Yes, it Could Go Badly…
Two huge news stories rocked my world this week.
The first involved a powerful video featuring CNN’s senior international correspondent, Ivan Watson, as he reported from a helicopter flying to Mount Shingal in Northern Iraq. Their mission was to drop supplies to those trapped there. Upon touching down, the aircraft was besieged with hordes of people, so desperate to escape that they were throwing children on board in what Mr. Watson accurately described as “chaotic” and “crazy.”
As they flew back over the front line, with the rat-tat-tat of machine guns firing at the enemy below, the civilians on board were covering their ears, many sobbing uncontrollably, eventually changing to tears of joy as they reached their destination.
Roll forward a few hours.
My son texted me,
“I know you are a big Robin Williams fan. He passed away apparently due to suicide. Beyond sad.”
Again I was surprised as I felt tears well up. [Read more…]
Music Video: James Taylor’s Secret to Life
We get so caught up in what can go wrong, we forget about all that goes right. I think this is a wonderful song and just wanted to share it.
When Stuck, Look to Your WHY NOTs
“Stuck” does not just happen.
There’s a reason.
- If you keep taking off and putting on the same few pounds no matter what you do, there’s a reason.
- If you keep “trying” to change a habit and it never seems to work, there’s a reason.
- If you’re always making promises to yourself but you’re not keeping them, there’s a reason.
If you want to understand the reason, it’s important to know your “WHY NOTs.”
We usually know why we want to change our habits (health, happiness, success) but we rarely pay attention to why we DO NOT, referred to as our “WHY NOTs.”
Understanding your WHY NOTs will move you forward.
Surprise Someone Today
Do a surprise favor for someone today.
One of the best ways to improve your life is to help improve the day for someone else.
After all, you can’t feel bad when you’re doing good.