“Life is like a cup of coffee.”
October 14, 2009 | Filed Under Inspiring, Moment of Truth | 2 Comments
But remember to savor the coffee; it’s more important than the cup. Find the good.
What My World Sounds Like: “Come Alive (War of Roses)”
October 13, 2009 | Filed Under Listen, Watch this, What My World Sounds Like | 1 Comment
Why do I love Janelle Monae? Because she’s friggin brilliant! Her music is phenomenal and this latest offering, as part of the Kia Soul Collective, is no exception.
Recipe for long-term joy
October 12, 2009 | Filed Under Inspiring, monday motivation | Leave a Comment
Source: Don’t (White) Sugar Coat It
Great words…
October 11, 2009 | Filed Under Inspiring, Moment of Truth, Rewritable words | Leave a Comment
“Life moves on, whether we act as cowards or heroes.
Life has no other discipline to impose, if we would but realize it,
than to accept life unquestioningly.
Everything we shut our eyes to,
everything we run away from,
everything we deny, denigrate or despise,
serves to defeat us in the end.
What seems nasty, painful, evil,
can become a source of beauty, joy, and strength
if faced with an open mind.
Every moment is a golden one
for him who has the vision to recognize it as such.â€
- Henry Miller
Improving the lives of the little ones
October 9, 2009 | Filed Under Great ideas, Health, Read this, Rewritable words, Website | 1 Comment
Ahhh…the simple things in life. Two weeks ago, I walked into a grocery store greeted by the unexpected: Children’s Health Magazine. My bright eyes widened as my lips parted into a blinding smile. “YES!”
Authenticity
October 6, 2009 | Filed Under Challenge, Pay attention | 4 Comments
More than anything, I believe that people are looking for authenticity–in themselves, in their lives, in others, individually and collectively. This authenticity should manifest itself in the form of relationships consistently built on and representative of trust, honesty, and acceptance; careers that are extensions of our talents, abilities, and interests; personal lives that echo the visions we have for them. We want to be ourselves, surround ourselves with people who accept us as we are, remain true to our ourselves and maintain our integrity in our careers. In other words, be who we are and do what we want to do. It’s a rather simple idea.
Monday motivation: know when to slow down, stop, or keep going
October 5, 2009 | Filed Under Consider this, monday motivation | 1 Comment
Last week, I seriously contemplated opting out of this two-year Master’s program I just started a month ago. In theory, it’s a great program and an excellent opportunity. It’s not that it’s not; I use “in theory” because it may or may not be right for me. I’ll be passionate about it every once in a while for a moment, but the excitement always seems to dissipate leaving me wondering if I really want to go down this path.
I was pretty close to pressing the brakes last week. Some understood how I felt and some encouraged me to give it more thought. Down to the wire at a possibly pivotal moment, I decided to make the decision pressure-free and trudge along for now. That meant a weekend of relatively no sleep as I prepared to complete this assignment I grossly over-exaggerated. Hours before my deadline, I realized my error, both in horror and relief. Horror because relaxation, sleep, and the comfort of completion could’ve been my friends much sooner and relief because I think I would’ve missed the deadline. What I built into a high hurdle would’ve only really required a little jump. If I would’ve quit and realized this after the fact, regret would’ve probably accompanied that decision.
Lessons learned:
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Rebounding
October 2, 2009 | Filed Under Challenge, What My World Sounds Like | 2 Comments
Just a short reminder: it’s not how many times you fall that matters, but how many times you get back up.
Living is synonymous with risk. There is a risk in everything, including in the so-called ’sure bets’ and paths of least resistance. Nothing is guaranteed. Sometimes we risk happiness trying not to risk loss. And sometimes we lose both anyway. But when you fall, get back up. When your spirits drop, pick them up. When you’re surrounded by darkness, be the light and shine bright.
Always remember that there’s purpose in everything. Find the good.
What My World Sounds Like: Georgia Anne Muldrow
September 30, 2009 | Filed Under What My World Sounds Like | 1 Comment
Georgia Anne Muldrow’s “Run Away” is the first single on her upcoming album Early.
Thoughts become things
September 29, 2009 | Filed Under Consider this, Moment of Truth, Rewritable words | Leave a Comment
as by the attitude you bring to life;
not so much by what happens to you
as by the way your mind looks at what happens.”
- Khalil Gibran
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