April Showers bring May Flowers

April Showers Bring May Flowers
By Dr Peggy

 

I am in Ohio and spent the holiday with family.  The flowers are blooming everywhere as they have had above average temperatures for the past two weeks.  However, we are supposed to have rain tonight and it reminded me of the old say “April showers bring May flowers”.  My coach hat turns that comment into we need to nurture what we want to grow.  Here’s the question for you-what in your life are you watering?

This question goes back to focus.  Whatever you focus on grows.  With the fast pace of our lives it is so very easy to become distracted.  Distractions take us exactly where we don’t want to go.  They cause us to water weeds. Ask your self, do I want to create more anxiety and stress in my life or do I want more peace, balance and happiness?

I found this poem several months ago.  The author is unknown-however it’s a great reminder of what we need to start watering today.  Take a moment to reflect on what you want to grow in your life and think about how you might nurture (water and feed) it.

Happy Spring!

Dr. Peggy
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BEGINNING TODAY
~Author unknown~

Beginning today I will no longer worry about yesterday.
It is in the past and the past will never change.
Only I can change by choosing to do so.
Beginning today I will no longer worry about tomorrow.

Tomorrow will always be there,
waiting for me to make the most of it.
But I cannot make the most of tomorrow
without first making the most of today.

Beginning today I will look in the mirror and I will
see a person worthy of my respect and admiration.
This capable person looking back at me is someone
I enjoy spending time with and someone
I would like to get to know better.

Beginning today I will cherish each moment of my life.
I value this gift bestowed upon me in this world and
I will unselfishly share this gift with others.
I will use this gift to enhance the lives of others.

Beginning today I will take a moment to step off the
beaten path and to revel in the mysteries I encounter.
I will face challenges with courage and determination.
I will overcome what barriers there may be which hinder
my quest for growth and self-improvement.

Beginning today I will take life one day at a time, one step at a time.   Discouragement will not be allowed to taint my positive self-image,   my desire to succeed or my capacity to love.

Beginning today I walk with renewed faith in human kindness.
Regardless of what has gone before, I believe there
is hope for a brighter and better future.

Beginning today I will open my mind and my heart.
I will welcome new experiences. I will meet new people.
I will not expect perfection from myself nor  anyone else:
perfection does not exist in an imperfect world.

But I will applaud the attempt to overcome human foibles.
Beginning today I am responsible for my own happiness
and I will do things that make me happy . . .
admire the beautiful wonders of nature, listen to my
favorite music, pet a kitten or a puppy, soak in a bubble bath  . . .
pleasure can be found in the most simple of gestures.

Beginning today I will learn something new; I will   trysomething                     different; I will savor all the various flavors life has to offer.
I will change what I can and the rest I will let go.    I will strive to become the best me I can possibly be.

Beginning today. And every day.