Chapter 6 - Peace Begins with You

I was just watching some ants at work,
when out came my brother Tim.
He stepped on their hills, and I was so mad
I really wanted to hit him.
But instead, I hopped up on my swing
and let my anger fly away,
and thought of how my brother and I
could find a nice way to play.
I felt proud because I chose the peaceful way to be.
When I have peace inside my heart, life seems much better to me!

QUESTION???

Anger can be a very powerful emotion.  What you choose to do with this feeling affects you and the people around you.  When you start to notice you anger building up, what can you do to help it go away and feel peaceful inside?

Chapter 5 - Farewell to Worry

Last night I was so worried about today's spelling test.
I could barely concentrate on studying, and I didn't get much rest.
So this morning when I woke up, I told my mom how I felt.
She gave me a hug, we practiced my words, and my worries started to melt.  I'll do the best I possibly can, and that's enough for me.
It feels so good to take control - I feel confident and free!

QUESTION??

Worrying is something we all do from time to time, but it doesn't really help anything.  What does help is talking to someone or coming up with a plan!  What is something you worry about?  Have you talked to anyone about your thoughts?   What other actions can you take to tackle your fears?? 

Dyer, Wayne W., Kristina Tracy, and Stacy Heller Budnick. Unstoppable me!: 10 ways to soar through life. Carlsbad, Calif.: Hay House, Inc., 2006. Print.

Chapter 4 - You Have a Choice

Sometimes I think too much about what others do and say.
I feel so small around them - they must know the right way.
But then I stop and listen to that little inside voice, 
the one that whispers in my heart, "You always have a choice."
So I pause and I think, What's the best way for me?"
Only I know who and what I want to be.

Question???

You can't always do things the way others want you to.  Every person on Earth is unique and can only be truly happy if they follow their own inner wisdom.  That wisdom, or little voice inside, can help you make decisions that are right for you.  Do you ever feel something inside guiding your choices?

Dyer, Wayne W., Kristina Tracy, and Stacy Heller Budnick. Unstoppable me!: 10 ways to soar through life. Carlsbad, Calif.: Hay House, Inc., 2006. Print. 

Chapter 3 - Welcome the Unknown

I've always spent the summer with my best friend, Shay,
but this year Mom sent me to sleepover camp-
which seemed so far away.
I cried and I yelled, " won't know anyone!"
But Dad said, "Try it, I know you'll have such fun."
And guess what?  He was right - I had nothing to fear.
I had such a blast that I'm going longer next year!

Question???

Change will always be a part of life.  The more you understand this, the easier your life will be.  What changed in your life lately, and what good things have come from theses changes?

Dyer, Wayne W., Kristina Tracy, and Stacy Heller Budnick. Unstoppable me!: 10 ways to soar through life. Carlsbad, Calif.: Hay House, Inc., 2006. Print.

Chapter 2 - Persistence Pays Off!

 

 

 

Everyday after school I practice my guitar.
I know I can be just as good as any rock star. 

I don't ever give over up when chords sound wrong. 

I play them and over till I nail that song! 

My friends all say, "Can't you play something new?" 

But to get where I want, I know what I have to do. 

QUESTION???? To be good at something requires persistence. That means sticking with it, no matter what! What is something you would like to be great at? How can persistence help you reach your goal?

Dyer, Wayne W., Kristina Tracy, and Stacy Heller Budnick. Unstoppable me!: 10 ways to soar through life. Carlsbad, Calif.: Hay House, Inc., 2006. Print.

Chapter 1, You're Great- No Matter What!

I have a part in the big school play.

Unfortunately, I forgot all my lines today.

Some kids laughed, and I wanted to hide,

but I still believe I'm a star inside.

So tonight when I'm standing in that brilliant spotlight,

no matter what happens, I'll be alright.

Question:???

Everyone has days where they make a mistake or do something embarrassing. Usually these things will turn out just fine and may even teach you a valuable lesson! Can you think of something you did that made you feel sad or embarrassed, but you kept a positive outlook and everything turned out better than you thought?

Dyer, Wayne W., Kristina Tracy, and Stacy Heller Budnick. Unstoppable me!: 10 ways to soar through life. Carlsbad, Calif.: Hay House, Inc., 2006. Print.