Words of Wisdom

A dear friend of mine came to me with a wonderful teaching the other day. I was freaking out about a petty thing (I know, right?) and it was making me react in ways that I didn't want to be reacting in. This friend happens to be practicing Kabbalah (mind you, it's a moral practice, not a religion) and she offered up the most incredible advice. And it really hit me. Makes total sense.

It's called The Proactive Formula. And it goes like this:

1. An obstacle occurs.
2. Realize that your reaction - not the obstacle - is the real enemy.
3. Shut down your reactive system to allow the Light in.
4. Express your proactive nature.

The great thing about this is that it can apply to whatever religion you are. Personally, I refer to the "Light" as God and positive energy forces. But without getting too philosophical, I just thought this was a great formula to live by.

Far too often we sabotage ourselves without even knowing it. And in turn, we sabotage our relationships with whomever we are dealing. By just stopping and thinking for a minute on the points mentioned above, it could take you a long way.

And that's your random lesson for the day. Cheers.