July 12, 2006 at 1:59 pm (Attitude, Perspective, Proverbs and Quotes)
From “The Happiness Project”:
“I have come to the frightening conclusion that I am the decisive element. It is my personal approach that creates the climate. It is my daily mood that makes the weather. I possess tremendous power to make life miserable or joyous. I can be a tool of torture or an instrument of inspiration, I can humiliate or humor, hurt or heal. In all situations, it is my response that decides…”
— Goethe
Very powerful and true statement.
July 12, 2006 at 12:50 pm (Family, Relationships)
It is very important to have one-to-one relationships with your associations, especially with immediate family members. Of course, everyone will share close bonding and discuss ideas “together”, but it is healthy to share things one-on-one as well. It is also necessary to keep these one-to-one relations independent of other associations.
This kind of framework nurtures the attachment and sentiments that everyone has for each other. It is like making the tree grow strong by taking care of every root.
Thanks to my wife for discussing this thought with me.
July 12, 2006 at 9:10 am (Attitude, Focus, Proverbs and Quotes)
“Be master of your petty annoyances and conserve your energies for the big, worthwhile things. It isn’t the mountain ahead that wears you out – it’s the grain of sand in your shoe.” – Robert Service
Lessons from today 