pieces of weight we carry with us is past and future weight. We bog ourselves down with events from the past and worries about the future not realizing ...
Views: 1615 - Dependent Relationships - Letting Go - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizThose who choose to be dependent on someone else can only mean one thing - they do not want to be responsible for their own well-being. They want and expect YOU to make THEM happy without a second thought toward YOUR well-being. A dependent partner will drain you of your energy just as a ...
Views: 1049 - The Negative Voices In Your Head - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizDid you know your thinking affects every part of your life including your mental and physical health? Most of us do not even think about thinking because it comes so naturally and for the majority it comes all the time. The voices in your head do not ever seem to go away and they have a life ...
Views: 1048(1 vote) - The Universe Is Aware of You - Always - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizDid you know the Universe is always aware of you? More importantly, aware of how you are FEELING. Not what you are doing or thinking, but how you are feeling! Do you even know what that means? That means that whatever you are feeling, the Universe is going to give it back to you! If you are ...
Views: 822 - Losing Your Will To Live - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Cynthia Ortizo many people suffer from such severe dis-ease that they lose their will to live. They live with constant "pain" never believing that life could and can be better. I know this to be true because I used to be one of them until I made the choice to embrace life and all that it is. Easier said ...
Views: 3220(1 vote) - Are You Paying Attention? - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizHow intently do you pay attention to how you feel or what your emotions are telling you? How often are you in the present moment versus the past or future? Believe it or not, how you feel is the key to a joyous life. When you think a thought it creates a feeling; an emotion. That feeling then ...
Views: 1000 - The Rocking Horse Syndrome - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizDo you ever feel like you are stuck? Like you are walking in mud? You take ten steps forward and yet you are standing in the same place. Well the good news is, you are not stuck. When you feel this way it can only mean one thing. You know what you want but you are NOT allowing the natural ...
Views: 2166(1 vote) - Sometimes All You Really Need Is You - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizFrom the time we were born we were "programmed" to depend on others and reasonably so. Whether we are having good times or bad times most of us turn to family and friends for support, guidance and even comfort. We want and sometimes feel the need to share every part of our lives with someone ...
Views: 1030 - What Is Holding You Back? - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizDo you know how many people are unhappy with their lives, health, or relationships and yet do nothing about it? Do you know how many people KNOW what they need to do and still do nothing about it? Almost everyone I have ever known has had a pile of complaints about one thing or another and yet ...
Views: 998 - Depression: The Depths of Hell - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizI remember the days when it took everything I had to get through the next second of my life. I was so far down into that deep dark hole that nothing, not friends, not love, not money, not even my son could pull me out. All I wanted to do was to die, but it was not because I did not want to ...
Views: 4346(2 votes) - Living with Regret - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizThroughout all of our lives we will say or do things that will cause great regret. These things may be said or done in the "heat of the moment" or while "temporarily suspended" from who we really are (i.e. under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol). The regret we feel may come instantly or ...
Views: 1109(1 vote) - Embracing the Unwanted - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizThroughout life we have and we will face unwanted life experiences. We will view these experiences as wearisome and upsetting to say the least. They may cause stress, anxiety and/or depression. They could also be so damaging to cause you to engage in negative behaviors in an effort to try to ...
Views: 1606 - Life's Unexpected Curve Balls - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizThroughout our lives, we are going to be thrown unexpected curve balls from time to time. Whether you allow them to hit you square in the face or step out of the way is what is most important. Do not allow it to be anything more than what it is. It is a curve ball, plain and simple. Too ...
Views: 1870(2 votes) - Inner Demons - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizDo you live with inner demons? Is there something you did in the past that haunts you day in and day out? Do these demons control your life and control who you are? Well, they do not have to. There is nothing in the past that can affect you unless YOU ALLOW it to. There is nothing that can ...
Views: 2369(2 votes) - Shedding the Old Into the New - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizIf you have the desire to change, to become a “better” person, kick a bad habit, or do things differently, you can start right from where you are. There is no need to go backwards to get to where you want to be. There is no need to try to figure out what and why. If you know, who you want to ...
Views: 1043(1 vote) - Take Out the Trash - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizYes, you heard me correctly - take out the trash! Get out of your head! Empty your mind of all those negative, self-sabotaging thoughts. The trash you carry around is the only obstacle keeping you from the only thing that really matters – this moment – here – now. When you are totally in the ...
Views: 1114(1 vote) - Self, I Forgive You - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizIn the past, I have spoken about the importance of forgiveness towards others. Just as equally important if not more, is forgiveness toward our self. We tend to beat up on ourselves when we have done something we consider to be wrong. We all make mistakes from time to time and we are all ...
Views: 927(1 vote) - Sitting in Anticipation - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizHave you ever stood in complete faith and anticipation of what is to come? Holding yourself in anticipation of what is to come will release resistance to what is, allowing what you want to come in. There will always be a natural balance in your life. If it feels like your world is falling to ...
Views: 1301(1 vote) - Do You Love Yourself - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizThe love of self is strong and powerful. It is the greatest gift you can give yourself. Everything starts with you. Every part of your life comes from you. The people in your life are from you. You are the one who chooses the experiences and events in your life. You are the one who allows ...
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