by Hello loves, ❤
Ever since I can remember the phrase, “I don’t want ____” has filled my head.
When I was a kid I didn’t want to be a nerd.
When I was a teenager I didn’t want to be an outcast.
When I studied I didn’t want to fail.
As an adult trying to figure out her career and overall life, now more than ever, I am filled with “I don’t want to ______.”
I never thought this way of thinking was bad. Instead, I thought it was great!
What’s bad about not wanting to be unhappy?
What’s bad about not wanting to continue the cycle of toxic relationships?
What’s bad about not wanting to be someone who rubs people the wrong way?
Well, for one it’s all based on a negative foundation: I do NOT want.
When I really sat down to think about it, I realized that every time my mind wandered over to the land of “I don’t want,” my heart began to race a little. I would become anxious. I was focusing on seemingly negative qualities in order to propel myself into an area of positivity. It wasn’t working.
The other day I was challenged to think less about what I don’t want and more about what I do.
I felt myself get a little lighter. The task of intentionally considering who I am and what I want seem less daunting.
I want to be happy.
I want to love people.
I want to do great things.
I want.
Maybe our inclination to focus on negative qualities is a reflection of our upbringing. Or maybe it feels too awkward and selfish to start a thought with, “I want.” Whatever the reason, we need to break out of the mindset of trying to avoid negative things and instead focus on trying to embrace positive ones.
Life seems a little less overwhelming when you focus on all the things you want instead of all the things you don’t.
Wherever you are in the world, have a lovely day ❤
I love this so much! So happy that I found your blog recently. Haven’t read one post that hasn’t stirred something in my spirit. ♥️
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Bless you – thank you for your kind words ❤ So happy to having you on this journey ❤
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I’m happy we connected! ♥️
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Me too ❤
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So so true! 🙌🏻👍🏻💜
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Thank you ❤
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I want to be happy. Thank you 🙂
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Me to ❤
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I’ve noticed this same thing. When we keep it in positive territory life becomes more joyful. It even gets down to how we approach life with the structuring of our sentences.
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Happy to hear you agree with me ❤
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I do, most of the time. You have a lot of good things to say. 🙂
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Thank you for your kind words ❤
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very well scripted.
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Thank you ❤
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I love this!
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Thank you ❤
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So very true 💛
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ohh wow this is a good read thinking go the things i want to do not the things i dont want to . juts read it this morning and i feel good. thanks http://lucyakaos.blog
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Thank you for such kind words ❤
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Reblogged this on mynewsdrive and commented:
Discover your happiness with this blog !
Cheers.
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Thank you for re-blogging ❤
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You make me think on the great Psalm that says, “The Lord is my shepherd. I shall not want.” And you make a very beautiful point on it! ❤
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This is so true, but for me it’s more of “ I can’t” and i don’t know why I keep telling myself this. But every time I start to do something I give up and tell myself “ i can’t do this”
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Yes – I am always saying ‘I CANT’ ❤
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I love this defff so true
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So true!
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Thank you ❤
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