Be The Change Be The Change Be The Change

Good day to all! I hope everyone is healthy and appreciative of life, today and always.

If you have been observant of the news or social media over the last few weeks, there have been a series of unfortunate and saddening events. Killings, protests that turned into killings, terror threats and terror attacks, etc. I do not wish to go on about these.

The reason for my post today (it has been a couple of months since I posted) is to REMIND THE WORLD TO BE THE CHANGE WE WISH TO SEE IN THE WORLD. There are phony people. There are people who choose to do bad. Be aware of this and keep yourself away from that energy.

Surround yourself with good and positivity; but don't only surround yourself with that, BE IT, SEE IT, SPREAD IT.

We are a product of our environment, why not change the environment to change the world?

I believe in you. I believe in us. EVERYONE HAS THE POTENTIAL TO DO GOOD. Please choose good. PLEASE. Thank you all; now, let's change the world.

Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth. - Muhammad Ali

Erik B.
#MTWABP!

The World Needs You

Hi everyone!

I want you to know that the world needs you. It needs your energy because that energy radiates and joins others who may benefit from that.

However, this energy must a positive one. There is enough negative energy circulating (I dislike even bringing it up) our beautiful Universe. Let YOUR LIGHT SHINE. One small act of kindness will travel such a long way. And you may never see it with your own eyes, but you will certainly attract that positivity right back. It is a Universal law.

Lesson today, spread your positive energy. It will help someone on the other side of the world that has never physically met you.

Erik B.
#MTWABP!

Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
- Martin Luther King Jr.

Change is Constant

Good day to all!

Today I want everyone reading this to focus on one thing... acceptance of life. Realize that you are blessed to have made it THIS FAR. Once you focus your attention on that, you will be more accepting of change.

Change is not bad. Change is not good. Change simply is. It's a constant factor of life. Cells change in our biology. People change (physically, emotionally). The ecosystem changes. Relationships/partnerships. Sneakers. Food. Animals. Jobs. Minds. Science. Religion. Politics. Genders. Decisions. LIFE.

Change is constant. Accept this and live more freely. It's all in our mindset. :-)

Erik B.
#MTWABP!

Life is Unpredictable, So Love it

Good day to all!

You know that saying "life is short?" It really isn't. 365/366 days in a year/leap year. Approx. 525,000 minutes in a year. If you are reading this, you are most likely at least 9.450.000 minutes old (18 years approx.). That's a lot of numbers. Does that justify how long or short life really is? Not one bit, because in all honesty, life really is short if you're doing it right. Time flies is the expression, this means time goes fast. I can personally say that the last 8ish months have been an amazing experience, but a slight blur.

The expression really says "time flies when you're having fun" which I have been and I hope you have as well. If you're not having fun, change that. We really have no idea when our last day will approach. We should not bother wondering when it will be nor should we be concerned with how it will happen. JUST LIVE.

A patient was recently diagnosed with a stage 4 tumor above their heart. 24 years old. This should make you think 2 things:
1. I hope the best for this person.
2. I should start living and be grateful for all I have.

Stop and appreciate the beauty life and the universe has surrounded you with. Family, love, good, nature, animals. The ability to breathe, smile, laugh, think. Getting mad is not worth it (this is something we can all work on). Be sad, but not for long. Live for those moments that make you see God (or whoever/whatever you believe in) in them.

Today, tomorrow, and the rest of your days, I ask that you live with appreciation, reverence, compassion, selflessness, and vitality. People will hurt you, lie to you, not be there for you. It's ok. Forgive and move forward. LIVE and remember to LOVE YOURSELF and YOUR LIFE.

Erik B.
MTWABP!

Do Not Take It Personal

Hello happy folks! I hope you meet this day with greatness and kindness.

Message today, DO NOT TAKE IT PERSONAL. What, you ask? Nothing.

The lies.
The doubts.
The truths.
The fears.
The let downs.
The uncertainties.
The comments.
The fat.
The skinny.
The immature.
The irresistible.
The mundane.
The temptation.
The jokes.
The fools.
The critics.
The comfort.
The lack of trust.
The lack of loyalty.
The exclusions.
The too much informations (just made up a word).
The gossip.
The fact that they will not give you a raise.
The fear of setting off on a journey.
The embarrassment.
The pride.
The programs society feeds you.
The nonsense.
The hate.
The success.

DO NOT TAKE IT PERSONAL.

Much love,

Erik B.
MTWABP!

Before we get to know someone else, let us know ourselves first. Let us be honest with ourselves and know that judging others gets us nowhere. Once we know 'I,' the following is to know 'we.' Know yourself well enough to understand you are not perfect, nor will you ever be, but that perfection is relative to the individual for whom you are perfect for. The universe is at your fingertips. - E

The Decision is Yours

Hello do-gooders! I hope everyone has decided to make it a great day.

Notice that in the above statement I wrote the word "decided." To decide means to reach a resolution in your mind as a result of consideration. This means you've made a decision based on your thoughts of whatever it is you are seeking to do.

Why is this important? Because it comes down to our OWN DECISION whether we are happy, grateful, upset, seeking to blame, excited, etc. We CHOOSE our outlook; as a matter of fact, our mindset is what will determine our happiness. And let's be real here, the goal is always happiness. So... make it happen.

Much love to you all on this day and the rest of your days.

Be the change you wish to see in the world. - Mahatma Gandhi

Erik B.

MTWABP!

Forgiveness

Hello fellow do gooders. I hope everyone is doing swell.

I want you to ask yourself, "am I truly a forgiving individual?" What does forgiveness mean to you, anyway? Is it being a push over? Is it forgetting what was done to you? Is it finding the good in your heart to simply let go of what you let get to you in the first place? That's what it means to me. To let go.

Forgiveness means to let go. To not feel angry or resentful. Holding this in your heart is painful. One cannot truly be free if we hold this grudge inside of us. This is a struggle that many deal with and few conquer.

JUST. LET. GO. We hold ourselves back because we want to justify someone else's actions. That is quite the recipe for discontentment.

Always find it in your heart to forgive. No need to forget (fool me once shame on you, fool me twice...), but forgiving is a key for living a happy life.

Be great, live freely.

- Erik Bustillo

MTWABP!

Thank you @youareluminous - "Just wanted to remind you all that it is safe for you to let go of whatever isn't serving your highest and your heart. The more you release, the more space the universe has to now replenish you with blessings in greater alignment. You are never without here. Look around you. This is all for you." #GoodNewsie #BeTheChange #KnowYourWorth #MTWABP!

A photo posted by Erik Bustillo RD,CISSN,CPT (@erikbustillo) on Mar 17, 2016 at 8:29pm PDT