Money Thoughts…

When it comes to money, start with your mind
Decide what you want – visualize it as if it were already yours
Believe it’s possible and you deserve it –
And you must be willing to go through the doors

You’ll pay a price for money…in effort and perseverance
And when something gets in your way, find out how to clear it –
Often the roadblocks that hold you back
Are beliefs created long ago which no longer fit

Beliefs like money doesn’t grow on trees
Or money is the root of all evil, or you can’t have it all
There are a number of limiting beliefs…
Think what notions of money you can recall

Then turn those thoughts around – challenge your belief;
Say money allows me to create happiness & flows abundantly to me –
Create your own statements of inspiration
And make it a daily habit to repeat them so you’ll be free…

Free to believe what you hear…what you’re telling yourself
And if you don’t believe it…free yourself of that emotion –
Let it go and fight for what you want
Remember that it’s all about getting & staying in motion!

Copyright © Cybil Smith

A Class Act

A class act is someone

Who treats everyone well…

With love, dignity and respect

It’s something you can tell

There are several characteristics

That identify a class act

…Use them as guidelines

Instead of taking them for fact

First and foremost is to live

By high standards that you choose

Take responsibility for your actions & results

…Even when you lose

Class acts also maintain dignity

And grace in the midst of fire

…With calmness that offers courage

And confidence that inspires

A class act is a role model

Who helps others rise

With courtesy, respect & generosity

…No matter who gets the prize

While more can be said about class acts

I’ll end my thoughts with this…

Treat everyone with respect and esteem

And make sure you’re atop the list

Copyright © Cybil Smith

Your Word

Your word is all you have
And you can keep it or break it
With all agreements that you enter
You have the choice to make it

Every agreement you make
Is ultimately with you
And when you fail to keep them
…Oh, the damage it can do

Your self-esteem suffers blows
Your self-confidence is shaken
Your self-respect is all but lost
And so much energy is taken

If you over-commit, learn to say no
When you do commit, follow through
Write down every agreement you make
It’s critical that you do

For all your trust & credibility
Is entirely up to you
Whether you keep your agreements
Or fail to follow through

So keep your agreements
Remember, it’s your choice
But don’t do it just for others
Do it for your own inner voice

And return to you the confidence,
The energy and esteem
That comes with doing what you say
And saying what you mean

Copyright © Cybil Smith

Appreciation

Appreciation creates the state of abundance
…You’re in a high vibrational state
Where your emotions are taken care of
…Where you feel splendid & great

Appreciate yourself for what you do
Rather than criticize what you don’t
If you only count on others to uplift you
…Oftentimes they won’t

Or you may not recognize
The appreciation they give
For you may not be able to receive
Gratitude for the life you live

Think of those who mean the most
From all the days gone past
…It’s those who cared for you,
Whose appreciation still lasts

So if you want to be remembered
For being important in someone’s life,
Make them feel appreciated
…Make a difference in their life

And remember that there are 3 ways
To appreciate someone…
Tell them, show them or touch them
So choose what they like done

If you want to know
The method people prefer
Ask them when they felt most loved
…How did that occur?

Then use the answer to figure out
If words or presents or human touch
Are how they feel appreciated
…But know you can never do too much

So do all three and tell them,
Add a small gesture to show you care,
Plus a hug or pat on the back
…It’s the acknowledgement you share

You’ll make someone feel important
Because to you, they are
You will also feel great
And both of you can soar far

Copyright © Cybil Smith

Assumptions

What happens when you assume?

Do you immediately think the best?

Or do you think the worst

Without putting it to the test?

When you make assumptions

You’re not operating on fact

But rather, you’re going by the notion

…You’re allowing yourself to react

Without knowing the truth

…Without checking it out

When it’s simple to ask a question

And find out what it’s about

Do you ever assume that others

Have negative feelings toward you

And then immediately work to correct

The things you say and do?

When, if you were to ask

You’d find you’re not the cause

And you could have spared the worry

If you’d taken a moment to pause

And ask, “Do you mean…?”

Or “What are you feeling?” to find

What is really going on

Instead of making it up in your mind

Remember the word ass-u-me

Makes an ass of you and me

And when you ask questions

The truth can set you free

Copyright © Cybil Smith

Speak With Impeccability

Be a master of your words

Or they will control you

Be conscious of the thoughts you think

And the words you speak, too

Speak with impeccability

…With intention and integrity

In alignment with what you say

You want your life to be

Use words of inclusion

And you will not be left out

Speak words of tolerance & acceptance

If that’s what you are about

Know your words create reactions

By those to whom you speak

And they return to you multiplied

…What you sow is what you reap

Practice honesty – tell the truth

It’s important that you do

For when you lie it signifies

The feelings inside of you

Like the belief that you are not enough

Exactly as you are

But honestly you are more than enough

And that belief can take you far

So speak with impeccability

It’s important to always be true

To yourself and to others

And be positive & uplifting, too.

Copyright © Cybil Smith

The Truth

When you fail to say

The words needing to be said

You often get filled up

With feelings that you dread

It’s time to share the resentments

That you’ve been holding on to

It’s time to say what needs & demands

Are truly desired by you

It’s also time to appreciate others

And tell them how you feel…

It’s time to get in touch with the truth

…To acknowledge what is real

Do you ever hide the truth

To protect someone’s feelings?

If so, it’s important to realize

The dishonesty in your dealings

When you fail to disclose your feelings

You’ll end up the one who’s hurting

For you are not being honest

And your needs you are diverting

If you’ve ever wondered when

Would be a good time for honesty

Start the moment you have that thought

And you’ll be authentic & free

Copyright © Cybil Smith

Heart Talk

When it’s time to clear the air

To get something off your chest

There’s an exercise in talking & listening

…A heart talk – that works best

Without judgment or criticism

You have a chance to share

What you want…how you feel

Until there’s nothing left to declare

When you are done talking

It’s someone else’s turn

Then you get to listen

And often you can learn…

What’s important to other people

And what they’ve been going through

You’ll improve your connections

With those who mean much to you

Copyright © Cybil Smith

Listen

When you learn the art of listening

You’ll hear so much more…

You’ll be tuned into things

You many not have thought about before

When you listen with intention

And connect with someone’s eyes

You can hear more than words

…Which may come as a surprise

If you listen to what’s behind

The words being said

You can learn more about

What’s in a person’s head

When you really stop to listen

Your account will certainly be

More accurate and fair

Than what you might normally see

When you realize the word listen

Can be changed into silent, too

It’s easy to remember

That’s just what you should do.

Copyright © Cybil Smith

Inquire Within

You have the power inside…

Your insight and intuition

As well as wisdom & creativity

To help you with any decision

Give your mind a minute

To slow down each day

And in that quiet space,

Listen to what it has to say

When you clear out the distractions

Your mind can tune into

The subtle impulses from within

That will tell you what to do

Trust your intuition

And the messages it sends

Without judgment or attachment

…It is possible, my friend

Take time to pause and listen

Relax…and you’ll receive

The message you’re meant to hear

And the knowingness to believe

Copyright © Cybil Smith