Your Future is Always Bright

10/5/11 at 11:30 am | 42 Comments

BLOG by Louise L. Hay

Your Future is Always Bright - Louise Hay

I’m going to be 85 this Saturday. I choose to see my life moving in different directions, all of them equally good. Some things are even better now than the way they were in my youth. My younger years were filled with fear; my todays are filled with confidence.

My own life really didn’t begin to have meaning until I was in my mid-40s. At the age of 50, I began my publishing company on a very small scale. The first year I made a profit of $42. At 55, I ventured into the world of computers. They scared me, but I took classes and overcame the fear. Today I have three computers and travel with my iPad everywhere! At 60, I had my first garden. At this same time, I enrolled in a children’s art class and began to paint. At 70 and 80, I was more creative and my life continues to get richer and fuller.

I still write, I lecture, I teach through my actions. I am constantly reading and studying. I own a very successful publishing company and have two non-profits. I’m a dedicated organic gardener. I grow most of my own food. I love people and parties. I have many loving friends. I travel extensively. I also am still painting and taking classes. My life has really become a treasure chest of experiences.

I want to help you create a conscious idea of your later years, to help you realize that these can be the most rewarding years of your life. Know that your future is always bright, now matter what your age. See your later years becoming your treasure years.

Instead of just getting old and giving up and dying, let’s learn to make a huge contribution to life. We have the time, we have the knowledge, and we have the wisdom to move out into the world with love and power.
Step forward, use your voice, get out in the world, and LIVE!

Let’s affirm: I rejoice in each passing year of my life.

FILED UNDER: LOUISE HAY, AGING, CONFIDENCE, FEAR, COMPUTERS, IPAD, READING, WISDOM, SELF-CONFIDENCE, BIRTHDAY

Comments (42)

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October 5, 2011
10:19 am

I love this article, so happy for you! You are an example to many people! God bless you for many more years!! Happy birthday!
– AnaMaria
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October 5, 2011
10:57 am

Happy Birtday;)Big kiss from Zagreb! You change me life..Thank you..God bless you!
– Ivana
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October 5, 2011
11:51 am

Thank You Louise! I love you so much! I have been in the New Thought Movement for 36 years (mostly reading, sometimes applying). This blog is what I need right NOW in my life.
– Susan
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October 5, 2011
12:37 pm

Have a wonderful birthday, dearest Louise! Thank you for being you! Peace and blessings upon you!
– Rachel Lee
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October 5, 2011
2:09 pm

Louise , you are a wonderful lady , truly inspirational , and you and your books,cds,tapes and dvd has taught me how to live more happily , i thank you and love you..
– Isobel
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October 5, 2011
2:43 pm

Happy Birthday Louise (I love this picture of you!!) - I just turned 45 and reading your own story gives me inspiration of all the great things to come. I DO rejoice in each passing year of my life and so grateful that YOU are a huge part of it!!
– Helene Sinclair
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October 5, 2011
4:16 pm

Dear Louise, this has been a blessing for me today. I will be 55 in December and my feelings have not been positive about aging, above all that my father just passed away at 77. This blog has made me think that I need to change the way a feel, get myself going again and enjoy every minute of every day of my life. Happy Birthday! Big hug!
– Julia
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October 5, 2011
4:44 pm

Happy Birthday Louise! Each day is special with you in it. I'm almost 50 and I am going to college and taking photography. I feel the same way as you, I will never stop learning and reading. It is what keeps you young despite the challenges of aging. Have a wonderful birthday and may all your wishes come true.
– Beverly
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October 5, 2011
7:18 pm

You are an example to follow. Happy birthday, God bless you and thanks a lot
– Margarita MarÃa
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October 5, 2011
7:34 pm

Dear Louise, Happy Birthday to you! You are an inspiration to all of us and I hope to follow in your footsteps and make my later years as creative and wonderful as you have. All the best to you and thank you for everything. Love Catherine
– catherine
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October 5, 2011
8:45 pm

Wishing you a Very Happy Birthday! Thank you for making a wonderful, positive change in this world. You are a true inspiration to me and I send you my love daily. May God continue to bless you Louise. Sending you a big Hug. Love and Blessings to you always!
– Karla
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October 5, 2011
10:07 pm

Happy Birthday Louise! You are amazing and inspiring! You have changed millions of life's all over the world! Thank you soooo much! You have inspired me to publish my own book and have given me the courage to give public talks and run self development groups! I hope to be there with you on your 100th Birthday!
– Enteryour7InnerWorlds
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October 6, 2011
2:55 am

Dear Louise, Happy Happy Birthday! May this next trip around the sun be filled with lots of loving adventures and fun :) Thank you for being an amazing inspiration for me. I love you! I send you a pack of a million hugs and kisses. xoxo
– cindylu
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October 6, 2011
5:30 am

Louise, solo quiero decirte GRACIAS!!!, has hecho que mi vida y la de mi familia sea diferente. Un gran abrazo en tu cumpleanos.
– Irene
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October 6, 2011
10:46 am

Dear Louise, it is with much gratitude, love and many blessings that I wish you the most beautiful and joyful birthday ever!
– Lori
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October 6, 2011
4:21 pm

Dear Louise, I would like to take this opportunity to wish a wonderful 85th birthday my world would not be the same without you in it everyday, wishing you happy days filled with rainbows and smiles, I love you, you are my strength, my light, thank you, thank you so much HAPPY BIRTHDAY BEAUTIFUL LADY
– Cheryle
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October 7, 2011
2:04 pm

Dear Louise! Thank you for you being!!! Happy Birdtday to you!!! One of my dreams is to know you personaly! You are GREAT PERSON! And I send you all my LOVE!!!
– Yulia
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October 7, 2011
5:18 pm

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Dear Louise!!! Thank you for teaching me to love myself... Enjoy your birthday, Best wishes...
– Amanda
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October 7, 2011
6:50 pm

Happy birthday Luise, Thank you and I LOVE YOU SO MUCH :)
– Tatjana
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October 7, 2011
6:53 pm

Dear Louise, Tank you for sharing your highest good with the world,because of your teachings I learned about Love and Gratitude. I will forever be grateful. Have a wonderful HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!
– gloria
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October 8, 2011
12:41 am

Dear Louise! I'm happy to have an opportunity to congratulate one of the most amazing and inspiring women in the world - you! I wish you to stay always in your miraculous changes and bring to the Universe your Light, inner peace, Love and creativity. Thank you for all that you do!
– Elena Sorokina
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October 8, 2011
2:06 am

You are an extraordinary person Louise!!! and I admired you so much. God bless you and have a happy b-day. Thank you very much for all the good you have given to my life through your words.
– Vanessa
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October 8, 2011
6:36 am

Happy Birthday to you Dear Lousie! God bless you more and more. Your books and your meditation changed my life. I love you!!!!!! Thank you very much for your love! Ana
– ana
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October 8, 2011
10:14 am

Happy Birthday Louise!!! Greetings from Croatia! Much love from Helena and Klara!
– Helena
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October 8, 2011
12:37 pm

ahoj Luise, happy birdtday, im so happy, that you are, im reading your book every day , i think im feel much more better, thank you! Helena
– helena
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October 8, 2011
7:49 pm

Happy Birthday Louise!!! May this year bring you the most amazing things yet!
– Elizabeth Holloway
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October 9, 2011
5:21 am

Hi Louise, ''Happy Birthday!'' Was great seeing and meeting you at 'you can trust your life' event in UK, Had such a lovely weekend with you & Cheryl!...Happy Birthday, wishing you all the best!... & hoping to see you again at London!...Thank you so much for everything, your books are really helping :) Lots of Love, Jan xxX
– Jan
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October 9, 2011
4:07 pm

Happy 85th Birthday, Louise Hay! Thank you for this article because it reassures me that the best is yet to come. Nowadays, staying present everyday has helped me stay focused on nurturing my dreams and goals and I feel tremendously inspired and confident. Thank you for being such an inspiration and may life give you many more years to come!
– Carlos
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October 9, 2011
4:09 pm

You have inspired me since I first read about you.. I wish you many more years of happiness and love. XXXXXXX Joy
– Joy
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October 9, 2011
7:33 pm

Happy Birthday Lousie, you truly have contributed so much!!! Thank you for your blessed wisdom!! I hope you'te having a wonderful time today!! Best wishes!!
– Debi
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October 9, 2011
9:12 pm

Louise, Happy 85 Yrs Young Birthday! You are the living embodiment of a spiritual being of love and compassion. I always feel inspired and hopeful reading and hearing your words. Thank-you for giving so much of yourself. Peace. Love. -Hal
– Hal Weinshank
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October 10, 2011
7:40 am

Greetings and blessings to you and all you touch. My name is Debe and I am doing my dissertation on the impact of emotional intelligence, resilience, and spirituality on breast cancer survivorship. I would like to place a call for participation on your blog if possible as soon as I have IRB approval. Graciously, humbly, respectfully...debe
– debe arnold
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October 10, 2011
9:10 am

Your daily affirmations have changed my life. I am so pleased to see you living such an incredible life, you are an inspiration and I am so grateful you started your publishing company many years ago!
– Renee
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October 11, 2011
10:35 am

HAPPY HAPPY day Louise. You have changed my life and the direction in which it constantly flows. You are my hero and an example to us all. Louise V
– Louise
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October 12, 2011
12:44 pm

Happy Birthday! Louise, I have learnt so much from you. Thank you for being such an amazing source of inspiration, empowerment and healing. Your love and light comes through to me always - when i most need it. Bless you.
– mrinalini
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October 12, 2011
6:40 pm

Dear Louise, you're so dear to many of us! You're an inspiration. In my early 40's now sometimes I am so down because my life as amounted to nothing as of now! When I read about you I start believing myself again and hopping for a better future. I love you Louise and my sincere wishes of a belated Happy Birthday, Love you always
– Laurentina A.
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October 12, 2011
10:51 pm

BELATED HAPPY BIRTHDAY ! Louise, i m writing u for first time i just came across this site yday, i read one of ur books n is very inspired by u, u have influenced my life, u have brought back my trust n love for this life of mine, thanks, LOVE U
– kulvinder kaur
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October 13, 2011
6:11 am

Hi dear Louise. Happy birthday!!!!! you are wonderful Reading our book i feel so wel. I need your send you an e-mail in private. Is it possible?? I live in Italy. Thank you verry much. cleu
– cleusa
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October 15, 2011
12:45 am

Dearest Louise,wishing you a wonderful day and thanking you for the wonderful Books of yours.I live in Germany and England.You turned my Life arround and i loved your latest book to.Gabriella
– Gabriella
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October 17, 2011
8:01 pm

YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION!! THANK YOU!! Your book is the reason I was able to have my dream of a natural drug free childbirth after having my first via emergency c section. I send love and gratitude to you every day. Happy 85th Birthday (actually the start of your 86th year)
– Melissa
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October 19, 2011
6:56 am

How fabulous! Thank you for showing us that life loves us!! Hugs and kisses. xx
– Nicky
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November 7, 2011
3:28 am

Wonderful article and you have put up your entire life's experience in a nut shell. Really feel very motivated to lead my life in truly useful manner. Thank you dear lot of love and best wishes. love you
– narasimha