Not long ago I heard a story of pushing yourself to step out, of going beyond what is within your comfort zone. You make that move forward and you breath a sigh of relief. Then you are asked to step even further.
It is with that first step that many more will follow. Choosing to have a great attitude is a first step. But then I ask that you do more with that attitude. It isn't enough to step forward and declare that a positive attitude will be a driving force in your life. It isn't enough to experience the wonders that come with this new found attitude.
Now comes the next step of using this new attitude to make the world around you better. Remember the pebble in the water article some time ago. You start things in motion and they carry out in waves to others. But be assured that every time you step forward in action to a place you think you should be, more will be expected.
It is with both faith and confidence that you make these moves. It isn't easy knowing that the more you do, the more that will be expected. But with each step it will become easier. Your confidence will increase and faith in yourself will abound. Only thing is...you have to make the choice to move. Expect more each time you move and accept it with a positive heart.
Sunday, December 11, 2005
Saturday, December 10, 2005
Think Of Life And The Good That Could Be
The marking of the 25th Anniversary of John Lennon's death (Thursday 12/08) evokes discussion and wonderment of a man that some adored and others didn't. But I bring up this day as an example of the positive hope someone can share.
As a member of The Beatles he was quite astounding and in his solo career that success was hard to top. But he tried many things to make this world a better place. It sometimes ruffled the feathers of others and at times his actions seemed to contradict himself. But he wrote a song that many are familiar with, IMAGINE.
This song has been labeled naive and too simplistic by its critics. Still others have taken it as a battle cry for a utopian ideal that all should live under. I myself see it as a small way to simply push people to the better good. To 'imagine' that we can bring goodness to the lives of others in the short time we are alive.
Here are the words to this song and see if you can see the hope generated within words.
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Imagine there's no heaven, It's easy if you try, No hell below us, Above us only sky, Imagine all the people living for today...
Imagine there's no countries, It isnt hard to do, Nothing to kill or die for, No religion too, Imagine all the people living life in peace...
Imagine no possesions, I wonder if you can, No need for greed or hunger, A brotherhood of man, Imagine all the people Sharing all the world...
You may say Im a dreamer, but Im not the only one, I hope some day you'll join us, And the world will live as one.
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For more on John Lennon, see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Lennon
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Just 'imagine' that you can make a difference in this world by the things you do.
As a member of The Beatles he was quite astounding and in his solo career that success was hard to top. But he tried many things to make this world a better place. It sometimes ruffled the feathers of others and at times his actions seemed to contradict himself. But he wrote a song that many are familiar with, IMAGINE.
This song has been labeled naive and too simplistic by its critics. Still others have taken it as a battle cry for a utopian ideal that all should live under. I myself see it as a small way to simply push people to the better good. To 'imagine' that we can bring goodness to the lives of others in the short time we are alive.
Here are the words to this song and see if you can see the hope generated within words.
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Imagine there's no heaven, It's easy if you try, No hell below us, Above us only sky, Imagine all the people living for today...
Imagine there's no countries, It isnt hard to do, Nothing to kill or die for, No religion too, Imagine all the people living life in peace...
Imagine no possesions, I wonder if you can, No need for greed or hunger, A brotherhood of man, Imagine all the people Sharing all the world...
You may say Im a dreamer, but Im not the only one, I hope some day you'll join us, And the world will live as one.
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For more on John Lennon, see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Lennon
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Just 'imagine' that you can make a difference in this world by the things you do.
Monday, December 05, 2005
If You Can't Be There - Go Online
Sharing a picture of the Roman Coliseum from my visit to Rome recently. Truly a wonder to see.
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