What is inspiring to me? A beautiful hike along a creek.
What made you feel inspired today?
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Acknowledging and Thanking Others
Three weeks ago I wrote about life changing subjects to consider incorporating into ourselves this year in the blog post It is a New Year. The second key action step was acknowledging and thanking others in our daily life.
Why is this important in our life? I feel there is not enough kindness, thankfulness and acknowledging each other in this world today. A lot of people are so focused on climbing the corporate ladder or only into their own wants and needs they tend to forget about what is really important in life. Their relationships with others.
Who is going to remember how you climbed up that corporate ladder other than the people you abused and manipulated along the way? Is that how you want to be remembered? Are you going to have anyone who truly cares about you when you are no longer at the top and forced to retire?
What lives did you wreck to get there? Where you really happy alone at the top? Did you make people’s lives miserable. Do you really trust anyone? Are you always watching your back because you are afraid someone will betray you or even worse take your job? What did you truly gain? Did you really have anyone who truly loved you or did they just use you for your status? Where are they now?
Something to think about:
When I was a new Supervisor my Manager and I were talking about leadership. She was telling me about her career path and how important it is to treat your employees respectfully because someday they could be your boss. I really appreciated her sharing this with me because you never know who will be your leader and relationships are the key to success.
The song “Lying Eyes” by the legendary band the “Eagles” is a good reflection of having it all but still it was not enough.
Maybe it is time to do some self-reflection before it is too late.
If these questions hit a nerve. It may be time to do some more self-reflecting. I know it hit a nerve with me.
This week I would like all the readers of this blog post to truly self-reflect on these questions. Which questions were hard for you to look at within yourself?
My challenge for you this week is to compliment, acknowledge, recognize or praise someone in your life at work and at home. Then really reflect on it.
My wish is this blog post will inspire more joy, peace and better working relationships in your daily life. ~ Patti
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What is around YOU?
Two weeks ago I wrote about life changing subjects to consider incorporating into ourselves this year in the blog post It is a New Year. One of the key action steps was putting gratitude into our life and actions.
The other day I read a post from actor Keanu Reeves. It was absolutely beautiful about seeing life around you. Here is what he said about a photo of him and the background of a busy city and everyone rushing around:
“You see these people behind me? They are rushing to work and not paying attention to anything. Sometimes we get so caught up in our daily lives that we forget to take the time out to enjoy the beauty in life. It’s like we’re zombies. Look up and take your head phones out. Say Hi to someone you see and maybe give a hug to someone who looks like they’re hurting. Help out someone. You have to live every day like it’s your last. What people don’t know about me is that I had depression a couple of years back. I never told anyone about it. I had to fight my way out of depression. The person who was holding me back from my happiness was ME. Every day is precious so let’s treat it like that. Tomorrow isn’t guaranteed, so live today! I hope you share this post to spread love this holiday.” ~ Keanu Reeves
So many people are lonely and/or depressed. Reaching out with a hello, a smile or hug could really change their day for the better. We make ourselves so busy we lose sight of what is really important in life. Look up, enjoy life and others.
I also read this wonderful story a few days ago and I don’t know who wrote it but I thought I would share:
“One day a very wealthy father took his son on a trip to the country for the sole purpose of showing his son how it was to be poor. They spent a few days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a very poor family.
After their return from the trip, the father asked his son how he liked the trip. “It was great, Dad,” the son replied. “Did you see how poor people can be?” the father asked. “Oh Yeah,” said the son.
“So what did you learn from the trip?” asked the father. The son answered, “I saw that we have one dog and they had four. We have a pool that reaches to the middle of our garden and they have a creek that has no end. We have imported lanterns in our garden and they have the stars at night. Our patio reaches to the front yard and they have the whole horizon.
We have a small piece of land to live on and they have fields that go beyond our sight. We have servants who serve us, but they serve others.
We buy our food, but they grow theirs. We have walls around our property to protect us, they have friends to protect them.” The boy’s father was speechless. Then his son added, “It showed me just how poor we really are.”
What a great perspective. Too many times we forget what we have and concentrate on what we don’t have. What is one person’s worthless object is another’s prize possession. It is all based on one’s perspective. Sometimes it takes the perspective of a child to remind us what’s important.” ~ Unknown
Some people are not thankful for what they have and are wanting what others have. They are not grateful for the love ones they have in their life and are too busy wanting more instead of enjoying what they have.
The moral of these two stories is to be grateful, enjoy what you have and what is around you. Be kind and love others. Quit comparing yourself to others and appreciate what you have because what someone else has may not be right for you. Enjoy life to the fullest. ~ Patti 🙂
Self-reflection questions:
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I am getting ready to go on my annual camping trip with friends. This is my time to connect with nature and relax. I look forward to this trip every year. There is no internet and no phone service. Just peace and quiet. The outdoors has a way of bringing things to a new perspective. I use this time to journal, write ideas, read, relax, hike, self-reflection, wading in the river, sitting by the campfire and watching the flames dance, and appreciate the sunrises and sunsets. The simple things in life that are so precious we don’t enjoy in our daily lives.
This quote, “Adopt the pace of nature; her secret is patience,” by Emerson is a good reminder of taking time out and enjoying the outdoors as well as having patience. Good things take time and are worth the wait. Be patient; it will happen at the right time and right moment, if it is meant to be. Sometimes the things we wish for are not right for us, and we learn that later and realize it was a good thing I didn’t get that promotion, job, relationship, friendship, loan, car, house, etc.
Patience is hard but is a key to success and happiness. Keep striving and working towards your goals. All the hard work is worth it! ~ Patti 🙂
Questions:
What was something you wished for and later realized you are so glad you didn’t get it?
What was something you waited for patiently? It came true and was worth the wait?
What makes waiting so hard for you?
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Laugh when you can, apologize when you should, and let go of what you can’t change. Kiss slowly, play hard, forgive quickly, take chances, give everything and have no regrets. Life is too short to be anything but happy. ~ Author Unknown
This poem has a lot of meaning to me. I look at the words and some inspire me and some are hard to live by. Laughing is good and we all should do more of it. Some of us get so focus we forget to laugh, kiss slowly, play hard, take chances and give everything to these precious moments of life.
A few of these words I sometimes struggle with ~ apologizing when you should, forgive quickly and no regrets. Yes, I am usually very quick to apologize when I am in the wrong. What I struggle with is apologizing to someone who has hurt you time and time again and feels you should apologize because they are too stubborn to apologize themselves. The question I ponder is “When is the line crossed to not make amends?” When you do not apologize, does this mean you haven’t forgiven quickly? Probably. How do you forgive quickly and move on?
Living life with no regrets. I truly want this in my life and I am working towards it daily. There are somethings I wish I could have change in my life, but I have accepted I can’t go back and change them. So it is time to let go of it and move on. This poem has great words to live by and I am going to do my best to remember them in my daily walk. How about you? I have somethings to work on, as we all probably do. Be happy and live life to the fullest. ~ Patti
Question: Which of these words inspire you and which do you struggle with?
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Today is the last day of June Affirmations month. I hope you enjoyed the daily affirmations under Affirmations.
Question: What was your favorite affirmation this month?
Please share your thoughts and comments below.
Affirmations
Appreciation
Faith
Feel
Important
Recognize
Meaning
Authentication
Treasure
Idea
Offer
Necessity
Support
Happy Father’s Day! – Life Lessons – What life lessons did you learn from your Father? Please share and comment!
Here is a previous blog post from a life lesson learned of a friend.
OPEN the DOOR
“When one door closes another door opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the ones which open for us.” Alexander Graham Bell
The quote above is so true. Too many of us are looking at the past (closed door) instead of the present (open door). We just seem to be stuck behind that slammed door. We don’t even try to grab the knob and turn it towards something better. If we learn from the past (closed door) and (open the door) we could change our future. By turning the knob of that closed door and not rehashing it over and over again in our mind it will help us to move on. Open that door and don’t look back. Make better choices with an optimistic attitude and many doors will begin to open. Be grateful for those open doors (people) who assisted you along the way. Return the favor when able and help those who are stuck behind closed doors as well.
I was reading an article today from Barb Wade, Business Coach & Mentor – http://www.BarbWade.com and she stated “We are responsible for everything in our lives being exactly the way they are”. The question she asked was “How could I be responsible for so many of the things in my life that seemed to be happening to me?” This question hits you like a slammed door in the face. Wow!
Are we responsible for everything that happens in our lives? I think “yes” and “no”. We are responsible for our thoughts and actions, which may lead to the door being closed or open.
Question to ponder: What closed doors are you stuck behind which need to be pushed wide open?
It would be wonderful to see your thoughts and comments. 🙂 ~ Patti
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Day 28 of 30
Life struggles
We all have life struggles. How do we keep positive and optimistic when everything around us is falling apart? That is a good question. Having a good support system is a necessity. Being able to talk to a neutral party about the struggles and/or journal about those feelings is the key. Taking it out on others close to you just makes things worse in the end. It can cause relationship damage that may not be fixable. People won’t come around due to the past hurts. Hurting people hurt others if they don’t stop the cycle of acting out and gossiping. Hurtful words sting and are remembered. It can cause major trust issues. Trust is hard to get back once shattered. When experiencing ugly emotions journal about them to release the negativity. Then it is private and not upsetting to those around you. It only takes one pessimistic mean person to start a ripple and turn a calm peaceful environment into an unfriendly place. Do you want to be that venomous person that alters the atmosphere around you? At one time or another we have been this person, it is time to really reflect and STOP the pattern of negativity. Life is meant to be enjoyable not toxic. It would be great to see your thoughts and comments on this topic. ~ Patti
Day 17 of 30 day blogging challenge ~ What is your LIFELINE?
What is your LIFELINE?
The definition of lifeline per the Merriam-Webster dictionary:
Per the thesaurus other words for Lifeline are: salvation, link, help, support, helping hand or sustenance.
In our lives there are people who have supported us in our careers, school, family life, spiritual life and health. We all have had times when we needed some kind of support. Who were these lifelines? How did they help you? How did you express your appreciation? Did you display any appreciation? Are you a lifeline to others? If not, why not? Helping others is a great virtue. When you give support to other you should not expect anything back in return. Provide assistance with a giving heart. 🙂
Question: How can you assist someone today with a giving heart?
