Speak your mind at all times...respectfully and with dignity. There's nothing worse than a person who can not communicate effectively. Either they say one thing, but mean another...and show it; or they say something and mean it, but don't know how to show it. There may be some gray areas in between, but it all boils down to me vs. you.
If you're in this together, act like it. Talk to one another. Share your feelings...good and bad. Depend on one another's honest opinion and feedback. Don't be afraid to change or grow...listen and learn from your flaws and mistakes. It's ok to ask for advice, but only from wise counsel.
Never trust the opinions or two cents of others over your teammate. Keep in mind that you chose your team. The team will be there when you fall. The team will be there when you reach the mountain peak. The team will be there when you cry...to make you smile. The team is what you put into it...and that works both ways.
Remember, there is no I or you in team...only us. Work together, play together, build, grow, create a legacy, draft a blueprint...but always keep in mind that it isn't me vs. you...only us. It's beautiful to be you...especially when it's me and you...us.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Friday, April 16, 2010
Advice
You can't accept everything from everyone. You shouldn't expect kind words from everyone. Sometimes you have to be aware of who has wise words to offer and who just has their two cents to put in. Weigh words wisely. An old Danish proverb says: ask advice only of your equals.
It isn't wise to ask advice of someone who has never experienced anything remotely close to what you're going through. By all means, share your experiences and your knowledge...as you learn it. However, don't expect a song from a woodpecker when your nightingale awaits at your window. In other words, don't ask advice of those who you know can't help you; especially when you know who the wise people are in your life. There is nothing wrong with routinely addressing one or two individuals when you have problems or questions...it shows wisdom.
Everyone in your life has a place and a purpose. Everyone's place and purpose is not to give advice. Sometimes the best advice comes without ever asking it of anyone...it'll be presented when you need it most. It's beautiful to be you...even when you don't know all the answers. Be patient, your way will be shown to you in due time. Enjoy your day.
It isn't wise to ask advice of someone who has never experienced anything remotely close to what you're going through. By all means, share your experiences and your knowledge...as you learn it. However, don't expect a song from a woodpecker when your nightingale awaits at your window. In other words, don't ask advice of those who you know can't help you; especially when you know who the wise people are in your life. There is nothing wrong with routinely addressing one or two individuals when you have problems or questions...it shows wisdom.
Everyone in your life has a place and a purpose. Everyone's place and purpose is not to give advice. Sometimes the best advice comes without ever asking it of anyone...it'll be presented when you need it most. It's beautiful to be you...even when you don't know all the answers. Be patient, your way will be shown to you in due time. Enjoy your day.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Closure
It's a wonderful experience when you can agree to disagree with someone or a group of people and move on as mature adults to whatever your future may bring your way. However, on the other hand, it can get really ugly when unintended meanings are derived from words spoken out of hurt, anger, and embarrassment. Today, I have experienced both situations and it was quite a teaching tool.
When you are hurt you can't be productive in the area of your pain...until you've healed. It is most important for you to understand and learn from your pain. The first step is always to accept and admit that you've been hurt and are hurting. Don't beat up on yourself because you believe you were weak, therefore, allowing yourself to get hurt. Anytime you love, you risk the chance of getting hurt.
Pain is a teacher too. Through experience, it teaches compassion, understanding, kindness, and patience. By experiencing pain we allow ourselves the opportunity to grow and gain a new understanding of how to avoid and deal with it. Don't be afraid...it will get better.
Feel everything that goes along with being hurt...digest it. Spend some time alone. Take time to think and reflect on your actions, or lack thereof. Then, spend some time healing yourself and making yourself feel good...knowing that no pain is the consequence of your actions alone. Forgive who or whatever you believe was the cause of your pain and begin to move forward.
It's beautiful to be you...even when you're hurting. Your pain opened a wound...let it heal and bring closure to your pain. Write a new chapter in your book of life and smile again. Be strong, be beautiful, be you.
When you are hurt you can't be productive in the area of your pain...until you've healed. It is most important for you to understand and learn from your pain. The first step is always to accept and admit that you've been hurt and are hurting. Don't beat up on yourself because you believe you were weak, therefore, allowing yourself to get hurt. Anytime you love, you risk the chance of getting hurt.
Pain is a teacher too. Through experience, it teaches compassion, understanding, kindness, and patience. By experiencing pain we allow ourselves the opportunity to grow and gain a new understanding of how to avoid and deal with it. Don't be afraid...it will get better.
Feel everything that goes along with being hurt...digest it. Spend some time alone. Take time to think and reflect on your actions, or lack thereof. Then, spend some time healing yourself and making yourself feel good...knowing that no pain is the consequence of your actions alone. Forgive who or whatever you believe was the cause of your pain and begin to move forward.
It's beautiful to be you...even when you're hurting. Your pain opened a wound...let it heal and bring closure to your pain. Write a new chapter in your book of life and smile again. Be strong, be beautiful, be you.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Compassion
Compassion exhibits courage. It proves that you have the strength to look beyond what you see and understand someone else's weakness. It shows others that they can make mistakes and not be put down or forgotten. Compassion gives others the opportunity to see and learn of your character. It allows you to grow every time you exercise it.
Compassion shows that you are human. Showing mercy and kindness allows those around you to see the clarity of your heart. It shows that you can be just and fair. It proves that your aren't easily swayed by the very things that would make the world turn their backs on you or someone else. Compassion teaches others that you are trustworthy.
Compassion is a speed bump on the road to forgiveness. It slows you down just enough to see a clear picture and to gain perspective on your situation. It compels you to love, practice tolerance, and show leniency. Compassion is a great feat accomplished and practiced by great people...courageous and strong people.
It's beautiful to be you. Show the world who you are from the inside out. Do for someone else something that you would want done for you. Be understanding and merciful....show some compassion. It goes a long way. Enjoy your day.
Compassion shows that you are human. Showing mercy and kindness allows those around you to see the clarity of your heart. It shows that you can be just and fair. It proves that your aren't easily swayed by the very things that would make the world turn their backs on you or someone else. Compassion teaches others that you are trustworthy.
Compassion is a speed bump on the road to forgiveness. It slows you down just enough to see a clear picture and to gain perspective on your situation. It compels you to love, practice tolerance, and show leniency. Compassion is a great feat accomplished and practiced by great people...courageous and strong people.
It's beautiful to be you. Show the world who you are from the inside out. Do for someone else something that you would want done for you. Be understanding and merciful....show some compassion. It goes a long way. Enjoy your day.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Community
Daily you awake to experience life in a way that only you can. You complete your morning tasks or duties and off to work you go! You move through the day with a sense of "getting things done" - not thinking of how everything you do affects someone else.
Every action has a reaction. Every up has a down...and vice versa. Every thought eventually prompts some kind of action. Every feeling produces a frame of mind. Every experience develops perspective. What does it all mean?
By design, we were created with the power of influence and the ability to affect change in our surroundings. What have you done to affect change? Have you ever thought about it? As I sat for jury duty one day, I thought about how every part of what every person does affects another person or group of people...and I was amazed. As Bud Schulberg said: "Isn't everyone a part of everyone else?"
Take some time...today, tomorrow, when you have a minute...think about what you do to positively or negatively affect change around you. Do you help others; do you only perform your duties; do you pass on what you've learned through teaching someone else; or have you decided that what you do or don't do doesn't really make a difference? It does!
Remember, it's beautiful to be you. Share who you are, what you know...the good, the bad, the pretty, and the ugly. Help to cultivate someone else's mind. Be a catalyst for growth in someone else's life. Hurt people, hurt people. Healed people, love people. It'll come back to you...I promise. Have a great day!
Every action has a reaction. Every up has a down...and vice versa. Every thought eventually prompts some kind of action. Every feeling produces a frame of mind. Every experience develops perspective. What does it all mean?
By design, we were created with the power of influence and the ability to affect change in our surroundings. What have you done to affect change? Have you ever thought about it? As I sat for jury duty one day, I thought about how every part of what every person does affects another person or group of people...and I was amazed. As Bud Schulberg said: "Isn't everyone a part of everyone else?"
Take some time...today, tomorrow, when you have a minute...think about what you do to positively or negatively affect change around you. Do you help others; do you only perform your duties; do you pass on what you've learned through teaching someone else; or have you decided that what you do or don't do doesn't really make a difference? It does!
Remember, it's beautiful to be you. Share who you are, what you know...the good, the bad, the pretty, and the ugly. Help to cultivate someone else's mind. Be a catalyst for growth in someone else's life. Hurt people, hurt people. Healed people, love people. It'll come back to you...I promise. Have a great day!
Monday, April 12, 2010
Wondering About Something New
My yesterday was beautiful! My today will be marvelous! What will tomorrow bring?
Yesterday I tried something new; I did something I've never done. I loved it, but was nervous the whole time. My heart beat double time, my mind raced, I was hot and cold at the same time....yet I loved it. I even thought twice about it. It was like your first ride on your favorite roller coaster...only you don't know it yet.
Initially, I thought I really want to see...I want to try it. Next, there was a feeling of exhilaration after making the decision. Then, there were the butterflies in my stomach. After that, there I was second-guessing myself. Finally, I was ready to dive in head first and there was no turning back.
I was so excited, yet so scared. Two feelings about the same endeavor...simultaneously! I was ready to run full speed ahead and ready to run full speed in the opposite direction at the same time. In the end I stuck with my decision and I have no regrets. Now that I've done something new I'm left with a feeling that says "What next?".
These are the feelings most people feel when making a big decision about something new. It could be a new job, a big purchase, a big move, or simply stepping outside of your normal individual boundaries. Whatever "something new" may be for you embrace it, love it, decide to commit to it, and enjoy it. You never know, something new might be what you need to give you that extra push, increased enthusiasm, or it may just be your heavenly muse. It's beautiful to be you. Keep life simple...love and live. Enjoy your day.
Yesterday I tried something new; I did something I've never done. I loved it, but was nervous the whole time. My heart beat double time, my mind raced, I was hot and cold at the same time....yet I loved it. I even thought twice about it. It was like your first ride on your favorite roller coaster...only you don't know it yet.
Initially, I thought I really want to see...I want to try it. Next, there was a feeling of exhilaration after making the decision. Then, there were the butterflies in my stomach. After that, there I was second-guessing myself. Finally, I was ready to dive in head first and there was no turning back.
I was so excited, yet so scared. Two feelings about the same endeavor...simultaneously! I was ready to run full speed ahead and ready to run full speed in the opposite direction at the same time. In the end I stuck with my decision and I have no regrets. Now that I've done something new I'm left with a feeling that says "What next?".
These are the feelings most people feel when making a big decision about something new. It could be a new job, a big purchase, a big move, or simply stepping outside of your normal individual boundaries. Whatever "something new" may be for you embrace it, love it, decide to commit to it, and enjoy it. You never know, something new might be what you need to give you that extra push, increased enthusiasm, or it may just be your heavenly muse. It's beautiful to be you. Keep life simple...love and live. Enjoy your day.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Busy
Busy, busy, busy...always things to do. Relax a little...take time to enjoy the world around you. Breathe a little...release pinned up tension and stress. Have fun...do something you've never done and enjoy it. Give back...teach someone something you've learned to do, only teach them how to do it better.
There are 24 hours in each day and eight of them should be devoted to sleeping and rejuvenation. The other 16 hours will pass regardless of what you do within them; but don't you think what you do should be worth something to you or to someone else? Think outside the box...outside yourself. Don't be so busy that you can't live a little.
It's beautiful to be you...enjoy your day!
There are 24 hours in each day and eight of them should be devoted to sleeping and rejuvenation. The other 16 hours will pass regardless of what you do within them; but don't you think what you do should be worth something to you or to someone else? Think outside the box...outside yourself. Don't be so busy that you can't live a little.
It's beautiful to be you...enjoy your day!
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