I cannot recall exactly how many times I have watched people in their ugliest moments. I can recall how they looked like they felt; disappointed and disgusted. When you surround yourself with life draining trash, you start to identify yourself as trash and these feelings are expected.
I have dwelt in some trashy places with some trashy people, so this is not a judgment. I just wanted to get that out of the way. Nor is this about being better than the trash I once dwelt in. They too are not what they were. This is about how we deal with the trash we are dealing with, do you feel like trash, disappointed and discussed with yourself.
If so, ask yourself:
Who are you surrounded by?
Are you surrounded by treasure? People who are treasure value your complete well being? What does this look like, you ask? Well, This looks like people who care about how you are and not what they can get from you. Relationships that are nurturing who you are not who you should be. Time spent together is enjoyable and never dreaded. There is a level of honesty that could be hard to hear yet worth every word. A balance of fun and accountability is expected. There is a security that they are available when you need them the most not a need for a manipulation of how you can get their attention.
Where do you dwell?
Are you spending your time in places that give your treasure value? All trash once had value, it once possess a value that it had a place and once it was misplaced it became less of value. For example a great husband was valuable until he placed himself in a strip club or a bar. A president has value when he is doing his job well and not so much when he is found in a dark alley accepting bribes. A mother is valuable to her children until they find her involved in activities that land her in jail. I think you get my point. We all have a safe and healthy place to be that encourages our good behavior and even can support our behavior. Do you need a place to dwell that can encourage you? The resources are limitless.
What do you believe?
Do you believe in something that could be affecting the way you think of the things around you? Are you seeing tragedy instead of opportunity? Are you believing you are limited? We all have minds and it seems they have a mind of there own. We have thoughts and all we can do with thoughts is capture or release them. Once we capture a thought, we are responsible for it. All thoughts have a potential to become a belief which later will affect our actions. All actions are evidence of this. No one does something that they don’t believe is not necessary for the moment. I once believed that I had to obtain shampoo at any cost or I was a disgusting person for not being able to wash my hair. So I believed it wouldn’t be so bad to steal, just that time. I knew it was wrong but for the moment it was what I had to do. I once believed I was worthless and had nothing to give the world. Now I believe that everything has value and that includes me. It is what you believe that makes the biggest difference in your perspective.
When will things change?
This is absolutely my favorite question. I love to answer it even when times feel, look or even smell the worst, it’s not. I tell my children often that it is better to think this is the best time for change. Every moment is another opportunity to make a difference. I will admit it doesn’t all happen at once and sometimes the smallest victories are the biggest in reflection. The time is NOW.
How to turn trash into treasure?
There are 7 simple steps to turning your trash into treasure.
- Discover WHO you are and WHAT you are good at.
- Focus on moving forward, LEAVE the past behind.
- Be in groups and with individuals that will encourage who you are and what you want.
- Find a sanctuary and places that are congruent with your treasure.
- Find a mentor who has what you want to help guide you
- Gain a perspective that you are exactly where you’re suppose to be
- Opportunity to gain treasure is NOW.
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