How you interact with young people and children is so important.  Give them "Words of Life".  Their brain's are listening and recording and responding even when you think they may not be...

One positive message from an adult can be the catalyst that can change a child or young person's life for ever. 

This applies to human beings every where everyone needs to be treated with respect.  When you go out into the world with the intention of creating positive interaction or good vibes, the ripple effects can be endless.

Have a good wee day.
Elaine
www.elainekennedymcivor.com

Elaine's book is available from Healing Hands 63Wellgate Lanark. Tel 01555 66651

Today my good friend Clare Darwish shared this on her facebook page. Then came a wonderful post "Enjoy the presence of the present".

When you are with people in the present you fill them up.  Even just taking the time to listen with all your attention, your eyes and your ears, can fill someone up.

The simplest actions are the ones that make the biggest difference. Thanks to Clare for today's inspiration.
Have a fabulous day.
Warmly
Elaine
www.elainekennedymcivor.com

It is easy to associate with like minded people. Would you agree? The challenge comes when you find yourself associating with people who are not  like minded. People do influence how we feel, some people bring us energy, "the CheerLeaders in life" others drain it,  "the Vampires". 

Who are you, in the presence of other people and their  "stuff.."  The energy you bring and how you choose to respond or react to conversation or situations  is entirely up to you.  You can learn so much from others. How you perceive them is your choice. The thoughts that are in your head affect only you. You are a great example to others

When people are behaving negatively they are usually coming from a place of fear or even pain. They are probably acting on automatic pilot. Responding in the only way they know how in that moment.  If they are not in a great place, there is no point in you going to that place with them. 

Every interaction you have affects you. There is a silent energy exchange when you are interacting with people.  You don't always have to say anything, the atmosphere can say it all. Pay attention to and protect your own (energy) emotions, feelings, by being consciously aware of how you are feeling when you are around others. You never know what is going on in the life of other people... how they are being treated, at home, at school or at work.  Everyone needs a source of good energy in their life.  Be the source of good energy in your own life first, then you will have plenty good energy to spread around. 

A simple technique I learned years ago when I worked with Jack Black the creator of "MindStore" was to use a bell jar.  A bit like a giant jam jar.  He advised his audience to bring down an imaginery bell jar that was triple glazed and let all negative energy and emotions from others bounce off it. I tend to use this or what I call my imaginery "glass screen"  on a daily basis. Everyone has access to it. The mind and the imagination are powerful tools, the more you learn about them the more tools you can add to your box of tricks.

Life is for living and enjoying. People like being around people like you because of the energy you bring. Don't let anyone take your good energy from you.

Have a great day!  When you lighten up your mind. You light the way for others.
Elaine :)
http://www.elainekennedymcivor.com/

Ps Just in case you are interested Jack Black is delivering Mindstore in London in November 2011.
http://shop.mindstore.com/?category=135

  You Can If You Think You Can!
If you think you are beaten, you are,
If you think you dare not, you don't.
If you like to win, but you think you can't,
It is almost certain you won't.
If you think you'll lose, you're lost,
For out in the world we find,
Success begins with a fellow's will.
It's all in the state of mind.
If you think you are outclassed, you are,
You've got to think high to rise,
You've got to be sure of yourself before
You can ever win a prize.
Life's battles don't always go
To the stronger or faster man.
But soon or late the man who wins,
Is the man who thinks he can.
 ~ C. W. Longenecker ~

 

People are everywhere ready to give you the benefit of their opinion, which is great. Always treat it like a buffet, take what "intuitively feels right for you" and leave the rest behind. Only carry good stuff, put the other stuff down! This is your life. You are the author, artist or the director. Its your show! This is your day create it the way you want xx

Feeling good is always a work in progress, a skill that needs to be learned and practiced and learned and practiced just like any other skill. If you acknowledge what others are good at, you leave them feeling expanded, energised, and you get the same effect. Practice is the mother of skill. Have memorable day :)