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Belief Fuels Action

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Funny how Belief helps you find time and money!

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There are always things we wish we could buy… things we think we can’t live without, but, there’s that little matter of the checkbook. Belief plays into this. If I don’t believe it matters, I’ll put it off: I’d love a new car but, eh, mine is working just fine. It doesn’t resonate as a “must have.” It’s easy for me to talk myself out of things (except, of course, new books!)

It feels like I bought everything I needed last decade. Now my mantra is, “How hard will it be to get rid of this when I don’t need it anymore?”

Then something caught my eye. I decided to add a skill to my client offerings: ESL – English as a Second Language. I believed it was worth it to sign up for a TEFL course! I’m now working to get my “Teaching English as a Foreign Language” certificate! I’m excited to learn new things and add information and options to my toolkit. The experience of being in school again and re-visiting writing and grammar principles has been exhilerating.

The difference between spending money on stuff and spending it on experience and knowledge is this: the first gives you headaches, the second gives you OPTIONS!

These days I’m more interested in buying knowledge and comfort than new stuff that will just have to be dusted, filled, fed, painted or sold on ebay later.

Information that makes my business better; books to take me on adventures; items to make travel easier – those are things I have money for. I believe in them. I believe I need them. Other’n that, meh…

Stuff is fleeting ~Experience is forever.

Things need to be dusted, cleaned, worried about, and managed. Experience can take you to the next level. Experience can help you find work later in life. It gives you perspective and a different level of joy. What are YOU looking for?

Here’s a quote to ponder next time you’re thinking about buying a new toy:

“Going to a junk yard is a sobering experience. There you can see the ultimate destination of almost everything we desire.”

Roger Von Oech

All the best on your journey as you follow your Beliefs and your Dreams!

Cheers,

Take care of yourself, we need you!

Beth Terry

© 2018 Beth Terry, CSP • All Rights Reserved

Belief: Your Best Friend or Your Worst Enemy

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Belief defines us

 

Belief Beth Terry Events, @2015
What we Believe in affects our success or failure in life

Belief defines us and gives us direction. It can help us or hinder us. If we believe we have possibility, we will move in that direction. If we believe we have no choice, we’ll be stuck.

We can change our lives by paying attention to our Belief System. It’s not that we can magically “decide” that we are Superman or Batman and fly through the air. It’s that when we believe something’s possible, we energize every cell in our bodies to do what’s necessary to increase the chances of making it come true. We see things we ignored before, we allow ourselves to take risks that will help make it happen, and we make choices that aid in the achievement of the goal.

Conversely, if we live in fear because we believe everything is bad and wrong, we shut down. We close our minds and bodies to experiencing innovation, creative problem solving, possibility, and… most importantly, happiness.

A few years ago, Pharrell put a video together called Happy!  This one video has 794 MILLION views. Thousands of other YouTubers have copied it and have several million more hits on their sites. If you need a pick me up, click on that Happy link and see if it doesn’t improve your mood for the day. Even on a bad day, with clouds looming on the horizon and stress hovering around me, this song lifts me up. Thanks Pharrell!

Here’s another hint to feel better: sit up straight, put your shoulders back, take a deep breath and smile big. Something interesting happens. It’s as if you just sent a telegram to every cell in your body that things are going to be OK. This isn’t magical thinking, it’s supported by some very interesting science from cell biologist Bruce Lipton. In his book, The Biology of Belief, he says your cells like you. They want you to continue to operate and function so they can survive, too. As silly as it may sound, sometimes the act of believing you will survive, or you will be happy again someday, and a solution is  on the horizon, is all it takes to get your cells (your internal army) moving in the right direction towards health and happiness.

Bruce Lipton, PhD in Biology of Belief  has this to say:

“… In all of its elegance, nature employs very simple operating principles…You may consider yourself an individual, but as a cell biologist, I can tell you that you are in truth a cooperative community of approximately fifty trillion single-celled citizens. Almost all of the cells that make up your body are amoeba-like, individual organisms that have evolved a cooperative strategy for their mutual survival.” (and this means YOUR survival as well…)

 

Bottom line? Pay attention when you’re feeling down. What Belief is getting in your way? What can you do to either solve the situation  – or change your belief to move in a more positive direction? We all win when you get that figured out! Take care of yourself, we need you and we need you healthy!

Cheers,

Beth Terry

© 2016 Beth Terry • All Rights Reserved

Belief: Your Best Friend or Your Worst Enemy

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Belief defines us

 

Belief Beth Terry Events, @2015
What we Believe in affects our success or failure in life

Belief defines us and gives us direction. It can help us or hinder us. If we believe we have possibility, we will move in that direction. If we believe we have no choice, we’ll be stuck.

We can change our lives by paying attention to our Belief System. It’s not that we can magically “decide” that we are Superman or Batman and fly through the air. It’s that when we believe something’s possible, we energize every cell in our bodies to do what’s necessary to increase the chances of making it come true. We see things we ignored before, we allow ourselves to take risks that will help make it happen, and we make choices that aid in the achievement of the goal.

Conversely, if we live in fear because we believe everything is bad and wrong, we shut down. We close our minds and bodies to experiencing innovation, creative problem solving, possibility, and… most importantly, happiness.

A few years ago, Pharrell put a video together called Happy!  This one video has 794 MILLION views. Thousands of other YouTubers have copied it and have several million more hits on their sites. If you need a pick me up, click on that Happy link and see if it doesn’t improve your mood for the day. Even on a bad day, with clouds looming on the horizon and stress hovering around me, this song lifts me up. Thanks Pharrell!

Here’s another hint to feel better: sit up straight, put your shoulders back, take a deep breath and smile big. Something interesting happens. It’s as if you just sent a telegram to every cell in your body that things are going to be OK. This isn’t magical thinking, it’s supported by some very interesting science from cell biologist Bruce Lipton. In his book, The Biology of Belief, he says your cells like you. They want you to continue to operate and function so they can survive, too. As silly as it may sound, sometimes the act of believing you will survive, or you will be happy again someday, and a solution is  on the horizon, is all it takes to get your cells (your internal army) moving in the right direction towards health and happiness.

Bruce Lipton, PhD in Biology of Belief  has this to say:

“… In all of its elegance, nature employs very simple operating principles…You may consider yourself an individual, but as a cell biologist, I can tell you that you are in truth a cooperative community of approximately fifty trillion single-celled citizens. Almost all of the cells that make up your body are amoeba-like, individual organisms that have evolved a cooperative strategy for their mutual survival.” (and this means YOUR survival as well…)

 

Bottom line? Pay attention when you’re feeling down. What Belief is getting in your way? What can you do to either solve the situation  – or change your belief to move in a more positive direction? We all win when you get that figured out! Take care of yourself, we need you and we need you healthy!

Cheers,

Beth Terry

© 2016 Beth Terry • All Rights Reserved

Teachers Change Lives

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Teachers Change Lives

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Teachers Change Lives

Teachers Change Lives

I’m so proud of my girl, Liandra. I made this poster from a photo of flowers in my front yard for her to post in her classroom. She teaches 5th grade in Honolulu. It’s a huge responsibility and privilege to walk in the heads of other people, especially young and impressionable ones. She loves her kids and loves her job.

I hope everyone has at least one teacher they remember fondly: one who challenged them, expanded their view, got them excited about learning and got them involved in their own education. The best gift we can give kids is a love of learning and a curiosity about life.

Thank you to all the teachers out there! Thank you to all who enlarge and expand horizons for every one of our kids.

God Bless,

Cheers,

Beth Terry

© 2015 Beth Terry • All Rights Reserved
 

Teachers Change Lives

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Teachers Change Lives

Quotes on Teachers
Teachers Change Lives

Teachers Change Lives

I’m so proud of my girl, Liandra. I made this poster from a photo of flowers in my front yard for her to post in her classroom. She teaches 5th grade in Honolulu. It’s a huge responsibility and privilege to walk in the heads of other people, especially young and impressionable ones. She loves her kids and loves her job.

I hope everyone has at least one teacher they remember fondly: one who challenged them, expanded their view, got them excited about learning and got them involved in their own education. The best gift we can give kids is a love of learning and a curiosity about life.

Thank you to all the teachers out there! Thank you to all who enlarge and expand horizons for every one of our kids.

God Bless,

Cheers,

Beth Terry

© 2015 Beth Terry • All Rights Reserved