Influence
Today is Wednesday, which means it’s time for the Inspirational word of the week.
Influence: (noun) 1. the power to be a compelling force 2. the process of producing effects on another (verb) to move to some action, to affect or sway.
Not only do I sell Tibetan prayer flags, I hang them throughout my house because they bring a positive influence into their environment.
The Tiger hangs in my bathroom. It symbolizes unconditional confidence, a natural sense of satisfaction and fulfillment through disciplined awareness, kindness and modesty. Although I don’t always feel unconditionally confident, I’ve noticed a difference in myself since I started flying this flag. It’s a gentle reminder to help bring me back to who I want to be. This simple flag helps to remind me what I need to represent in order to be a positive influence.
Especially when life gets difficult. Because life is never easy for very long.
Dale Carnegie wrote, “Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all.”
Whenever I start to feel like I just don’t know how I can keep going, I surf over to the communicatrix and listen to Colleen Wainwright sing her song . (WARNING, this song is not for young ears, but its message is very influential) It’s a great reminder that strength comes from the struggle. (It also helps to have a sense of humor!)
Like Colleen so eloquently said “One step at a time. Because there is love on the other side, but the only way to it is through it…”
So as you go through your week, my friendly blog reader, I would like to remind you that life never gets resolved, creativity is about taking a chance and making an effort, and an opportunity is a challenge met.
*Anxiety Scrubber exercise* “Just cause I don’t know now, doesn’t mean I won’t know then…..Just cause I don’t know how, doesn’t mean I won’t know then……” (repeat 4 times while rubbing your finger and thumb together)
Don’t forget to breathe and relax your butt!
I’ll be back on Monday with the Inspirational song of the week.
xoxo Pam
p.s. If you’re interested in purchasing a Tibetan prayer flag, please click here. 
