Everyone represents something.  Do you proudly represent what you claim is the most important thing to you?  Be your authentic self and don’t hide who you are.  Step out of the shadows and boldly stand for what you believe. 

Are you “a glass half full or half empty” kind of person?  Your mindset determines the direction of your life.   How you view your circumstances affect your ability to cope with them.  You cannot change the situations you encounter each day, but you can decide how they impact you mentally.  Our perception shapes our reality.  Let’s look at that today on Lightly Salted.

Learning something new is sometimes very difficult and frustrating.  It feels like we are climbing a mountain while wearing concrete shoes.  Learning curves are tough.  However, it is through our struggles that we achieve many magnificent things.  If we persevere, we will obtain a new set of skills.  Let’s look at the challenges and determination needed to reach the pinnacle of the Learning Curve, today on Lightly Salted.

Do you quickly judge someone based on their outward appearance, the tone of their voice, the way they walk or their behavior.  We inevitably “size up” people every day.  Can you measure up to your own standards?  Maybe you been harshly judged because something beyond your control.  It hurts.  Be careful how you judge someone because you may become the recipient of that same judgement. Let’s take a look at this today on Lightly Salted.

What you consume will either contribute to your life or hinder it.  Nourishing your body is more than just eating the correct foods.  A diet consists of lifestyle choices.  Are you making healthy choices that bring life to your body, mind and spirit?  This podcast encourages you to be mindful of what you consume not just through your mouth, but also your eyes and ears?    

Do you ever feel like you are out of whack?  Obtaining equilibrium in your life is very important.  Some areas of your life may be in balance while others are not.  Our bodies are comprised of physical, mental and spiritual components.  In order to function at our optimal level, all three of these need to be in balance.  Watch out for those things that will derail you.  Balance requires dedication and sacrifice.  

Is your life too cluttered?  Do things fall on top of you when you open your closet?  Are there more things on your to do list than you can get done?  Maybe it is time to simplify your life.  Every second of every day doesn’t need to be filled to the brim and running over.  Declutter your mind, body, spirit, home and schedule.  Streamline your life so that you can indulge in things that really matter.  

Are you rapidly running on a hamster wheel going nowhere?  Has life become monotonously frustrating?  Feel like you are circling the same tree repeatedly?   Maybe you keep going down the same dead-end path because you haven't mastered the lesson you need to learn.  Get off the hamster wheel, stop, sit down and wait for the truth to reveal itself to you.  Patiently waiting for that door to open could be the most productive thing you can do.  

Is something holding you back from your destiny?  Is it a financial, physical, emotional or mental issue.  We all have a thorn in our flesh that constantly nags at us.  Regardless of how many times we pray for God to remove it, it remains.  Maybe the reason you are still battling this problem is to make you stronger, more focused and teach you how to keep moving forward in your life in spite of it.  This thorn could also be there to keep you humble and dependent on God.

I want it NOW!  Impatience has become a virtue.   We live with a microwave mindset of instant gratification.  However, some of the best things in life are worth the wait and sacrifices that must be made to obtain our desired goal. Waiting is part of our life. Learn to enjoy waiting by embracing Delayed Gratification.