If we are bored, our eyes must be closed. Abundant opportunities surround us. A friend of mine told me she was reading her church bulletin and saw there was a need to help answer phones at her church. She volunteered. Her action may not be earth shattering, but it is meaningful. She is helping her church, she is volunteering her time and moving out of her space to enter a space where there is a need.. The lesson is simple, look (recognize the need), take a step toward it (we can’t wait for it to knock on our door), and engage (commit ourselves to action).
Relationship
Feel Good Tip of the Day ~ We All Make Mistakes
We all make mistakes. It’s part of the human condition. There’s no way we can undo something we’ve already done or said. It’s why forgiveness is so important to every relationship. It’s important for us to forgive; and, equally important to be forgiven. That’s the tough stuff in relationship building. I knew a guy who divorced after 25 years. He claimed that working at a relationship is too hard. I felt sorry for him. Last I knew he lived alone with his dog. It takes courage to work through the messy stuff and forgive. It takes more courage to learn from the events and use the learning to build a better relationship.
Daughter and Dad Podcast Episode #5
See what Pru and I are up to in our Daughter and Dad Podcast Episode #5.
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Daughter & Dad Episode 4: Books You Can Bet On!
Dad tells some great one-liners… then goes to Las Vegas where he wins big and has a surprise in the casino elevator! Pru and Dad discuss the books that have most influenced them in their lives: Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott, ReZoom by Istan Banyai, and Mans Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl. Dad offers some incredible communication advice and talks about how he survived after Mom’s death. Pru takes a walk with Jengo along the Hahn Arroyo and discusses the creepy crawlies you may encounter there!
Positive Thought for Today ~ It’s the Little Things that Matter
Let the little things slide and your relationship will instantly improve. Be quick to forgive those who love you, you’ll tie the relationship binds tighter.
You’ll soon discover your life overflows with love.
Positive Thought for Today ~ Focus on the Right Stuff
Don’t allow one negative experience to take control of your day. It’s not always easy, especially if one is the recipient of an unkind act. Giving into it and letting it control our focus is tantamount to surrendering to the person who authored the unkind act. Focus on the good, focus on doing kind acts, focus on loving all those around you. You’ll be the winner.
Positive Thought for Today ~ Cooperation Works
We’re either working together or working against. If I were to place a bet on which team gets to the finish line first, I’d place my money on the team that is working together. When we set aside our differences and discover what we share in common we create a positive environment. It’s true in the work environment and in personal relationships.
Positive Thought for the Day ~ Listening is Hard Work but Worth It
“We do not hear what we hear…, only what we remember.”
NOTE: Listening is hard work. Making sure we listen accurately takes even more effort. Those in great relationships make the effort to accurately hear each other. When we hear selectively we filter what we hear through our biases. Selective hearing is often the source of many disagreements. Make the effort to listen and listen accurately it will pay off big time.
