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Darren L. Johnson
American
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About the author
Most of us believe outside situations shape our attitudes when, in fact, it is our view of the situations that shape our attitudes.
Darren L. Johnson,
American
Author
#Fact
If you want to grow, you must learn to let go.
Darren L. Johnson,
American
Author
#Want
In order to change unwanted habits and actions, it is important to take the time to get to know yourself.
Darren L. Johnson,
American
Author
#Time
#Change
#Actions
#Order
#Habits
In order to grow, you must learn to let go and strive toward something greater.
Darren L. Johnson,
American
Author
#Order
Ironically, it is not until we are prepared to let go of something that we can really enjoy it.
Darren L. Johnson,
American
Author
It is important for us consciously to say, or claim, only the things we want rather than what we do not want.
Darren L. Johnson,
American
Author
#Want
Just as you choose to get up every day, go to your job, and drive the same car, you decide how much of an impact your past has on you - today.
Darren L. Johnson,
American
Author
#Day
#Past
#Today
#Car
#Job
Long-lasting change that will help you create new habits and actions requires an inside-out approach, as well as two very important tools: the mirror and time.
Darren L. Johnson,
American
Author
#Time
#Will
#Help
#Change
#Actions
#Habits
Make sure you take the time to feed yourself with what your spirit has to offer.
Darren L. Johnson,
American
Author
#Time
#Spirit
Planned change is good. It is being the best, giving your best, and doing your best-on purpose.
Darren L. Johnson,
American
Author
#Being
#Purpose
#Change
#Giving
Some people are so afraid of getting to know themselves that they live and define their lives through the dreams and goals of others.
Darren L. Johnson,
American
Author
#People
#Goals
#Dreams
Success, for me, is being able to provide information that will help to change someone's life positively.
Darren L. Johnson,
American
Author
#Life
#Success
#Will
#Being
#Information
#Help
#Change
The 'stuff' around us represents the stuff inside of us.
Darren L. Johnson,
American
Author
The ego constantly competes with the spirit for control over your inner voice.
Darren L. Johnson,
American
Author
#Spirit
#Control
#Voice
#Ego
Be who you want to be, do what it takes to be that way, and in time, you will have what you want in life.
Darren L. Johnson,
American
Author
#Want
#Time
#Life
#Will
If we need to be reminded to love one another, then we have already lost sight of the very essence of our existence.
Darren L. Johnson,
American
Author
#Love
#Sight
#Existence
Love is the foundation from which your decisions about your life should be made.
Darren L. Johnson,
American
Author
#Life
#Love
#Decisions
Believing in who you are is a major part of a powerful combination for success.
Darren L. Johnson,
American
Author
#Success
Change is wonderful, and necessary.
Darren L. Johnson,
American
Author
#Change
Acknowledging and accepting whatever stuff you may have to let go comes easier when you love yourself.
Darren L. Johnson,
American
Author
#Love
#May
Although most of us realize what we control and do not control, we live as though we do not really know, and in some cases we spend years focusing on things we cannot control.
Darren L. Johnson,
American
Author
#Years
#Control
If our core belief is based on what other people think, then we eventually will allow their opinions to become our reality.
Darren L. Johnson,
American
Author
#People
#Will
#Belief
#Opinions
#Reality
A big part of letting go is recognizing when it is time to stay in a situation and when it is time to move on.
Darren L. Johnson,
American
Author
#Time
Choosing to be miserable is an option, but not one I recommend.
Darren L. Johnson,
American
Author
Do not lose hope in what the universe has placed you here to do.
Darren L. Johnson,
American
Author
#Hope
#Universe
I believe it is important for people to create a healthy mental environment in which to accomplish daily tasks.
Darren L. Johnson,
American
Author
#People
#Environment
Fear stimulates us to take action and can be our friend, but if you act as though fear is not there-if you deny it-it will build and create barriers.
Darren L. Johnson,
American
Author
#Action
#Will
#Fear
#Friend
Forgiveness leads to love, and love leads to forgiveness.
Darren L. Johnson,
American
Author
#Love
#Forgiveness
Giving up represents a choice you make when you decide not to take action on something over which you actually do have control.
Darren L. Johnson,
American
Author
#Action
#Control
#Choice
#Giving
How you manage yourself as you deal with stuff in your life largely determines the quality of your life.
Darren L. Johnson,
American
Author
#Life
#Quality
Don't get too caught up in making money or having a job, get excited about the fact that you can design your life.
Darren L. Johnson,
American
Author
#Life
#Money
#Job
#Fact
#Design
Anytime there is a struggle between doing what is actually right and doing what seems right, then your ego is interfering with your decision.
Darren L. Johnson,
American
Author
#Right
#Decision
#Ego
#Struggle
I finally learned to live in the present and focus only on what I want rather than what I don't want.
Darren L. Johnson,
American
Author
#Want
#Present
#Focus
We need to listen to our experiences.
Darren L. Johnson,
American
Author
We all talk to ourselves. A major key to success exists in what we say to ourselves, which helps to shape our attitude and mindset.
Darren L. Johnson,
American
Author
#Talk
#Success
#Key
#Attitude
Your destiny is in your hands. Creating the life you want is only, and always, up to you.
Darren L. Johnson,
American
Author
#Want
#Life
#Destiny
Your behavior is based on your beliefs, and what you do and say, over and over again, helps develop your habits.
Darren L. Johnson,
American
Author
#Beliefs
#Behavior
#Habits
You have choices to make about what you do with the rest of your life.
Darren L. Johnson,
American
Author
#Life
#Rest
#Choices
When you do not know how to focus your thoughts effectively, they can become scattered, miscellaneous, and fixated on "stuff"-negative notions, toxic relationships, and situations from the past.
Darren L. Johnson,
American
Author
#Relationships
#Past
#Focus
#Thoughts
#Miscellaneous
When you choose not to take action on something because you realize you have no control, this is letting go.
Darren L. Johnson,
American
Author
#Action
#Control
Whatever you do, never stop dreaming.
Darren L. Johnson,
American
Author
We live within two environments: one is physical and surrounds us; the other is mental and is inside of us. Both can be designed to support your success.
Darren L. Johnson,
American
Author
#Support
#Success
Your spirit is the universal voice of love - in you.
Darren L. Johnson,
American
Author
#Love
#Spirit
#Voice
Ultimately, your state of mind determines your circumstances. To realize the outcomes you want, it is critical to recognize and experience the transition from our present thoughts, habits, and actions to new thoughts, habits, and actions.
Darren L. Johnson,
American
Author
#Want
#State
#Experience
#Present
#Mind
#Circumstances
#Actions
#Thoughts
#Habits
There is no greater level and form of belief than believing in yourself.
Darren L. Johnson,
American
Author
#Belief
The process of letting go is like taking a journey to the center of your being.
Darren L. Johnson,
American
Author
#Being
#Journey
The more complicated this society becomes, the greater the need is to simplify your life.
Darren L. Johnson,
American
Author
#Life
#Society
We all must learn to dig down deep inside, trust that inner voice, and not be afraid to face and forgive ourselves.
Darren L. Johnson,
American
Author
#Deep
#Trust
#Voice
When you accept the fact you have no control and choose not to take any action, you are letting go.
Darren L. Johnson,
American
Author
#Action
#Control
#Fact