Some dreams come true. Some dreams don’t come true. One thing is certain, there is an infinite supply of dreams. If you’re dream doesn’t come true, choose another. It may not be what you originally wanted, but it may be better. Allow your dreams to change as you mature and gain experience. You may one day be grateful you didn’t get the dream you originally wanted as you enjoy the dream destined for you.
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A Better Life ~ Light Your Goodness Candle
Do you have a candle? Set on the center of your table and light it. Each time you pass by the candle let it remind you of your goodness. Whenever you’re down, light your goodness candle. It will remind you that you are good, worthy of respect and dignity.
A Better Life ~ Trust
When we trust each other, relationships work. We can trust the other not to hurt us. We can trust the other not to lie to us. We can trust the other to be true to his/her word. We can trust the other do what he/she says they will do. Trust is the glue to good relationships.
A Better Life ~ Who Are You Listening To?
Who are you listening to? If they haven’t made the trip, they can’t show you the way. Listen to those who paid the price and made the journey through their sweat and tears. When we’ve made the journey we speak with authenticity.
A Better Life ~ No Sides
When we take sides, we often lose sight of the goal. Taking sides sets people in opposition to each other. When we set aside taking sides, we become about US. When we become about US, we work for what is best for US as a group. No one is left out. No one is placed on the sidelines. No one sits on the bench. This works in families and in organizations. The best families and organizations know it’s abut US.
A Better Life ~ Respect
Life is better when we respect each other. We listen to each other. We disagree civilly. We recognize each other’s strengths. We share admiration for each other’s gifts. We share a sense of honesty and integrity that builds trust. We care about each other’s feelings. Respect is a building block for strong relationships, families, and communities.
A Better Life ~ Healing the Hurt
We all get hurt. There is no way to avoid the hurts life hurls at us. When we’re hurt we have to heal faster than the world hurts us. What do we do? We shake it off. We stand up. We step forward, head held high no matter how strong the headwinds. We keep moving. We keep living.
A Better Life ~ Love On
Great relationships are made by people who view each other as equals. They understand each has strengths and weaknesses. They understand each has a right to his/her opinions. They do the hard work of working through life’s sticky problems. They don’t run away from trouble, they confront their troubles and work together to resolve their issues. They never extinguish the love candle. Love On!
Something to Think About
When is enough, enough? We’ve all reached the breaking point at some time. We’ve had enough. Whatever it is, it builds slowly until something small thing causes an explosion. We can avoid breaking point moments if we have the courage to talk about the issues before they reach the critical level. When we talk about issues, we are entering into a dialogue. If the dialogue is open and honest we allow each other to freely express him/herself. Honest dialogues address the problems from multiple perspectives and seeks common solutions.
A Better Life ~ Spinning Through the Cosmos
The surface of the earth at the equator moves at a speed of 460 meters per second–or roughly 1,000 miles per hour (Per Scientific American). Everyone on this wonderful planet is spinning merrily through the cosmos. Earth is our ship and we share it. As long as we’re on the same ship, why not get along, share, help each other out, recycle, and cut each other a chunk of leeway.
