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  • Thought of the Day

    “Just when you feel you have no time to relax, know that this is the moment you most need to make time to relax.”

    March 26, 2021 /

    Sometimes, we have so much going on that it feels like we have no time at all to relax. This quote, from the book Reasons to Stay Alive by Matt Haig, is about what we should do in those moments we don’t seem to have time to relax. It’s at those very moments we should, by all means, make time to relax. Because if we have no time to rest, it means we haven’t been getting much of it. Therefore, that is when we need it most. It’s usually when we feel like we have no time to relax that our energy is most depleted.

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    New Beginnings

    March 11, 2019

    When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left and could say, I used everything you gave me.

    January 26, 2020

    “Failure, it appears, is not the regret that haunts most people; it is the choice not to risk failure at all.”

    October 20, 2020
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    “When you connect to the silence within you, that is when you can make sense of the disturbance going on around you.”

    March 20, 2021 /

    When there’s chaos and stress around us, it’s only natural that we begin to internalize it. In a way, the stressors enter our bloodstream, affecting our mental and physical health. But what if we can create an impenetrable barrier between the stresses around us and our inner selves? What if we can tap into an inner sense of peace that can ride any storm? That’s what this quote, by Stephen Richards, is about–Finding inner peace. Moreover, when we can find and hold on to our inner peace, the chaos around us begins to make more sense.

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    When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.

    January 25, 2020

    “Failure, it appears, is not the regret that haunts most people; it is the choice not to risk failure at all.”

    October 20, 2020

    “There is no royal road to anything. One thing at a time, all things in succession. That which grows fast, withers as rapidly. That which grows slowly, endures.”

    May 30, 2020
  • Thought of the Day

    “Letting there be room for not knowing is the most important thing of all. When there’s a big disappointment, we don’t know if that’s the end of the story. It may just be the beginning of a great adventure.”

    March 15, 2021 /

    “Let there be room for not knowing.” This quote, by Pema Chödrön, is about finding comfort in not knowing. This sounds like a contradicting response to uncertainty. The typical and most natural response is anxiety and discomfort. However, not knowing can actually be the thing that takes away our sense of anxiety and discomfort. As this quote states, not knowing means we don’t know the end of the story; And what a beautiful thing that is. So when there’s a big disappointment, we don’t really know if it’s the beginning of something good. Therefore, we can replace our anxiety and discomfort in not knowing with a feeling of hope.

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    “The more you lose yourself in something bigger than yourself, the more energy you will have.”

    March 10, 2020

    Break Time: Why Regular Work Breaks Are a Must

    August 7, 2019

    Work hard in silence, let your success be your noise.

    January 20, 2020
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    “When you arise in the morning think of what a privilege it is to be alive, to think, to enjoy, to love.”

    March 13, 2021 /

    This quote is from the book, Meditations, by the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius. Meditations contains a series of notes and ideas by Aurelius to himself–a kind of personal journal. There is evidence to believe Aurelius suffered from chronic pain and poor appetite (symptoms of a possible ulcer). It was so bad that many were concerned for his health. Knowing this context, we might have more appreciation for his words about waking up each morning with gratitude for simply being alive with the ability to think, enjoy, and love. It’s not always easy to do so, especially when we’re suffering from pain–be it physical or emotional. But perhaps, with gratitude, the…

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    “Pray, and let God worry.”

    December 27, 2020

    “Life is like a camera. Focus on what’s important. Capture the good times. And if things don’t work out, just take another shot.”

    October 19, 2020

    “If you want to fly, give up everything that weighs you down.”

    February 15, 2021
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    “I never lose. Either I win or learn.”

    March 10, 2021 /

    Whenever someone doesn’t win, the assumption is that they lost or tied. However, this quote, by Nelson Mandela, reminds us not to think in such absolute terms when it comes to winning and losing. Moreover, it reminds us to rethink what losing actually means; or rather, what losing actually results in. Yes, it often results in sadness and disappointment–But it also results in learning. No matter what, there’s something to learn. There’s always a lesson. Unfortunately, feelings of sadness and disappointment have a way of overshadowing the lessons loss teaches us. But if we find a way to learn the lessons, then our losses are never in vain.

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    You Can’t Spell Challenge Without Change

    November 30, 2019

    Start and end the day with gratitude.

    November 23, 2019

    “Everything you do, every thought you have, every word you say creates a memory that you will hold in your body. It’s imprinted on you and affects you in subtle ways – ways you are not always aware of. With that in mind, be very conscious and selective.”

    December 28, 2020
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    “Everything that has a beginning has an ending. Make your peace with that and all will be well.”

    February 26, 2021 /

    This quote, by Jack Kornfield, reminds us to make peace with the fact that everything that has a beginning has an ending. Remembering this helps us accept when good things come to an end. Meanwhile, it helps us cope when bad things, or unfortunate events, present themselves. This simple fact of life is key to having a steady sense of peace and happiness.

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    Self-Esteem Part 2: How Does Our Self-Esteem Develop? A Roadmap to Increasing Self-Acceptance and Reducing Guilt, Shame, and Regret

    May 1, 2019

    “You can either experience the pain of discipline or the pain of regret. The choice is yours.”

    July 19, 2020

    “The secret of happiness, is not found in seeking more, but in developing the capacity to enjoy less.”

    December 29, 2020
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    “Awakening is not changing who you are, but discarding who you are not.”

    February 25, 2021 /

    Awakening is transformative and intense. It leads to self-discovery and deeper understanding. Furthermore, it requires intention, reflection, meditation, and prayer. Often, the primary focus is to change who we are. However, this quote, by Deepak Chopra, reminds us that discarding who we are not is just as important. Because when we become less of what we are not, we become more of who we really are. We get rid of all the noise, distractions, pretenses, and imitations that obscure our path.

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    “Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.”

    November 26, 2020

    How Much Water Do We Really Need to Drink per Day?

    July 23, 2019

    “Do something today that your future self will thank you for.”

    July 22, 2020
  • Thought of the Day

    “Anything that makes you weak–physically, intellectually and spiritually–reject it as poison.”

    February 24, 2021 /

    A poison is anything that can cause illness or death to a living thing. This quote, by Swami Vivekananda, helps us recognize that toxic people, environments, and situations are poisonous. They make us weak physically, intellectually, and spiritually.  We would undoubtably reject poison in its tangible form. However, we don’t always reject it in the other ways it can appear in our lives. So, let us remember to reject the things that cause similar harm–The things that ill or deaden our body, mind, and soul.

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    Only You

    April 19, 2019

    “If you get tired, learn to rest, not quit.”

    September 4, 2020

    “You can either experience the pain of discipline or the pain of regret. The choice is yours.”

    July 19, 2020
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    “If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete.”

    February 22, 2021 /

    Sometimes we tend to have a much greater compassion for others than we do for ourselves. We understand when others make an unintended mistake and we’re prepared to help them in times of need. Meanwhile, we may be quick to dismiss our own hurt and pain and be less forgiving of our own mistakes. This quote, by Jack Kornfield, reminds us to not be so hard on ourselves–to also offer ourselves grace and compassion. Otherwise, our compassion is not whole but rather incomplete.

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    July 20, 2019

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    October 23, 2019

    “Every next level of your life will demand a different you.”

    December 21, 2020
  • Thought of the Day

    “God will not look you over for medals, degrees or diplomas but for scars.”

    February 21, 2021 /

    Metals, degrees, diplomas, and various accolades are nice to have. But what’s not so nice is being so consumed by them that we don’t see the things that really matter. Moreover, it’s not so nice when they come to define who we are–become our identity. This quote, by Elbert Hubbard, reminds us that God doesn’t care about metals, degrees, diplomas, and all other accolades we chase after. Beyond this world, these things are left behind and forgotten. However, the failures and scares that shape us will be a better indication of who we really are than any of our accomplishments. So while we pursue our goals, let’s remember that we…

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    “Awakening is not changing who you are, but discarding who you are not.”

    February 25, 2021

    “Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.”

    October 11, 2020

    “If you can’t do anything about it then let it go. Don’t be a prisoner to things you can’t change.”

    July 25, 2020
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Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.

— Mark Twain

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Hi! My name is Esthella, creator and author of PositLive. I am a curious life-long learner, chocolate addict, coffee and tea lover, and foodie. I enjoy writing, music, and art, as well as good books, coffee shops, libraries, spending time with friends and family, conversations, and deep thoughts…I’m talking deep. However, my serious side is rivaled by a fun and sometimes silly side; and a conversation about the meaning of life can easily transition to the latest episode of some ridiculous tv-show or something else not so serious.

I consider it somewhat of a blessing that life has given me plenty of lemons. On the bright side, I’ve had to make plenty of lemonade while gaining perspective and appreciation for three critical areas of well-being: Mind, Body, and Soul. In sharing my thoughts and insights in these areas, I genuinely hope to help you live life positively.

PositLive is like my lemonade stand. I have made plenty of lemonade that I want to share. This site is here for you to retreat to whenever you need your daily serving of something sweet in the midst of life’s sour challenges, difficulties, and setbacks, which we all experience from time to time. So take a sip. Read, reflect, and restore.

About Positlive

Welcome to PositLive! Life is not perfect. It’s full of challenges and difficulties. You’re probably thinking, isn’t this supposed to be uplifting? Why all the negativity? Don’t worry, you’ve come to the right place. Read More

About Mind: Happy Thoughts

In this page, we look at developing a more positive outlook on things as well as on ourselves. Read More

About Body: Your Temple

This section is not about weight loss or weight gain. It goes much deeper than that. Read More

About Soul: Deeper Connection

This section is about being connected with the deepest part of who you are (your soul) and then connecting that to the bigger picture. Read More

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