Que Sera, Sera

A friend asked me the other day what I would change about her. I replied that I wouldn't, rather I couldn't change anything about her. I told her that all change is internal and that really her question should be,"What would I change about myself?" She thought a moment then she said, I would love to have a whatever attitude." She went on to explain that she stresses everything and that she would love to learn how to let things go.



Many people are just like my friend, holding on to 'stuff' that serves no purpose. Becoming caretakers of useless materials and emotional baggage. This 'stuff' often serves as a distraction and is counterproductive to any goals and desires that we may want to achieve. Your physical well being is directly related to your emotional state. There is a real link between how you think and how you feel. Emotional health is just as real as physical health. Emotions are often the root cause of many illnesses. They are the foundation on which we build our lives. Learning to recognize and control how our emotions effect us is the first step in developing the whatever attitude.



In developing the whatever attitude, you must understand who and what you influence. Trying to control anything outside of yourself will only lead to frustration and disappointment. It's not zen or metaphysics. It is reality. True control starts with self discipline. Then and only then can you extend your sphere of influence beyond yourself. Learning to let go of those things that you can't control or that are useless to your personal development, is the first step to a healthy psyche. Which leads to a healthy body. This is the mind & muscle connection.



Never underestimate the spiritual aspect of a healthy lifestyle. Not spiritual in the sense of religion, but meditation and imagination. Albert Einstein once commented that imagination was more important than knowledge, learn to see yourself as you want to be. While it may seem strange to think of mental imagery or meditation as effective in health or well-being, there have been documented case where patients have actually thought themselves well.



Learn to let go of things that don't matter or that are useless to you. Imagine yourself as you want to be. Meditate on health and well-being. These are the keys to developing that whatever attitude. Thanks for your ear and keep reading!