Do you ever doubt what you can do?
I know I doubt myself. I stumbled across this very powerful video courtesy of SelfGrowth.com from OneEarth.org. It’s about 90 seconds long and is incredibly powerful. It will inspire you.
Take Time to be in Awe
Look at the world with awe as often as possible.
Sometimes it’s difficult – especially during stressful times – to stay inspired and to take joy in the day-to-day happenings of life. Between a job, family, responsibilities, and the general state of the world, life can feel overwhelming. At times like these, it is especially important to stop for a minute, take a deep breath, and look for the beauty that surrounds you. It might not feel much, but it’s there – and you are a part of it. Then, before you do anything else, spread that feeling by complimenting the next person you see.
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What Really Matters: How the Japan Catastophe Refocuses us
It seems like merely days ago the public dialogue bounced between the skyrocketing price of groceries and gasoline; the rising up of working people in the mid east — as well as our own mid west; and the rambings of a seemingly unstable, implausibly garrulous celebrity whose veins course with “dragon’s blood.” It seems like just days ago because, well, it was.
Time zips by without delay and such topics are soooooo last week. In point of fact, nothing has changed except our attention. One still needs to refinance his house to purchase groceries (if he can find a willing bank); riots and unrest in northern Africa continue; and that particular celebrity — well, he just won’t shut up, will he?
Yet, we have been radically refocused.
My wife woke me last Friday with alarm in her voice, “There was a huge quake in Japan. It’s triggered a tsunami warning here.” As it turned out, we were spared; however, when I flipped on the television to find out what evacuation might entail, I — probably like you — witnessed the horrific, gut-wrenching images of a “first-world country” laid low by a one-two gut punch of earthquake and its resultant tsunami; the strength of which not only literally moved Japan, but shifted the Earth’s axis, and even altered time.
How can mere mortals come to terms with the concept of such seemingly unlimited power? It is indeed reminder that we reside on Mother Earth at her pleasure; a privilege she may revoke at any time with nothing greater than a flick of her authority. It is humbling to realize how inconsequential are we in relationship to the planet on which we exist.
Motivational Monday Memo: Being Grateful
Take a moment each day to realize how fortunate you are – especially when it doesn’t seem like it.
Believe it or not, studies have shown that we are “hard wired” to look for the negatives. When we feel things are difficult or messed up, it affects our mood. When our mood is depressed, our attitude changes. When our attitude changes, others around us react to it, furthering the underlying thought that everything stinks.
Take a moment as you read this to remind yourself of something positive. Be grateful you have that moment. Then, pass along a positive thought to the next person with whom you interact.
This post was partially inspired by what is happening in Japan. Read the post about what you can do.
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Motivational Monday Memo: Avoiding Procrastination
Don’t tell yourself you can’t.
Instead, simply say “Not right now.” Many times, you’ll find a way later.
At times, it feels like there’s too much to do, so you feel overwhelmed, opting to do nothing. Instead, give yourself a 10-minute break. Do something else. Decide again later. Give yourself a break, both literally and figuratively.
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