Posts Tagged ‘Living’

What is the point of doing something if you can’t even notice that it’s been done, right? How will we assess our progress or feel that we accomplished anything? We are taught to go big or go home…we strive for personal glory. And, we want it now! More so now than ever, we live in a fast-paced world where a meal is only a drive-thru away and we work through the night to get results tomorrow. Then, shortly thereafter, we walk over the mess and wonder why it’s crumbling. Society teaches us that convenience is greater than patience. But has it shown us that this is really true?

There are many sayings that point out that, once upon a time, men and women thought the opposite was true. We still see examples of it everywhere. Things that took time or slow, methodical actions were once considered insignificant but history has shifted. In nature, it is the tree that grows the most slowly that is the strongest. It is the tree Read the rest of this entry »

Today on Facebook I ran across a group called “You know that headache you get when talking to your grandparents?” This particular group got me thinking, “No, I don’t know what you’re talking about.” I think that we often take our grandparents for granted. These people two generations ahead of us get stuck with the stereotype of being “old” which in some unknown way diminishes their fun factor. I’ve always had an easy time thinking differently. Personally, I have a good relationship with my grandparents. One thing we know, regardless of our relationship with them, is that that the saying, “With age comes wisdom”, is quite true.

Time passes very quickly. Often it’s the ones closest to us that suffer as we seem to assume they’ll be around forever. We skirt in and out of their lives at our convenience. Luckily, I’ve found that if I give my grandparents the opportunity, they prove to be a treasure trove of wisdom, information Read the rest of this entry »

“You must take action now that will move you towards your goals. Develop a sense of urgency in your life.” – H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

I’ve been hearing quite a bit about urgency and all it entails. Most people shutter at the sound of it. What Mr. Brown is trying to tell us is that we have to have a clear idea of what we want and then refuse to give up. Time is precious…we must be focused and determined. The only thing we are totally sure of is ‘now’…we don’t know how much time we have here in this physical form. I invite you to look at two urgency ‘breakers’ and two urgency ‘makers’ that have Read the rest of this entry »

The term “cleaning house” has two meanings which fall under the heading of letting go of things that no longer serve you. First, there’s the literal meaning – cleaning your actual house. There’s also the figurative meaning – getting rid of “emotional baggage”. Both are great stress relievers.

First, your physical surroundings… You experience unnecessary stress from living and working in a cluttered, disorganized environment. The time spent de-cluttering provides balance and is well worth the effort.

Start simple. Begin with a space that needs the least amount of work…a place that could be clutter free in 15 minutes. If you see quick results, you’ll Read the rest of this entry »

“I’ll be happy when…” How many of you start your sentences (or your thoughts) with those words? When will you be happy? When you: Own a Ferrari? Have a child? Pay off your house? Why not be happy right now? Why not find joy in what you’re doing at the present moment?

When you make the present moment the focal point of your life, your ability to enjoy what you do increases dramatically. You don’t have to wait for something to happen in your life in order to find happiness and experience joy.

If you can enjoy what you are already doing, the positive changes and results you are seeking are more likely to show up and in a timelier manner. Don’t ask for permission Read the rest of this entry »