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  • Thought of the Day

    “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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    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
  • Thought of the Day

    “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”

    January 24, 2021 /

    This quote is from Matthew 6 verse 34. It’s part of a longer passage about worry that begins at verse 25. In the longer passage, it talks about worrying about acquiring material possessions such as food and shelter. It compares our worry about these things to birds, who also need these things to survive but are much more carefree. However, they manage to acquire these necessities each day. Their creator, God, knows what they need and makes sure those things are provided to them. Yes, we’re not birds, we’re humans. And unlike the birds, we have bills to pay and various financial constraints and obligations, especially in today’s world. But…

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    The Effect Negative Self-Talk

    August 10, 2019

    “Don’t live the same year 75 times and call it a life.”

    June 23, 2020

    “It isn’t the mountains ahead to climb that wear you out; it’s the pebble in your shoe.”

    October 14, 2020
  • Soul,  Thought of the Day

    “Pray, and let God worry.”

    December 27, 2020 /

    There’s a lot of meaning and value packed into this short quote by Martin Luther. “Pray, and let God worry”–five words and two calls to action that can be life-altering. They seem simple, however it’s easy to forget to pray–step 1. And if and when we do pray, we forget step 2. We hang on to our worry instead of handing it over to God. Together, both steps may not come naturally. They may take time to develop and become a habit. They require a lot of faith and trust that everything will eventually work out for the best. But once mastered, it becomes much easier to surmount any of…

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    Why the Serenity Prayer Should be a Part of Your Every Day

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    “Go as far as you can see and you will see further.”

    September 26, 2020

    Relationships: A Fundamental Part of Our Human Condition

    August 14, 2019
  • Thought of the Day

    “Remember, today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday.”

    September 28, 2020 /

    This quote, by Dale Carnegie (Carnagey), is perfect for those moments when worry overtakes us. It reminds us that the things we worry about for tomorrow will come and go. Moreover, we are reminded that we often manage to face our worries from our yesterdays each and every day. We manage to pull through to another day. If we understand this has been the precedent, perhaps we can have less worry about our tomorrows. At the back of our minds, we can be certain that tomorrow will come; and the worries for tomorrow will soon become memories of yesterday.

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    “Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.”

    September 30, 2020

    “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

    Why the Serenity Prayer Should be a Part of Your Every Day

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  • Thought of the Day

    “No exact recipe for today. Gather all available ingredients and whip yourself up something delicious.”

    August 20, 2020 /

    Sometimes our days can be so laid out and scripted that they leave no room for us to just be. This quote, by Lin-Manuel Miranda, reminds us that some days don’t need to follow a strict plan or schedule. Some days need “no exact recipe.” We can use what we already have in our pantry–the ingredients our lives have been blessed with–and create something delicious. Therefore, we need such unplanned days. Without them, we eventually lose steam. We may, eventually, begin to ask ourselves, “what’s the point?” But days without exact recipes keep us grounded, re-energized, and focused on the essential. So once in a while, put down those measuring…

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    “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”

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  • Thought of the Day

    This Too Shall Pass

    January 18, 2020 /

    “This Too Shall Pass” is an adage that is both universal and timeless. So much so that it’s somewhat uncertain when and where it comes from. It has appeared in various forms and translations throughout different cultures and centuries. It has appeared in Jewish folklore about the bible’s King Solomon as well as in 13th-century Persian literature (among other origins). The main idea in the saying is that nothing in the human condition lasts forever. Anything that happens, good or bad, will one day pass. This can be both humbling and consoling. When life feels arduous or your situation feels unbearable, it is rather consoling to know that “this too…

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    “Loneliness is and always has been the central and inevitable experience of every man.”

    March 26, 2020

    “If the plan doesn’t work, change the plan, but never the goal.”

    June 22, 2020

    “God has perfect timing; never early, never late. It takes a little patience and it takes a lot of faith, but it’s worth the wait.”

    October 25, 2020
  • Thought of the Day

    A year from now everything you’re stressing about won’t even matter

    November 26, 2019 /

    Perhaps the part that says “everything” can be modified to say “almost everything.” Nevertheless, this famous saying, by an unknown author, is great for putting our worries into perspective. That’s because most of the things we’re stressed about today would have already come and gone. Whatever the outcome (good or bad) would have already happened. Some things will work out and some things won’t. Whatever the case may be, it won’t be the end of the world. Life goes on. Not only will most of the things we’re stressed about now no longer be relevant in a year, but we most likely wouldn’t even recall what they all were.

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    “Stop beating yourself up. You are a work in progress, which means you get there a little at a time, not all at once.”

    July 30, 2020

    The “Pep Talks” That are Always There When You Need Them

    March 31, 2019

    “Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life.”

    January 17, 2021
  • Living Life Poetically

    Living Life Poetically: Moments in Time

    November 17, 2019 /

    Whether you took Philosophy in college or not, you’ve probably heard the much-debated question: If a tree falls in the forest and no one’s there to hear it, does it make a sound? Well, here’s another philosophical question for you to ponder: Is there such a thing as time without change? Lately, I’ve been working on another writing project outside of this blog. And in the process, I literally had to stop in the middle of the page to consider the relationship between time and change. Examples of change are as simple as when we physically move from point A to point B, the position of the sun in the…

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    Living Life Poetically: Sadness Gone

    March 15, 2020

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    March 26, 2019

    “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”

    January 18, 2021
  • Relationships

    The Debbie Downer Effect: How to Stay Positive Yet Supportive

    August 28, 2019 /

    So you happen to have a close friend or relative who’s always complaining about something or another. They’re always sharing some kind of bad news, and things never seem to be going right in their lives. But if things happen to be going well, it’s only momentary. Maybe for a week, maximum. Before you know it, they’re back at it again with their negativity. The Debbie Downer and the “Debbie Downer Effect” This person might be what is called, a “Debbie Downer.” And when a “Debbie Downer” brings us down emotionally, we experience what we’ll refer to as the “Debbie Downer Effect.” It’s one thing to have a streak of…

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    March 15, 2019

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    November 26, 2019
  • Soul

    Increasing Faith with Patience, and Increasing Patience with Faith

    August 18, 2019 /

    Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Romans 12:12 You’ve prayed. Others have prayed for you. You’ve hoped. You’ve lost hope. But you’ve kept on hoping. So then, you’ve kept on praying. Other’s have kept on praying for you. How much longer? You’re now beginning to lose patience. And you catch yourself wondering if your current situation is ever going to improve–get better. You’re now beginning to lose faith. And you catch yourself wondering if God is still even listening. If he still cares about you. Suddenly, you’re caught in the faith-patience cycle. It can apply to just about any change you’ve been hoping and praying for…

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    “Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.”

    June 30, 2020

    “If you spend your whole life waiting for the storm, you’ll never enjoy the sunshine.”

    January 26, 2021

    “It’s not what you say out of your mouth that determines your life, it’s what you whisper to yourself that has the most power.”

    July 29, 2020
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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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