having a positive outlook
CHOICES
Life is difficult, hard & troubling
at best, but you can live a happy & wonderful life in spite of it all. We all want to live a content, satisfying & richly rewarding life. We all want that job that satisfies and a successful career to go with it. We want to be married to the “perfect” partner. We want to have children we can be proud of. We want to have loyal friends that stick by us faithfully. We want to acquire material things and personal possessions and have all our problems magically disappear. Everybody wishes for a good life. For one person, a good life may consist of having three meals a day and a roof over their head. For others, it may be having a big mansion, fancy cars, designer clothes and lots of money. Whatever your definition is, there is one thing you have in common with many, you want a life free of stress, worry & fear with as little work as possible. You would like to find it without working so hard for it or struggle so much to achieve it. Many of us have high expectations and nobody wants to struggle through life. Unfortunately, that is also what may be stopping you from having the life you seek. The thought of all that work, all that planning, overcoming adversity, hurdles and resistance is enough to make a lot of people give up before they even start. It can all seem too overwhelming and for many it doesn’t seem worth fighting for. You feel drained of all energy before you even begin. Its like i’m running a marathon, before your even get to the starting line, the thought of all that running, just wears you out so much mentally you decide not to go for it … it’s just too hard, to difficult. But once you accept that life is hard, it no longer becomes such a paralyzing issue. Once we realize that life is difficult, once we truly accept & understand this fact, then life no longer seems so hard to overcome. In life you will soon learn, having difficulties getting the things you want is the norm. It is very rare to get anything in life without some degree of effort. Once you accept this, you will feel better about your circumstances. You won’t think of your situation as anything but what is common to every other person. You will think of your situation as a part of life. You will no longer beat yourself up about how bad things are. You will realize that you are only human. That we as human beings are not perfect nor are we expected to be, only God is perfect. You make mistakes & fail just like everybody else. Accepting that life is hard comes with accepting that you have the responsibility to make it better. Not only do you have the responsibility to make it better, you have the ability and the power to make it better. Remember, you always have choices. No matter what the situation you find yourself in, you have choices. No matter how bad things may get, you have choices. No matter what you think you can or cannot do, you have choices. Now it may not always be an easy choice to make. It may be a very difficult road you choose and it may push you out of your comfort zone. It may mean your life might get even harder than it already is by your steps to acceptability, but it still remains a choice. Oftentimes you will find that the choices you make are not as hard as you thought. Once you become open to the idea that you are responsible for your life and that you have choices, you will soon find that you are no longer stuck just because life is not easy … and at that point, life may be hard, but you have the final say. Your life becomes more meaningful, purposeful and self
satisfying. I love you ♡ David Harrison Levi Beverly Hills, CA
MY PURPOSE
I believe my purpose in 
this lifetime is to help others overcome their challenges, fears, struggle, hardships, setbacks & roadblocks found in their path. To lift others spirits wherever, whenever possible. You have my word, that I will continue to try in encouraging, enlightening, inspiring, motivating & empowering all by my daily posts. I hope they have been in some small way helpful to you in seeing a more positive & optimistic approach to all of life’s achievements. That your dreams, goals and aspirations can be achieved. Your life has purpose. That with faith in God, anything and everything is possible. It’s not about money, fame or fortune, I believe I give sound advice. I hope to earn your trust and remain a caring, compassionate, faithful and loyal friend. I can’t save the world, but I can help a few. I can’t make you listen, but that’s a choice you have to make. God bless you … I love you ♡ David Harrison Levi Beverly Hills, CA
SHINE ON!!!!
Don’t let anyone or anything stand in the way of your dreams, goals and aspirations. There will be many in your life who celebrate you, enco
urage you, inspire and motivate you, empower you and support you and there is no time for drama or negative energy to fill your world. You are on a mission of great importance and that mission is YOU! Sharing your gift with the world is why you were created! Go where you are celebrated and not just tolerated. Stand in your own radiant light and shine like the brightest star in the sky. There is a greatness within you and the true happiness & joy and inner peace you seek is by the choices you make. The boundaries and the limitations in your life are measured only by those you have created. There is no place for fear and you must remain courageous and strong, positive and optimistic always to achieve all you desire. Challenges, hardship, setbacks, and roadblocks are commonplace but we can move forward from them triumphantly and victoriously. Lose the pain and anguish you have felt. Don’t look back, you’re not going that way! Remember, a person who has made no mistakes or failed in life at some point, has never truly lived. We as human beings are not perfect, only God is perfect! I believe in you, do you believe in yourself? I love you and wish you well on your journey ♥ David Harrison Levi-Beverly Hills, CA
I AM A SURVIVOR
I have been challenged, but I have 
endured. I have known hardship & struggle and I have often lost myself in the process. My faith being tested, I continued to believe. I have learned how to deal with overwhelming fears, worry, anxiety and stress as I continue to move forward and grow stronger, wiser and more knowledgeable each day from the things I cannot possibly change. But my faith in God has seen me through, kept me positive, optimistic and for this I am forever grateful & appreciate life now more then ever. I love you ♡ David Harrison Levi Beverly Hills, CA
SEEING LIFE THROUGH THE EYES OF SOMEONE ELSE
No one is immune from the harsh realities of life. The unfair and unwarranted judgements of others, the jealousy, the backstabbing, the negativity, 
the hate and mistrust that goes on in the modern world. No one in this lifetime, not you, not me … no one is perfect, ONLY God is perfect so why judge? We’ve all made mistakes, we’ve all had failures, we’ve all seemingly messed up at sometime or another, for we as human beings are not perfect nor are we expected to be. We’ve all hurt people not intentionally emotionally, mentally and yes physically and we’ve most definitely hurt ourselves in the process. We all know someone who will judge us, assume things about us for who they think we are or how we’re supposed to act or for just about any reason they can. Inevitably, they will hate you, they’ll misjudge you, be mean to you, be jealous of you, pass judgements on you. But NO ONE has the right to judge YOU but yourself and God Himself. No one knows what you’ve gone through, the adversity, challenges, hardships and struggles you’ve faced, the sacrifices you’ve made, nor the life you’ve lived. No one can look inside our heads, read our minds, think our thoughts and see the past of what we’ve had to endure. Therefore; don’t judge others, unless you have looked through their eyes, experienced what they’ve experienced and felt the their pain and cried as many tears. I love you … David Harrison Levi – Beverly Hills, CA
LOVING LIFE!
Falling in love with life is really not all that difficult! Maybe you’re stuck in some-kind of rut, maybe you’ve got cabin fever from being inside way too l
ong, or maybe its that you’re just plain bored. For whatever the reason your mind seems to be having these most negative thoughts, when you find yourself looking in the mirror and thinking, there’s got to be more to life than this, it’s doesn’t leave you with a very good feeling. But fortunately, there are a few simple things you can do, and the many different ways in which to look at life, that will get you to fall in love with your own life once again. Don’t “ever” live in the past. It maybe easier said then done, but you shouldn’t get down on yourself for what has happened by your past. What’s done is done, plain and simple. You can’t change it, no matter how hard you may want to. Your past does not define who you are. Stay in the present moment & for God’s sake, do not look back, your not going that way! Don’t live your life in a fictitious future. The quicker you can learn to let go of what you think you should be and what you want to be, you can soon start to enjoy what you have right now, at this very moment. There are absolutely no guarantees of what tomorrow will bring nor what the years may pass have in store for you. It’s nice to daydream and have great ambitions, but you set yourself up for bigger & greater disappointments when you grow too attached to those ideas that inevitably may not come to pass. Start getting excited about something your passionate about, and do something you’ve always wanted to do. Trying new things like decorating, photography, running, gardening, painting, car restoration, yoga, cooking, baking you name it, if you’ve thought about doing it, now is the time to actually act upon it. Get excited about it, throw yourself into it fully and completely, as you give it a real shot and have some fun with it. Do something compassionate for someone else, that involves the caring & kindness of another human being less fortunate. This is a sure-fire way, to get me feeling better about everything. If you are able to help someone, even in a very small, seemingly insignificant way, it can make you beam from within. Help someone with a tedious chore, tidy a room, pick up a bottle of wine on the way home from work. These small gestures can actually have a greater impact and can make you feel even better than the individual your attending too. See the beauty in all living things & those everyday things we all take for granted. We can undoubtedly get so caught up in the day-to-day grind, that we start to overlook even the most abundant & beautiful things that surrounds us. The longer we allow to let this go on, the worse it seems to become. Spend some quality time outside. There’s nothing worse, for me than being cooped up inside for long periods of time. I get down, bored, moody and lethargic. Get me outside, even if it’s just for a few brief moments, sitting enjoying the fresh air, I feel a million times better. If you’ve been feeling the same, try heading outside fort awhile. Do some gardening, read a good book, stare at the clouds like you did when you were a child, anything that you could do inside, try taking it outside, you may be pleasantly surprised. Do something extremely creative with your valuable & precious time. You may not think you have a creative nor imaginative bone in your body but I’ll bet you do. If you haven’t done anything creative for awhile, maybe it’s that you ultimately feel, you’re scared of failing, creating something sub-par or even being laughed at for your attempt. You’re only limited by your own imagination and your worst fears. Start today to be encouraged, inspired & motivated by the goodness that lives abundantly in you! May God bless each & everyone of You with peace & love! Stay blessed for your on the road to a higher standard, a greater power. I Love You – David Harrison Levi- Beverly Hills, CA
The Journey Is Not Always Easy
fear the worst. Not knowing, we become frustrated and take it out on others. No matter how positive we may think we are and optimistic in our views, we find ourselves anxious and stressed and dreading the worst. How we choose to deal what the circumstances at hand or the situation put before us will ultimately determine our fate. We must learn to take one day at a time and never, ever let negative energy fill our heads or allow ourselves to dwell on the “what ifs” Only through God, a positive mind and an optimistic spirit can we expect to survive the harsh realities of life. Your courage and inner strength will carry you out of the darkness and into the light. It won’t be easy my friend, but think of the options. How often in life did you think you weren’t going to make it? Remember, God never puts anything in our path to challenging or overwhelming we can’t overcome. When our lives are seemingly falling apart, they may actually be falling into place. I love you and wish you well on your journey. David Harrison Levi Beverly Hills, CAWORDS ARE A POWERFUL TOOL
I realized that w
hen I first starting writing to keep myself positive and blogging on Facebook, more and more people were following my daily posts. After some time, men, women and even teenagers were contacting me, sharing with me stories about their personal lives and how much my writing seemingly helped them get through some very bleak, challenging, hard and difficult moments. Many of these personal interactions were heartfelt and clearly touched my life in ways to numerous to mention. Words are a powerful tool and I believe in some small way they can help to remind one of the importance of having faith, believing in God, keeping a positive and optimistic mindset and remembering that any challenge, struggle or hardship you are facing is generally only temporary. That your success is not defined nor measured by how many mistakes, setbacks or failures you’ve encountered, how many times you fell, but how well you coped & dealt with them. As human beings, we are not perfect nor are we expected to be, only God is perfect. We will make many errors in our short time on earth, we will trust those closest to us and oftentimes, they will turn on us, critiquing our every move, criticizing and judging us unfairly. We will feel lied to, betrayed, used, taken advantage of and made to feel guilty by their careless, harsh & hurtful words and actions. But the most important lesson I can teach you though so often difficult, is the ability to grow, learn and be forgiving. That the inner peace you seek far outweighs being right. Don’t let your ego or pride stand in the way of your own personal happiness and inner joy. Life is about experiencing, living and seeing the beauty in all people & situations. Don’t let anyone or anything stand in the way of your dreams, goals and aspirations. Choose to lead a passionate, productive life and don’t ever wake up regretting or resenting those opportunities you once shared. The only boundaries and limitations set in your path, are those you’ve placed before you. The only disability you may have, are those you focus on & consider a priority. May God be with you, protect you and your family, friends & pets always. I love you ♡ David Harrison Levi Beverly Hills, CA
DO NOT ENABLE!
Being in a loving and unconditional relationship takes great responsibility from both partners. If one refuses to fulfill their obligation, you are doomed for failure. Be positive! Be strong! Remain optimistic! Sometimes loving someone no matter how hard you try, is never en
ough. No one in this lifetime is worth experiencing the ongoing & overwhelming difficulties and challenges, if the other person refuses to try. Often times, we are only enablers, allowing others to treat us the way they see fit and ultimately keeping us from what we are truly deserving of. Continuing to feel the emptiness, the pain and heartbreak your heart has endured serves no one and is a grieving period we all must face at one time or another. The reality is … if it wasn’t meant to be, it never will be. Everything happens for good reason & purpose and there are no mistakes. You are surrounded by an aura of love from God, family & friends …. they may have left you, you may have left them, but you will find someone genuine, true and worthy of that love you so willing have to offer. Be patient, your time is coming. I love you ♡ David Harrison Levi Beverly Hills, CA
LIFE BEGINS OUTSIDE OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE
Are you leading a “WHAT IF” life? Afraid of this, afraid of that?… leaving your “comfort zone? ” Remember, there are no boundaries nor limitations standing in the way of the dreams, goals and aspirations you seek, but those you have placed before you. Make every moment of your life something to be proud of, accountable and worth living. And although no one can change their past, we can defin
itely make a huge difference, start new and rewrite a new ending. But, before that start begins, we must stop the things that are holding you back from a more content, fulfilling and satisfying way of life. … Be whoever you want to be in this lifetime, it doesn’t matter. But stop lying to yourself. Happiness is an invaluable commodity … stop trying to buy it … we have to somehow find it, it may be hidden right around the corner, stop looking for happiness in others. You have to find happiness in yourself first, only then can you share that happiness with someone else, You have to be thankful for who you are and what you have been blessed with. Stop being afraid of trying new things just because you’re afraid of making a mistake and failing. We all make mistakes, that’s how we’re made. But being afraid of making a mistake ends up leaving you adventure-less and fun deprived. Doing something new and making mistakes is much better than doing nothing. People will often look down on you, just to bring you down to their level, but lowering your standards for someone insignificant can’t be the right thing to do ever. You’re a good human being and nobody can ever change that until and unless you choose to. Stop focusing on getting into a relationship. Relationships are a beautiful, wonderful thing with the “right” person, but finding a relationship to get through a bad time in your life is wrong. Get into the “right” relationship when it’s meant to be, not when you want it to be. Stop finding flaws in any new relationship because of a horrible past experience. If you weren’t treated with respect in your previous relationship, the new person in your life is not to be blamed and should not be blamed. So, stop looking for problems in your new relationship because it may turn out to be just the experience you’ve been searching for..Stop missing out on the beauty of small moments. Don’t overlook the beauty of some moments in your life. You’re amazing just the way you are and you need to stop pretending to be someone you’re not. You don’t need to change for people to like you or for that matter, love you. So…be yourself. It’s a competitive world but if you don’t stop competing against anyone and everyone, you’ll have less time to focus on what you are doing. It’s not important who has the bigger home, the fanciest car, the designer clothes and shoes what matters most is how you are as a caring, compassionate and kind person that is growing each and everyday. Stop holding grudges, be forgiving, never be bitter or resentful, it’s a waste of time & effort and serves no one. Be the bigger person – don’t carry around so much hate & anger in your heart, instead forgive the person who has done you wrong because the circumstances nor the person is worth wasting your precious time or feelings on. Move forward and don’t let things from the past ruin the happiness of your present. Jealousy takes you nowhere, so stop being jealous of what others are doing. Being a perfectionist is great but silly most of the times, stop trying to be one. We as human beings are not perfect nor are we expected to be only God is perfect. Acting like everything’s fine won’t make everything fine so stop hiding it, do something about it. You can’t be happy always in life, nobody is. It’s okay to have a bad day but it’s not okay to hide your feelings, cry, grieve if you need to, but take out all the frustration & sadness from your life and wait for good things to come. Take responsibility for your own words & actions, stop blaming others for YOUR problems. Nobody has the power to control your life, only you do. If you go on blaming others for all your troubles, that just means you’re running away from your own responsibilities and that will always keep you one step away from taking charge of your own life because it’s yours and yours alone. Stop doing the same things over & over again.There’s so much to see, do and be apart of. Stop wasting your time explaining to others, just do what feels right for you. Start loving yourself more and stop suppressing your needs. It’s okay to fall in love, in fact it’s the best thing in the world, but losing yourself in the process is not very smart and you won’t ever be able to forgive yourself. You have needs and you may have a passion too – never give those up just because you have other priorities now. It’s good to care for other people but do not forget that you’re special too and nobody can take care of that more than you yourself. Stop sitting idle because an empty mind is the devil’s workshop. Don’t end up sitting idle for too long because you’ll create problems that you didn’t even know existed. Be productive, act efficiently and effectively. You need to stop holding on to your past, it’s over, it’s gone. Don’t be a pessimist, stop being ungrateful in life. Problems come and go but you shine in the dark when you face them head on, so stop running from them. It’s not the easiest path you choose and you are definitely not the only person who’s facing issues in life. But only those people who do not turn their backs to their problems and take up the risk of walking on that path, are the ones who are successful because this is exactly that defines their personality in the future. And therefore, it’s worth the time, effort. We all have made mistakes in life but the smart thing to do is – stop regretting what wrong you did in the past, it’s history now. Stop giving up on opportunities just because you ‘think’ you’re not ready. Stepping out of your comfort zone is difficult but all great opportunities call to do just that. So, be prepared even if you have to really push yourself – push yourself harder and get ready to face great challenges. Stop focussing on things you don’t want, just because you’re scared they’ll happen. Positive thinking is the key to the success you seek.Wake up each morning and imagine wonderful things happening to you and they will happen, trust me. Believe in the path you’re on because you are deserving and worth so much more. I love you ♡ David Harrison Levi Beverly Hills, CA
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