Don’t ever say, “I told you so.” It’s the definition of condescending, and last thing anyone needs to hear at that moment.
No matter how true it might be,- it’s mean spirited, self -righteous, and is never ever helpful in any situation. Here’s where this gets a little tricky. Chances are whoever it’s being said “AT” already knows, so it’s completely unnecessary to say. To be perfectly honest. they are tooting their own horn! Before you take anyone’s advice, make sure it is somebody you wish to emulate. And don’t ever say, I didn’t tell you so! LoL
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Each person is born with a talent. It’s a heaven sent gift, and as special as they are, these gifts require hard work on our part to master. Focus on the three P’s: Practice, Patience, Perfection. Practice: try, try, try, and then try again. Patience; a virtue for those willing to wait. Perfection; at least in the eyes of the beholder. These precious talents are intended to elicit joy to others . In order to reach their full potential, humbly share yours.
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Are you pursuing the life you dreamed you wanted to live, or are you hiding in fear of not succeeding? The one thing I can promise is, no matter where you go, and no matter how hard you try, you can never hide from yourself. You need to be the warrior in your life, willing to give your next challenge all you got. I don't know what that particular situation will be, but I know without a doubt there will be one. Are you ready, willing, and able to make your dreams become a reality?
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Our core is vital in many different areas of our lives: physically, the muscles around our trunk and pelvis. They are an important part of our well being, and we use it to stabilize us. Core values: instilled in young children by the village of adults that love and protect them. Think of it like a compass used to keep us on the straight narrow. Core beliefs: the ones you know to be true. The price for this priceless wisdom can only be paid for with hard work, and the hard consequences from the mistakes we’ve made along the way. Is your core in good shape?
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What is your passion?...the barely controllable emotion that fuels the impulse to create your world. It could be in the arts, writing or whatever happens to float your boat. The possibilities are endless, and there are no wrong answers. And that my friend is the gift. When you work at your passion, it’s a labor of love and it feels like you have never worked a day in your life. The trick here is to find what you love to do, and then figure out how to get paid for doing it.
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Be generous when offering compliments, tireless when helping others in need, and stingy when it comes to unkind thoughts or words. Treat others the way you want to be treated. Imitation is the greatest form of flattery. Think of it as a compliment if you like what you see, and if you don’t, there’s work to be done.Teach others how to interact with you by setting a good example. Respectfully listen, then ask BEFORE you jump into action, “How can I help you?” And then, and only after we get their answer, proceed accordingly.
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The circle of life starts at birth and ends at death. Young children and seniors are on the same journey at opposite ends. Think: same coin, similar issues, but opposite sides. Children never want to go to sleep, seniors are always ready. Children never finish meals, elders want seconds. Children look forward to the time they lose teeth, as for their counterpart, there is never a good time for that! And yet they are kindred spirits, a ray of hope and source of love to each other: truly a bond that is unsurpassed by any other human relationship.
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The words that hurt the most are the ones never spoken. Silence is so loud. Be very careful or you’ll end up being its latest victim. How is that possible? The thoughts of those unspoken words are whispering nonstop in the deep, dark corners of your mind. They do not need ears to cause their total destruction. Thoughts are capable of leaving even the most confident of us destroyed. Be very careful or you’ll end up being its latest victim. To win the struggle with out of control thoughts, use your words. Be kind, and be truthful. And then “LET IT BE!”
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The best way to know where you're going is to know where you've been. Take a minute, really think. The older we are, the easer it gets for living to become autonomic. Have you ever arrived at a destination and not remembered driving there? Or looked at your empty plate and said, “ I can’t believe I ate the whole thing!” The comfort everyday routines foster should not be to just go through the motions. Pay close attention! When we settle for unconscious living, we miss the special little moments. The culmination of those precious memories is what it’s all about!
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There will be days like this: good, bad or uneventful. Is it the day or the individual situation that earns one of these labels? And who gets to decide what is good or bad? Allow me to ask this question before you answer. Where would the beautiful, beloved rose be without rainy days? Each new day offers a unique opportunity to experience something new. No day or specific event is good or bad for everybody. It’s all about perspective.The trick is to be in the world, but not of it.
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