Pathway to a Positive Self-Image

1 You cannot control the external circumstances of your life, but you can control your reactions to them.

2 Optimal health is the product of both physical and mental factors.

3 You could think of yourself as healthy.

4 Things change.

5 Your beliefs are incredibly powerful.

6 The only escape from stress, fear, and doubt is to confront them directly and see them for what they are.

7 Emotions fall into two broad categories: fear and love.

8 Would you rather be right or would you rather experience peace?

9 Accept yourself as you are.

10 Practice forgiveness, letting go.

11 Stay open to life's teachings.

12 Be patient. Patience means mindful awareness. (Borysenko, 1988)