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NUGGET
Why spend the time trying to erase history when you can flip the pencil and make something for the whole world to see?
-Payton M.
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STONE
Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy.
-Dale Carnegie
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PONDER
The past has been written and now it’s time we focus on the future and what has not been written. No time for fear, doubt, or even excuses, let’s make something happen.
Message of the week, make something happen!
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Monday, May 11, 2009
The Inspiration Wave: Blog 14
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NUGGET
Progress is a nice word. But change is its motivator. And change has its enemies.
-Robert F. Kennedy
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STONE
The future is not some place we are going, but one we are creating. The paths to it are not found, but made and the activity of making them changes both the maker and the destination.
-Unknown
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PONDER
As I progress through college and enter my final week of school, I like to reflect on the change among my life and the future I am creating for myself. I understand and fully believe that paths to our future are not made, but found. As I progress I realize that my daily activities have changed both myself and where I am going, not only with my education, but my life in general as well.
Message of the week, think of the world you carry inside of you and remember the paths you take on your life journey are not found, but instead created by you. If you are facing a challenge right now, this week needs to be about digging deep into your well of strength and then using it to move things forward. You might be ready for big leaps, or you might need to start with baby steps; whatever the size, just be sure you move!
NUGGET
Progress is a nice word. But change is its motivator. And change has its enemies.
-Robert F. Kennedy
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STONE
The future is not some place we are going, but one we are creating. The paths to it are not found, but made and the activity of making them changes both the maker and the destination.
-Unknown
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PONDER
As I progress through college and enter my final week of school, I like to reflect on the change among my life and the future I am creating for myself. I understand and fully believe that paths to our future are not made, but found. As I progress I realize that my daily activities have changed both myself and where I am going, not only with my education, but my life in general as well.
Message of the week, think of the world you carry inside of you and remember the paths you take on your life journey are not found, but instead created by you. If you are facing a challenge right now, this week needs to be about digging deep into your well of strength and then using it to move things forward. You might be ready for big leaps, or you might need to start with baby steps; whatever the size, just be sure you move!
Monday, May 4, 2009
The Inspiration Wave: Blog 13
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NUGGET
We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.
-Thornton Wilder
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STONE
We are all visitors—even when we are home. That is, our time in any relationship or place is ultimately limited. We are passing through: Nobody stays forever.How might we act if we thought of ourselves as guests in the lives of friends and family?We might also think of ourselves as uninvited, but not unwelcome, guests of the planet. And I think the rules for being good guests of the planet are just the same: Ask little, accept what is offered, and give thanks.
-Jeffrey Lockwood
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PONDER
I have enjoyed many adventures in the past month: met some new friends, connected with old friends, and even passed through limited friendships and relationships – after all, nobody stays forever.
I'll keep this extra short, the message of the week is to consider the above Stone's last line as potential goals for this week: "Ask little, accept what is offered, and give thanks."
NUGGET
We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.
-Thornton Wilder
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STONE
We are all visitors—even when we are home. That is, our time in any relationship or place is ultimately limited. We are passing through: Nobody stays forever.How might we act if we thought of ourselves as guests in the lives of friends and family?We might also think of ourselves as uninvited, but not unwelcome, guests of the planet. And I think the rules for being good guests of the planet are just the same: Ask little, accept what is offered, and give thanks.
-Jeffrey Lockwood
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PONDER
I have enjoyed many adventures in the past month: met some new friends, connected with old friends, and even passed through limited friendships and relationships – after all, nobody stays forever.
I'll keep this extra short, the message of the week is to consider the above Stone's last line as potential goals for this week: "Ask little, accept what is offered, and give thanks."
Monday, April 27, 2009
The Inspiration Wave: Blog 12
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NUGGET
Life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be understood.
-Helen Keller
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STONE
Success is not about perfection: but, it is about commitment and life-long learning. If you stray from the path, you get to choose to come back to it. You get to discover what got in the way, who you are, and what's important to you; and, best of all, you get to feel the fulfillment that comes from creating your life based on your highest values.
-Source Unknown
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PONDER
What lessons will we learn this week? I took my own advice from last week and welcomed the California experience in to my life with open arms, but it was not all play, I had to work with a team I had never met before, and the experience was like no other, it was awesome.
There were times I took a few deep breaths and reminded myself that I am a student in life, in work, in school, in each relationship I have - in every aspect of my life. The idea allowed me to approach the tasks, project, and people differently.
Why not try it and see? What have you got to learn?
Message of the week, live your own lessons and you will understand.
NUGGET
Life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be understood.
-Helen Keller
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STONE
Success is not about perfection: but, it is about commitment and life-long learning. If you stray from the path, you get to choose to come back to it. You get to discover what got in the way, who you are, and what's important to you; and, best of all, you get to feel the fulfillment that comes from creating your life based on your highest values.
-Source Unknown
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PONDER
What lessons will we learn this week? I took my own advice from last week and welcomed the California experience in to my life with open arms, but it was not all play, I had to work with a team I had never met before, and the experience was like no other, it was awesome.
There were times I took a few deep breaths and reminded myself that I am a student in life, in work, in school, in each relationship I have - in every aspect of my life. The idea allowed me to approach the tasks, project, and people differently.
Why not try it and see? What have you got to learn?
Message of the week, live your own lessons and you will understand.
Monday, April 20, 2009
The Inspiration Wave: Blog 11
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NUGGET
The soul should always stand ajar, ready to welcome the ecstatic experience.
-Emily Dickinson
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STONE
MOXIE: It's a street-smart spirit that's as old as recorded history, and as new as the riding sun. David had it; Goliath didn't. It's that intangible tangible. You don't learn it in school and you can't get it from a book. It can jump oceans and move mountains. It says, “Make your life what it can be. Take your life wherever it can go."
-Kobi Yamada
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PONDER
As I begin to pack my bags for California, I am sure to not forget my moxie, for I realize this trip will be an experience like no other. I anticipate the experience to be an opportunity to network, learn, and of course, enjoy myself while meeting Marketing Students from across the Nation. I believe this experience, like others, will shape a part of me and I can benefit from the opportunity if I choose to.
Message of the week, take your personal experience and welcome it with open arms. We can only learn from an experience, that’s why we must enjoy it.
NUGGET
The soul should always stand ajar, ready to welcome the ecstatic experience.
-Emily Dickinson
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STONE
MOXIE: It's a street-smart spirit that's as old as recorded history, and as new as the riding sun. David had it; Goliath didn't. It's that intangible tangible. You don't learn it in school and you can't get it from a book. It can jump oceans and move mountains. It says, “Make your life what it can be. Take your life wherever it can go."
-Kobi Yamada
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PONDER
As I begin to pack my bags for California, I am sure to not forget my moxie, for I realize this trip will be an experience like no other. I anticipate the experience to be an opportunity to network, learn, and of course, enjoy myself while meeting Marketing Students from across the Nation. I believe this experience, like others, will shape a part of me and I can benefit from the opportunity if I choose to.
Message of the week, take your personal experience and welcome it with open arms. We can only learn from an experience, that’s why we must enjoy it.
Monday, April 13, 2009
The Inspiration Wave: Blog 10
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NUGGET
Service is the rent we pay for being. It is the very purpose of life, and not something you do in your spare time.
-Marian Wright Edelman
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STONE
When you serve others you really serve yourself.It isn't so much the reaction you will see, but the reaction you will feel within yourself.
-Source Unknown
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PONDER
We can pay our rent to society in any shape or size, but we must remember to pay our rent.
Helping others, being kind, generous, or just sharing a smile with someone in need probably depends on what hat we’re wearing or what mood we’re sporting on that specific day, but if you stay present and make eye contact with those around you, it is possible you will identify someone who needs a quick favor, a kind word, or just a warm smile.
Message of the week; choose to interact with each person you encounter in a positive way, for their sake and yours!
NUGGET
Service is the rent we pay for being. It is the very purpose of life, and not something you do in your spare time.
-Marian Wright Edelman
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STONE
When you serve others you really serve yourself.It isn't so much the reaction you will see, but the reaction you will feel within yourself.
-Source Unknown
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PONDER
We can pay our rent to society in any shape or size, but we must remember to pay our rent.
Helping others, being kind, generous, or just sharing a smile with someone in need probably depends on what hat we’re wearing or what mood we’re sporting on that specific day, but if you stay present and make eye contact with those around you, it is possible you will identify someone who needs a quick favor, a kind word, or just a warm smile.
Message of the week; choose to interact with each person you encounter in a positive way, for their sake and yours!
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
The Inspiration Wave: Blog 9
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NUGGET
Ask yourself, "How long am I going to work to make my dreams come true?" I suggest you answer, "As long as it takes."
-Jim Rohn
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STONE
Stick to your task till it sticks to you; Beginners are many, but Enders are few.Honor, power, place, and praise will come, in time, to the one who stays. Stick to your task till it stick to you; bend at it, sweat at it, smile at it too; for out of the bend and the sweat and the smile will come life's victories, after awhile.
-Source Unknown
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PONDER
As we start, continue, or finish a task; let’s remember that we’re all working towards something on our individual adventures. That something could be anything and is not limited to a dream, a goal, or something out of reach. It could very well be within reach and require just a little extra sweat and persistence.
Message of the week, keep reaching!
NUGGET
Ask yourself, "How long am I going to work to make my dreams come true?" I suggest you answer, "As long as it takes."
-Jim Rohn
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STONE
Stick to your task till it sticks to you; Beginners are many, but Enders are few.Honor, power, place, and praise will come, in time, to the one who stays. Stick to your task till it stick to you; bend at it, sweat at it, smile at it too; for out of the bend and the sweat and the smile will come life's victories, after awhile.
-Source Unknown
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PONDER
As we start, continue, or finish a task; let’s remember that we’re all working towards something on our individual adventures. That something could be anything and is not limited to a dream, a goal, or something out of reach. It could very well be within reach and require just a little extra sweat and persistence.
Message of the week, keep reaching!
Friday, April 3, 2009
The Inspiration Wave: Blog 8
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NUGGET
Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.
-Helen Keller
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STONE
One way to get the most out of life is to look upon it as an adventure.
-William Feather
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PONDER
Each of us has at least one thing in common, we’re all on an adventure we call life. Our adventures maybe vastly different, but I can bet they are quite adventurous, no matter the circumstance.
Message of the week, enjoy your adventure! Spring brings upon us the perfect time to try something new if the old is no longer intriguing. Maybe it’s even time to create waves of friendship, compassion, or kindness.
Whatever your adventure brings to your plate, eat it and enjoy it. No adventure is the same as another, that’s the beauty of it all!
NUGGET
Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.
-Helen Keller
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STONE
One way to get the most out of life is to look upon it as an adventure.
-William Feather
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PONDER
Each of us has at least one thing in common, we’re all on an adventure we call life. Our adventures maybe vastly different, but I can bet they are quite adventurous, no matter the circumstance.
Message of the week, enjoy your adventure! Spring brings upon us the perfect time to try something new if the old is no longer intriguing. Maybe it’s even time to create waves of friendship, compassion, or kindness.
Whatever your adventure brings to your plate, eat it and enjoy it. No adventure is the same as another, that’s the beauty of it all!
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
The Inspiration Wave: Blog 7
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NUGGET
With every act of kindness a new flower blooms.
-Source Unknown
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STONE
No kind action ever stops with itself. One kind action leads to another. Good example is followed. A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees. The greatest work that kindness does to others is that it makes them kind themselves.
-Lawrence G.
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PONDER
Together we can create waves of friendship, compassion, and most of all, kindness!
Message of the week, be kind. Share warm smiles, kind words, and quick favors. The more we create waves of compassion and kindness, the better off we will all be.
NUGGET
With every act of kindness a new flower blooms.
-Source Unknown
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STONE
No kind action ever stops with itself. One kind action leads to another. Good example is followed. A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees. The greatest work that kindness does to others is that it makes them kind themselves.
-Lawrence G.
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PONDER
Together we can create waves of friendship, compassion, and most of all, kindness!
Message of the week, be kind. Share warm smiles, kind words, and quick favors. The more we create waves of compassion and kindness, the better off we will all be.
Friday, March 20, 2009
The Inspiration Wave: Blog 6
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NUGGET
When other people make mistakes, we seek justice.When we make mistakes, we seek compassion.The lesson is to give to others what you seek.
-Maura Cullen
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STONE
The act of compassion begins with full attention, just as rapport does. You have to really see the person. If you see the person, then naturally, empathy arises. If you tune into the other person, you feel with them. If empathy arises, and if that person is in dire need, then empathic concern can come. You want to help them, and then that begins a compassionate act. So I'd say that compassion begins with attention.
-Daniel Goleman
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PONDER
While on an exciting adventure, spring break, or trip to New Mexico, whatever you wish to call it, I was reminded of how much I truly care about my daily routine and my independence, but most of all, I was reminded how much I greatly appreciate the strong relationships I share with few people.
My parents of course were at the top of my appreciative list, for they are always the first people to offer me compassion when I make mistakes, even if I do not intend to seek it. I always have their full attention and I make a great effort to offer the same rapport in return, and I believe, aside from all the memories and love we share, this is why our relationship is so strong.
The relationship I share with my parents is a relationship I evaluate and base other relationships on. It is based on trust, honesty, and other strong moral and ethical values that I appreciate to a great extent.
With the appreciation and realization of the fact that I greatly value the strong relationships I share with few people came a time for reconciliation. It became evident to me that many of the relationships I value so much cannot be compared to that of my parents and I’s. I believe that few relationships will ever reach that level, but they still deserve a greater deal of compassion and attention. I plan to begin a compassionate act by assisting in building stronger relationships with friends and family.
My message of the week is to simplify your situation. Look around and show yourself and others the attention of compassion. If you see the person, then naturally, empathy arises. If you tune into the other person, you feel with them
Remember, the act of compassion begins with full attention, just as rapport does.
NUGGET
When other people make mistakes, we seek justice.When we make mistakes, we seek compassion.The lesson is to give to others what you seek.
-Maura Cullen
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STONE
The act of compassion begins with full attention, just as rapport does. You have to really see the person. If you see the person, then naturally, empathy arises. If you tune into the other person, you feel with them. If empathy arises, and if that person is in dire need, then empathic concern can come. You want to help them, and then that begins a compassionate act. So I'd say that compassion begins with attention.
-Daniel Goleman
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PONDER
While on an exciting adventure, spring break, or trip to New Mexico, whatever you wish to call it, I was reminded of how much I truly care about my daily routine and my independence, but most of all, I was reminded how much I greatly appreciate the strong relationships I share with few people.
My parents of course were at the top of my appreciative list, for they are always the first people to offer me compassion when I make mistakes, even if I do not intend to seek it. I always have their full attention and I make a great effort to offer the same rapport in return, and I believe, aside from all the memories and love we share, this is why our relationship is so strong.
The relationship I share with my parents is a relationship I evaluate and base other relationships on. It is based on trust, honesty, and other strong moral and ethical values that I appreciate to a great extent.
With the appreciation and realization of the fact that I greatly value the strong relationships I share with few people came a time for reconciliation. It became evident to me that many of the relationships I value so much cannot be compared to that of my parents and I’s. I believe that few relationships will ever reach that level, but they still deserve a greater deal of compassion and attention. I plan to begin a compassionate act by assisting in building stronger relationships with friends and family.
My message of the week is to simplify your situation. Look around and show yourself and others the attention of compassion. If you see the person, then naturally, empathy arises. If you tune into the other person, you feel with them
Remember, the act of compassion begins with full attention, just as rapport does.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
The Inspiration Wave: Blog 5
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NUGGET
Where there is ruin, there is hope for treasure.
-Rumi
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STONE
To be hopeful in bad times is not just foolishly romantic. It is based on the fact that human history is a history not only of cruelty, but also of compassion, sacrifice, courage, kindness...
-Howard Zinn
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PONDER
Like courage or optimism, hope is something that is most useful when it is the hardest to assemble - at our darkest moments. It’s easy for us to be hopeful when things are going well. We are often awash in hope then, but we don't really need it. This could possibly be why real hope isn't easy. Hope can be scary, it can be fleeting, it can be challenging; which also makes hope so valuable.
My message of the week, have hope!
In some cases, hope is a skill that can improve with practice. One tip: practice taking the long view. In a time when we find ourselves filling out monthly statements, the FASFA, or taking our last midterms of the school year, it is easy to get caught up in measuring success by the day, or the week, or the semester. Our problems may be serious, they may not improve this year, but if we take the long view, however, we can more easily find hope that change will come.
NUGGET
Where there is ruin, there is hope for treasure.
-Rumi
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STONE
To be hopeful in bad times is not just foolishly romantic. It is based on the fact that human history is a history not only of cruelty, but also of compassion, sacrifice, courage, kindness...
-Howard Zinn
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PONDER
Like courage or optimism, hope is something that is most useful when it is the hardest to assemble - at our darkest moments. It’s easy for us to be hopeful when things are going well. We are often awash in hope then, but we don't really need it. This could possibly be why real hope isn't easy. Hope can be scary, it can be fleeting, it can be challenging; which also makes hope so valuable.
My message of the week, have hope!
In some cases, hope is a skill that can improve with practice. One tip: practice taking the long view. In a time when we find ourselves filling out monthly statements, the FASFA, or taking our last midterms of the school year, it is easy to get caught up in measuring success by the day, or the week, or the semester. Our problems may be serious, they may not improve this year, but if we take the long view, however, we can more easily find hope that change will come.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
The Inspiration Wave: Blog 4
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NUGGET
Nurture your mind with great thoughts, for you will never go any higher than you think.
-Benjamin Disraeli
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STONE
Changing your thinking can indeed change your world. So choose the best thoughts that you can possibly imagine.
-Ralph Marston
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PONDER
Ideas of masquerading around as someone we’re not, running on dreams that are meant to be, and taking the high road on the immaculate journey, all have one thing in common; what we’re all thinking about right now.
Whatever you have to think about or do today, it can all be improved if you are able to access your best thoughts. So take a deep breath, let yourself be fully present, and remember to nurture your mind with great thoughts because you will never go any higher than you think. Changing your thinking can indeed change your world. Take a moment and find your best self who is ready to help you have an incredible week. Think your best thoughts, and enjoy your crazy life.
I encourage you to share what your personal thinking change presented you with.
NUGGET
Nurture your mind with great thoughts, for you will never go any higher than you think.
-Benjamin Disraeli
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STONE
Changing your thinking can indeed change your world. So choose the best thoughts that you can possibly imagine.
-Ralph Marston
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PONDER
Ideas of masquerading around as someone we’re not, running on dreams that are meant to be, and taking the high road on the immaculate journey, all have one thing in common; what we’re all thinking about right now.
Whatever you have to think about or do today, it can all be improved if you are able to access your best thoughts. So take a deep breath, let yourself be fully present, and remember to nurture your mind with great thoughts because you will never go any higher than you think. Changing your thinking can indeed change your world. Take a moment and find your best self who is ready to help you have an incredible week. Think your best thoughts, and enjoy your crazy life.
I encourage you to share what your personal thinking change presented you with.
Friday, February 27, 2009
The Inspiration Wave: Blog 3
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NUGGET
Your whole life has been a long journey to this very moment.
- Unknown
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STONE
The best day of your life is the one on which you decide your life is your own. No apologies or excuses. No one to lean on, rely on, or blame. The gift of life is yours; it is an amazing journey; and you alone are responsible for the quality of it.
-Dan Zadra
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PONDER
Day after day I like to remind myself that this is my life, my journey, and my choice.
I, and probably others, view myself as an independent and private person. I never share too much or get too close to anyone. The thought of commitment almost scares me, but the fact of the matter is, I know exactly what I want in my life, where I want to go on my journey, and that’s my choice.
I like the idea of living for myself and doing whatever makes me happy. This concept, with many core values and morals, was embedded in my mind as a child. The idea of caring about what others think or say is much too exhausting for me.
I never know exactly where my journey will take me, no one ever does; that would just be a long boring road. I have recently reevaluated relationships and decisions, I believe it’s something I must do to reassure myself that the decisions I am making are truly the best for me. I have a strong sense of self and know what I need to feel secure. It's important that I make sure that I can always summon the motivation that I need to pursue my goals with ambition and determination.
Weeding out my friendship garden, planting some new seeds, and strengthening the roots of existing relationships has helped me become a better person. I have made major decisions based on what will make me happy. I'm intrigued and excited and nervous about some looming choices that will impact my life and could alter my journey, but I know each new day is the best day of my life because it is the one on which I decide my life is my own. No need for apologies or excuses. No need for anyone to lean on, rely on, or blame. The gift of life is mine; it is an amazing journey; and I alone am responsible for the quality of it.
Your life has been a long journey to this point, is it time you have the best day of your life?
NUGGET
Your whole life has been a long journey to this very moment.
- Unknown
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STONE
The best day of your life is the one on which you decide your life is your own. No apologies or excuses. No one to lean on, rely on, or blame. The gift of life is yours; it is an amazing journey; and you alone are responsible for the quality of it.
-Dan Zadra
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PONDER
Day after day I like to remind myself that this is my life, my journey, and my choice.
I, and probably others, view myself as an independent and private person. I never share too much or get too close to anyone. The thought of commitment almost scares me, but the fact of the matter is, I know exactly what I want in my life, where I want to go on my journey, and that’s my choice.
I like the idea of living for myself and doing whatever makes me happy. This concept, with many core values and morals, was embedded in my mind as a child. The idea of caring about what others think or say is much too exhausting for me.
I never know exactly where my journey will take me, no one ever does; that would just be a long boring road. I have recently reevaluated relationships and decisions, I believe it’s something I must do to reassure myself that the decisions I am making are truly the best for me. I have a strong sense of self and know what I need to feel secure. It's important that I make sure that I can always summon the motivation that I need to pursue my goals with ambition and determination.
Weeding out my friendship garden, planting some new seeds, and strengthening the roots of existing relationships has helped me become a better person. I have made major decisions based on what will make me happy. I'm intrigued and excited and nervous about some looming choices that will impact my life and could alter my journey, but I know each new day is the best day of my life because it is the one on which I decide my life is my own. No need for apologies or excuses. No need for anyone to lean on, rely on, or blame. The gift of life is mine; it is an amazing journey; and I alone am responsible for the quality of it.
Your life has been a long journey to this point, is it time you have the best day of your life?
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
The Inspiration Wave: Blog 2
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NUGGET
Masquerading as a normal person day after day is exhausting. -Unknown
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STONE
My darling girl, when are you going to understand that normalcy is not necessarily a virtue, it rather denotes a lack of courage.
-From The Movie "Practical Magic"
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PONDER
In a recent article I read, I was given permission for a week to be my abnormal self. I was encouraged to find the courage to be goofy or strange or silly or bizarre. The article said I might freak some people out, but others would welcome the opportunity to remove their own "normal" masks and join me in being “real”.
At first I thought I was not taking advantage of the permission, but what happened is I realized I had not been acting myself to begin with. I had caught myself exhausted from masquerading around as someone I was not. I had become a part of the norm – moody, opinionated, and most of all, irritable. I found myself throwing away relationships I had worked so hard to build, losing sight of my dreams, aspirations, and goals. I was unhappy and the article actually provoked me to be proactive and allowed me to understand and remember that normalcy is not necessarily a virtue, it rather denotes a lack of courage. I had lost my courage, my will to fight, and as a result I was throwing the people and dreams I hold so dearly out the window and frustratingly trying to act a role I was not fit for.
I was intrigued by the idea that I could freak people out, and I think I did that, but the person I freaked out the most was myself. I am a goofy, strange, silly, and bizarre guy, and I intend to stay that way. With the courage I have built up, I plan to jump in the ring for another round of being the real me, and if I ever become a fake, that I nor others can stand, I hope I get knocked the fuck out!
I encourage you to find the courage to be goofy or strange or silly or bizarre. Freak some people out or take control of the advantage, like I did myself, and realize who the real you is.
Benjamin
NUGGET
Masquerading as a normal person day after day is exhausting. -Unknown
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STONE
My darling girl, when are you going to understand that normalcy is not necessarily a virtue, it rather denotes a lack of courage.
-From The Movie "Practical Magic"
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PONDER
In a recent article I read, I was given permission for a week to be my abnormal self. I was encouraged to find the courage to be goofy or strange or silly or bizarre. The article said I might freak some people out, but others would welcome the opportunity to remove their own "normal" masks and join me in being “real”.
At first I thought I was not taking advantage of the permission, but what happened is I realized I had not been acting myself to begin with. I had caught myself exhausted from masquerading around as someone I was not. I had become a part of the norm – moody, opinionated, and most of all, irritable. I found myself throwing away relationships I had worked so hard to build, losing sight of my dreams, aspirations, and goals. I was unhappy and the article actually provoked me to be proactive and allowed me to understand and remember that normalcy is not necessarily a virtue, it rather denotes a lack of courage. I had lost my courage, my will to fight, and as a result I was throwing the people and dreams I hold so dearly out the window and frustratingly trying to act a role I was not fit for.
I was intrigued by the idea that I could freak people out, and I think I did that, but the person I freaked out the most was myself. I am a goofy, strange, silly, and bizarre guy, and I intend to stay that way. With the courage I have built up, I plan to jump in the ring for another round of being the real me, and if I ever become a fake, that I nor others can stand, I hope I get knocked the fuck out!
I encourage you to find the courage to be goofy or strange or silly or bizarre. Freak some people out or take control of the advantage, like I did myself, and realize who the real you is.
Benjamin
Saturday, February 14, 2009
The Inspiration Wave: Blog 1
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NUGGET
Success is the good fortune that comes from aspiration, desperation, perspiration and inspiration.
-Evan Esar
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STONE
Stand often in the company of dreamers...they tickle your common sense and believe you can achieve that which is impossible.-Mary Anne Radmacher
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CONSIDER
Would you walk with me for a few moments?
Sometimes one can just wake up and realize things are not going the way he (or she) wants. Maybe this one has forgotten their dream, the way to personal success, or their support system has turned to work against them.
I am not sure of anyone, but I have plans. I am not asking for everything, but sure I could use a hand. I get a little anxious sometimes, but who doesn’t? I get a little nervous sometimes, what if it’s my cue and I forget my lines? I have yet to master anything. Sometimes I think I must be out of touch, but instead of giving up, I dream.
I would never slaughter the dreams that seem to keep one going, for I could be going too. We all hold on to our secrets and feel shy sometimes, but if we do not believe in our dreams, or even surround ourselves in the company of dreamers, how will we achieve that which is impossible?
I agree with Evan Esar - Success is the good fortune that comes from aspiration, desperation, perspiration and inspiration. I encourage you to inspire the dream believers and non-believers; for as they say, a person we know the least, often strikes us the greatest.
Thanks for walking with me, my mind needed the exercise.
Benjamin
NUGGET
Success is the good fortune that comes from aspiration, desperation, perspiration and inspiration.
-Evan Esar
_____
STONE
Stand often in the company of dreamers...they tickle your common sense and believe you can achieve that which is impossible.-Mary Anne Radmacher
________
CONSIDER
Would you walk with me for a few moments?
Sometimes one can just wake up and realize things are not going the way he (or she) wants. Maybe this one has forgotten their dream, the way to personal success, or their support system has turned to work against them.
I am not sure of anyone, but I have plans. I am not asking for everything, but sure I could use a hand. I get a little anxious sometimes, but who doesn’t? I get a little nervous sometimes, what if it’s my cue and I forget my lines? I have yet to master anything. Sometimes I think I must be out of touch, but instead of giving up, I dream.
I would never slaughter the dreams that seem to keep one going, for I could be going too. We all hold on to our secrets and feel shy sometimes, but if we do not believe in our dreams, or even surround ourselves in the company of dreamers, how will we achieve that which is impossible?
I agree with Evan Esar - Success is the good fortune that comes from aspiration, desperation, perspiration and inspiration. I encourage you to inspire the dream believers and non-believers; for as they say, a person we know the least, often strikes us the greatest.
Thanks for walking with me, my mind needed the exercise.
Benjamin
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