awareness of others and do not become a trampler of other people ’ s hearts , minds , and souls . Compassion becomes nonexistent when people run roughshod over others to get what they want without practicing conscious ambition . When you practice conscious ambition , you are allowed , of course , to want or need more and get what you want or need , but you go about it with respect for yourself and others around you .
So as you are assessing your life , hear my words : “ May gratitude guide you .” You can actually replace “ gratitude ” with any uplifting and powerful word . Say a few with me here :
May love guide me . May joy guide me . May peace guide me .
You get the drift . If you need to say it to others , please borrow it and say , “ May love guide you ,” “ May gratitude guide you ,” and so forth . These are wonderful phrases to give someone some direction with their heart in mind . Have conscious ambition practices rooted within you .
Be aware that we aren ’ t all the same . We don ’ t have the same experiences that have brought us to this moment , and we don ’ t all have the same vibration or energy . We are all different and yet the same in so many ways that bring us together . Others are more aware and some less so , so be conscious of your heart and your time , as well as how you move around the universe with your heart guiding you to be aware of others .
Surround yourself with love . As you encounter the souls who haven ’ t yet learned this , be kind . When you see another who isn ’ t behaving in a way that best appeals to you , apply love , kindness , and gratitude and maybe think of it like this : They will be better for having encountered me . While they may be the biggest jerk you ’ ve encountered to this moment , when you apply compassion , they are better for having encountered you . As for that moment , perhaps they haven ’ t experienced what you ’ ve experienced , and your moment will guide them or change their course . Always remember that the person you encountered is someone else ’ s child — or a wonderful love of their life , best caregiver , or so forth . So be kind ; they just may not be for you . Conscious ambition creates the pause to guide you to make considerate and compassionate choices and behaviors .
I ’ d like to challenge everyone reading this to take a moment to champion others . Another person ’ s win might be your best day ! There is plenty of room for all of us to be happy and succeed . Herald and compliment others whenever possible . People need to hear it and be reminded .
An invitation to dive deeper . I hope you ’ ll join me on this journey of changing the way we think about change and how we impact the lives of others . My new book is a Master Class in change and you can receive a certification . Learn more at
www . besteveryou . com / changeguidebook and download your free gift , Create Your Best Life , an assessment you can use to guide you .
This excerpt is from Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino ’ s new book , The Change Guidebook : How to Align Your Heart , Truths , and Energy to Find Success in All Areas of Your Life . Reprinted with permission from Health Communications , Inc .
ELIZABETH HAMILTON-GUARINO , CMC - Elizabeth Hamilton- Guarino , CMC is the founder of The Best Ever You Network and is a Master Life Coach . She is the author of the award-winning Hay House book PERCOLATE : Let Your Best Self Filter Through and multiple children ’ s books . Elizabeth and her husband live in Maine with their four sons , two dogs and three cats . Visit her website at
www . besteveryou . com .