JL KAH

When you see someone making a fast buck, are you tempted to follow suit?  When your friend spots the latest hairdo, do you tell your hairstylist to style your hair likewise?  When you learn that your colleague is furthering his studies, do you sign up for night classes quietly?

Don’t try to be somebody else.  Be the best of yourself.  You are born with the potential to become a unique great being.  Follow your heart.  Discover and develop your special talents and strengths.  Serve with love.  Walk your way even though you may feel a little lonely and unsure in the beginning.  Don’t follow others.  Every one has their own path to travel, so have you.

Sometimes it may seem easier to be somebody else.  You may even feel happy for a moment or two.  But you know that the joyful moments will not last because you are not fulfilling yourself.  You will feel empty and meaningless trying to be somebody else.

Feel proud of yourself.   Don’t hide your true self.   Get to know yourself.  What do you like?  Do them.  What do you loathe?  Stay away from them.  Don’t force yourself to do things against your will.  Don’t change yourself to suit others.  Stand firm.  Remain as who you are.  Look within you.  Who are you?  Be guided by your inner light and bring out the best in yourself.

Love yourself.  Believe in yourself.  Live your unique style even if the people around you may not endorse your actions and behaviors.  They do not know your way.  Only you will know.

Take up the challenge.  Dare to be yourself.

When was the last time you took stock of your strengths, your abilities, the wonderful things you had done and your possibilities?  When was the last time you praised yourself for the marvelous job performed.  Yes, you.  You are that someone special.

Don’t save your compliments only for others.  Don’t just admire others.  Look at yourself.  Can you not see a wonderful being who fully deserve to be recognized?

Make time for this meaningful task.  Get a small note book and a pen.  Find a cozy corner.  Make yourself comfortable.  Begin to list all your strengths, abilities, achievements, big or small and possibilities.  Come on, don’t be shy.  Be proud of yourself.  To get you going, you may wish to refer to the following list for some ideas:

1) I can read and am inspired by great words

2) I drive my children to school

3) I surf the net for interesting news

4) I cook nutritious meals for my family

5) I am good at figures

6) I am a conscientious worker

7) I make my customers smile

8 ) I am a national soccer player

9) I am loyal to my friends

10) I dance before a big audience

11) I help to raise funds for charity

12) I give tuition to the needy students

13) I helped an elderly lady cross the road on so and so day

14) I shared an umbrella with a stranger on so and so day

15) I work and help ease my parents’ burden

16) I am a powerful being and can achieve whatever I have in mind

Take your time.  I believe you would have lots to write.  Done?  Wow! Look at your list, see how wonderful you are.

Acknowledge your strengths, your abilities, your positive doings and your possibilities.  Do this often, and for that someone special.

Some people invest in stocks and shares while others invest in properties.   How about you?  What do you invest in?  Well, for the best bet and one that comes with a guaranteed ROI, invest in your greatest asset – yourself.

Do you watch what goes into your mouth?  Your body becomes what you eat.  Eat healthy and you will get a healthy body.  Eat junk and what will you get?  You know the answer better.  Information on nutritional guide is readily available.  So go grab a book or surf the net and find out how to eat your way to good health.

How is your fitness and energy level?  Have you been exercising?  Or are you too busy to exercise?  If you can make time for work and other stuff, surely you can make time for yourself.  Start an exercise routine. You may consider brisk walking, jogging, swimming, dancing or playing racket games – do whatever you enjoy.  Go slow in the beginning and gradually build up your fitness, balance and stamina.

Engage your mind.  Invest in self-improvement and motivational books and tapes.  Read and be inspired by the great words of motivational authors.  Listen and be fueled by the wisdom of motivational coaches.  Learn new skills.  Take up a foreign language.  Pick up new hobbies.  Play chess.  Piece jigsaw puzzles.  Solve sudoku puzzles.  There are just too many fun things to do.

Your soul is important.  Do things that make yourself happy.  Stay positive at all times.  Be nice to others.  Cultivate good habits.  Learn to relax.  Don’t let other people or external circumstances dictate your mood.

Invest in yourself.  Start small and build up gradually.  The more you invest in yourself, the more the returns you reap.  This is guaranteed, by the law of the Universe.

You are special.  Yes, and indeed.

You did not land on earth by accident.  You have unique talents that, when uncovered and acted upon with passion and courage, will open the gateway to a purposeful life.  You can make a difference.  You can wow the world.

Have faith.  Believe in yourself.  Get to know yourself.  Find out what really excites you, what you love to do.  Sometimes the path may not be clear.  It’s alright.  Don’t fret.  Just continue digging.  Take actions, even small ones, as these may provide clues as to whether you are on the right course.  Sometimes detours are necessary.  There are always good reasons for what’s happening although the reasons may not come clear to you at that moment.  Sometimes these small actions may be stepping stones towards something bigger.   Just go with the flow.  Do your part and let the Universe take care of the rest.

Be prepared for roadblocks.  This is inevitable.  Stay strong and focused.  Be resilient.  You can surely brave through any storms that come your way.  Remember that you are stronger and more capable than you think.

Get ready for your adventure.  Give it a name if you wish.  But most important of all, make the move.  Take action and… right now.