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Desiderata

29/4/2020

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One of my go-to strategies in moments of overwhelm or despondency, is to pop in my headphones and listen to an inspiring, uplifting, insightful Youtube clip. 

The reason I do this is because it's a means to flip the script that's playing in my mind. When that voice in my head is negative, it can be one of the hardest things to summon up the will to change what it's saying, it feels so real and so true and so all encompassing.

Rather than go to battle with that voice, it's much more effective and gentle to tune out that voice, and tune into a voice of hope and inspiration. 

If you can find a way to believe something that is more empowering than you were believing a moment before, and that new belief can find its way into your actions...  this is the secret to a horrible day becoming a wonderful day, or an average day becoming an exceptional day.


I have some favourites Youtube clips that I save and listen to over and over, or sometimes I'll just scroll through the Youtube feed and see what resonates with me at the time. 

Last week, I came across this rendition of the 'Desiderata'. This powerful poem has been a favourite of mine for many years, and it seems so fitting in these challenging times. 

To me, the 'Desiderata' portrays the perfect balance of ebb and flow, striving and surrendering, achievement and contentment, optimism and realism, discipline and gentleness... and encompasses all aspects of a happy and wholesome life.

I hope you enjoy it as much as I do, and that it helps to flip your script... save it to your favourites and revisit it each day. 

Below is the beautiful rendition Youtube video of the 'Desiderata', and also a PDF copy for you to print and pop up in your home or office. The more reminders you surround yourself with to trigger an empowering mindset, the better!


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Genevieve MacDonald
4/5/2020 06:52:30 pm

Oh my Nadine this is beautiful! Thank you for sharing xx

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