Lately I went through a time in my life where I ONLY thought negatives thoughts. I was just overwhelmed with school and all the pressure of everything, and so I stopped trying to be positive. Before, I had made a conscious decision to be positive, and when this happened, I just let the negativity wash over me (by the way, this is a BAD idea, don't try it at home).
But anyways, I was SO unhappy. An at first I couldn't figure out why. I never even thought that my attitude had that big of an effect on my life. Well, let me tell you first and foremost, IT DOES! Then I heard this quote, "the secret to having it all is believing that you do". This is so awesome! I pondered about it for a few days and within the next week I was totally back to being happy healthy Brooki! :)
Also, I love this story that I discovered later on:
There once was a woman who woke up with only 3 hairs on her head! "Well, "she said, " I think I'll wear my hair in a braid today!" So she did, and she had a fabulous day.
The next day she woke up with only 2 hairs on her head! "Hm," she said cheerfully, "I think I'll part my hair down the middle today!" And she did and had a great, great day!
The next day she woke up with only 1 hair on her head! "I think I'll wear my hair in a ponytail today!" So she did and had a fantastic day!
Finally, the next day she woke up with NO hairs on her head! "Yes!" She exclaimed,"I don't have to fix my hair today!
ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING.
:)
Sure love ya,
Brooki
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Cute puppies!
This is a picture of one of my friends puppies! They are so cute and literally fell asleep in this position!! :)
I love how they were all so sweet with one another and how you could tell they loved each other. There's a lot we can learn from their innocence.
I love how they were all so sweet with one another and how you could tell they loved each other. There's a lot we can learn from their innocence.
The parable of popcorn
I love this story because it shows how we can choose to grow during trials or shy away and hide (which somewhat goes along with my last post). Here it is:
Behold at the time of harvest the ears of corn did bring forth kernels, which dried and prepared for the popper's hand.
And then it was that the popper did take the kernels, all of which appeared alike unto him, and did apply the oil and the heat.
And it came to pass that when the heat was on, some did explode with promise and did magnify themselves an hundred fold, and some did burst forth with whiteness which did both gladden the eye and satisfy the taste of the popper. And likewise, some others did pop, but not too much.
But lo, there were some that did just lie there and even though the popper's heat was alike unto all, they did bask in the warmth of the oil and kept everything they had for themselves.
And so it came to pass that those that had given of themselves did bring joy and delight to many munchers. But those that kept of the warmth and did not burst forth were fit only to be cast out into the pail and are thought of with hardness and disgust.
And thus we see that in the beginning all appear alike, but when the heat is on, some come forth and give their all, while others fail to pop and become as chaff to be discarded and forgotten.
Which are you?
Behold at the time of harvest the ears of corn did bring forth kernels, which dried and prepared for the popper's hand.
And then it was that the popper did take the kernels, all of which appeared alike unto him, and did apply the oil and the heat.
And it came to pass that when the heat was on, some did explode with promise and did magnify themselves an hundred fold, and some did burst forth with whiteness which did both gladden the eye and satisfy the taste of the popper. And likewise, some others did pop, but not too much.
But lo, there were some that did just lie there and even though the popper's heat was alike unto all, they did bask in the warmth of the oil and kept everything they had for themselves.
And so it came to pass that those that had given of themselves did bring joy and delight to many munchers. But those that kept of the warmth and did not burst forth were fit only to be cast out into the pail and are thought of with hardness and disgust.
And thus we see that in the beginning all appear alike, but when the heat is on, some come forth and give their all, while others fail to pop and become as chaff to be discarded and forgotten.
Which are you?
How to handle challenges (that seem out of your control)
A lot of times others decisions will affect our lives badly. At the first glance it may seem that we have no control over this. They have their agency to choose right? And we obviously cant control them. So, where does that leave us? Most people don't realize the power that we have in these situations. Our REACTION to our situation is everything. And our attitude determines our reaction. I love this quote from Dieter F. Uchtdorf, "It is your reaction to adversity, not the adversity itself, that determines how your life's story will develop."
This is SO true! We are not some ping pong ball being tossed around in someone else's game. We have control over our own lives. We decide how we respond to daily challenges. So, when life throws you a curve ball, instead of muttering under your breath about the difficulty, CHOOSE to have a positive attitude and use it to build you stronger. "The strongest steel comes from the hottest fire" -Anonymous.
Overall, realize that you can't change the other person, they must make that choice themselves, but know that you can always control how you look at your life.
With all my love,
Brooki
This is SO true! We are not some ping pong ball being tossed around in someone else's game. We have control over our own lives. We decide how we respond to daily challenges. So, when life throws you a curve ball, instead of muttering under your breath about the difficulty, CHOOSE to have a positive attitude and use it to build you stronger. "The strongest steel comes from the hottest fire" -Anonymous.
Overall, realize that you can't change the other person, they must make that choice themselves, but know that you can always control how you look at your life.
With all my love,
Brooki
Friday, January 27, 2012
Life
Life... Ya, it's a daunting, complicated thing. Every single person is given a life, and each one lives it out differently. But we can't look at life like something that has to be endured, but more like a gift that gets to be enjoyed. I created this blog to explain my thoughts to anyone listening, and hopefully get some reviews back.
I love the quote “Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.” ― Maya Angelou. I think that Maya captured the attitude that life should be approached with. There are too many in this world who don't prioritize correctly. They see it as a mission to gain as many earthly things as possible (ex: money, homes, boats, etc.) It is amazing that many wealthy, powerful, and respected people feel empty inside, like they are missing something. In reaction to this, trying to make that feeling disappear, they surround themselves with the meaningless things that money can buy, which only digs their hole deeper.
This is why it is important to remained fixed on our prize, and not get distracted, like a race horse with blinders on. Now we wonder what to focus on, or set as our prize. I, as well as over 14 million other member of my church (the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saint) know that the mission of life is to return to our Father in Heaven (God). In the book of Moses chapter 1 verse 39 God states, "Behold this is my work and my glory-to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man." If we then apply this to our own lives, God's greatest goal becomes ours, to return to and to be like Him. THIS is why we are here. It amazes me how many geniuses constantly wonder and struggle to find this answer, when I have been lucky enough to have my own testimony of it for my whole life. Lately, I have been feeling a very strong desire to share this treasured knowledge with someone, and I am grateful to have this opportunity to share this with you.
Ultimently, this is the reason rich and powerful people feel empty. It is because they are focusing in on the wrong prize, and as a matter of fact, in the long run, it's barely a prize at all. People say money can't buy happiness. OF COURSE IT DOES! The catch is its temporary happiness, and once that's gone, the empty, gaping hole is left in your heart. The true key to a happy life is through the love of our Heavenly Father and Savior, and the Savior's atonement for us.
With all of my love,
Brooki
I love the quote “Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.” ― Maya Angelou. I think that Maya captured the attitude that life should be approached with. There are too many in this world who don't prioritize correctly. They see it as a mission to gain as many earthly things as possible (ex: money, homes, boats, etc.) It is amazing that many wealthy, powerful, and respected people feel empty inside, like they are missing something. In reaction to this, trying to make that feeling disappear, they surround themselves with the meaningless things that money can buy, which only digs their hole deeper.
This is why it is important to remained fixed on our prize, and not get distracted, like a race horse with blinders on. Now we wonder what to focus on, or set as our prize. I, as well as over 14 million other member of my church (the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saint) know that the mission of life is to return to our Father in Heaven (God). In the book of Moses chapter 1 verse 39 God states, "Behold this is my work and my glory-to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man." If we then apply this to our own lives, God's greatest goal becomes ours, to return to and to be like Him. THIS is why we are here. It amazes me how many geniuses constantly wonder and struggle to find this answer, when I have been lucky enough to have my own testimony of it for my whole life. Lately, I have been feeling a very strong desire to share this treasured knowledge with someone, and I am grateful to have this opportunity to share this with you.
Ultimently, this is the reason rich and powerful people feel empty. It is because they are focusing in on the wrong prize, and as a matter of fact, in the long run, it's barely a prize at all. People say money can't buy happiness. OF COURSE IT DOES! The catch is its temporary happiness, and once that's gone, the empty, gaping hole is left in your heart. The true key to a happy life is through the love of our Heavenly Father and Savior, and the Savior's atonement for us.
With all of my love,
Brooki
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