Friendships

People grow together and separately. People stick to what they love, choose what they feel is beneficial for them. This may not always benifit both parties in the relationship.

People grow apart through no fault of their own. Their are warning signs this is happening. If one chooses to deal with it they are better off.

Blame can be both destructive and motivating at the same time. Through it you can grow to   insurmountable heights. If you use blame as a tool it can help you acheive goals and overcome obsticles.

Listening to friends is extremely important in making sure relationships lasts. Through listening we can better ourselves to become more adequate, fun-loving, and responsive friends.

Time

Prince Ea

Time doesn’t actually exist.
Time only exists only when we think about it.

There’s just the eternal now.

We use time in our society to make sure we’re not late for work and it adds organization to our lives.

But time is just a human construct. 

When we become too attached to it, we get stuck in the cycle of getting lost in the future or past and create this habit of anxiety.

Being in the moment is the highest vibe we can be in, so use time just like a tool.

When you need it for practical reasons, pick it up. When you’re done, put it down.

When we let go of time, we give our minds a break.

It significantly reduces our stress levels and
grounds us in the moment.

Be sure to use time so that it doesn’t use you.

Communication

Marlene

Communication plays an important part in our lives.  Be sure to use these words a lot!  People are emotional beings and want to feel appreciated and also respected.  Take time today to reflect on how often you say or write these words to others and if need be... well, I think you know what to do.

Here's to you today!  Thank you for all the love and support you send to me and I'm sorry if we haven't connected yet.  Just hit reply and say hi!

Rules

Why do we have so many rules and laws in todays society? Are they really necessary? Whatever happened to freedom? How could people balence rules and laws with freedom? What are we really afraid of when we have no rules or laws? Are we afraid of chaos? Must we be afraid of chaos? I don't think chaos is evil, I think the unknown is what really scares us. I think if we just own up to the fact that we could expand our boundaries    exponentially we would be fine. But we let fear get in the way and that is the problem.

Trust

Why do people have such a hard time with trust? For some it comes easily, yet for others it is almost impossible.

Trust is needed in any relationship for it to grow and be healthy. But why is it so difficult to replenish it once it has vacated the area.

Trust needs to be rooted in an idea intensely. It has to or else it can wither away and die. Without trust nothing can last. You need to trust freely, however not trust blindly.

We all have shortcoming which we need to deal with and focus on. Overcoming these obsticles takes a great deal of effort. Spiritually, mentally and physically these obsticles can be very draining until they are dealt with to their end. Then you can move on and go forward with your life.

Changes in Life

Marlene

It is never too late to turn around. Your life matters and if you got off on the wrong foot, took a turn that you regret, or ended up in a situation that no longer works for you - you can change it.

Today, you can stand with your head high and know that better things are headed your way if you make the right moves.  Yes, it may be difficult, it may cause you some grief, it may feel so uncomfortable that you consider staying where you are in your life.  That, dear Yeremiah, will ultimately be up to you.

I think all of us have fallen at times, got up and shook ourselves off. I know I have. And I also know that you can do it too. So remember that today is the beginning of your new life. Embrace the possibilities and go for it with gusto, a smile, and confidence in your heart.  We're here to cheer you on!

Snowglobes

The more confused you are, the more wonderous your creation can be. Just shake it and experiance the joy it brings. Life is revitalized with every effort set forth on your path to joyous freedom.

Snowglobes are memories of different aspects of life. These memories change and shift as do snowglobes eternal structures.

Learning

Marlene

It's been said that you can't learn anything when you talk, that only when you listen can you discover additional information and learn something new..  No one has all the answers, there's not enough time available in one lifetime.

Those you work with have wisdom, gifts and talents that perhaps you haven't noticed or maybe they haven't shared with you yet.

Reach out to them; be interested in what they have to say.  Learn as much as you can and apply the knowledge to whatever situation is applicable.

If you could do this every day, with each person you encounter, you will be wise beyond your years.

Communication

Communication is dying. We are  not even trying. If this happens it will be such a catastrophe. A picture isn't worth a thousand words at all. It is not worth you losing your vocabulary over. So please turn off the TV and read, write or even better yet talk to your friends, family or even a stranger. Who knows that strangee may become your knw best friend.

Curiosity

Curiosity is one of the most fascinating aspects of being alive. With it you can accomplish anything or nothing. It leads to great aspects of life. You find out new things every day whether you are aware of them or not. You have to reflect on your curiosity and that makes it more substantial to you.

Someone once said that, "curiosity killed the cat." While that may be true it inspired said cat to do wonderous things as well. Exploration is a form of curiosity. In exploration you discover and uncover the truth. But truth is just a concept, right?  Truth is whatever the majority thinks it is.

Guilt...

Guilt is by far the most useless emotion. It just makes you feel horrible. If it is not remedied with compassion you can go bananas.

You need to take it easy with yourself and those around you and you will be all the happier for it.

Guilts purpose is to teach you something was wrong, when that lesson is learned you are free you are free to live your life to the fullest. Make each day count, if not for you then for your community. Think of what you can do and live it out to the max. Make each breath of every moment count. Don't be angry or negative. Stay happy and positive. Because you will survive every obsticle set before you. Beleive in yourself.

The Power of Hope

Hope never dies. It lives on through those it touches. Hope never quits. It all works out for the best.

Hope shows us that their is more to life then we see. Hope connects us to other worldly creatures of all sorts both imaginary and real.

Hope calls us too exceed al aspirations and overcome all obsticles. It lets us have adventures and fun. We cannot live without hope, because without hope their is no life.

Hope is life. Life is imaginative. Life is supposed to be as laughable as possible. Through laughing you make hope fun. Without fun life will not be worth living.

Life is meant to be fun...

You are supposed to have a blast with your life, after all you only get one toluve right, but you can't have too much fun or you'll get in trouble.

If you are seen enjoying yourself too much society thinks that their is something wrong with that one. These accidents that society labels us as our are greatest minds, thinkers, and "imagineers." They think outside  the barriers that define us and call us all to a new level of thinking. Sure their may be some quarks and oddball misknowmers, but besides all that their is genius.

So let the genius shine through, no matter what the cost, because if you don't you will be at a further loss.

Building bridges to the unknown that's what life is always about. Not packaging items into tiny boxes, expand your horizons. Make every minute in every day count. Oh yes, and don't forget make every breathe count.

By making every breathe count you will make a tornado of good thoughts. In this tornado their may be a few bad ones, but that never spoiled the broth before, so it will not now.

LOVE SHALL ALWAYS FIND A WAY

No matter what love will always guide you through all barricades that life throws at you. If you believe you can acheive anything you set your heart and mind to. I, for one, want a friendly world, where we aren't afraid to hold doors open for people, and we are not afraid if we offended that person by what we said. I say we are all adults so let's be treated with respect, but not walk on eggsheels around people because that is not living. In life, you should make each moment count because you don't know if its gonna be your last or first in the grand scheme of things. Stay Positive!

Breathe

Today, can we just breathe and be in the moment? Leave yesterday alone and focus on what is in front of you. Laugh, really laugh to set your endorphins off.

No matter who you are or where you live, someone has it better than you and others have it worse than you.  That's kind of how life is.  Be happy for those who have made it and encourage those who keep trying.

Fast Food and Boomerangs

By Kim Patterson

I recently read a story about the "boomerang theory" which stated, "Whatever you throw out into the world comes back to you".

I am the director of sales at a large distribution company, and daily I share an insight or quote with my staff.

Today I shared the boomerang story to reiterate the importance of "throwing out" only positive to our customer base and co-workers to ensure that positive "landed back at our feet".

Today I was running late for lunch, and as often is the case, I stopped to get fast food, but not just any place would do. I needed a dose of Frank - quite possibly the best fast food window associate that I have ever encountered.

What makes Frank so special?  Let's find out:

https://motivateus.com/stories/ff-boomerangs.htm

Customer service

Marlene

Customer service is something we are all familiar with.  Are there secrets to make our customers glad that they have chosen to work with us?

Beautiful Day

Marlene

What a beautiful day - shall we start the week off talking about preparation?  To be a success in anything you do, pay attention to the details.  Keep your attention focused on what you want to happen, take the necessary steps each day to insure you are still on target and laugh a little along the way.

Sure it might be tough, but you're tough too.  Think of all you've accomplished so far and the struggles and opportunities that have been presented to you.  You are in charge of your life - make it the best you can.

Success

Marlene

Success does not come easy and failure is a natural part of the path you will take on the way, in fact it may happen many times.  I know first hand that it is hard not to lose heart, to say this is enough, I don't need to keep going down this road.  I will do something else.  

When you are used to winning, to being successful there seems to be an expectation that it will always work out that way.  But I know it doesn't.  A sudden jolt of reality creeps in and then what?  You start all over again.. you rally to the call of your heart and get back into the game.

Go the Extra mile!

Marlene

A lot of people won't go the extra mile, as if they need someone to tell them what to do.  Use a bit of initiative and see how creative you can be.  

Remember: Every company is looking for future leaders.

Why can't you be one of them

The Bridge Of Forgiveness

By Lumie Rose N. Jawili

Forgiveness Is A Gift You Give To Yourself

How far we can forgive, and how often?

I had the privilege to visit this wonderful place in Palawan during the summer's gospel team. After the long and exciting week, we had a chance to explore the place where we are assigned. We came upon this narrow hanging bridge made of 2 bamboos and a long rope, where you can hold tightly for your life as you cross it.

I was so afraid of heights (I think most of us were not accustomed to crossing such a perilous bridge) however, our team leader told us that we must cross this bridge in order to see the magnificent falls that lie out on the other side (and of course to have lunch).

"As you cross this bridge, think about forgiveness. Difficult, but it is possible."

Read more at: https://motivateus.com/stories/bridge-of-forgiveness.htm

Forgive

Marlene

I've been angry with my father for not being there for me all my life but I've only been hurting myself in the process. So I forgive him everyday, even though he doesn't care. It feels good to my soul.

Forgiveness is such a huge topic yet I believe everyone can use some, including ourselves. Let's see what one writer has to say about the topic.

Choices

Marlene

Again we are talking about choices. You can change them any time you need to.  Sometimes we have people in our lives that we think we know only to find out later they are not who we thought they were.  Now what?

I try to ask myself this:  "Is this person helping or hurting my life?"  If they aren't helping, then I probably won't be spending much time with them.  Doesn't mean they aren't good people, just means not good for me right now.

So be sure to look at your relationships with pthers.  Who are you going to spend your time with.