The best context in which I can appreciate this quote by Helen Keller is in music… For years I’ve dreamed of immersing myself in classical music. Not playing, listening. I discovered a place that sold half-priced classical CDs (yes, I’m from that era) and I purchased this compilation called, Music of the Masters. It includes […]
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Love the visual this quote inspires… And if you can’t relate to the God reference, consider this… Was there ever a time when you asked someone to describe something or some time that was really special in their lives? And you just wished you had a camera to capture the way their face lit up?
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You’ll hear people say, I’ll be happy when… I get a new job I get a new boss I get a new man/woman I get more money, a house/car Yet, you know when you hear them say it, it’s just not going to be enough…to be happy. In fact, one could argue that the “I’ll
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This is one of my ALL-TIME favorite things to say to myself. When things don’t go as planned, I stop and ask…what’s the gift in this? There’s ALWAYS one. Here’s a small example. I spilled something in my oven and cleaned it up. I had no idea how far it traveled…down into the drawer below
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Many times we reflect on the sweet, tender moments in our lives…in hindsight. Wouldn’t it be magical if “in the moment” we found ourselves celebrating, in the present? How do you do that? When you feel yourself swell with: love pride joy happiness Say to yourself…”it’s THIS moment” to cherish. Don’t worry more will come,
I think most people think of “heroes” in terms of wide recognition for some action that is BIG and GREAT. However, if you think about the times you’ve held the door for someone, offered directions when asked or even given someone a smile or wink in support of their everyday living… YOU become a hero
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We often discover the truth of this statement when… We get older We get hurt We lose someone or something special And while it can be hard to hold this sentiment true, on the daily…it sure bears reminding. Each day presents itself to be cherished. (because it knows there are a limited number for each
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When you’re stuck and unable to find “the good,” you know it’s not on social media, in the press or even in a google search. The “good” is self-defined. The “good” is what you give meaning to The “good” is all yours. And by that definition, it’s truly an inside job. Make the “digging in”
Simplicity. We’ve heard this as part of the infamous “KISS” principle… Keep it simple sweetheart And yet we don’t always think of it as an avenue to something…marvelous. Yet, it makes sense. When we complicate things, even when they work out, we don’t see the result as marvelous…we see it as done. When it’s simple,
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Today, Joseph Campbell’s “follow your bliss” is met with rolled eyes, in some circles. Why? Because following your bliss is a simple concept, but not an easy one to implement For one, few people KNOW what their bliss is! They let everything outside of them dictate it. Few people, even if they know their bliss,
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