Module: Module 4 – Additional Resources

Meditation is life-changing and affirming for the millions of people who practice it. Recently, there’s been some fascinating research into how practicing meditation can actually make positive changes to your brain’s structure. The academic journal Psychiatry Research: Neuroimaging recently published a study about meditation. This study, completed by Massachusetts General...

My days are often fascinating, surprising, and enlightening. I look for interesting tidbits in whatever takes place in my presence. The array of new knowledge I might discover today can affect me in ways I have yet to know. Watching for new discoveries requires a special kind of attention. I...

Each moment is an opportunity for learning. This never ceases. From the moment of my birth to the moment of my death, I have chances to grow, choose, and shape myself anew. In more specific terms, I choose to stay mentally and physically active. This way, I am always growing....

If Newton hadn't wondered about what makes an apple fall to the ground, he wouldn't have discovered gravity. As children, we're usually full of ceaseless curiosity, just like Newton. But as we grow up, that tends to fade as we confront the lists of things we need to accomplish each...

My spirit is alive when I treat it well and cater to its desire for renewal. It contributes to my emotional well-being. Maintaining healthy emotions allows me to feel good about myself. When others attempt to stomp on me, I stay focused on keeping my emotions in check. Managing how...

In an average day, I am involved with many different people and situations. Even though I share my world with a lot of others, I see the importance of being in touch with my own feelings. I strive to keep track of my emotions so I can live the best...

I understand that my thoughts control my actions, and my actions ultimately determine my life. Therefore, I choose to have thoughts that are beneficial to me. My thoughts are one of the few things that I alone control. I understand the harmful impact of negative thoughts and acknowledge my responsibility...

I recognize that I am a beautiful, unique individual. I am proud of my ability to recognize my outer and inner beauty on all levels. I accept the way I look and appreciate my body. I feel at peace with the way I look, and I am aware of my...

I treat my body with the respect it deserves. It makes me happy in whichever shape or size it is because it is a temple for my heart, soul, and mind. I love my inner self and that overflows to my exterior being. Positive feelings pour out from my heart....

I have a positive view of life that others find attractive. I believe in my ability to be successful in any situation. When others see this high level of confidence, they believe in my ability to be successful, too. Success and self-confidence come very easy to me. Others like to...