Have you ever been tempted to spiff-up your perfectly normal life in order to impress OPs (Other People) in your life?
High school – forget it. Jocks became jocks, cheerleaders became cheerleaders. We became us. I like us.
— Kenneth Wurman (Courtney Gains)
in Can’t Buy Me Love
A few weeks ago I mentioned that I’d vacationed with two of my high school buddies. Now we’re making plans for another staycation at one of their homes so we can attend our high school class reunion – it’s one of those milestones. And naturally we’re contemplating whether or not we really want to Continue reading » Time to Spiff Up That Normal Life?
The words that we carry in our minds are able to change any moment.
— John Ortberg
Everything I have ever done has been in spite of my view of myself. Over time, I’ve learned that by putting the right words in my mind, I can greatly increase my flexibility and creativity. I can improve my view of myself, at least temporarily.
Many years ago, when I was working for Big Business, my manager announced Continue reading » Talking to Ourselves
One month from today is the election. The right to vote has never been free whether you go back to the American Revolution or to the women who fought to win the right for the “other half” of the population. So today, we are reposting the following to remind us that…
Each of us puts in one little stone, and then you get a great mosaic at the end.
— Alice Paul
I know that there are times when we forget just how blessed we truly are. The relentless waves of bad news hit us day after day whether via newspapers or TV or helpful friends wanting to be sure that we know of the latest betrayal or tragedy. As we sit there and process the latest news, we tend to worry that the good ol’ US of A is going to hell in a hand basket. My question – What are you doing about it?
As I was scanning the morning news, I found this article on the elections in Mexico. As a country, they are having to fight for the right to elect the people they want. It’s not that the polls aren’t open, it is that the drug cartels are Continue reading » We Are So Blessed
Each of us puts in one little stone, and then you get a great mosaic at the end.
— Alice Paul
I know that there are times when we forget just how blessed we truly are. The relentless waves of bad news hit us day after day whether via newspapers or TV or helpful friends wanting to be sure that we know of the latest betrayal or tragedy. As we sit there and process the latest news, we tend to worry that the good ol’ US of A is going to hell in a hand basket. My question – What are you doing about it?
As I was scanning the morning news, I found this article on the elections in Mexico. As a country, they are having to fight for the right to elect the people they want. It’s not that the polls aren’t open, it is that the drug cartels are Continue reading » We Are So Blessed
Have you ever found yourself just going through the motions?
Life is a nonstop parade of minutes, hours and days — a steady string of magical moments that we can choose to use as we see fit. And the manner in which we use or abuse these irreplaceable moments shapes the lives we get to enjoy.
— Unknown
If you’re a regular reader of this blog then you know that in my 2009 year-end post, Objects in the Rearview Mirror, I greeted the New Year with this declaration of independence:
I’m hoping that, like a Hoberman Sphere, I can expand my heart to embrace the adventure that lies before me… I’m puttin’ on my dancing shoes – so, 2010, cha cha cha!
And shortly thereafter, in an effort to supplement my not-so-daily walks, I joined a twice-a-week Zumba® exercise class. (Golly gee, do ya’ think there was some subconscious doings going on in there??) For those of you who haven’t been to a Zumba class, it’s dance-aerobics done to pulsating latin music. It’s fun, challenging and invigorating. Usually.
But the other day I was simply going through the motions in class, with little or no energy and certainly no joy. My action and energy reflected a lackluster attitude of mental and psychic fatigue; I was tired. I was distracted and discouraged. I was unwittingly succumbing to overwhelm. You’ve been there – to overwhelm – haven’t you? It’s when your life circumstances demand: More, more, more! And your brain (and body and soul) cry: Enough already!
Then I had a flash of great genius (Smirk): Continue reading » Make It Count
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