{"id":69,"date":"2022-10-06T00:03:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-06T00:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bibleholyghost.com\/index.php\/2022\/10\/06\/stop-poisoning-your-life-if-you-want-to-be-happy\/"},"modified":"2023-01-21T20:40:12","modified_gmt":"2023-01-21T20:40:12","slug":"stop-poisoning-your-life-if-you-want-to-be-happy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bibleholyghost.com\/index.php\/2022\/10\/06\/stop-poisoning-your-life-if-you-want-to-be-happy\/","title":{"rendered":"Stop poisoning your life. (If you want to be happy)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><u><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 20.0pt; line-height: 107%;\">Stop poisoning your life. (If you want to be happy)<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;\"><span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\"><span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp;<\/span><b>What is mental poison?<o:p><\/o:p><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\"><span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span>Mental poison is addictive and psychologically toxic thought habits.<b> <o:p><\/o:p><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span lang=\"EN-US\"><o:p>&nbsp;<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">It\u2019s easy to go through life holding on to things that are weighing us down:<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp; <\/span>Guilt, resentment, doubt, worry. The problem is when we allow these things in, they\u2019re taking up space for the good things that should be there. Imagine your life is like a container. You were created to be filled with joy, peace, confidence, and creativity, but if you allow worry in, it pushes out the peace. There\u2019s no space for both.<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp; <\/span>You can\u2019t go above 100 percent. <o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">You have a limited amount of room.<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp; <\/span>Some people don\u2019t enjoy their lives because their container( their heart, is contaminated with so many things.<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp; <\/span><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><u><span lang=\"EN-US\">They have worries<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo8; text-indent: -.25in;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;\"><span style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font: 7.0pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-US\">10 % percent worries, are stressed out over their job,<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo8; text-indent: -.25in;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;\"><span style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font: 7.0pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-US\">12 % bitter, mad at their neighbor,<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo8; text-indent: -.25in;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;\"><span style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font: 7.0pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-US\">20 % guilty, beating themselves up for past mistakes<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo8; text-indent: -.25in;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;\"><span style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font: 7.0pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-US\">9 % jealously, and their co-worker is more beautiful. They don\u2019t realize that<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo8; text-indent: -.25in;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;\"><span style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font: 7.0pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-US\">70 % of their container is negative. <o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">No wonder why they don\u2019t have joy, creativity, and passion.<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp; <\/span>Give no place to guilt, give no place to worry, give no place to bitterness. It can\u2019t come in and automatically take over, your control.<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp; <\/span>What\u2019s in your container, will control what you think about and choose to allow in.<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp; <\/span>We all have negative emotions and negative feelings. You have to make the choice:\u201d I\u2019m not going to give this jealously, this bitterness, this anger, valuable space and let it poison my life? I am going to protect what I allow in me. Every morning when you wake up, you need to empty anything negative from the day before. Somebody offended you at work, they didn\u2019t treat you right, it\u2019s easy to let that offense stay. Does It feel good to carry around a grudge? You have to be disciplined to say\u201d No\u201d I am not giving this offense any room. I am not going to let it sour my day. They hurt you once, don\u2019t let them continue to hurt you by holding on to the offense. Being offended is not harming them, it\u2019s harming you.<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp; <\/span>It&#8217;s taking up the space you need for the good things that move you towards your destiny. You wake up in the morning and thoughts of worry comes.<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp; <\/span>How are you going to pay your bills? What if the medical reports are not good? you\u2019ll never get out of this problem.<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp; <\/span>Don\u2019t allow that in. Don\u2019t make the mistake of dwelling on it. Just say no thanks I know that God is in control. Take inventory of what you giving space to. life is too short to go through it with negative things holding us down. Don\u2019t go around with bitter jealousy and self-pity that will poison your life The reason some people are not young and strong I don\u2019t mean just young physically, but young in the spirit vibrant, and passionate about life is because they are filled with negative.<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp; <\/span>Worry will make you weak. living stressed out will make you old give you wrinkles, and take your passion.<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp; <\/span>Being bitter, angry, and resentful will shorten your life. The proverb says \u201cA relaxed attitude lengthens life. You can be 80 years old and young at heart. Your spirit never ages. Empty yourself of the negativity and God will fill your life with peace joy and happiness.<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp; <\/span>Be happy for others when you see them get a promotion, and forgive those who hurt you. Trust in God in times of difficult situations. By worrying do you think your problems can get resolved? then why are you wasting time? Be relaxed instead and seek ways to the solution of your problems. Ask God for guidance. Remember nothing is permanent.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span lang=\"EN-US\"><o:p>&nbsp;<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><span lang=\"EN-US\"><span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp; <\/span>What are the symptoms of negative energy in a body?<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span lang=\"EN-US\"><span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp;<\/span>Stress can destroy your body\u2019s hormone balance, impair the immune system, and drain your positive brain chemicals.<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp; <\/span>Negative energy in the form of poorly expressed anger can cause dysfunction of the heart and digestive system. <o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\"><o:p>&nbsp;<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\"><span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><b>How do you get rid of negativity?<o:p><\/o:p><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span lang=\"EN-US\"><span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN-US\"><span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span>Several habits increase your resilience to stress, including <o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\"><span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span>Meditation<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\"><span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span>Exercise<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Take care of yourself, focus on gratitude, be kind to others, work hard and surround yourself with positive influences.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\"><o:p>&nbsp;<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\"><span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><b><span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp;<\/span>What is the 5 mental poison?<o:p><\/o:p><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: .25in;\"><b><span lang=\"EN-US\"><span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN-US\"><span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span>The five mental poisons are<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"><span style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">1.<span style=\"font: 7.0pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-US\">Attachment<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"><span style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">2.<span style=\"font: 7.0pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-US\">Aversion<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"><span style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">3.<span style=\"font: 7.0pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-US\">Ignorance<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"><span style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">4.<span style=\"font: 7.0pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-US\">Pride<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"><span style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">5.<span style=\"font: 7.0pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-US\">Jealousy<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto;\"><span lang=\"EN-US\"><o:p>&nbsp;<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\"><span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><b>The main 3 extreme poisons are<o:p><\/o:p><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span lang=\"EN-US\"><span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN-US\"><span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span>Greed<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\"><span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span>Ignorance<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp; <\/span><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\"><span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span>Hatred<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\"><span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><b>Tips to let go of things<o:p><\/o:p><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 45.5pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -.25in;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;\"><span style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font: 7.0pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-US\">Create physical distance<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 45.5pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -.25in;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;\"><span style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font: 7.0pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-US\">Do your work<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 45.5pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -.25in;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;\"><span style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font: 7.0pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-US\">Practice mindfulness<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 45.5pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -.25in;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;\"><span style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font: 7.0pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-US\">Be gentle with yourself<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 45.5pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -.25in;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;\"><span style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font: 7.0pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-US\">Allow the negative emotion to flow out<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 45.5pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -.25in;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;\"><span style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font: 7.0pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-US\">Accept that the other person may not apologize<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 45.5pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -.25in;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;\"><span style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font: 7.0pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-US\">Engage in self-care.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\"><span style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><b>5 ways to overcome mental suffering<o:p><\/o:p><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\"><span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span>Identify and acknowledge the suffering.<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp; <\/span>Many people keep running away from sorrow because they don\u2019t dare to face it.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo5; text-indent: -.25in;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;\"><span style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font: 7.0pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-US\">Meditation<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo5; text-indent: -.25in;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;\"><span style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font: 7.0pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-US\">Express compassion<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo5; text-indent: -.25in;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;\"><span style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font: 7.0pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-US\">Understand that nothing is born or lost<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo5; text-indent: -.25in;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;\"><span style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font: 7.0pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-US\">Acknowledge that nothing is permanent.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\"><span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span lang=\"EN-US\">Ways to help revive your positive energy<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; text-indent: -.25in;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"><span style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">1.<span style=\"font: 7.0pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-US\">Enjoy nature<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; text-indent: -.25in;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"><span style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">2.<span style=\"font: 7.0pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-US\">Perform random acts of kindness<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; text-indent: -.25in;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"><span style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">3.<span style=\"font: 7.0pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-US\">Develop an attitude of gratitude<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; text-indent: -.25in;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"><span style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">4.<span style=\"font: 7.0pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-US\">Take a mental break<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; text-indent: -.25in;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"><span style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">5.<span style=\"font: 7.0pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-US\">Laugh (watch any comedian shows)<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; text-indent: -.25in;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"><span style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">6.<span style=\"font: 7.0pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-US\">Hang around with positive people<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; text-indent: -.25in;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"><span style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">7.<span style=\"font: 7.0pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-US\">Look for the silver lining immediately<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span lang=\"EN-US\">Simple ways you can rewire your brain to be happier according to science<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"mso-list: l6 level1 lfo6; text-indent: -.25in;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"><span style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">a.<span style=\"font: 7.0pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-US\">Practice gratitude (just like with a musical instrument\u2026<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"mso-list: l6 level1 lfo6; text-indent: -.25in;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"><span style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">b.<span style=\"font: 7.0pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-US\">Get more sleep<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"mso-list: l6 level1 lfo6; text-indent: -.25in;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"><span style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">c.<span style=\"font: 7.0pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-US\">Think about your accomplishments<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"mso-list: l6 level1 lfo6; text-indent: -.25in;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"><span style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">d.<span style=\"font: 7.0pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-US\">Make a decision<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"mso-list: l6 level1 lfo6; text-indent: -.25in;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"><span style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">e.<span style=\"font: 7.0pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-US\">Give a hug or get massage therapy.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span lang=\"EN-US\">How can one attract positive vibes?<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo7; text-indent: -.25in;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;\"><span style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">\u00d8<span style=\"font: 7.0pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-US\">Pay attention to the energy you emitting<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo7; text-indent: -.25in;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;\"><span style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">\u00d8<span style=\"font: 7.0pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-US\">Change the tone of your thoughts<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo7; text-indent: -.25in;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;\"><span style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">\u00d8<span style=\"font: 7.0pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-US\">Disconnect with negative influences<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo7; text-indent: -.25in;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;\"><span style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">\u00d8<span style=\"font: 7.0pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-US\">Embrace compassion and kindness.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span lang=\"EN-US\">Here are some tips to get you started that can help you train your brain on how to think positively.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"mso-list: l7 level1 lfo4; text-indent: -.25in;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"><span style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">1.<span style=\"font: 7.0pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-US\">focus on the good things<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"mso-list: l7 level1 lfo4; text-indent: -.25in;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"><span style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">2.<span style=\"font: 7.0pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-US\">practice gratitude <o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"mso-list: l7 level1 lfo4; text-indent: -.25in;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"><span style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">3.<span style=\"font: 7.0pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/span><!--[endif]--><span lang=\"EN-US\">keep a gratitude journal<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"mso-list: l7 level1 lfo4; text-indent: -.25in;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"><span style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">4.<span style=\"font: 7.0pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 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