12 Brief Reminders

1. You cannot control the external circumstances of your life, but you can control your reaction to them.

2. Optimal health is the product of both physical and mental factors.

3. You could think of yourself as healthy.

4. Things change. Change is the only constant in life.

5. Your beliefs are incredibly powerful.

6. The only escape from stress, fear and doubt is to confront them directly and see them for what they are.

7. Emotions fall into 2 broad categories, fear and love.

8. Would you rather be right or would you rather experience peace?

9. Accept yourself as you are.

10. Practise forgiveness (letting go).

11. Stay open to life’s teachings.

12. Be patient. Patience means mindful awareness.

from "Minding the Body, Mending the Mind" by Joan Borysenko