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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!
Friday, April 3, 2009
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
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