Have you ever considered how does nature impact you each day? For example: Do you pay attention to or even know what time the sun rises and sets each day? OR do you recognize how you feel and begin the day when it is cold and rainy all morning? Compared to how you feel when you begin your day when the sun is shining and there is a clear blue sky? There is a connection with all of us and how we are each influenced by our surroundings. We are all influenced emotionally by nature and … [Read more...]
Do You Have a Fear to Overcome?
It just happened this week. I climbed up the steps on our step stool to the top portion. Unlike a ladder, there is nothing to hold onto on the top of the step stool. It was a moment of exhilaration and brought a smile to my face. Sure the purpose was to repair something in the garage at home. However, the happenings these last 10 months – well let’s just say – THIS WAS A MOMENT TO CELEBRATE! “I didn’t respond to that. I’m not scared of heights. I’m just scared of falling from heights.” ― … [Read more...]
Give Some Thought to It
As this month draws to a close here are some quotes for you to consider, think about and stir up some thoughts. I’ll share a few words of my own – however – how do these quotes apply to you? How do they apply to your actions in your business and in your life? Take this opportunity and write down what thoughts appear to you. Spend some time there. You may discover gold! “If the highest aim of a captain were to preserve his ship, he would keep it in port forever.” Thomas Aquinas This … [Read more...]
Where Is The Light At The End Of The Tunnel?
Ever wonder who came up with all of these old sayings that are repeated for generations? Sure, it’s only a google search away. This is one of those times in the history of the world where everyone from every culture, speaking every language is asking, “Where is the light from the end of the tunnel?” “We are told to let our light shine, and if it does, we won't need to tell anybody it does. Lighthouses don't fire cannons to call attention to their shining- they just shine.” - Dwight L. … [Read more...]
Where Are We Going?
You may have noticed some changes in the weekly delivery of these articles. The new design and the themes of the articles. This year each month will have a theme. All of the themes will be nautical and related to ships and the open sea. This month the theme is Anchors. Each week the article will describe an aspect or a fact or use of an anchor. This will then be related to a subject in personal development or career growth. If you would like to offer suggestions to the monthly theme … [Read more...]
Do You Take Personal Responsibility?
Do you take personal responsibility? For anything? For at least one single thing? In your daily life is there one thing you are ready to and then actually do step up and begin to work on to change? By far the majority of people feel they are only one person so why bother trying to change this or fix that. The majority of people would rather complain or moan and groan about a variety of issues or how others are not taking personal responsibility. Rather than to actually become involved in … [Read more...]
