Linda Allison-Lewis - Keeping-Up-Your-Spirits Therapy

Keeping-up-your-spirits Therapy Linda Allison-Lewis Illustrated by R. W. Alley Abbey Press Foreword Whether were struggling with illness, grief, or some other adversity, or just straining our survival skills for coping with a hectic lifestyle, we all need to boost our spirits from time to time. Often we overlook our own inner ability to handle difficulties and accept challenges in a way that lets us emerge stronger and happier with ourselves. Keeping-up-your-spirits Therapy can show you how to awaken your true potential for self-help simply and in spite of your problems. May these 35 insights, with R.W.

Alleys delightful illustrations, help you to draw on your own strengths, sense Gods constant presence, and experience peace, self-love, and healing during the toughest of times. May they invite you to find the blessings that often hide in unlikely places. Have a good attitude. Its healthier than a plate full of carrots. Cultivate your sense of humor. Make a list of your talents. Make a list of your talents.

Youll be amazed at yourself. Think of a special friend. Theres someone who loves you because youre you. Keep things simple. Youll have more time for fun. Forgive someone youre angry at.

Youll feel light as a feather. Forgive yourself in an instant. God does! Make the best of what you have. Youll be amazed at its value. See problems as opportunities. Dont dwell on them.

Work on finding solutions. Replace your fears with faith. And then let go. Dont despair. A broken heart can mend if you give God all the pieces. Dont run from the sad times.

They can be opportunities to draw on strengths that have been sleeping. Cherish your memories. Recall those that make you smile. Live without making judgments. Acceptance brings joy. Abandon unnecessary guilt.

Its extra baggage you dont need to carry. Pursue inner peace. Its the deepest of all blessings. Live in the moment. If you dwell on the past, youll miss whats wonderful today. Live in the moment.

If you focus on the future, youll miss the freedom of today. Have faith in yourself. Refuse to believe in the word impossible. Let loose of what you cant control. Serenity will be yours. When youre having a bad day, tell someone.

A shared burden is always lighter. Bask in the sunshine. Itll warm your heart. Accept each part of yourself. God did a remarkable job. Welcome new challenges.

If God gives you a task, it will come with directions. Slow down. Theres no telling what you might miss. Dont tear yourself down. You have innate worth. Never compare yourself to another.

You were formed with great precision. Accept others without conditions. Its the very essence of love. When everything is upside down, rest if you mustbut dont quit. Accept suffering as a way of uncovering true values.