We work hard to earn money to buy things. Advertisers would have us think we’re buying happiness when we buy their products. The happiness they sell has a short shelf life. If the products we’re buying are not giving us lasting happiness, what does? When we discover what gives us lasting happiness everything else falls far behind.
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There will always be problems. When we solve a problem, another one appears. The more problems we solve, the more complex they become. Solving problems is more effective when one searches for solutions and sets blame aside. Focusing on blame never solved a problem. Focusing on ways to resolve the problem creates an environment of cooperation enhancing the opportunities for success.
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We humans are a strange lot. Some of us are an open book. We hold nothing back, it’s all there to read. Some of us are closed up tighter than Fort Knox. We fear letting people getting too close us. We fear any self-disclosure. And, there are lots of folks in-between the two extremes. It’s what make every relationship unique and interesting. The more we build trust with each other, the more we’re willing to disclose little pieces of ourselves. In great relationships, each person knows the other even better than they know themselves.
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Each generation has their tough times. My parents grew up during the great depression and World War II. They lived during tough times. Today, we live with the effects of climate change, a pandemic, cultural clashes, and terrorism. How we meet the challenges of our times defines our generation. Complaining and condemning doesn’t solve the issues. Cooperation, hard work, and patient endurance will see us through.
A Better Life ~ You’re Stronger Than You Imagine
Take their best shot and smile. Keep on moving. You’re stronger than you imagine. Life has made you tough but kept your gentle side alive and well.
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Many of life’s successes come from a cumulative effort. It’s the dedication and commitment to the daily effort that results in achieving the goal. It happens in the gym. Those who regularly exercise find, over time, that they are getting in better shape. It happens in getting to the right weight. It’s the small cumulative efforts that make all the difference. It’s in the small acts of love we give to our partner that builds a loving relationship. Commit to the small steps. Don’t stop stepping. You’ll surprise yourself and others.
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There are no guarantees in life. The wise ones know this and tell us to live in the moment. Living in the moment is a tough thing to do when the human spirit is designed to dream, hope, and look forward to better days. This is the gift of children. They dream, hope, and believe the best is ahead. I like to think there is a child inside all of us waiting to be liberated. Do you think it’s time to free your inner child?
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A person with an open mind may not always be right or make the right decisions, but he/she has a better chance of getting it right than someone with a closed mind. A closed mind is the product of fear of evidence or new ways of thinking. An open mind is the product of wonder, questioning and searching for truth.
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Rise with a smile, turn the coffee on, take a long shower. Today’s going to be your day. Why not? You deserve a good day every now and then. Here’s hoping all your lights will be green, conversations are pleasant, and sometime during the day you’ll fall in love.
Today’s Inspiration ~ Want to Feel Contented?
“True contentment is not having everything, but in being satisfied with everything you have.”
~ Oscar Wilde
