If you want miracles in your life - do this now!
1. Get a clean piece of paper
2. At the top of the page write the title
" your name and 10 miracles for 2010"
3. Then write the number 1-10 down the left side of the page
4. Then write "miracles now!" to the right of each number.
5. Sign and date the bottom of the page
6. Put the sheet in a safe place and keep it through the year.
It should look something like this:
FRAN BROCHSTEIN'S 10 MIRACLES FOR 2010
1. MIRACLES NOW!
2. MIRACLES NOW!
3. MIRACLES NOW!
4. MIRACLES NOW!
5. MIRACLES NOW!
6. MIRACLES NOW!
7. MIRACLES NOW!
8. MIRACLES NOW!
9. MIRACLES NOW!
10. MIRACLES NOW!
Signed Fran Brochstein
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SIGNATURE
January 15, 2010
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DATE
Thursday, April 29, 2010
7 Thought Provoking Questions
7 Thought Provoking Questions
I recently learned of a new book by Dr. Ron Wolfson, “The Seven Questions You’re Asked in Heaven: Reviewing & Renewing Your Life on Earth”. I have never heard of Dr. Wolfson and have never read any of his books.
Even if you never read his book, I think that you will find these 7 questions simple yet so profound. These questions made me look deep within myself as to my core values.
I have made a copy of these questions and put them on 12/31/2010 so that I can review them again in 2011. I am also going to email them to family and friends that I think will appreciate them. Enjoy!
1. Have you been honest with others, truthful with yourself, and faith with your God?
2. Did you leave a legacy (through your children or impacting the lives of other children)?
3. Did you set a time to study?
4. Did you have hope in your heart?
5. Did you get your priorities straight?
6. Did you enjoy this world?
7. Were you the best YOU you could be?
I recently learned of a new book by Dr. Ron Wolfson, “The Seven Questions You’re Asked in Heaven: Reviewing & Renewing Your Life on Earth”. I have never heard of Dr. Wolfson and have never read any of his books.
Even if you never read his book, I think that you will find these 7 questions simple yet so profound. These questions made me look deep within myself as to my core values.
I have made a copy of these questions and put them on 12/31/2010 so that I can review them again in 2011. I am also going to email them to family and friends that I think will appreciate them. Enjoy!
1. Have you been honest with others, truthful with yourself, and faith with your God?
2. Did you leave a legacy (through your children or impacting the lives of other children)?
3. Did you set a time to study?
4. Did you have hope in your heart?
5. Did you get your priorities straight?
6. Did you enjoy this world?
7. Were you the best YOU you could be?
Breathe!
I am a family law attorney and mediator in Texas. No one calls a divorce attorney when life is easy! I deal with people going through major life changes. In many ways it’s a death of their former life.
Often I have to remind people to “BREATHE”. If you are not getting enough oxygen to your brain you cannot think clearly. Some people are so overcome with emotion and fear that they are literally out of breath when they call me.
I encourage the person to take a few deep breaths, calm down, and relax their body for a few moments. Suddenly their voice, face, breathing and body posture changes for the better.
When going through a stressful period, to remember to –
1. do something special for yourself each day – even if it’s just drinking a cup of coffee, make it special;
2. go outside each day – appreciate nature, take a few deep breaths & try to take a walk everyday…especially when stressed;
3. laugh – we all need to laugh everyday! If I’m down, watching kittens playing brightens my day;
4. do something for someone else – even if it’s just saying hello to a stranger – practice random acts of kindness & you’ll feel better;
5. pick your battles. Is this going to be important in 5 years? If the answer is no, then let it go;
6. think of one good thing about yourself each day and one thing to be thankful for each day;
7. do your best each day & don’t fret over the projects you didn’t get done. If you did the best you could, don’t beat yourself up. Congratulate yourself for the things you did get done. If you are really having a bad day, just getting out of bed is an accomplishment;
8. remember that we all have a spark of God within each of us & we are all unique and special;
9. change your challenges into “opportunities”;
10. let go of your ego; and
11. remember…BREATHE!
Remember that every journey begins with just one small step. The first step is the hardest – it does get easier. I promise.
Anytime you are going through a difficult time, recognize that God loves you. Instead of asking God for things, be thankful for the positive things in your life. Sometimes when our prayers are not answered, there is something much better coming. Be patient -- expect and accept a miracle. There are miracles occurring all the time. Be aware & be thankful.
When you say (or think) something negative, immediately say (or think) “cancel, cancel, cancel” and then think of the same statement in a positive way. For example, imagine that you’re changing a radio station to a better channel. And, eliminate the word “always” and “never” from your vocabulary.
Recognize that we have all been wounded. Even though the wound eventually heals, a scar is left. But a scar is tough and cannot tear again.
If a person knows where your “buttons are located” then move your buttons! The word “whatever” is a wonderful word. Practice using “whatever” when someone tries to attacks you.
Live in the moment. Stay grounded. Don’t live in your head. Each moment of is a gift. Rejoice in this wonderful gift. Always take the high road. Don’t live your life like a daytime soap opera. Learn to control your temper. Learn to forgive. Learn to love yourself. You are precious.
Remember to (1) believe (2) release (3) express gratitude (4) receive blessings and (5) manifest.
In 2003, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. It was a journey that I never anticipated having to travel. I am definitely not the person I was in 2003. Hopefully, today I’m a better person. I don’t sweat the small stuff. I am more patient. I listen more. I am calmer. I celebrate everyday of my life. I thank God every day for the privilege of living another day. I decided to use this opportunity to review and re-assess my life. I decided to change my legal practice. I decided laugh each day and to share my philosophy with clients.
If you had only a month to live…what would you do? Do it now!
Often I have to remind people to “BREATHE”. If you are not getting enough oxygen to your brain you cannot think clearly. Some people are so overcome with emotion and fear that they are literally out of breath when they call me.
I encourage the person to take a few deep breaths, calm down, and relax their body for a few moments. Suddenly their voice, face, breathing and body posture changes for the better.
When going through a stressful period, to remember to –
1. do something special for yourself each day – even if it’s just drinking a cup of coffee, make it special;
2. go outside each day – appreciate nature, take a few deep breaths & try to take a walk everyday…especially when stressed;
3. laugh – we all need to laugh everyday! If I’m down, watching kittens playing brightens my day;
4. do something for someone else – even if it’s just saying hello to a stranger – practice random acts of kindness & you’ll feel better;
5. pick your battles. Is this going to be important in 5 years? If the answer is no, then let it go;
6. think of one good thing about yourself each day and one thing to be thankful for each day;
7. do your best each day & don’t fret over the projects you didn’t get done. If you did the best you could, don’t beat yourself up. Congratulate yourself for the things you did get done. If you are really having a bad day, just getting out of bed is an accomplishment;
8. remember that we all have a spark of God within each of us & we are all unique and special;
9. change your challenges into “opportunities”;
10. let go of your ego; and
11. remember…BREATHE!
Remember that every journey begins with just one small step. The first step is the hardest – it does get easier. I promise.
Anytime you are going through a difficult time, recognize that God loves you. Instead of asking God for things, be thankful for the positive things in your life. Sometimes when our prayers are not answered, there is something much better coming. Be patient -- expect and accept a miracle. There are miracles occurring all the time. Be aware & be thankful.
When you say (or think) something negative, immediately say (or think) “cancel, cancel, cancel” and then think of the same statement in a positive way. For example, imagine that you’re changing a radio station to a better channel. And, eliminate the word “always” and “never” from your vocabulary.
Recognize that we have all been wounded. Even though the wound eventually heals, a scar is left. But a scar is tough and cannot tear again.
If a person knows where your “buttons are located” then move your buttons! The word “whatever” is a wonderful word. Practice using “whatever” when someone tries to attacks you.
Live in the moment. Stay grounded. Don’t live in your head. Each moment of is a gift. Rejoice in this wonderful gift. Always take the high road. Don’t live your life like a daytime soap opera. Learn to control your temper. Learn to forgive. Learn to love yourself. You are precious.
Remember to (1) believe (2) release (3) express gratitude (4) receive blessings and (5) manifest.
In 2003, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. It was a journey that I never anticipated having to travel. I am definitely not the person I was in 2003. Hopefully, today I’m a better person. I don’t sweat the small stuff. I am more patient. I listen more. I am calmer. I celebrate everyday of my life. I thank God every day for the privilege of living another day. I decided to use this opportunity to review and re-assess my life. I decided to change my legal practice. I decided laugh each day and to share my philosophy with clients.
If you had only a month to live…what would you do? Do it now!
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