FINDING PURPOSE IN PAIN

There is a reason for pain. It's critical to realize that when we experience pain, it is a direct result of the reason. Our perception of the world determines the meaning we attach to hardship and how we relate to it. Pain teaches us valuable lessons that build and shape our character. The advantage is using the opportunity to develop courage and resourcefulness. When we experience pain, it can affect us negatively or positively. It depends on the level of our understanding. Sometimes pain makes us feel a sense of self-righteousness which can cause anger. Even when anger is justified it rarely serves any purpose. To the contrary, if we allow anger to consume our thoughts, it will eat us up alive. Instead of permitting pain to control our mind, it is healthier to transform it into a life lesson. This shift in thought process will have a positive affect on us, as well as those around us. If we internalize the lesson that pain teaches us, we can turn our worst situation into our greatest asset. This enables us to realize that pain presents itself as an opportunity for growth. Here are some tips to implement this process: Acknowledge how you feel, then release the negativity that prevents you from feelings that bring out the best in you. You can't get rid of pain by exercising vengeance or that would be contributing to what was done to you. Instead, look for a way to overcome hurt in order to gain a greater perspective. By finding an empowering meaning behind pain, it will enable you to understand the lesson it teaches in order inspire others to follow your example. Connect to goodness, love and unity in order to discover the purpose of pain. Much love Estee 💟

Challenge Yourself to Take the Initiative. Your Life Depends on It.

We have a choice to take responsibility for our happiness and influence those around us with positive energy. 

There are those who make the world a better place and because they make a difference, the world still exists. 

"LAMED VAV ZADDIKIM (Heb. ל״ו צַדִּיקִים, "36 righteous men"), the minimal number of anonymous righteous men living in the world in every generation. They are privileged to see the Divine Presence, and the world exists on their merit." https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/judaica/ejud_0002_0012_0_11784.htmla

God is behind everything. However, we can't just rely on God's grace to "make things better" for us. 

We must make a conscious effort to change, take action and transcend beyond life's trials and tribulation. God created us and everything else, with the intent to share His goodness and love. We were gifted with the same ability; to create. What we do with this gift is entirely up to us. 

We can wake up to a chaotic world (hell) or to a world of beauty and grace (heaven), it's our choice.  

Deuteronomy 30:19 

"This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live."

If you are able to transform and transcend the "curse", it will become a blessing. It is a matter of awareness. (One's level of awareness). 

We "awaken" once we recognize that our inner energy affects every aspect of our lives.. We realize that if we do not invest in being happy and content, it will have a direct affect on our lives accordingly. 

Isn't it better to be happy? Isn't it a sham to waste our lives on mediocrity? Why be average when you are meant for so much more? 

If you are putting your happiness on hold, until everything is good, you will be  waiting endlessly. 

If you feel that your life does not produce happiness, it's because something is not working properly; perhaps you are investing your energy in the wrong place.

What if you see yourself as a business whose biggest profit is drawn from feelings of pleasure and joy? 

How will this mindset change your thinking and behavior? 

Will it allow you to rise above the "curses" and turn them into blessings? 

Below are some tips to help you elevate to a higher standard of living:

* Take responsibility for your life.

*  Be open to learn from and make the best out of each experience and encounter.

* Know your core values and act according to what you believe is right.

* Invest your energy in doing everything with joy and purity of heart.

* Project positive energy.

* Be grateful for everything. 

* Show kindness and graciousness even when under duress. 

* Although you cannot see it, the whole world is joining forces to support you in every way. 

* Give your very best and let God do the rest.

If you'd like to explore this area in greater depth, please don't hesitate to contact me. 

Much love 

Estee 💟

Create a Positive Change and Transform Your Life

Creating positive change in yourself is not an easy task. But if you see it as a chore, you'll never succeed. Your attitude and focus can make or break your efforts to better yourself. 

What is standing in your way? 

What are you telling yourself?

Your emotional state is what counts most. When you make an attempt to solve your problem, take notice of your thought process. Ask yourself where's my focus now? Am I focused on something that I want or don't want? If it doesn't bring you any benefit, shift your focus to the positive. 

In order to create a productive state of mind use these valuable tips:

The first step to solving your challenges/problems is having the desire to find a solution, so you can FEEL better. 

Recognize what you're up against, but don't let it define who you are. It's just a part of the whole. See it for what it is, not bigger than it is. 

Let go of trying to be perfect, but rather do your best to correct and learn how to handle the imperfections. 

Take responsibility for what your life is about. Assign yourself to be the master of your destiny.  

Focus on what you want, not what you DON'T. Learn what drives you most, use that fire of your enthusiasm to move you forward. 

Find your individual gift, a source of strength that comes naturally. 

It has to be something that makes you happy, provides value to others and has a meaning that empowers you.     

Even though you're not quite there, now is the time to begin modeling the behavior you wish to adopt. It will help transform your life in the process. 

Show gratefulness for everything, become aware of how blessed you are.

Much love 

Estee 💟

The Time Is Now

Place your right hand over your heart and tell me, do you feel your heart beating? 

I imagine that you are able to or else you wouldn't be reading these words. 

You're heart is beating, this means that you are alive! You still have the opportunity to better yourself and enrich the lives of others. 

You can make peace, not war. Life is short, don't waste your time and energy in vain; Make every moment count! 

If you find yourself feeling unworthy of being loved and appreciated, place your right hand on you're heart and tell yourself; "I am alive!" 

"I give thanks before you, living and existing King, for restoring my soul to me, compassionately, great is your trustworthiness." (Morning prayer) 

If God himself shows trustworthiness in you, how can you deny it?! 

When you feel the life within, beating and pulsating in a perfect rhythm, it will cancel any doubts and reinforce your self worth. 

"The time is NOW to take ownership of your place in the world."

Much love 

Estee 💟

How to Benefit From Our Ability to Think, Feel and Act.

Is it true that when we sin (break the law) we get punished? What would happen if every time, we are "bad" or do any wrongful act we would immediately "get slapped??" Would there be anyone left in the world?

Fortunately, that is not how things work. The world we live in, is a world of kindness, compassion and unconditional love. God created the world for one purpose; so we can enjoy, relish and benefit from everything existing around us.

When we overstep boundaries, violate universal laws or do anything that goes against moral principles, it is not God that punishes us, it is ourselves. 

In hindsight, we all make mistakes that we regret. However our conscience whispers to us the truth. We can escape the long arm of the law, but we can not escape ourselves.

We are given the chance to repent and correct the situation by doing the right thing. 

When the world was created, there was no shortage. We experienced paradise. 

Everything was taken care of, and that created a problem. It is apparent that our pleasure stems from the creation of something out of nothing.

If everything is given to us on a "golden platter," It goes against our nature; We can not tolerate when others tell us what to do or how to manage life, but prefer to do things on our own. This has a direct influence on our level of happiness. 

In order to experience true joy and pleasure, we have to earn and create things on our own, otherwise we will not be truly happy.

What do you think is more pleasurable and fulfilling, winning a million dollars in the lottery or the satisfaction of earning it on your own by creating a new idea or business?

When we experience pain and suffering it is because our thoughts affect our emotions. The actual suffering is not hurting us, it is the thought about suffering and how we  relate to it. 

We can accept our failed attempts by adopting a winning attitude and turn our challenges into opportunities. 

A strong connection to God/Creation, will give us the strength to rise above any challenge and the readiness to deal with it.

If you need any assistance in adopting this mindset/philosophy, it would be my pleasure to be your guide on this magnificent journey. 

Much love 

Estee 💟

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Who's In Charge Of Your Life?

Behind the scenes God/creation is pulling the strings; Nothing in life is random, there are no accidents ...

Each and every thing that occurs in your life is carefully orchestrated to prepare you for what's next ...

What happens in your life is not a fluke. "There's logic behind the insanity ..."

Armed with this knowledge, you can wake up to either another day in paradise, or another day in hell. It all depends upon your attitude. 

It makes no difference how many mistakes you have made or how many times you've failed, as long as you are alive and breathing you can still have a chance to change and bring  yourself to a higher level of living. 

Take advantage of everyday and each opportunity that presents itself, in order to better yourself in some way. 

There's always room for improvement. You can find more ways to be loving, forgiving, accepting and kinder to yourself and others. 

You can cause a total paradigm shift, once you learn how to transform (negative energy) anger and resentment toward yourself and  others, into compassion and understanding. 

The most effective way to do that is by letting go of pain from the past. It is the only way to enable yourself to create more favorable experiences in the future. 

You cannot create newness as long as you hang on to what you have now.  

Much love 

Estee 💟

The Way Of The Wise

Ben Zoma says:

  Who is wise?

  The one who learns from every person…

  Who is brave?

  The one who subdues his negative inclination…

  Who is rich?

  The one who appreciates what he has…

  Who is honored?

  The one who gives honor to others…

  (Talmud - Avot 4:1)

Wisdom is the ability to connect information by seeing the whole picture, drawing the right conclusions and implementing the knowledge accumulated. 

A wise man chooses to eliminate pain and suffering by learning from the experience of others. 

A wise man bears the fruit of humility, self control, problem solving, kindness, compassion, patience and generosity. 

The wise are not quick to anger but to the contrary; They connect to wisdom by exercising tolerance. 

The wise are rich with knowledge because they never cease to learn nor do they feel they know it all. 

A wise man does not allow his emotions to rule his life. Instead, he observes and welcomes the opportunity to gain insight.  

Be a wise man, take advantage of all resources, and wealth of information available at your fingertips. 

Much love 

Estee 💟