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Empowerment, Gratitude, happiness, Meditation, peace, philosophy, psycology
Most of us want to improve some area of our lives, however at times this can be easier said than done. They say that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. This is very true. Another definition could also be asking the same questions over and over again and expecting a different result. I was reflecting to myself the other day, on the importance of asking ourselves the right questions.
Our lives are filled with opportunities and challenges every day. Often times it can be our negative view points, poor attitudes or limiting beliefs which can block us from creating solutions to our problems. We could have a job we hate, be struggling financially, be in a relationship that isn’t fullfilling or have other problems. Many of us have been guilty, myself included, of going into the cycle of focusing on the problem by complaining and blaming, however this way of responding rarely gets us positive results.
Asking questions such as; Why me? What else can go wrong? Why does this always happen to me? How come I never seem to get what I want? What is wrong with me? Or why am I always doing this to myself? rarely help to reframe our situation to a more empowering positive one. When we engage in problem focused questions, they dont help us move to a more positive place in our lives and only disempower us to continue with the negative problem focused story in our heads.
When we choose to start asking ourselves questions which are more focused and positive, we are more likely to get more happiness and peace in our lives. They can help us to see our situation from a different view point and empower us to let go the limiting beliefs we have about our situation. We are also more likely to take positive action which best serves us and those around us. These questions also open our minds to more possibilities and opportunities.
If you have a situation in your life, which you consider a problem, here are a few solution focused questions you may like to ask yourself;
* What do I need to understand or learn from this experience?
* What could I do to change or improve my situation?
* What’s next?
* What do I want to happen?
* What is the next step I need to take to create a solution in this situation?
* What am I grateful for now?
* How could I turn this situation around?
As always I would love to hear any feedback, comments or suggestions you may have….
Namaste.
TW
kellie@writingmoment said:
Great advice thank you!
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The Truth Warrior said:
You are very welcome. Namaste. TW
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Rochelle said:
It’s true that focusing on what you don’t want gets you more of what you don’t want. Good stuff!
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The Truth Warrior said:
Very true 🙂 Namaste. TW
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curlyadventurer said:
Reblogged this on curlyadventurer.
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The Truth Warrior said:
Thanks for the reblog 🙂 Namaste. TW
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granpiesbiscuit said:
Great blog that comes just when I needed it! It is easy to slip into negative thinking when things go (we think) wrong or upset us. The first question you have listed here is one that I have to constantly remind myself of….this is just one big schoolhouse we inhabit and we are here to learn. Sadly when the lesson isn’t immediately ‘seeable” we sometimes slip into the ‘poor me’s’.
It always helps me to remember that I am right where I am supposed to be, with whomever I’m with, doing what I’m supposed to be doing….at least for this moment in time.
Thanks again for this, TW
Namaste
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The Truth Warrior said:
You are very welcome. I find that question very good as well. Best of luck on your journey. Namaste. TW
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kellykole said:
Reblogged this on Kelly Kole Kahian.
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The Truth Warrior said:
Thanks so much for the reblog 🙂 Namaste. TW
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kellykole said:
Namaste
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Mastering Today said:
Great Article…. thanks….
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The Truth Warrior said:
You are welcome. Namaste. TW
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dustmuncher said:
It’s funny, I heard a story of the famous physicist Isadore Robey, when asked how a poor immigrant child could become a leading scientist he told of how his mother would ask him every day home from school “did you ask any good questions today”. The key element no doubt in the search for truth.
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The Truth Warrior said:
Great story. I really like. Thanks for sharing. Namaste. TW
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In the Stillness of Willow Hill said:
“Problem-focused thinking” is so hard to let go. Everywhere I go, people to want to discuss negative topics….problems at work, annoying people, difficult situations. Sadly, it’s the language or our society. I’m not one for pumping up fairy stories and failing to look at reality…….but……….wouldn’t it be nice if we could change the way we use our words?
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The Truth Warrior said:
Yes it would be really nice if we could change the way we use our words 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing. Namaste. TW
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Georgina Cromarty said:
Always love your posts, always make me think 🙂
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The Truth Warrior said:
Glad to hear of that 🙂 Namaste. TW
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Sheila Penelope Thorne said:
Wonderful. Thank you.
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The Truth Warrior said:
You are very welcome 🙂 Namaste. TW
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yourheartovermatter said:
I absolutely love this post! So very true! If we are getting the same results then we have to ask ourselves “What do I have to do differently?” Thank you for this reminder!
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The Truth Warrior said:
You are very welcome 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing. Namaste. TW
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Craig said:
I think you’re totally awesome
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The Truth Warrior said:
Thank you so much 🙂 Namaste. TW
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missamyjackson said:
Great post, keeping a positive mind literally changes everything!
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The Truth Warrior said:
So true 🙂 Namaste. TW
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unravellingtheknots said:
Reblogged this on Unravelling The Knots and commented:
Incredibly valid points.
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The Truth Warrior said:
Thank you for your kind comment 🙂 Namaste. TW
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Bryan said:
Well said! I love the book, The Question Behind the Question! You are spot on with its content.
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The Truth Warrior said:
Thanks 🙂 I will check out that book. Namaste. TW
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Lee Neale said:
Good advice, thank you. Gratitude prayers often work well for me when I’m feeling blocked. A little meditation, some perspective and BAM! Everything just opens up and then I feel a little silly for having letting myself become blind to possibility. I’m becoming more attuned to that sense of “growing roots before the storm appears on the horizon” — mentally preparing myself to counteract those beliefs that I have about reality that are limiting my vision, before they can take a hold. To realize that you can genuinely achieve inner freedom from the outer illusions of your reality no matter how dire, gives such a wonderful sense of personal empowerment.
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The Truth Warrior said:
I love what you said 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing. Namaste. TW
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Lee Neale said:
Your welcome. Thank you for giving me the chance to express it. Namaste, blessed be.
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The Truth Warrior said:
🙂
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zirah1 said:
Good stimulating, thought-provoking, insight-producing post. 🙂 I didn’t read every comment people left word for word, so someone may have already mentioned this, but I think a great question to ask when experiencing a difficult situation is “where’s the (hidden) blessing in this?” I’ve found there always is one….it’s just usually not apparent unless you are open to looking for it.
p.s. Thanks for giving me a ‘like’ at Evolution Made Easier. I just may have to include this post of yours as a tip in an upcoming post there. 🙂
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The Truth Warrior said:
I really love your question – “where’s the (hidden) blessing in this?” Thanks so much for sharing. Namaste. TW
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Paging Mrs Zen said:
What am I grateful for now? A question I try and ask myself on a daily basis. A really great post. Glad I’ve ‘found’ you on here. I look forward to reading your future posts. 😊🙏
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The Truth Warrior said:
Thanks so much for sharing 🙂 Namaste. TW
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khunka said:
Reblogged this on movingthroughtheseasonsoflife and commented:
What a great perspective!
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The Truth Warrior said:
Thanks so much for the reblog and your kind comment 🙂 Namaste. TW
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Holly Troy said:
Excellent! Reblogging . . . om shanti
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The Truth Warrior said:
Thank you so much 🙂 Namaste. TW
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Holly Troy said:
Thank YOU. Namaste. 🙂
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The Truth Warrior said:
You are very welcome 🙂 TW
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The Truth Warrior said:
🙂
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michaelwatsonvt said:
Yes, problem saturated experiences and questions do keep us stuck. Sometimes the right questions seeming have to come from someone else, someone who sees the potential inherent in us. Oh, and thanks for following my blog!
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The Truth Warrior said:
You are very welcome 🙂 Yes i agree getting somebody to ask you the right questions from a place of non judgement really helps as well. Thanks for sharing. Namaste. TW
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Robert Moneyhon said:
I tell my ESL students questions are power. If you ask the right question you guide the conversation, solve problems, and even help change a position without losing face.
I really appreciate your reminder that questions posed in an active, positive voice bring about positive responses and actions.
Beautiful.
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The Truth Warrior said:
Very true what you said! Thanks so much for sharing. Namaste. TW
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beebeesworld said:
Thanls for following my blog. I will follow yours as well. beebeesworld
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The Truth Warrior said:
Thanks very much 🙂 Namaste. TW
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Jude said:
I like your blog! 🙂
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The Truth Warrior said:
Thanks so much 🙂 Namaste. TW
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joewoutersz said:
I was reminded as I read, of all the victim thinking we sometimes fall into. As much as I try to be vigilant and on guard, it still somehow seeps into me. I like your questions; another reminder perhaps from Don Miguel Ruiz to not take anything personally, as hard as that feels, and I think your questions help. Thank you for the post! I look forward to following you and reading more of your posts.
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The Truth Warrior said:
Yes I really like what Don Miguel Ruiz said in regards to not taking anything personally. Thanks so much for sharing. Namaste. TW
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Julianna said:
I am grateful every time I bump I to another soul sharing this type of work! Rock on…!
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The Truth Warrior said:
Thanks so much for sharing 🙂 Namaste. TW
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maofethyn said:
Reblogged this on SamilzSays.
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The Truth Warrior said:
Thanks so much for the reblog 🙂 Namaste. TW
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mlbradford said:
Good Post, interesting questions.
I hope u may find this insightful:
Cheers!
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The Truth Warrior said:
Thanks so much. You have a very interesting post! Namaste. TW
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