's motd Thurs Aug 19, 2010

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TAKE A LOOK

INSIDE

Thursday, 19 August 2010

The mirror only shows what we look

like on the outside. It shows us our hair, our faces

and our entire bodies. Oh yes, we've studied

ourselves in those mirrors millions of times over the

course of our lives. But while the mirror can show

what you look like on the outside, we rarely take a

good look at how we look on the inside.

So, who are you...inside

that body of yours? When you close your eyes, who do

you see inside? Do you see a fighter?

Yeah, that's you in the ring with your boxing gloves

on. You're ready to punch out any negative thoughts

that try to find a home inside that mind of yours.

You jab to the left, then to the right and, whoa

boy...it's a knockout! Everyone stands to

their feet and applauds your fighting skills. You do

your little victory dance around the ring before they

put that big gold championship belt around your

waist. Oh just look at you. You're the champ,

baby!

When you close your eyes, do you see a warrior?

Are you all suited up in a shiny armor? There you

are, sword and shield in hand running toward the bad

emotional memories that have attempted to drag you

down. Outta the way...they'll never defeat you!

Do you see a shepherd

when you close your eyes? Are you the leader of the

ones you love? Are you herding them toward a happier,

healthier place in their lives? Yes, you're the

shepherd to many, the caretaker, the leader of

your own land.

When you close your eyes, are those the images you see

of yourself? Or do you see yourself sitting on the

floor with shackles wrapped around your body. Are you

feeling weak, fearful and helpless, sitting there

thinking only of the sad moments in your life?

Do you see yourself falling down a well, a well that

has no bottom? You just keep falling and falling,

forever downward, a feeling of hopelessness filling

your soul. I hope and pray that's not you!

Listen, whatever you feel on the inside will manifest

itself on your outside. If you're feeling strong and

confident, the world is at your feet and will see

your self-confidence. But if you're feeling low and

full of despair, your life will only continue having a

dark future.

Come on now, brush the negative

thoughts out of your mind! You don't need them ruling

and ruining your life. You need to put on those

boxing gloves! Get your sword and shield at the

ready! Or put that powerful staff in your hand and

begin leading yourself to a happier life.

Now, what do I see inside of me? Well, I

see a clown in a very colorful costume. I see myself

surrounded by lots of people who are truly special to

me, like you. I'm doing my best to make

them feel happy. And with that kind of positive, can-do

feeling inside of me, I can do whatever that

little clown inside me wants!

As for you, please break those

chains holding you back. It's time to start enjoying

every second of your life.

Ya' know, I guess the reason I'm not such a great

sleeper is because I go to bed already looking forward

to getting up and starting a new day. I'm ready to

put on my big clown nose and pointy hat then getting

out there to do what I do best! And I want you

to do your best. It all begins with

searching your insides to see who you really are.

Love,