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Blaming GOP House Speaker Boehner for shutdown, Dem attack ad compares him to crying baby There have been plenty of jokes over the years about House Speaker John Boehner’s tendency to cry in public. But a new Democratic attack ad goes one step further, comparing Boehner to a bawling infant.

35 Powerful Affirmations That Can Change Your Life

Life extends from the thoughts and emotions that you experience. This means that employing affirmations of positive words can have a powerful effect on how you feel and help boost you to new levels of achievement.

Affirmations are proven methods of self-improvement because of their ability to rewire our brains. Much like exercise, they raise the level of feel-good hormones and push our brains to form new clusters of “positive thought” neurons. In the sequence of thought-speech-action, affirmations play an integral role by breaking patterns of negative thoughts, negative speech, and, in turn, negative actions.

Repeat the below aloud and with conviction in the morning and after a few days you will notice the shift in your mood, perception, and interpretation of any given situation.

1.) I am the architect of my life; I build its foundation and choose its contents. 2.) Today, I am brimming with energy and overflowing with joy. 3.) My body is healthy; my mind is brilliant; my soul is tranquil. 4.) I am superior to negative thoughts and low actions. 5.) I have been given endless talents which I begin to utilize today. 6.) I forgive those who have harmed me in my past and peacefully detach from them. 7.) A river of compassion washes away my anger and replaces it with love. 8.) I am guided in my every step by Spirit who leads me towards what I must know and do. 9.) (If you’re married) My marriage is becoming stronger, deeper, and more stable each day. 10.) I possess the qualities needed to be extremely successful. 11.) (For business owners) My business is growing, expanding, and thriving. 12.) Creative energy surges through me and leads me to new and brilliant ideas. 13.) Happiness is a choice. I base my happiness on my own accomplishments and the blessings I’ve been given. 14.) My ability to conquer my challenges is limitless; my potential to succeed is infinite. 15.) (For those who are unemployed) I deserve to be employed and paid well for my time, efforts, and ideas. Each day, I am closer to finding the perfect job for me. 16.) I am courageous and I stand up for myself. 17.) My thoughts are filled with positivity and my life is plentiful with prosperity. 18.) Today, I abandon my old habits and take up new, more positive ones. 19.) Many people look up to me and recognize my worth; I am admired. 20.) I am blessed with an incredible family and wonderful friends. 21.) I acknowledge my own self-worth; my confidence is soaring. 22.) Everything that is happening now is happening for my ultimate good. 23.) I am a powerhouse; I am indestructible. 24.) Though these times are difficult, they are only a short phase of life. 25.) My future is an ideal projection of what I envision now. 26.) My efforts are being supported by the universe; my dreams manifest into reality before my eyes. 27.) (For those who are single) The perfect partner for me is coming into my life sooner than I expect. 28.) I radiate beauty, charm, and grace. 29.) I am conquering my illness; I am defeating it steadily each day. 30.) My obstacles are moving out of my way; my path is carved towards greatness. 31.) I wake up today with strength in my heart and clarity in my mind. 32.) My fears of tomorrow are simply melting away. 33.) I am at peace with all that has happened, is happening, and will happen. 34.) My nature is Divine; I am a spiritual being. 35.) My life is just beginning.

“Commit as many mistakes as possible, remembering only one thing: don’t commit the same mistake again. And you will be growing.”

— Osho

12 Laws of Karma That Will Change Your Life

1. The Great Law.

As you sow, so shall you reap.

2. The Law of Creation.

Life doesn’t just happen. It requires our participation.

3. The Law of Humility.

You can’t change something if you refuse to accept it.

4. The Law of Growth.

When we change who and what we are within our hearts, our lives follow suit and change too.

5. The Law of Responsibility.

We must take responsibility for what is in our life.

6. The Law of Connection.

Neither the first step nor the last are of greater significance, as they were both needed to accomplish the task.

7. The Law of Focus.

You cannot think of two things at the same time.

8. The Law of Giving and Hospitality.

Give without expectation of receiving anything in return.

9. The Law of Here and Now.

Looking backward to examine what was, or forward to worry about the future, prevents us from being totally in the here and now.

10. The Law of Change.

History repeats itself until we learn the lessons we needed to learn.

11. The Law of Patience and Reward.

True joy comes from doing what we’re supposed to be doing, and knowing that the reward will come in its own time.

12. The Law of Significance and Inspiration.

The true value of something is a direct result of the energy and intent that is put into it.

Big increase in Antarctic snowfall

The annual extra now compared with the early 1800s has a water volume twice that of the Dead Sea.

Scientists have compiled a record of snowfall in Antarctica going back 200 years.The study shows there has been a significant increase in precipitation over the period, up 10%.

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