"To solve any problem, there are three questions to ask yourself: First, what could I do? Second, what could I read? And third, whom could I ask?" —Jim Rohn
From Making a Living to Creating a Lifestyle by Jim Rohn
(excerpted from The Day That Turns Your Life Around)
After having struggled for so long, it took a shift in attitude for my family and me when success started to happen. When I started making a little extra money at age 25, Schoaff taught me to also let it serve as a new inspiration for lifestyle. Take my family to dinner after I’d had two or three pretty good weeks and it looked like it was going to continue. I would say, “Today we get to order from only the left-hand side of the menu, we don’t have to look at the right-hand side”. Didn’t cost much, just a little extra. But you can’t believe the effect on the family, wow, that these are new days.
It’s called changing your life as well as changing your skills and earning more money. It’s best to invest some of that early money in lifestyle. Go to the movies. Take two vacations instead of one. Just some little extra things that now the family gets inspired by this new commitment to earning more and becoming more and learning more, taking some night classes, whatever you have to do. Now you make it more worthwhile for the family by thinking of lifestyle changes that now become very exciting. Go to the concerts. My parents said don’t miss anything. Don’t miss the play, the music, the songs, the performances, the movie—whatever is happening.
When I started making some extra money, I opened up an account for my wife and I called it the “No Questions Asked Account.” I said, “Here is the checkbook for a new account and it’s called no questions asked. I’ll just keep putting money in there and you spend it for whatever you wish.” It was life-changing. It wasn’t a fortune. But she didn’t have to ask for money anymore. I could sense that it was a little embarrassing at times when she had to ask me for money. I thought, that’s not good, so the first time I get a chance, here’s what I’m going to do. And sure enough, I did it. The “No Questions Asked Account.” You can’t believe what that did. It was absolutely amazing.
With that little extra money, work at creating lifestyle. Social friendships, church, community, country. All those things that make a composite of our overall life. Start furnishing that with new vigor, vitality, money, whatever it takes to expand your life into what I call the good life as well as economics.
And it doesn’t always take a lot of money. How much is a movie? Even for a person of modest means. $8 or $10? It might cost $60 million to make it and it only costs $8 to see it.
When I discovered those kinds of concepts at age 25 you can imagine it was hard for me to sleep nights that first year. I got so excited about changing everything. And one discipline leads to another. One change leads to another. Feeling good about yourself and starting to make the turn to do something you’ve never done before, then it starts to work, wow, and then you get excited about changing other areas of your life as well.
Now after you have made your fortune, the money and extravagance might not seem as big a deal. And fortunately you can then create even more powerful opportunities, in particular, opportunities for benevolence, philanthropy and giving.
Now I’m certainly not saying to focus only on external pleasures and rewards. Your relationships, health and spirituality are all of more consequence.
But in the beginning, when the rewards of your hard work begin paying off, make sure and treat yourself and those closest to you to a new world of lifestyle and celebrations.
To Your Success,
Jim Rohn
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
The Magic Is in You by Vic Johnson
The Magic Is in You by Vic Johnson
(excerpted from Day by Day with James Allen)
"When he realizes that he is a creative power, and that he may command the hidden soil and seeds of his being out of which circumstances grow; he then becomes the rightful master of himself." —As a Man Thinketh
While reading an old classic, The Message of a Master by John McDonald, I was rocked by an incredibly insightful passage: “The cause of the confusion prevailing in your mind that weakens your thoughts is the false belief that there is a power or powers outside you greater than the power within you.”
Stop and think about that. What keeps us from attempting greater things—from reaching for the brass ring in our life? What makes us take that great idea that could make our family financially free and bury it underneath a lot of reasons why it’d never work? What stops us from that career change that would result in working in a profession we could really enjoy, and could get passionate about?
There’s only one thing that EVER stops us from forward momentum and McDonald nailed it: “The false belief that there is a power or powers outside you greater than the power within you.”
As I once heard a speaker say, “The magic is in YOU!” As James Allen tells us, once we realize that we can create our circumstances, then, and only then, are we truly the master of our life and our destiny.
Regardless of your particular spiritual beliefs, you may find these words from the Gospel of John very enlightening, “He that believeth in me, the works that I do, shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do.” That would indicate to me that we are already “endowed” with the power to do amazing things—far more amazing than most of us will ever attempt—if we’d only understand and BELIEVE that the power is within, not without.
And that’s worth thinking about.
— Vic Johnson
(excerpted from Day by Day with James Allen)
"When he realizes that he is a creative power, and that he may command the hidden soil and seeds of his being out of which circumstances grow; he then becomes the rightful master of himself." —As a Man Thinketh
While reading an old classic, The Message of a Master by John McDonald, I was rocked by an incredibly insightful passage: “The cause of the confusion prevailing in your mind that weakens your thoughts is the false belief that there is a power or powers outside you greater than the power within you.”
Stop and think about that. What keeps us from attempting greater things—from reaching for the brass ring in our life? What makes us take that great idea that could make our family financially free and bury it underneath a lot of reasons why it’d never work? What stops us from that career change that would result in working in a profession we could really enjoy, and could get passionate about?
There’s only one thing that EVER stops us from forward momentum and McDonald nailed it: “The false belief that there is a power or powers outside you greater than the power within you.”
As I once heard a speaker say, “The magic is in YOU!” As James Allen tells us, once we realize that we can create our circumstances, then, and only then, are we truly the master of our life and our destiny.
Regardless of your particular spiritual beliefs, you may find these words from the Gospel of John very enlightening, “He that believeth in me, the works that I do, shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do.” That would indicate to me that we are already “endowed” with the power to do amazing things—far more amazing than most of us will ever attempt—if we’d only understand and BELIEVE that the power is within, not without.
And that’s worth thinking about.
— Vic Johnson
Monday, July 20, 2009
Strategies for Tough Times
Adopted from Rudolph Giuliani's
Former mayor of New York City Rudolph Giuliani guided the city through one of our darkest days. His leadership skills will be forever linked to the events of 9/11. Here he shares his tips for leadership excellence with SUCCESS:
Maintain your integrity. "Have a set of principles that you develop and can stick to in good times and bad."
Be courageous. "Whether on a daily basis or in times of crisis, organizations look to their leaders for courage in the face of adversity. Courage is the strength to act on strong beliefs, whatever the risk. When leaders remain steadfast in their adherence to principles, regardless of professional jeopardy, they generate confidence, loyalty and respect from their peers, employees and clients."
"Relentless preparation is key. Anticipate what is going to happen. Practice your response, and then afterward, study what actions you did take and what those results were."
Communicate goals and expectations. "Let people know what you expect of them. Not doing so is one of the biggest mistakes made." Effective management of any organization requires clear goals and internal communication, both vertically and horizontally, in collective pursuit of those goals.
Be accountable. "Use your own powers of observation rather than take someone else’s word for it. As human beings, we don’t always see things as they are. That’s why I believed it was important to go to the scene of an emergency, though some emergency management people would dispute that. For me, I have to make my own assessments, see with my own eyes. When you work with people you get to know who can observe accurately and who does not."
Former mayor of New York City Rudolph Giuliani guided the city through one of our darkest days. His leadership skills will be forever linked to the events of 9/11. Here he shares his tips for leadership excellence with SUCCESS:
Maintain your integrity. "Have a set of principles that you develop and can stick to in good times and bad."
Be courageous. "Whether on a daily basis or in times of crisis, organizations look to their leaders for courage in the face of adversity. Courage is the strength to act on strong beliefs, whatever the risk. When leaders remain steadfast in their adherence to principles, regardless of professional jeopardy, they generate confidence, loyalty and respect from their peers, employees and clients."
"Relentless preparation is key. Anticipate what is going to happen. Practice your response, and then afterward, study what actions you did take and what those results were."
Communicate goals and expectations. "Let people know what you expect of them. Not doing so is one of the biggest mistakes made." Effective management of any organization requires clear goals and internal communication, both vertically and horizontally, in collective pursuit of those goals.
Be accountable. "Use your own powers of observation rather than take someone else’s word for it. As human beings, we don’t always see things as they are. That’s why I believed it was important to go to the scene of an emergency, though some emergency management people would dispute that. For me, I have to make my own assessments, see with my own eyes. When you work with people you get to know who can observe accurately and who does not."
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Monday, July 13, 2009
LESSONS FROM MY FAMILY
In life never share what you have not experienced. If you aren't married never ever criticize married couples. My greatest experiences on my 1st month anniversary as a husband is:
a) My relationship with My sweetheart is very different from that of another couple.
b) Patience is a virtue in all long lasting marriages
c) Never compare your spouse with another.
d) Respect Each others point of view
e) Never focus on your spouse areas of improvement, encourage them on their strength.
f) Agree before you make a decision
g) Listen, Listen to your spouse
h) Love your spouse indeed
Enjoy your afternoon and remember my marriage might be different from yours.
God Bless
a) My relationship with My sweetheart is very different from that of another couple.
b) Patience is a virtue in all long lasting marriages
c) Never compare your spouse with another.
d) Respect Each others point of view
e) Never focus on your spouse areas of improvement, encourage them on their strength.
f) Agree before you make a decision
g) Listen, Listen to your spouse
h) Love your spouse indeed
Enjoy your afternoon and remember my marriage might be different from yours.
God Bless
Building Rapport
Adopted from Tony Jeary
What: Dictionary.com defines Rapport as...
1. A relationship of mutual understanding or trust between people
2. A feeling of sympathetic understanding
3. A sympathetic compatibility
In the world of presentations, all of these can apply. In our context, Rapport is an important connection made between the presenter and the participants based upon some level of real or perceived commonality.
Why: Rapport is important because it reduces tension. It allows the audience members to be more open to your message, more likely to accept your logic and facts, and be ready to respond favorably to your proposed actions.
Without rapport, the presenter is at risk of being dismissed out of hand, without getting a chance to get the facts on the table or argue the case. In extreme cases, people may say (to themselves) “Who you are speaks so loud I can't hear what you're saying.”
How: The ability to build rapport begins with knowing your audience.
With a clear picture of the participants' backgrounds, likes and dislikes and views on the subject at hand, you can be prepared to build a positive relationship. Importantly, you can also avoid sensitive areas and potential “hot buttons” that might otherwise cause unintentional triggering of emotional reactions.
Here are nine specific suggestions on how to use your audience knowledge in a positive way to build the rapport that you need:
1. Meet & greet beforehand, and turn these people into Audience Champions who can provide support during the session.
2. Make contact. Shake hands, and when appropriate, demonstrate warmth by placing a hand on their shoulder or even by giving a hug.
3. Use a Host Introduction. This provides trust transference and establishes initial credibility.
4. Demonstrate that you've done your homework. Communicate the research you've done and the knowledge you have about the participants' situation. Share their thoughts, and express the doubts that they may have about you or your proposition. Show how what you're going to say directly relates to and benefits their world.
5. Understand that like attracts like. When people are similar to each other they tend to like each other. When people are not like each other they tend not to like each other. Language and attire are the first tip-offs – if you're presenting to a corporate board, suit up and use the big words. If you're meeting on the plant floor, lose the tie and adjust your vocabulary accordingly.
6. Adjust your body language, tonality, volume, pitch, and speaking speed to suit the audience. These factors can have a significantly greater impact on how your communication is received than the words that you use in your pitch. Especially in one-on-ones, sales situations and small groups, try to match the voice tonality and physiology of the other person. If they are fast talkers and your pace tends to be slow it would behoove you to speed it up. If they sit ramrod straight and cross their legs – you do the same. You will be amazed at how this simple technique will help you make your point.
7. Eye contact is very important as well, both before and during the presentation. A friend and associate of ours, Jim Heaney, recommends that as you shake hands, you hold eye contact long enough to note the color of the person's eyes. This demonstrates that you care about them personally and can make them feel special. In large room settings where you can't see well past the stage lights, pick target faces in the audience and hold your direction for about 7-10 seconds. Even though you don't make literal eye contact, you'll be perceived as making a connection that will add warmth to your delivery.
8. Demonstrate Caring and Generosity. Give away things of value, make yourself accessible, and incorporate a personal touch. Learn people's names and use them.
9. Prove you respect their time – begin and end on time.
Benefits:
A. Good rapport, established early, will get you past a critical "credibility checkpoint", and open minds to what you have to say and message you are trying to deliver.
B. In addition to basic receptivity, skilled use of the techniques noted above will set you up for a more effective and a much easier "close." People will be open to what your call to action is suggesting.
C. In addition to credibility and compatibility for the moment, a good job in building rapport for a single event sets you up to come back again, and gives you a “leg up” for future presentations.
Action Plan:
- Before your next presentation, think about who will be attending and do your homework.
- Plan ahead to set up key supporters. Contact and arrange for both a strong Host Introduction and for positive Audience Champions.
- Work out the words that both you and your supporters will be comfortable with, and be careful not to go overboard with glowing comments. The rest of the audience will spot an insincere "shill" a mile away.
What: Dictionary.com defines Rapport as...
1. A relationship of mutual understanding or trust between people
2. A feeling of sympathetic understanding
3. A sympathetic compatibility
In the world of presentations, all of these can apply. In our context, Rapport is an important connection made between the presenter and the participants based upon some level of real or perceived commonality.
Why: Rapport is important because it reduces tension. It allows the audience members to be more open to your message, more likely to accept your logic and facts, and be ready to respond favorably to your proposed actions.
Without rapport, the presenter is at risk of being dismissed out of hand, without getting a chance to get the facts on the table or argue the case. In extreme cases, people may say (to themselves) “Who you are speaks so loud I can't hear what you're saying.”
How: The ability to build rapport begins with knowing your audience.
With a clear picture of the participants' backgrounds, likes and dislikes and views on the subject at hand, you can be prepared to build a positive relationship. Importantly, you can also avoid sensitive areas and potential “hot buttons” that might otherwise cause unintentional triggering of emotional reactions.
Here are nine specific suggestions on how to use your audience knowledge in a positive way to build the rapport that you need:
1. Meet & greet beforehand, and turn these people into Audience Champions who can provide support during the session.
2. Make contact. Shake hands, and when appropriate, demonstrate warmth by placing a hand on their shoulder or even by giving a hug.
3. Use a Host Introduction. This provides trust transference and establishes initial credibility.
4. Demonstrate that you've done your homework. Communicate the research you've done and the knowledge you have about the participants' situation. Share their thoughts, and express the doubts that they may have about you or your proposition. Show how what you're going to say directly relates to and benefits their world.
5. Understand that like attracts like. When people are similar to each other they tend to like each other. When people are not like each other they tend not to like each other. Language and attire are the first tip-offs – if you're presenting to a corporate board, suit up and use the big words. If you're meeting on the plant floor, lose the tie and adjust your vocabulary accordingly.
6. Adjust your body language, tonality, volume, pitch, and speaking speed to suit the audience. These factors can have a significantly greater impact on how your communication is received than the words that you use in your pitch. Especially in one-on-ones, sales situations and small groups, try to match the voice tonality and physiology of the other person. If they are fast talkers and your pace tends to be slow it would behoove you to speed it up. If they sit ramrod straight and cross their legs – you do the same. You will be amazed at how this simple technique will help you make your point.
7. Eye contact is very important as well, both before and during the presentation. A friend and associate of ours, Jim Heaney, recommends that as you shake hands, you hold eye contact long enough to note the color of the person's eyes. This demonstrates that you care about them personally and can make them feel special. In large room settings where you can't see well past the stage lights, pick target faces in the audience and hold your direction for about 7-10 seconds. Even though you don't make literal eye contact, you'll be perceived as making a connection that will add warmth to your delivery.
8. Demonstrate Caring and Generosity. Give away things of value, make yourself accessible, and incorporate a personal touch. Learn people's names and use them.
9. Prove you respect their time – begin and end on time.
Benefits:
A. Good rapport, established early, will get you past a critical "credibility checkpoint", and open minds to what you have to say and message you are trying to deliver.
B. In addition to basic receptivity, skilled use of the techniques noted above will set you up for a more effective and a much easier "close." People will be open to what your call to action is suggesting.
C. In addition to credibility and compatibility for the moment, a good job in building rapport for a single event sets you up to come back again, and gives you a “leg up” for future presentations.
Action Plan:
- Before your next presentation, think about who will be attending and do your homework.
- Plan ahead to set up key supporters. Contact and arrange for both a strong Host Introduction and for positive Audience Champions.
- Work out the words that both you and your supporters will be comfortable with, and be careful not to go overboard with glowing comments. The rest of the audience will spot an insincere "shill" a mile away.
Friday, July 10, 2009
NEVER GIVE UP... NEVER!
One day a young lady was driving along with her father.
They came upon a storm, and the young lady asked her father, What should I do?"
He said "keep driving". Cars began to pull over to the side, the storm was getting worse.
"What should I do." The young lady asked?
"Keep driving," her father replied.
On up a few feet, she noticed that eighteen wheelers were also pulling over. She told her dad, "I must pull over, I can barely see ahead. It is terrible, and everyone is pulling over!"
Her father told her, "Don't give up, just keep driving!"
Now the storm was terrible, but she never stopped driving, and soon she could see a little more clearly. After a couple of miles she was again on dry land, and the sun came out.
Her father said, "Now you can pull over and get out."
She said "But why now?"
He said "When you get out, look back at all the people that gave up and are still in the storm, because you never gave up your storm is now over.
This is a testimony for anyone who is going through "hard times".
Just because everyone else, even the strongest, gives up. You don't have to...if you keep going, soon your storm will be over and the sun will shine upon your face again.
This story touched me! I hope it touched you!
Feel free to pass it on to someone you know, who is going through tough times. Tell them never give up, because GOD will never give up on them!
They came upon a storm, and the young lady asked her father, What should I do?"
He said "keep driving". Cars began to pull over to the side, the storm was getting worse.
"What should I do." The young lady asked?
"Keep driving," her father replied.
On up a few feet, she noticed that eighteen wheelers were also pulling over. She told her dad, "I must pull over, I can barely see ahead. It is terrible, and everyone is pulling over!"
Her father told her, "Don't give up, just keep driving!"
Now the storm was terrible, but she never stopped driving, and soon she could see a little more clearly. After a couple of miles she was again on dry land, and the sun came out.
Her father said, "Now you can pull over and get out."
She said "But why now?"
He said "When you get out, look back at all the people that gave up and are still in the storm, because you never gave up your storm is now over.
This is a testimony for anyone who is going through "hard times".
Just because everyone else, even the strongest, gives up. You don't have to...if you keep going, soon your storm will be over and the sun will shine upon your face again.
This story touched me! I hope it touched you!
Feel free to pass it on to someone you know, who is going through tough times. Tell them never give up, because GOD will never give up on them!
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
SUCCESS SYSTEM THAT NEVER FAILS
I find it interesting to write something on this topic, because many of us have diverse ways of defining success. To some at the mention of the word success, money rings in their mind. Others believe that success is achieving their goals. I don't have the answer but believe in the latter.
In my research for this topic today I came across one masterpiece written by W.Clement Stone,'The Success System That Never Fails'. This book has priceless information that can never be taught in any school of learning. He enlists 3 principles that consist this system that never fails.
a) Inspiration to Action- what motivates you to do what you do
Decisions without action is worthless.
b) Know-how- repeat what you are doing over and over again.Practice makes perfect.
c) Activity Knowledge- knowing what to do when and how to do it.
Stone adds this quotes that I found interesting:
1. "When you go after something- don't come back until you get it."
2. "Money is a good thing to have-for the good it can do."
think on these 3 principles.
In my research for this topic today I came across one masterpiece written by W.Clement Stone,'The Success System That Never Fails'. This book has priceless information that can never be taught in any school of learning. He enlists 3 principles that consist this system that never fails.
a) Inspiration to Action- what motivates you to do what you do
Decisions without action is worthless.
b) Know-how- repeat what you are doing over and over again.Practice makes perfect.
c) Activity Knowledge- knowing what to do when and how to do it.
Stone adds this quotes that I found interesting:
1. "When you go after something- don't come back until you get it."
2. "Money is a good thing to have-for the good it can do."
think on these 3 principles.
Friday, July 3, 2009
OUR ATTITUDE COUNTS
I found this interesting. Read it, it might help you as it has to me.
Subject: Carrots, Eggs and Coffee....
A carrot, an egg, and a cup of coffee...You will never look at a cup
of coffee the same way again.
A young woman went to her mother and told her about her life and how
things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to make it
and wanted to give up, She was tired of fighting and struggling. It seemed as
one problem was solved, a new one arose.
Her mother took her to the kitchen. She filled three pots with water
and placed each on a high fire. Soon the pots came to boil. In the first sh e
placed carrots, in the second she placed eggs, and in the last she placed
ground coffee beans. She let them sit and boil; without saying a word.
In about twenty minutes she turned off the burners. She fished the
carrots out and placed them in a bowl. She pulled the eggs ou t and placed
them in a bowl. Then she ladled the coffee out and placed it in a bowl.
Turning to her daughter, she asked, ' Tell me what you see.'
'Carrots, eggs, and coffee,' she replied.
Her mother brought her closer and asked her to feel the carrots. She
did and noted that they were soft. The mother then asked the daughter to take
an egg and break it. After pulling off the shell, she observed the hard
boiled egg.
Finally, the mother asked the daughter to sip the coffee. The
daughter smiled as she tasted its rich aroma. The daughter then asked,
'What does it mean, mother?'
Her mother explained that each of these objects had faced the same
adversity: boiling water. Each reacted differently. The carrot went in
strong, hard, and unrelenting. However, after being subjected to the boiling
water, it softened and became weak. The egg had been fragile. Its thin outer
shell had protected its liquid interior, but after sitting through the
boiling water, its inside became hardened. The ground coffee beans were
unique, however. After they were in the boiling water, they had changed the w
ater.
'Which are you?' she asked her daughter. 'When adversity knocks on
your door, how do you respond? Are you a carrot, an egg or a coffee bean?
Think of this: Which am I? Am I the carrot that seems strong, but
with pain and adversity do I wilt and become soft and lose my strength?
Am I the egg that starts with a malleable heart, but changes with the
heat? Did I have a fluid spirit, but after a death, a breakup, a financial
hardship or some other trial, have I become hardened and stiff? Does my shell
look the same, but on the inside am I bitter and tough with a stiff spirit
and hardened heart?
Or am I like the coffee bean? The bean actually changes the hot
water, the very circumstance that brings the pain. When the water gets hot,
it releases the fragrance and flavor. If you are like the bean, when things
are at their worst, you get better and change the situation around you. When
the hour is the darkest and trials are their greatest do you elevate yourself
to another level? How do you handle adversity? Are you a carrot, an egg or a
coffee bean?
May you have enough happiness to make you sweet, enough trials to
make you strong, enough sorrow to keep you human and enough hope to make you
happy..
The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything;
they just make the most of everything that comes along the ir way. The
brightest future will always be based on a forgotten past; you can't go
forward in life until you let go of your past failures and heartaches.
When you were born, you were crying and everyone around you was
smiling..
Live your life so at the end, you're the one who is smiling and
everyone around you is crying.
May we all be COFFEE!!!!!!!
Subject: Carrots, Eggs and Coffee....
A carrot, an egg, and a cup of coffee...You will never look at a cup
of coffee the same way again.
A young woman went to her mother and told her about her life and how
things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to make it
and wanted to give up, She was tired of fighting and struggling. It seemed as
one problem was solved, a new one arose.
Her mother took her to the kitchen. She filled three pots with water
and placed each on a high fire. Soon the pots came to boil. In the first sh e
placed carrots, in the second she placed eggs, and in the last she placed
ground coffee beans. She let them sit and boil; without saying a word.
In about twenty minutes she turned off the burners. She fished the
carrots out and placed them in a bowl. She pulled the eggs ou t and placed
them in a bowl. Then she ladled the coffee out and placed it in a bowl.
Turning to her daughter, she asked, ' Tell me what you see.'
'Carrots, eggs, and coffee,' she replied.
Her mother brought her closer and asked her to feel the carrots. She
did and noted that they were soft. The mother then asked the daughter to take
an egg and break it. After pulling off the shell, she observed the hard
boiled egg.
Finally, the mother asked the daughter to sip the coffee. The
daughter smiled as she tasted its rich aroma. The daughter then asked,
'What does it mean, mother?'
Her mother explained that each of these objects had faced the same
adversity: boiling water. Each reacted differently. The carrot went in
strong, hard, and unrelenting. However, after being subjected to the boiling
water, it softened and became weak. The egg had been fragile. Its thin outer
shell had protected its liquid interior, but after sitting through the
boiling water, its inside became hardened. The ground coffee beans were
unique, however. After they were in the boiling water, they had changed the w
ater.
'Which are you?' she asked her daughter. 'When adversity knocks on
your door, how do you respond? Are you a carrot, an egg or a coffee bean?
Think of this: Which am I? Am I the carrot that seems strong, but
with pain and adversity do I wilt and become soft and lose my strength?
Am I the egg that starts with a malleable heart, but changes with the
heat? Did I have a fluid spirit, but after a death, a breakup, a financial
hardship or some other trial, have I become hardened and stiff? Does my shell
look the same, but on the inside am I bitter and tough with a stiff spirit
and hardened heart?
Or am I like the coffee bean? The bean actually changes the hot
water, the very circumstance that brings the pain. When the water gets hot,
it releases the fragrance and flavor. If you are like the bean, when things
are at their worst, you get better and change the situation around you. When
the hour is the darkest and trials are their greatest do you elevate yourself
to another level? How do you handle adversity? Are you a carrot, an egg or a
coffee bean?
May you have enough happiness to make you sweet, enough trials to
make you strong, enough sorrow to keep you human and enough hope to make you
happy..
The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything;
they just make the most of everything that comes along the ir way. The
brightest future will always be based on a forgotten past; you can't go
forward in life until you let go of your past failures and heartaches.
When you were born, you were crying and everyone around you was
smiling..
Live your life so at the end, you're the one who is smiling and
everyone around you is crying.
May we all be COFFEE!!!!!!!
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