Talk about it

One of the greatest benefits of my work is meeting new people. People in such a diverse society with a wide variety of personalities, mannerisms, customs and even quirks. There is much to be learned from observing people and even more to be gained by simply talking to them. Engage the people you meet daily and open yourself to a vast world of cultural experiences. Maybe you'll put a smile on someones face.

Here are some interesting people and places I experienced one day not long ago.

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Readjust

I tend not to make big announcements about new directions I plan to take my life. It seems to make it easier if I need to adjust that direction slightly when circumstances change or my attitude shifts a little. But it's important that I  stop ...retool ...rethink ...and readjust myself periodically. It's not a hard thing to do, I think, I just tend to forget to do it often enough. Most of us get caught up in balancing the world we create with the world in which we interact. Sometimes it takes a little reflection and prioritization to make it all work smoothly.

What do you do to keep things in perspective? Consider taking time to look at yourself objectively. You just might find something to smile about.

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Art Ways

Thomas Melton said that art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time. I like that quote. I've used it for years. Art enriches our lives and inspires us to find our own personal outlet for expression. Art is not something separate from life...Art is life. Everywhere you look you see art. We are all artists creating our own masterpiece.... ourselves.

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See

It seems to be human nature to take things for granted. So much is misunderstood about what goes on around us because we frequently look at the world only superficially. Left to our own vices we often insulate and detach ourselves from what is around us.

When was the last time you were really struck by the beauty of a sunrise? .... moved to tears by a piece of music? ....or felt your heart flutter when you looked into your partner's eyes? We look with our eyes, but we see with our mind and heart. Now, go see what you have been missing.


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Living Visually

From the moment we are born we live visually. We think visually ..... and we act visually. When we tell stories or relate events we create visual images in people's minds. We project visual images about our lives to those we meet on a daily basis. Through these images we define who we are and what we really care about. We are visual beings. We all live a visual life. How do you live yours?

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Celebrate

We're reminded of the birthday of our country. It's a good thing I guess .... but I suspect we unknowingly celebrate every day. The smile of a child; the chatter of friends; the smell of sunshine.  As much as there is wrong with this country there is that much more right with it. I don't know about you but I'm glad to be here.

Celebrate the positive things in your life today. After all, it's a holiday.

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