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As 50 ideas in 50 days draws to a close, I am struck by the similarities in wisdom that reside over both time and culture. It doesn’t matter whether you are concerned with business, relationships, spirituality or mindset, there are some strong similarities across the board.

Peace is not about the extremes in life. If we rely on something else outside of ourselves to bring us euphoria then we must realise the temporary nature of those highs and peaks are always accompanied by their opposites just like the ebb and flow of the tide. We must be at peace with ourselves inwardly and then we can have any emotion accompanied by an underlying stillness.

How do we create peace and calmness inside? Well, from the 50 days a few things come to mind, particularly from Wayne Dyer, Sonia Choquette and Esther and Jerry Hicks. Firstly, if we feel too overwhelmed with a situation and have too many thoughts fighting with each other, it’s important to stop that train of thought, spend some time completely surrounded by nature or in meditation. Anything that stops the conscious mind chatter should then bring much clearer answers to you. Secondly, find something to be grateful of every day, there is always something good to be found and very often the beauty of the simplest things is the most profound. Finally, change those negative thoughts around as quickly and as often as possible. If you’re like me, you may find it difficult at first, if you have been more used to the glass being half empty but really, practice eventually makes the glass well and truly half-full.

Day 20 of 50 ideas in 50 days is a little reflection on the last 20 days. First of all I want to say thank you to everyone for reading my posts and for your continued support. It’s wonderful reading all your comments and your interesting takes on what I have posted. Initially, I was both excited and intrigued by what lay ahead in the 50 ideas and I must say, a little worried that I wouldn’t manage to post some new thoughts or get a chance to digest the information properly but it has been a great journey so far. I know that looking at the key ideas from each book means that I am not digesting in any great depth but I feel that is for a future time.

 I will most definitely be looking into many of the works that previously I hadn’t even given a glance to because I made the mistake of judging the book by it’s cover! 50 ideas in 50 days has changed my mind about business books like Wallace Wattles’ The Science of Getting Rich and Napoleon Hill’s Think and Grow Rich. I am also intrigued to read more about mindset from writers like Michael Bernard Beckwith and Dale Carnegie because they have such an amazing and unique writing style. I am encouraged again to rediscover some old favourites like Wayne Dyer and Jack Canfield, so it has been a real eye opener for me.

I have particularly enjoyed all the parallels so far such as having the correct mindset, not focusing on worry or any negative ideas, making sure you give your body the love and care it needs, not worrying about what others think and of course, feeling gratitude for your situation and those around you. I love how almost every author so far touches on that. I am so looking forward to continuing this journey with you and I hope you enjoy the little nuggets of wisdom in the days ahead. Thanks again for reading!