I am selective about what I see and hear because my eyes and ears are the windows to my heart. Whatever I allow myself to see and hear makes its way to my heart and begins to grow. I filter the information I consume so I can protect my heart.
Caring for my heart helps me maintain high spirits. To keep a joyful attitude, I stay away from pessimistic people. I surround myself with people who are happy and always have something encouraging to share.
I can learn life lessons from the mistakes of others without having to go through heartache myself. I closely watch the successes and failures of those around me in order to choose which behaviors I want to imitate and which ones I want to avoid.
I value my life too much to put myself in situations where the outcome is certain heartbreak. By evaluating situations with wisdom and peace, I can save my heart from unnecessary pain. Taking time to get to know people before I trust them with my deepest desires saves me from disillusionment.
A forgiving and positive attitude protects my heart from disenchantment. When a loved one does something hurtful, I choose to resolve the matter quickly to prevent resentment from taking root in my heart.
Today, I choose to protect myself by learning from the mistakes of others. I save my heart from pain by choosing to forgive instead of allowing resentments to grow.
Self-Reflection Questions:
1. Do my friends have an optimistic personality?
2. Why is it wise to learn from the mistakes of others?
3. What role does forgiveness play in protecting my heart?
