Strive for Balance
Teachings from Norman Vincent Peale, Dr. Robert H. Schuller, and Steven Covey (who have since passed away), etc. have had a great impact on how I think about and view life in general. For a long time I have been learning to be a positive and possibility thinker. I believe life is much better when one approaches it from a positive perspective - I can do anything I set my mind to do.
So can you . . .
Til the next time . . .
I am reminded today of one of my favorite quotes from "A Daily Devotional Calendar" (Twenty years of Possibility Thinking slogans from the writings of Dr. Robert H. Schuller):
"Selfishness turns life into burdens, while selflessness turns burdens into life."
"We give thanks to God always for you all . . . remembering without ceasing your work of faith, labor of love, and patience . . .
1 Thessalonians 1:2-3
We have all carried burdens throughout our lives - some more than others. Yet, how we choose to deal with them makes all the difference in the world. I have witnessed some pretty selfless people in my life, even in the face of tremendous adversity, put others first. I wish I was better at that . . .
How do you see yourself: selfish or selfless?
'Til the next time . . .
Good Morning!😃
I woke up to a sunshiny kind of day . . . the snow has been melting slowly which is a good thing to prevent a lot of flooding in our area and the temps aren't average yet, however it is going to be a GREAT day!!
I haven't posted in awhile because I have been working on the quirks of my website (I have fixed the ones I am aware of) and taking some online courses on programming languages to assist me with my website.
I am taking a course for Web Design for Everybody (Basics of Web Development and Coding) through the University of Michigan. I completed one course and passed (WAA HOO! 👍), will have another done by tomorrow and then 3 to go if I chose to do all of them. It's been awhile since I have studied anything, however I am determined to complete this course.
In the meantime, I hope to begin sharing more now - it may not be everyday, however, I hope you enjoy what is here so far. And, I am looking forward to the first person who will share their story with me and you.
'Til the next time . . .
When I became a leader at the organization I worked for in the late 70's - early 80's, I wanted to be a better supervisor. So I attended a number of seminars for that very purpose.
One of the most memorable seminars I attended was "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" based on Stephen Covey's book and presented by the Franklin Covey organization. Covey's 7 habits are:
I took a lot of information away from the seminar that day, however, the most memorable and important being to synergize. What I learned (to me it meant) that when two parties are working together, in order to have a successful outcome, they must work together, taking and implementing the best ideas from everyone . . . teamwork at its best.
'Til the next time . . .