Have you ever thought about why we breathe? Really, I’m serious. Stop laughing!
Of course we breathe to sustain life and provide oxygen to our brains and so on, but do you have to “think” about breathing? No. It’s just one of those things we do. It’s somehow built into the system of the human body. It’s automatic. Amazing stuff.
What else could fall into this category? What are some other things in our lives that just… are? Ooooh! Instead of thinking of the things that ARE in this category, let’s brainstorm on a few that could be or should be in this category. Sound fun? Of course it does.
Shall we begin with automatic acceptance? Would you believe the world to be a wonderful place if there was no prejudging? Make your evaluations of others when you reach the point of really knowing them. Face value often has no value. The inner workings are where one will find the true qualities of a person. Those qualities may be outstanding or they may really suck and you can walk away from that. You decide after you know them.
How about automatic praise? Giving others a pat on the back and saying, “good job”. Providing those words of public praise that elevate others is powerful. How often do we take the time to provide those supportive words and actions to those around us? Yeah, I know. Me too.
One more. Automatic respect. This falls into place when you do the other two. When you are accepting and when you give public praise you will automatically have respect for those individuals. You have found qualities within them to accept and you have observed an action that provides an opportunity to give praise. They are earning your respect as a result.
Here’s something to add to the coolness of this. When you do these things, you get all of these things in return. Yep! Sort of makes breathing even more fun, huh?
GO DO!™
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Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Lights! Camera! What now?
At that moment when you are hearing the countdown, you are all dolled up and looking quite striking if I may say and you have that bit of nervousness that makes you wonder if you need to take that extra trip to the bathroom. Then, three, two, (the silent one) and finally, the point! You’re on! Or are you?
The question isn’t “is this your moment”, because it is. It’s show time! The question is, are you on? Are you prepared? Did you practice? In preparation, have you done this so frequently that you treat this just like any other rehersal run, and it’s spot on? Many don’t and then they wonder what went wrong.
When we go to the movies or watch a program on TV we are disillusioned. It’s as though the actors have just walked onto the set and miraculously know the lines, know where to stand and know exactly how to interact with each other. It is no miracle. They practiced. They did it over and over until they “got it”.
The beauty of their scenario is that if they flub a line or get the giggles, it just gets cut out. In our lives, we don’t have editing capabilities when we are “on stage”. We must get it right on the first take. Will that always happen? No. But how we react to when it doesn’t happen is a part of defining just who we are.
The more prepared we can make ourselves the better the chances of getting that standing ovation.
(applause)
GO DO!™
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The question isn’t “is this your moment”, because it is. It’s show time! The question is, are you on? Are you prepared? Did you practice? In preparation, have you done this so frequently that you treat this just like any other rehersal run, and it’s spot on? Many don’t and then they wonder what went wrong.
When we go to the movies or watch a program on TV we are disillusioned. It’s as though the actors have just walked onto the set and miraculously know the lines, know where to stand and know exactly how to interact with each other. It is no miracle. They practiced. They did it over and over until they “got it”.
The beauty of their scenario is that if they flub a line or get the giggles, it just gets cut out. In our lives, we don’t have editing capabilities when we are “on stage”. We must get it right on the first take. Will that always happen? No. But how we react to when it doesn’t happen is a part of defining just who we are.
The more prepared we can make ourselves the better the chances of getting that standing ovation.
(applause)
GO DO!™
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Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Watching… Are You Paying Attention?
We spend a lot of time in our lives just watching. What are we watching? Depends really. TV, movies, internet, people, plants, animals, planets… this list could go on and on.
During our “watching” what are we really seeing? And are we really paying attention to what we are seeing? Is what we think we see really what we are seeing?
It could become a matter of how we view things. How we were raised. What we believe in. Sometimes reality can take over and sway our thoughts into a whirlwind of never before seen or thought ideas. Scary huh?
Would you agree that there is a difference in “watching” and “being attentive”?
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During our “watching” what are we really seeing? And are we really paying attention to what we are seeing? Is what we think we see really what we are seeing?
It could become a matter of how we view things. How we were raised. What we believe in. Sometimes reality can take over and sway our thoughts into a whirlwind of never before seen or thought ideas. Scary huh?
Would you agree that there is a difference in “watching” and “being attentive”?
Please follow and invite a friend to follow. Your comments are very important.
GO DO!™
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