2023-09-16 16:47
It all grew out of the pandemic. That is how the tradition started. Like many things in life, good and beautiful things can grow from our challenges. Often, I think that is why these obstacl… Read More
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the thoughts, writings and opinions of Jonathan Hilton who is a writer from Maine in the US of A.
2023-08-08 10:28
In the tapestry of life, we find a truth,
A timeless axiom, age-old and uncouth,
Everything changes, a dance so profound,
Yet against this rhythm, we often are bound.
Why resist the flow, th… Read More
2023-08-07 14:41
In the embrace of summer's golden rays,Time slows, and worries find their distant ways.A chance to grow, to bloom and rise,
Like nature's treasures under azure skies. Thoughts on summer.
Fr… Read More
2023-08-04 13:16
In our path of life, we seek ease, A gentle breeze to carry us with grace, But challenges arrive, like storms that seize, And push us into paths we can't embrace.
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2023-08-03 10:28
In shadows deep, where light retreats, A realm of
darkness lies and greets, Its vast expanse, a mystery, The opposite of light's decree.
Within us all, it takes a place, A part of life's en… Read More
2023-08-02 10:48
In a small town where dreams align, Where golden sunsets warmly shine, High school days, a tapestry spun, We cruised through life, like the setting sun.
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2023-08-01 10:02
In the river of eternity, Time flows, A current swift, unstoppable it goes, Through the canyons of existence, it carves, A reminder that all we cherish, time starves.
The post Time Lines fir… Read More
2023-07-31 10:24
In the heart of Maine, where the lake waters gleam, Where dreams unfurl like ripples in a gentle stream, I was a child, with innocence aglow, Growing up by the lake, where wild spirits flow… Read More
2023-07-30 14:22
The world is full of beauty,If you're only willing to see.The sunbeams dance on the water,The birdsong in the trees.
The post The Little Things In Life first appeared on Jonathan Hilton Mind… Read More
2023-07-05 14:43
In a world that is continually moving faster and providing more and more distractions to pull you out of the present moment, it is more important than ever to learn how to be aware of the pr… Read More
2023-06-28 13:33
The mirror of life will show you what you are each day. What do you see in your mirror?
The post The Mirror of What You Are first appeared on Jonathan Hilton Mind Connections Read More
2023-06-26 15:34
The polarity of life allows for a balance to be sought and achieved for people in their lives. We just have to remember that experiences and time are continually changing the scales an… Read More
2023-04-29 15:48
The rubber eventually has to meet the road. No accomplishment will be created in mind alone. All of the previous steps are useless without the courage of action. It takes a brave… Read More
2023-04-18 21:15
I remember being a kid and just aching for when I would be older and be able to do whatever older kids got to do.
The post Enjoy The Ride first appeared on Jonathan Hilton Mind Connections Read More
2023-02-28 00:57
You have a choice to practice love in all situations or to be mean and selfish. Being human provides us with a continuous option to either be open to love or to close ourselves off to the po… Read More
2023-02-26 11:39
Positive thinking exercises are activities that can help individuals cultivate a positive mindset. Positive thinking has been linked to better mental and physical health, improved relationsh… Read More
2023-02-25 21:09
Emotional intelligence (EI) is the ability to identify, understand, and manage one's own emotions and the emotions of others.
The post Emotional Intelligence Development first appeared on Jo… Read More
2023-02-25 02:26
the negative voice in our heads can be a powerful force that holds us back from achieving our full potential.
The post Your Little Voice first appeared on Jonathan Hilton Mind Connections Read More
2023-02-11 23:31
The concept of yin and yang originated in ancient Chinese philosophy and is central to traditional Chinese medicine, martial arts, and many other aspects of Chinese culture. It represents th… Read More
2023-01-12 01:36
Being an optimist has many advantages and can make your life a more enjoyable experience. Here are a few of the top benefits I have seen from being more optimistic. Improved physical health:… Read More
2023-01-09 11:47
Positive self-talk is a way of talking to yourself in a positive and encouraging manner, rather than using negative or self-defeating language. It can have many benefits on your life, includ… Read More
2023-01-08 17:03
The benefits of practicing gratitude are numerous and far-reaching. It can improve our mental and emotional well-being, physical health, and relationships, and even inspire us to be more giv… Read More
2022-12-25 17:31
Some of my earliest memories are of the fantastic stories read to me as a child. In these stories, reasonable people would be experiencing a challenging situation and wish for help or a solu… Read More
2022-12-20 01:23
Like digging for gold, there might be thoughts a person different than you can teach you.
The post Building Some Greatness first appeared on Jonathan Hilton Mind Connections Read More
2022-12-19 02:36
there is a power in being optimistic and maintaining positivity that will propel you through tough times. It will allow you with armor against tragedy and will enable you to hold up those yo… Read More
2022-12-13 23:49
The fear that my authentic self will be rejected is almost totally removed because I realize that it isn't my job to be liked and understood by everyone else in the world. Their though… Read More
2022-12-10 17:53
To give up and let life roll over you or to move away from the negative people you encounter and their selfish thoughts and actions.
The post Are You Embracing Life? first appeared on Jonath… Read More
2022-11-27 17:29
Accept who you are, what you like, who you love, where you want to live, what you can buy, where you want to go, what you want to do, or any other thing you can imagine.
The post Accept Thin… Read More
2022-11-27 00:59
Another way to find the room for improvement in this realm is to do something creative. It doesn't matter what you are creating. If it comes from your heart, it will enhance your spiritualit… Read More
2022-11-22 11:10
The choice is yours to follow the creative voice inside you, do what you feel you should, and ignore the negative limiting beliefs of ego that our lives have saddled us with.
The post The Vo… Read More
2022-11-15 11:09
One of the most difficult lessons here is to learn to not care about what others think about you. Your thoughts and feelings about what you do are all that should be important
The post Some… Read More
2022-11-14 11:37
When you complain about something, you have made a choice to adopt the mentality of a victim. You are no longer in charge of your thoughts, emotions, words, or actions. They are now being co… Read More
2022-11-08 01:27
Quantum physics has proven that each object in the world projects a measurable vibration based on its physical makeup. You and I are no different, with the minor exception that human b… Read More
2022-11-06 16:17
These three things, integrity, positive energy, and common sense intelligence, are things to seek in people and situations you want to invest in.
The post Seeking Positive Things first appea… Read More
2022-11-05 20:24
Think outside the expectations and you will have a significant problem. To find your unique gift you have to overcome this conditioning and realize that you are a great human soul with… Read More
2022-11-02 10:33
If you see yourself in some of these things, think about where you are and why you are considering the way you do. If you are living your life in the judgment of others because of their life… Read More
2022-11-01 10:00
You have to consciously create what you want, starting with how you think and speaking about yourself and your abilities.
The post The Words of Achievement first appeared on Jonathan Hilton… Read More
2022-10-28 10:19
Setting a clear intention for what you want seems like a logical first step, but some obstacles block us every day. Hopefully, you will grow in understanding the power of your intention.
The… Read More
2022-10-27 10:12
There are many fears which are branches off of these three toxic fears but you can overcome them all by learning to recognize when you are afraid.
The post Let’s Shine a Light first ap… Read More
2022-10-25 10:40
Once you set an intention and act for a purpose, the path you must take opens up in front of you. It isn't by magic, and it is by necessity. Each step you need to take will be there in… Read More
2022-10-23 10:49
Yes, I am grateful today for having creativity and the courage to share it for all to see and know. They may like or hate it, but it is still a part of me that is real and should be en… Read More
2022-10-22 10:11
Like all things, we are at the center of our choices, and our decisions will determine not only what we achieve but also the style and manner in which we achieve it.
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2022-10-20 10:39
It takes a person of great faith to be able to continually move forward against a stream that is flowing against them, but it is the path to success, and those who quit before finding the x… Read More
2022-10-20 10:25
The brain has been your constant companion through life and its ability to allow you to comprehend the good or bad in a situation dictates your moods, words, and actions in all situations of… Read More
2022-10-19 10:09
if you are making decisions or having thoughts and experiences that aren’t working to that end, you need to change them. You have the power to do this anytime you want.
The post The Es… Read More
2022-10-18 10:48
our lives are not the mistakes and failures that define us; how we react to those mistakes and failures determines who we are.
The post Your Valuable Learning Experiences first appeared on J… Read More
2022-10-17 10:35
There are also places in our past that contain the magic of our lives. People who have long since departed this world still live in our memories, and the magic is for an instant, you are tra… Read More
2022-10-16 10:09
Worry about yourself and your own situations. There is no need to judge anyone else because they are living their life and you are living yours. Accept others and their situations and your h… Read More
2022-10-14 10:12
Look for and maintain your inner light, regardless of what others say or do. Your light is a gift to the world and provides your legacy to those that follow.
The post Time To Let Your Inner… Read More
2022-10-13 10:11
You will cling to old emotions and disappointments while new possibilities move past you because there is no space for them to enter your life. Make the space.
The post How to Use Your Space… Read More
2022-10-12 10:36
The light of your best self burns the brightest because it isn't dimmed by the disappointments life brings or the expectations of others.
The post How Bright Will You Shine? first appeared o… Read More
2022-10-11 10:22
Words contain within them the power to build and destroy and the wielder of them makes the decision which direction their words are headed.
The post The Power of Our Words first appeared on… Read More
2022-10-10 10:43
It is essential to understand the present moment and enjoy living in it to enjoy your life.
The post The Present Moment is All We Have first appeared on Jonathan Hilton Mind Connections Read More
2022-10-09 00:49
Be wary of your life because it never stays the same it always changes, and so do you.
The post Life Always Changes first appeared on Jonathan Hilton Mind Connections Read More
2022-10-06 10:09
The decision is basic and simple. Do you choose to be happy? Or do you choose to be unhappy?
The post The Simple Choice You Can Make first appeared on Jonathan Hilton Mind Connections Read More
2022-10-05 10:02
The results that come to us when we focus all our thoughts through the filter of wanting something else, then we are setting ourselves up for failure and projecting a desperate feeling of mi… Read More
2022-10-03 09:52
Learning to have no attachment to how things should go or how situations should play out is the beginning of taking control of our emotions and how they feel to us at any moment.
The post Av… Read More
2022-10-02 15:58
The construction of a new belief will involve using your imagination and introducing images that connect to emotion about what you want to believ
The post Think About What You Believe first… Read More
2022-10-01 10:43
Today, there are three simple things that you can start doing today that will make your life more abundant in what you are seeking.
The post Make Your Life More Abundant first appeared on Jo… Read More
2022-09-30 10:13
When negativity arises, learn to accept the things about you which have allowed them to rise to the surface. It is a part of your story and not one that has to run on forever.
The post Move… Read More
2022-09-29 10:19
I have to admit I have no concept of what is meaningful to anybody anymore. Or at least I don't know what should be significant for me.
The post The Rooms You Live In first appea… Read More
2022-09-28 10:04
Then it is essential to be open to using all of your opportunistic forces to develop the tools and skills you need to best change your life.
The post Wisdom Comes from Suffering first appear… Read More
2022-09-22 10:07
There is equal ability to love and to hate; everyone has it, and understanding the darkness in ourselves won't let it win over your actions but will give you the power to choose the li… Read More
2022-09-21 10:27
Forgive them, forgive her, forgive him, and forgive yourself. To do anything else is to give away your power. Be conscious of your thoughts and emotions that lead to your words and actions… Read More
2022-09-19 10:28
You are responsible for your moods and emotions because what you think, say, and do comes from inside you and radiates in waves out into the world. Rather than the other way around.
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2022-09-17 10:30
our acceptance of where you are is going to allow you to focus on moving forward, rather than judging where you are or what you have been through. I have done the best I could with what I ha… Read More
2022-09-15 10:21
All beliefs can be affected by conscious choice, which changes the programming of the subconscious mind, where 90% of our actions come from. This process is the key to creating your life as… Read More
2022-09-14 10:16
Learning to accept emotions and deal with emotional issues more healthily allows many of the blocks in life to be eliminated.
The post Learning About Your Emotions first appeared on Jonathan… Read More
2022-09-09 10:31
Learning about life only really takes place this way. You can try to read about it and listen to other people's experiences. But the only way you know what you will enjoy is to give it a go… Read More
2022-09-08 10:09
It is one of the most unique choices we make as human beings. What am I going to be? Who am I? That choice is never complete until you end the game of life and move to another level of… Read More
2022-09-07 10:28
I once heard it explained that unhappiness is the desire to get something, and happiness is the desire to give. So using that idea as a basis for our actions, there should be no nobler… Read More
2022-09-06 10:16
Setbacks are as helpful as successes and sometimes more. They show where our weaknesses lie and teach us valuable information. The growth mindset knows that a failure today can be a final su… Read More
2022-09-05 10:16
I live to learn from the experiences life presents to me and take those things I learn and apply them positively to my experience.
The post The Gap of Knowledge and Life first appeared on Jo… Read More
2022-09-03 10:46
A good choice will make you feel solid in your resolve to experience your life in a different way, more than likely a more positive one.
The post It Is Through Our Choices first appeared on… Read More
2022-09-02 10:26
The types of thoughts that we entertain and give our attention to will determine the type of life we experience each day, and we each have the conscious ability to decide what those thoughts… Read More
2022-08-27 10:07
You are left looking at the number 8 and wondering if the world is fantastic and all things are working in concert in a tightly choreographed dance
The post A Lucky Number first appeared on… Read More
2022-08-25 10:18
We all have two sides to us, one is dark, and one is light, and our decisions and choices show which way we will go.
The post The Power of Your Choice first appeared on Jonathan Hilton Mind… Read More
2022-08-24 10:17
Fit into your own mold. Be yourself and find the time you need to develop the person you are and the life you want to live. Find the stillness and listen to the voice within you when you are… Read More
2022-08-22 10:15
The journey along the way will supply the stories you remember fondly and the relationships forged in the accomplishment. It all begins with taking action
The post Just Taking Some Action fi… Read More
2022-08-19 10:38
There are valuable life lessons to learn here, which are well paid for.
The post Forget About it! first appeared on Jonathan Hilton Mind Connections Read More
2022-08-18 10:29
Life is either an exciting learning experience where you embrace challenges and learning or it is a fixed experience where you feel there is nothing else to learn and no growth you can achie… Read More
2022-08-17 10:05
The destination of a home is a spiritual place located on the inside of each of us. Outside places are where we live, but home is where we belong.
The post We Belong at Home Base first appea… Read More
2022-08-11 10:24
Positive attracts positive, and negative attracts the same. So the snowball that you hold in your hand at the beginning is going to determine the type of snowman you are left with in t… Read More
2022-08-09 10:00
Surrender is not giving up or letting someone walk all over you. That is being a pushover. Surrender is letting go of the mental and emotional attachment to what is.
The post Surrender… Read More
2022-08-08 10:44
Think outside the box as often as you can, don't let anyone else's societal expectations change the way you think or dim the great thoughts and deeds that are in us all.
The post Moving Outs… Read More
2022-08-07 10:38
If you have a high degree of intent to see the good in people, get the best out of them, and give the best yourself, then that is what you will do.
The post Some Life Lessons Learned f… Read More
2022-08-06 10:29
I will be the best person I can be each day and try to make the world a better place by practicing a more accepting attitude. Yes, I will forgive you! Say yes to everything and see wha… Read More
2022-08-05 10:43
Each thought we entertain is going to have a passion attached to it. Emotions cause us to react to find a balance which we are all seeking. To understand why we react. Lear… Read More
2022-08-04 10:23
It has always been peculiar that there is no middle ground. Whether you are traveling the high road or the low road, the middle road is like riding on a picket fence, impossible to get there… Read More
2022-08-03 10:22
Life brings many cycles, success, failure, gain, loss, ups, and downs. The challenges are for our benefit and allow us to become better people. Accept the lessons from each changing cycle.
T… Read More
2022-08-02 10:22
Have faith in yourself and life. You will get in the end exactly what you have been programming into your life.
The post Working On Your Dreams first appeared on Jonathan Hilton Mind Connect… Read More
2022-08-01 10:25
Be conscious of the positives and negatives you are thinking about the world, other people, and yourself, and you will see how you think will dictate the things you experience in the world… Read More
2022-07-31 10:44
Let all the teachers of study, experience, and other teachers help you along the way to learn at the highest level you are capable of.
The post Learning is a Life Skill first appeared… Read More
2022-07-30 10:04
There is an illusion that nobody sees our weaknesses in our minds if we create a big enough cloud of dust by speaking in judgment about others.
The post Leaving Judgement behind first appear… Read More
2022-07-29 10:17
Accept challenges, willing to learn, and ask questions and soon you will see the opportunity that "so-called" failure provides. Failure is not fatal, it is necessary to become all that you c… Read More
2022-07-28 10:31
Do you believe that what you know is what you know, and what you are now you will always be? Or do you see the endless landscape of possibility that exists if you have the courage to t… Read More
2022-07-27 10:28
Look at your efforts and decide if you and those you are close to and work with are rowing the boat in the same direction and for the same purpose
The post How to Row Your Boat first appeare… Read More
2022-07-26 10:50
Write a role for yourself that will make you happy. Not one that is safe and sound and a part of your past but one creating the person you want to become.
The post The Many Parts We Play in… Read More
2022-07-25 10:25
The quest to understand me and the contribution I want to make to the world in a larger sense is vitally important to me and part of the treasure I carry.
The post Your Focus Provides… Read More
2022-07-24 10:26
Make sure your actions and behaviors leave behind the footprint you want. This is the value of accepting these truths to me.
The post Learning the Hard Truths first appeared on Jonatha… Read More
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