Bryant McGill's Blog, page 45
February 15, 2015
Why they try to control you
"What they hate is their own lack of self-control, so they control you. What they despise is your strength. What they hold in utmost contempt is your refusal to be controlled and to accept their lie that it's your fault."
— Bryant McGill
When we are filled with love
"If you get love and attention that you are not ready for, it will not fulfill you the way you imagined. We sustain our loving relationships by loving ourselves. We are only fulfilled by love when we ourselves are filled with love."
— Bryant McGill
February 14, 2015
Treat people who support you like gold
"You would think that the more successful you are, the more people would be excited for you. It is very sad when you learn people just become jealous. Even worse; some people secretly hope you will fail. If you have someone who is truly happy for your success — treat them like gold."
— Bryant McGill
Just be happy for yourself
"If you work hard and have integrity you can accomplish anything, but never expect a single soul to be happy for you. Do it for you!"
— Bryant McGill
It is painful to watch people destroy themselves
"Some of the people we adore most — like the moth to the flame — seem hell-bent on destroying themselves. Their attraction to their inevitable undoing is heartbreaking to watch, and something you will never understand. All you can do is pray."
— Bryant McGill
Resist becoming negative and bitter
"If you can resist becoming negative, bitter or hopeless, in time, your struggle will give you everything."
— Bryant McGill
February 13, 2015
Challenged, disturbed or offended
"When you are not willing to be challenged, disturbed or offended, you are not willing to explore your weaknesses or ever reach your highest potential."
— Bryant McGill
February 12, 2015
Put your needs into service
"It's okay to want to be acknowledged; to be noticed, appreciated, accepted and understood. Everyone needs to be heard. But when you are waiting for it, instead of getting angry or frustrated that it is not happening — give it to someone else. Notice someone. Share your appreciation. Accept someone. Earnestly listen to someone in need of acknowledgement. It is by withholding what you deeply need from others, that you keep it from yourself. When you put your needs into service in the lives of...
February 11, 2015
No one will ever beat you at your own mind-games
"The worst lies are the ones we tell ourselves. The worst verbal abuse comes from our own tongue. The most negative influence is the devil on our own shoulder. The cruelest judge is the one staring back in the mirror. The person really withholding the love you need is you.No one will ever out-do you at your own mind-games. You must stop doing this to yourself!"
— Bryant McGill
February 10, 2015
Break free from your self deceptions
"Stop deceiving yourself. If you can accept and deal with an unpleasant reality, you at least have a chance of changing that reality. But, if you refuse to see and deal with reality, you will be doomed to continue living your untruthful life."
— Bryant McGill
