THE ESSENCE OF BEING
If you are unhappy, be unhappy.
Do not judge yourself for being that way.
It is wonderful to be unhappy, it is expressing emotion.
Love your unhappiness. It means you are ready for change.
You are ready to go forward, yet you mourn for the old;
you are not ready to let go.
Allow the unhappiness, there is purposefulness in it.
Remove from your life everything that inhibits you
from being the totality of yourself. That is called “becoming”.
Remove from your thoughts all the have to’s, should’s, must’s.
Remove the images you think you must be and just be.
Embrace your life. Know that you created it.
Love all that you have been, said and done.
Know it was all purposeful.
Never see anything as a failure.
See everything as an accomplishment.
Love the hurt, the pain, the sorrow.
For what an experience! What a wonderment!
What jewels of wisdom are now in your treasure!
Be your own teacher, friend, counsel.
Confide in yourself, speak to yourself.
Seek answers that feel right within your soul.
Your soul knows what the truth is,
and it will tell you through feelings.
Always listen to your feelings. They know … they know.
Live, experience, feel. Do not seek to identify yourself.
You will never have a point of understanding from which you
can say, “This is who I am!”, for in each expanding moment
of consciousness, who you are will have
changed into the next moment of being.
To know who you are is to feel what you feel each moment.
Never do anything, no matter how far you are into it,
if you lose the joy of it and it becomes monotonous and mundane.
Do away with it and do something else that brings happiness.
For perhaps what you needed to learn from it
you have already achieved.
Go wherever you want to go,
Do whatever you want to do,
for as long as you want to.
Create only for the mere joy of creating.
When you create for you, you will soon find yourself living in joy.
Extracts from Dr Wayne Dyer
SEAT OF MY SOUL 
August 18, 2010 at 5:59 am
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August 18, 2010 at 6:04 am
Thanks so much my friend, your friendship and presence means so much to me. I truly appreciate it!! Hugs x
August 18, 2010 at 6:02 am
This follows right along learning the way of acceptance. It’s not always easy to take what life hands you, and it’s only natural to feel UN-happy (mad, sad, whatever) when you get hurt or things are going rough. Thinking that you’re ALWAYS supposed to be happy is just unrealistic. I take (just a little) pride in having surviived a few hard times, and I’m (still) learning to appreciate those little everyday things that make life better.
August 18, 2010 at 6:07 am
You have said it so very well Eric, we all are learning on the pathway of life. In the end to make us stronger and appreciate those little things. I so appreciate your presence and invaluable comments…it means so much. Have a great day my friend xx
August 18, 2010 at 7:13 am
A rich call to mindful and open living. Not easy to do. I enjoy your work. – Bill
August 19, 2010 at 7:27 am
Thanks Bill, I always appreciate your comments, will be over to do my rounds as I have been busy the whole of yesterday!! Hugs x
August 18, 2010 at 7:47 am
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Amanda. God loves us unconditionally. We can be truly free to love God and to love ourselves when we understand his eternal sacrifice for us. Your loving heart shows in all your writing.
August 19, 2010 at 7:27 am
You have said it so well Carol, thanks so very much. Sending you love xxx
August 18, 2010 at 7:58 am
Ah, Wayne Dyer has been my guru for the past fifteen years. I love his simple way of saying wise words and showing me how to ‘love’ myself (and everyone else that’s human, for that matter.)
I think we all need permission to become who we really are. Some people are lucky enough to have that early in their lives and others have to find it later – often in a book or a chance meeting with a stranger. It’s wonderful that you are sharing it here for all of us. Thanks, Amanda.
XXOO
August 19, 2010 at 7:29 am
True Cindy, if we learn the lessons early in life, it is a great privilege. I love love love Wayne Dyer…and get a lot of satisfaction from his work. Hugs my friend xx
August 18, 2010 at 8:09 am
This is exactly what I believe too!!! Your words spoke to my very soul, Amanda!!! My mantra is just live like you would love to!!
Thanks for sharing thus beautiful and a very important message, girlie …. This is just perfect for any eye to read, and any mind to digest … Love it!!! Mwaaah! Have a wonderful Wednesday !!
August 19, 2010 at 7:30 am
You are so very welcome my darling friend…hope you’re having a wonderful evening too and I am sending you loads of love!! Hugs xxx
August 18, 2010 at 10:05 am
thank you for sharing this important message. we do indeed need to live for ourselves and our own enjoyment and this poem touched me in a way i can’t even begin to describe!
August 19, 2010 at 7:32 am
I am so happy to have you hear and that you enjoyed the write. Have a good day my dear friend ~ Hugs xx
August 18, 2010 at 10:05 am
great piece,
at times, when people drive by a force, they do impact my mood…
I show it when I am unhappy…
well delivered art,
a masterful writing!
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Happy Wednesday Morning!
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August 19, 2010 at 7:35 am
Thanks Jingle, I am so happy you have enjoyed it…we always have to look at the bright side of life!! We only have one….happy day for you my friend Mwah xx
August 18, 2010 at 10:08 am
Thank you for this. Coming out of my last couple weeks of medical concerns by being told I should actually start to feel better than I have been recently, has made me – at least want to – start to take a good look at myself and redirect myself more toward my dreams.
And that pic is pretty dramatic onscreen!
August 19, 2010 at 7:38 am
Thanks so much Lawrence, it makes me very happy when you visit…sending you loads of love across the ocean!! x
August 18, 2010 at 10:47 am
Amanda, it is so wonderful!
You are right, we learn much from unhappiness, that is our own experience of life!
The most important lesson of unhappiness is that we have to overcome that negative feelings. Never ever ever fall down!
Thanks for sharing!
August 19, 2010 at 7:39 am
You are so very welcome my dear friend….I am happy you enjoyed the read. Have a wonderful day ~ Hugs x
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August 19, 2010 at 7:40 am
Thanks Ji, I will visit her right now…thanks for letting us know. Hugs x
August 18, 2010 at 12:09 pm
A lovely poem and very powerful words of encouragement sweetheart, keep it up xoxoxo
Wild Rose~
August 19, 2010 at 7:42 am
Thanks so much Julliette, I really appreciate your presence…will be over shortly. Sending you loads of love dear one 🙂
August 18, 2010 at 12:26 pm
I was so happy to read these words of wisdom here – they are the essence of my philosophy, what I aim to live in accordance with. Sometimes easier said than done… Thank you!
August 19, 2010 at 7:50 am
Sometimes it is easier said than done…thanks for being here my dear friend xx
August 18, 2010 at 1:51 pm
I so agree with you, especially –
Seek answers that feel right within your soul.
Your soul knows what the truth is,
and it will tell you through feelings.
Always listen to your feelings. They know … they know.
August 19, 2010 at 7:52 am
Your last line touched me and so very true!! They do know…I always believe to follow my instincts…thanks Adee…Hugs xx
August 18, 2010 at 2:53 pm
I am incredibly grateful that you posted this Amanda, thank you.
August 19, 2010 at 7:52 am
We all need to read this more often my friend….glad you liked it. Hugs to you across the ocean xx
August 18, 2010 at 3:22 pm
The most sane thing I’ve read in a long, long time, Amanda. You have moved me with clarity. Thanks. 😀
August 19, 2010 at 7:53 am
Happy you liked it Tony…have a brilliant day my friend xx
August 18, 2010 at 4:24 pm
Excellent choice for posting. It carries a poignant message, one we can all learn from. Another wonderful experience, visiting here today. Nicely done:)
Cowboy
August 19, 2010 at 7:55 am
Thanks Tracy…your words of encouragement means a lot. Hugs x
August 18, 2010 at 5:20 pm
Thank you for reminding us that it is important to be ourselves at all times. You are a unique individual…..take pride in it and love yourself 🙂
Beautiful message Buttercup 🙂
lots of love and hugs coming your way xoxox
August 19, 2010 at 7:56 am
Lots of love and hugs coming your way too dear one…and thanks for being here xxxx
August 19, 2010 at 2:53 am
This is one of the most insightful and positive and true pieces I’ve ever read. We should all just be what we are, feel what we feel, and accept things as they come. We can all be so much happier that way. I really liked the first verse, because currently I am going through exactly that. Thank you so much for reminding us that life is meant to just be lived. 🙂
August 19, 2010 at 8:31 am
You are so very welcome and I am happy you got something from it. A reminder at those times when things are not going our way exactly…sending you love my friend xx
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August 19, 2010 at 8:31 am
Thanks so much my friend, your presence here means so much. Have a happy day xx
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August 19, 2010 at 8:33 am
Whoohooo, you make me very happy my friend…thanks so much for thinking of me. It means so much. {{{{{Huggggs}}}}}
August 19, 2010 at 9:40 am
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August 20, 2010 at 8:26 am
Great words of wisdom Amanda – thanks so much for sharing. And I hope you are having a wonderful week! 😉 😀 🙂 Chloe xx
August 20, 2010 at 9:59 am
Ditto dear darling :):):)