Top Ten List!
Center For Positive Thinking

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*** Positive Sayings for this Positive Image ***
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CHOICES NOT SACRIFICES

“We make choices.
I hate to say “sacrifices.”

When I speak to groups
I say, “We don't make sacrifices.

If we truly love this sport and we
have these goals and dreams
in the sport, the classroom, or in life,
they are not sacrifices.

They are choices
that we make to fulfill these
goals and dreams.”

Sacrifices makes it sound like

“Oh, poor me, I have to do this
in order to get to this,”
and I don't really like that word.

It was just really the choice
to take care of myself and
live a proper lifestyle.

In doing that, I feel like a healthier person,
I feel focused in everything,
not just in my running.”

- Deena Kastor,
Olympic Marathon Medalist

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YOU'RE GOING TO SMILE AT THESE TWO!

“Some people are so negative
that if you put them in
a dark room
they'll start to develop!”

--Jonathan Sprinkles,
Professional Speaker

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“When I was young,
I admired clever people.

Now that I am old,
I admire thoughtful people.”

- Abraham Joshua Heschel (1907-1972)
American rabbi & leading Jewish theologian

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ONLY THE STRONG SURVIVE

There is a legend among Native Americans concerning the two paths of life.
One path slopes gently down some low hills to the valley below.

The legend says that this is a broad and easy path, but it leads to a desert where death waits. The other path winds upward over a steep and rocky trail.

It is filled with many difficulties, and only the strong can reach the heights of the mountain where the eagles soar.

Through this legend, Indian parents teach their children that the easy way is not the best way.

Strong character is built by facing the obstacles and overcoming them, instead of trying to avoid difficulties by seeking a life of ease.

-- Author Unknown
from “Sower's Seeds Aplenty” by Brian Cavanaugh, T.O.R.

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HOPE FOR PANIC!!! TEN RULES FOR COPING WITH PANIC

“1. Remember that the feelings are nothing more than an exaggeration of normal bodily reactions to stress.

2. They are not in the least harmful or dangerous – just unpleasant. Nothing worse will happen.

3. Stop adding to panic with frightening thoughts about what is happening and where it might lead.

4. Notice what is happening in your body right now. Not what you fear might happen.

5. Wait and give the fear time to pass. Do not fight it or run away from it. Just accept it.

6. Notice that once you stop adding to it with frightening thoughts, the fear starts to fade by itself.

7. Remember that the whole point of practice is to learn how to cope with fear – without avoiding it. So this is an opportunity to make progress.

8. Think about the progress you have made so far, despite all the difficulties. Think about how pleased you will be when you succeed this time.

9. When you begin to feel better—look around and start to plan what to do next.

10. When you are ready to go on . . . start off in an easy, relaxed way. There is no need for effort or hurry.”

- Author Unknown