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NOT TOO HOT, NOT TOO COLD

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by Jason Gracia
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Would you like to have a reason to feel happy and excited every day? Would you like to let go of all the stress and tension in your mind and body and enjoy a feeling of peace?

If you are among the millions of people waiting for this to happen to you, you don't have to wait any longer. You can make it happen whenever you want. It's a simple secret that only a handful of people know about, and even fewer use.

It's living in the moment. Right here, right now. It's realizing that you are surrounded with reasons to be excited about life. If asked, I'm sure you could think of many things that bring joy into your life, but most people don't focus on the present.

OPEN YOUR EYES
Take a look around you. Friends passing by your office, children playing in the next room, your very own computer screen containing these words. These are just a few things that are worth being happy about.

Do you ever put a date on happiness? Do you say, 'I can't wait until this happens, then I'll be happy,' or, 'Once I get to this place in my life I will have peace.'

When that days comes, the day everything will be right, you will realize you still have things to do, responsibilities to look after, and obstacles to overcome. That is why true happiness comes from appreciating the moment, and not waiting for some event to happen.

SIMPLE NEEDS
Years ago I watched a program on television that really made an impact on me. It focused on an emergency room doctor, his daily routine and lifestyle. Although he was surrounded with loss and sadness he was a very happy individual, at peace with himself and the world around him.

To end the interview, he was asked how he was able to make it through the day with this obvious peace and appreciation. His answer really made me think.

He simply said, 'I'm not too hot, I'm not too cold, and nothing hurts.'

That's all it took. Simply being alive without constant pain was enough for this doctor to be happy and live a good life.

He didn't have restrictions on his happiness or requirements before he could appreciate life. Being alive was his requirement for joy and happiness, and it was easily met each day.

Are you waiting for something to happen before you can be happy? Do you have rules for joy and excitement in your life that are not being met every single day?

If you are waiting to be happy until a certain event takes place in your life, you are missing out. First, the event may not take place the way you had planned. Second, why be unhappy until the event takes place? You can look forward to things in your life, but if you can enjoy your time while you work towards your goal you will be able to live with happiness every day.

You set the rules of happiness. If it takes very little to make you smile, you will smile often. If you have difficult requirements that need to be fulfilled before you can enjoy life, you will be unhappy more often than not.

A DAY OF CHANGE
The larger lesson in today's newsletter is to live in the now, with what you are certain of having. If you have goals and dreams that you want to accomplish, don't put them off until a later time. Do what you have always wanted to do now, today. You don't have to finish but you can start.

I have been sharing the power of the present for years. The hundreds of tips and ideas included in Motivated in Minutes have succeeded again and again in helping people just like you achieve their goals and enjoy their lives.

It only takes one idea to change your life forever. One simple tool that gives you the help you need to make changes. To learn how you can get 1,000 tips and ideas to help you get what you want, simply click the link below:

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Wishing you the very best,

Jason M. Gracia

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IN CLOSING

'When making your choice in life, do not neglect to live.'
- Samuel Johnson

There's no better time than now,

Jason Gracia - Motivation123
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