{"id":8410,"date":"2014-01-02T00:00:05","date_gmt":"2014-01-02T05:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/haveamagnificentday\/?p=8410"},"modified":"2014-01-02T00:01:42","modified_gmt":"2014-01-02T05:01:42","slug":"focus-on-your-good","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/haveamagnificentday\/2014\/01\/focus-on-your-good.html","title":{"rendered":"Focus On Your Good!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.beliefnet.com\/sites\/85\/2014\/01\/Focus-on-the-invisible.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8411\" alt=\"Focus on the invisible\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.beliefnet.com\/sites\/85\/2014\/01\/Focus-on-the-invisible.jpeg\" width=\"486\" height=\"321\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #993300\">When you want to give something of real value to another, give your gentle and focused attention.\u00a0 When you seek to develop true understanding, listen with both your ears and heart.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300\">You build lasting relationships and intimacy and create great value by paying attention and being present in the moment.\u00a0 When lecturing, pleading and arguing fail to carry your point across, giving your focused attention will.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300\">It may be difficult to give your full attention in a fast-moving world filled with distractions and enticements.\u00a0 And yet. the more distractions there are, the more precious and valuable your presence and attention becomes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300\">Give something to others which is one hundred percent you and go total.\u00a0 Give the gift of your gentle and focused attention and do your best to be consistent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300\">There are people all around you who are yearning to be heard, seen, <\/span><span style=\"color: #993300\"><span style=\"color: #993300\">acknowledged, <\/span>recognized, appreciated and loved.\u00a0 When you are present with them, you enrich their lives as well as your own.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300\">Be here and live in the moment.\u00a0 Follow your intuition.\u00a0 Active listening and true communication can be achieved.\u00a0 This is when the magic happens.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300\">Even if you have nothing else to give, you can always give your sincere, focused attention.\u00a0 It will definitely be welcomed and treasured as it brings light to the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300\">Miracles are possible, spread the word.\u00a0 Take life one step at a time and do what is in front of you.\u00a0 A to B, B to C, C to D, etc.\u00a0 Take care of the present moment and your future will be assured.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><em><strong>&#8220;Life is a song&#8230; sing it.<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\n<em><strong>Life is a game&#8230; play it.<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\n<em><strong>Life is a challenge&#8230; meet it.<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\n<em><strong>Life is a dream&#8230; realize it.<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\n<em><strong>Life is a sacrifice&#8230; offer it.<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\n<em><strong>Life is love&#8230; enjoy it.&#8221;<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Sai Baba<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080\">There is so much to be thankful for.\u00a0 Take a good look at your life and acknowledge all of your blessings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080\">smiles,<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000080\"> \ud83d\ude42 Lee<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000080\"> <em>The MEGA Coach<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/haveamagnificentday\/files\/2014\/01\/focus.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-8415\" alt=\"focus\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.beliefnet.com\/sites\/85\/2014\/01\/focus-300x232.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"232\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; When you want to give something of real value to another, give your gentle and focused attention.\u00a0 When you seek to develop true understanding, listen with both your ears and heart. 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