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Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Sunday, August 3, 2008
B.L.A.S.T.
Bored
Lonely
Angry
Stressed
Tired
I heard today that these are the most common ailments that face my peers. I can certainly relate. I think to that so many of them are a choice though - which is not to discount the validity of people's feeling. I just mean...I've felt all of those things -who hasn't?- but when I make a conscious and concerted effort to change my perspective those things pass away...or at least get smaller and more manageable.
But sometimes life sucks and that's real.
But it's certainly not permanent. I really believe that all of our hardships are for our good if we let them strengthen us.
So let's see what we can do to help others feel less bored, lonely, angry, stressed, or tired - because we've all been there...and hopefully in the meantime we'll feel less of those things ourselves.
Lonely
Angry
Stressed
Tired
I heard today that these are the most common ailments that face my peers. I can certainly relate. I think to that so many of them are a choice though - which is not to discount the validity of people's feeling. I just mean...I've felt all of those things -who hasn't?- but when I make a conscious and concerted effort to change my perspective those things pass away...or at least get smaller and more manageable.
But sometimes life sucks and that's real.
But it's certainly not permanent. I really believe that all of our hardships are for our good if we let them strengthen us.
So let's see what we can do to help others feel less bored, lonely, angry, stressed, or tired - because we've all been there...and hopefully in the meantime we'll feel less of those things ourselves.
Friday, August 1, 2008
Give Us This Day Our Daily Blog
Taking a break from work to contemplate the vastness of the universe...ok, I'm really just avoiding work...
Just a quick note of appreciation for all of the positive, powerful people and forces around me. I'm often amused by the fact that I can get along so with people with whom I share nothing in common but our workspace...and the fact that we spend 50+ hours a week together.
I am not naturally one of the those people who sees the best in everyone and makes friends easily. I can be shy, maybe reserved is a better word. But I'm frequently surprised by the results of my efforts when I try to get to know someone. Not when I try to let them know me, but really find out their story, where they're coming from and what motivates them. I'm surprised by the compassion and passion tucked away in so many individuals.
I have high hopes...
For lots of things. For myself, my future, friends and family, for others, for this country, for the world, for humanity. I see so much potential in everyone and sincerely believe that we're all intended for greatness if we can uncover and nurture the divinity in ourselves...and in each other.
I guess that makes me an optimist and an idealist as well.
Ok, puppies and sunshine and rainbows for all! (<---I'm being a teeny bit sarcastic)
Just a quick note of appreciation for all of the positive, powerful people and forces around me. I'm often amused by the fact that I can get along so with people with whom I share nothing in common but our workspace...and the fact that we spend 50+ hours a week together.
I am not naturally one of the those people who sees the best in everyone and makes friends easily. I can be shy, maybe reserved is a better word. But I'm frequently surprised by the results of my efforts when I try to get to know someone. Not when I try to let them know me, but really find out their story, where they're coming from and what motivates them. I'm surprised by the compassion and passion tucked away in so many individuals.
I have high hopes...
For lots of things. For myself, my future, friends and family, for others, for this country, for the world, for humanity. I see so much potential in everyone and sincerely believe that we're all intended for greatness if we can uncover and nurture the divinity in ourselves...and in each other.
I guess that makes me an optimist and an idealist as well.
Ok, puppies and sunshine and rainbows for all! (<---I'm being a teeny bit sarcastic)
Idealist, Optimist, Realist, Pessimist?
It has been coming up a lot lately... What does the future hold? What does the future hold for each of us personally? What does the future hold for our country? What does the future hold for the world at large? What does the future hold in terms of the universe?
I have noticed that people's responses offer a glimpse into their life perspective.
I am an optimist and an idealist. I can see the positive in mostly everything, including times of pain and upheaval. So, my response to the above questions is that we, as individuals, as a society, as a planet, and as a universe, are in constant evolution. We may go through cyclical changes, ups and downs, highs and lows, but in each transition of the pendulum we are learning and growing. And I believe that as long as we are learning and growing, we are creating the opportunity for enlightenment (whatever that means to each of us). So, the future holds wonderful possibilities!
How would you answer the above questions?
I have noticed that people's responses offer a glimpse into their life perspective.
I am an optimist and an idealist. I can see the positive in mostly everything, including times of pain and upheaval. So, my response to the above questions is that we, as individuals, as a society, as a planet, and as a universe, are in constant evolution. We may go through cyclical changes, ups and downs, highs and lows, but in each transition of the pendulum we are learning and growing. And I believe that as long as we are learning and growing, we are creating the opportunity for enlightenment (whatever that means to each of us). So, the future holds wonderful possibilities!
How would you answer the above questions?
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