Taking a story from childhood and remixing it into the blog's original go at poetry Life lessons on having the right mindset for success
The Brick Wall
Caps Thrown over a Wall
Certain stories in childhood leave impressions for a life time. The mindset from one particular story is coming back to me as I set up for 2018. Rise up to the challenges of life. Challenge your challenges. Figure it out. The story of a boy throwing his cap over a wall still motivate me several decade later
Life does not just happen to you…
Life does not just happen to you.... It happens for you and with you. No matter how rough a patch, know that it will pass and green pastures will come. Nothing is eternal, nothing is for ever, the trick is to get from one good moment to the next without getting stuck in the bad in between.
In the face of change 2
If you believe you can't change, you're right. If you believe you can change, you're right. So, when facing change, what you believe is significant. Mindset.
In the thick of change
Sometimes quitting makes sense. However, just because the going gets tough and you don't feel like going doesn't mean it's time to quit just a few thoughts about the crazy busy moments in life... and digging deep for motivation
Leave it at the door, please
The lines between work and life is so blurred the balance almost is nearly gone. How do you keep sanity and not cause the ones you love so much pain? Restore enough boundaries to have choice... leave the bad and ugly at the door and bring in the love and cuddly home
In the face of change part 1
We love to feel control. We want to have things go a certain way. Life tends to play messy. How we face the change makes all the difference in the world. Choice. Knowing what choices. Making the best choices. All while facing changes.
What’s In Your Sights
When comparing can be disastrous, I learned from supermoms how to make it a good thing. Stay focused on your goals and use the success of others as proof that you too can succeeed
Unexpected Stresses
Life happens fast and with many unexpected twists that can add to your stress. Sometimes, all you can do is care for yourself as best you can so you can better deal with life and others.
It’s Work, Not a Wishing Well
Through One Lens 