May 2012
Beginner to intermediate
128 pages
1h 21m
English
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Get to instead of Have to
“One of my favorite ways to change the story you tell yourself is to say get to instead of have to,” said Bubba.
“How does it work?” asked Matt.
“It's a word swap,” answered Bubba. “For example, humans say the words have to all the time. If you hear them talk they say I have to take the dog for a walk or I have to go to work or I have to pick up the kids. Knowing what I know now, after reading Jade's book, I would tell them you don't have to do anything. You get to take me for a walk. You get to rub my belly, since I give you so much love while you do it. You get to go to a job while so many are unemployed. You get to pick up your children in your car, because you should be thankful that you have children.”
“Wow. Changing two words really makes a difference,” said Matt.
“Yep. Changing just two words can change your mindset and approach. When you change have to to get to you change a complaining voice to an appreciative heart.”
“It's about gratitude, isn't it?” asked Matt.
“A lot of feeding the positive dog is about gratitude,” answered Bubba. “And speaking of gratitude here's another word swap that can turn stress into appreciation.”
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