What to do with your attitude?

We sometimes think that no one knows us better than ourselves. This is sometimes true and sometimes not true at all. If you are in touch with yourself and understand how to transform that knowledge of yourself into daily living then Kudos!!! I say so because changing one's self and in particular one's attitude is not the easiest thing and that is why shelves are stocked with self-help books. So what should you do with your attitude? Be patient with it and work on it a day at a time and also heed and accept others help and advice.

The pursuit of love

In Tanzania there are 2 Swanglish sayings which can summarize the quote for today, Usipende kufosi mambo and Mpende akupendaye asiyekupenda achana naye. The first quote means don't develop a liking for forcing things to happen and the second one means Love the one who loves you and forget the one who doesn't. Both of these quotes tie back to love and the act of letting go. In the journey of love there are times of uncertainty, sometimes you have to step back and wait for the future to unfold. If you all are meant to be in whatever way that means to you....you all will be together. Of course, don't force love or the one you love to do that they do not desire to.

Comfort zone walls and life

What are your comfort zones? What keeps you trapped in them? Do you know there is a whole new other world waiting to be explored? There is so much you don't know about yourself and others, but by getting out your comfort zone, you will discover a whole new world. So take a deep breath or count from 1 to 10, and then a day at a time, begin to break down those comfort zones, and you will be surprised that you are also helping others in the process.

Words and communication

People may sometimes forget whatever you did to them, but not what you said or wrote about them. Words are powerful, and they have the ability, to destroy or create relationships. Many a time we have caught ourselves saying the wrong thing due to being mindless. Be careful not to let your tongue go before your thoughts, think a lot before you speak, because sometimes your words will "not be forgotten but will be forgiven."



Humility and rising

Some people might think humility is a bad thing, but sometimes we don't even have to look so far, as nature shows us that being "lower like an ocean can give you power from rivers."And from that power, guess what? You can use to positively impact the lives of people around you and even afar. Also, just remember that no matter what your plight in life is, it's not all about you. Somebody must have made your life easier in one way or another, even directly or indirectly. So be humble and give back everyday in big and small ways, that is the essence of human life and nature.

Waiting for ourselves and others and things

A lot of people have said that nature is the mother of patience. I have found some truth in those words, as no matter the season and present circumstances, nature waits for the changes that she desires. In our lives it is not always easy to be patient with others if we are not patient with ourselves. We need to understand that waiting is not necessarily a negativity, but a blessing in disguise sometimes, as it can help us to make a better final decision. Not everything was meant to go or come by quickly so let us attempt to practice patience today beginning with ourselves.

Charity begins with whoever is around

Sometimes we think we are not doing any real help unless we are helping starving children in Africa or elsewhere, but even in America, 1 in 4 children are at risk of going to bed hungry, and need a helping hand. So we should not shy away from helping them too. Also, if you have a friend or enemy  close-by or afar who needs anything, be it morally, physically or psychologically just reach out and help them. The funny thing about helping others is when you realize that in the end you also feel wonderful....it is like a divine give and take. Try it and let me know....Great day!

Attitude will take you there....

It's crazy how much people have to put up with everyday. Yet it is still amazing how some people have the gift of the right attitude. Sometimes we tell ourselves that if we had this or that....or maybe if that one person would change then we would have the right attitude. Strangely enough, it's funny that an attitude can stay with you in good or even bad times. So let us attempt to develop the right attitude everyday that will help us to rise beyond any circumstance around us.