There is a right way and a wrong way to communicate WITH others. Talk with them, not at them. This is not opinion, it’s the way it works. Agree to disagree; respect others rights to their opinions. Earn the respect people give: work at it everyday, in every way. Let your actions speak for themselves. Be the friend others wish for. Listen with open ears: you just might learn something! Words are your calling card. Think first; then choose them carefully. And remember .... SILENCE can be the perfect gift!
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If only we would think of our challenges, struggles and adversities as opportunities to learn and grow. Are we afraid of opening that proverbial Pandora’s box if we dig deeper and demand more of ourselves? Life is messy: go ahead! Getting dirty is a normal part of the journey. Just don’t get buried in the process. The risk is worth the reward. Understanding and accepting that these challenges, struggles and adversities are in fact instrumental to our learning and growing is age-honored treasured wisdom. All knowledge, good or bad, as long as it’s the truth, is POWER!
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Mother Nature supplies clues to answer the hardest questions asked.The possibilities are endless. Start by looking outside the window. Whimsical, soft puffy clouds entice our minds to keep dreaming. The changing seasons are the visual representation that regardless of the present situations we are weathering, this too shall pass. Sunrise: each new day starts with a clean palette. Daylight shines light on work to be done. Blue skies encourage smooth sailing. Thunder warns us of impending storms: life’s rough patches. Rainbows remind us that all the answers to life’s questions are not always black or white. Sunset: lights out, time to rest and regroup. The first star we see at night stirs our heart to wish for all our future hopes and desires. It’s true, in every life a little rain must fall, so...let it wash away all your doubts and fears. Don’t be afraid of getting a little wet, despite the fact you sometimes feel like the Wicked Witch or Warlock of the West; you are not! So don’t worry, you won’t melt.
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Minds are a force to be reckoned with. We think we’re in charge, but sometimes it feels like we’re our mind’s latest victim. It’s true, we can’t always quiet the voices in our head, but next time problems arise, remember if you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the problem. Resist the temptation to worry about the “WHAT IFS”. Trouble doesn’t need any of your help causing chaos in life. Focus on the situation at hand. Destiny has its own agenda. The best defense is a good offense.
KEEP MOVING FORWARD. ◦
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How foolish to think we can run from our problems. Getting a new job, moving or relocating to a new state doesn’t work either. As soon as you get acclimated to your new surroundings, lo and behold, the same old problems reappear. Stop trying to run away and sit in front of a mirror. Look deeply into those eyes staring back; they are the windows to the soul. If that person you see is a stranger, politely introduce yourself and get reacquainted. We all have the opportunity to change day by day, and if we stay open to learning, “the good, the bad and the ugly” we will get wiser too.
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There’s a war going on inside us. It’s hard not picking sides. Minds are saying one thing, hearts feel the complete opposite. Minds live in the world of Logic and Strategy, lovingly referred to as “the committee.” Hearts ,on the other hand, live in a world of love, forgiveness and generosity, to a fault. My grandmother used to say “listen to your mind, but follow your heart”. Am I the only one struggling with this?
( Probably not, I’m not that special.) Since becoming a grandmother, it’s even more confusing.. So, as far as offering any advice...I GOT NOTHING! Rest assured, I’m working on it...stay tuned.
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The proof is in the pudding. I’m not fussy, I like all the flavors, Chocolate, Vanilla and Tapioca. LOL For some, all the different choices we make everyday can be paralyzing. When it comes to choosing a new direction, remember indecision is a decision. There are no guarantees in life, so do your best and if it still needs some tweaking, so be it. We are all a work in progress and the world we live in keeps changing.
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An unexpected gift arrived with my name on it the other day for absolutely no reason at all. Those are my favorite kinds: they let you know somebody was thinking of you. Inside was a frame holding the saying; “ Some people can take an ordinary day, wrap a ribbon of happiness around it, and make it a gift for everybody along the way.” What a nice thought, and very doable for all of us. I placed it by the kitchen sink so I can read it and remember to do it every day.
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Every day is a new day. It arrives filled with all the possibilities and the ability to manifest every one of your dreams, wishes and desires to come true. That’s the good news. Making the decision to actually make those changes is another story. If you aren’t happy with your present situation, be brave, and remain open to trying a new direction.
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The expected is just the beginning: the unexpected is the magic and what changes are made of. At our darkest moments there will be times when we can then see things clearly. And when you find yourself in this situation, the ability to access, process and implement those changes can be daunting! Do it anyway. Nothing will change unless you’re willing to do the work necessary to create the change.
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