simply put, it’s not what you say, it’s what you do.
Me First!
I’m going to NORWAY! (Or as an alternative name: "The Bag Defeated Me")
Originally uploaded by Nicolai Kjærgaard
Every have the feeling that you are carrying to much baggage that you can take on your trip?
This is the same with life.
If you are commit yourself to too many goals/events/meeting/etc. you become overloaded and to burnt out to do anything.
Don’t see it as saying “NO” to opportunities, see is at saying “yes” to the commitments that are most important to you.
Today has been a day of learning on this front for me and I am thankful for it.
Giving attention can be greater then Money
Fundamentally, we are looking for attention; perhaps to prove that we exist, that someone loves us, that we have some sort of meaning to our existence. Who knows?
Giving your attention fully to another person can also be something that is very special as well. Specifically when you accept the person full heartily and genuinely care about what is being communicated.
(looks like Dale Carneige was right! Rule # 4: Become Genuinely Interested in other people)
Today, I passed by one of the job sites that one individual was hired on to do. It was extremely windy outside and tough to work. I offered him a drink and chatted with him for a bit. Just that little act really showed to make a difference on him. After out little break he was rejuninated and ready to go back to work. (there was a hop to his step)
What price can you put on that? It’s meaningless, yet it is those small acts which are vital for our society to mold its way in becoming a more transparent, trusting, mert based society.
Today: I am grateful for taking the time to give. Not only a pop, but also my full self to another persons conversation.
Family – What would you do without them
Family is and has been a core to an individual’s development (noticed how I didn’t just say child). Both Parent’s and Children learn for each other.
The dinner table is a place where the days learnings from Child to Parent are divulged. The 5 year old might have a dramatic story about how Timmy wasn’t sharing at recess. Although it might seem insignificant in the grand scope of “the WORLD” It actually makes a big difference to there development.
The same can be said with the influence of children on their parents. One specific example while I was a rug rat was how much the teachers influenced us with recycling. Cartoon’s such as “Captain Planet” and “The Smoggies” are still ingrained in my brain.
Because of this proactive brainwashing I push my parents not to litter and even recycle.
The point is: Family helps you learn and become a stronger person. (Even when they can be the hardest people to please sometimes)
Today: I’m thankful for having a family that is so loving.
Life is fragile – So make the most of it
Here’s a paradigm shifter for you. A relative of mine who is 5 years old has just started chemotherapy treatment for stage 4 cancer.
After visiting him; I realized how truly nothing really matter WITHOUT life. Money, Status, goals – they just don’t matter. We should all be grateful for living another day!
That’s right, YOU being alive is sn ABSOLUTE success.
Today, I am thankful for being alive.
Happiness is a path, and sometimes there are roadblocks
The road to happiness is simple – yet complex; all that is required of you is to make it a habit. Yet, habits can also be the most difficult thing to do.
If you read any articles on happiness, whether is be a wiki or a PhD thesis ; it comes to getting yourself into this habit and setting realistic goals for yourself in the process.
The best way to focus on this newly aspired habit is to come in with a ‘marathon mindset’. This is a path that many do not try to attempt to travel. There are times when you might face fork in the road, obstacles and slopes (Both upwards and downwards) The key is to move forward and taking that extra step. That momentum is what makes you get closer to your goal!
Oh, and don’t forget to enjoy the scenery on the way.
experiences
I’m thankful to have experienced some of the things that i have experienced.
These are the things that make us different and allow us the opportunity to live the life that we all lead (or change it for that manner)
If you look at experiences proactively (sometimes I find that hard in the moment) but it all works out to make you a stronger person.
Maturing gracefully
People that are avid wine drinkers know that wine has to mature. The only real way to mature is through aging and time.
This is something that I have the privilege of learning today. I’ve become aware that I am slowly maturing, like everyone else in this world. (young and old) and it’s only with experience and time does this happen.
So happy maturing to all
Resourcefullness
My Sister just got laid off her well paying job – something that is becoming common place among a lot of people.
I’m sure she was a bit saddened to leave, but at the same time she was relieved! She was looking at changing her life a bit and it seems that now she can take the time to do that!
My parents are immigrants to this Country and one thing that they have instilled in us has been resourcefulness.
Just keep moving and making sure that you get something.
Even if it’s scrubbing floors, it’s only temporary an it’s also humbling.
So keep moving, and things will change.
