Everyone I know has an electronic device. Some use it for work only and they put it away so they can spend time with their families, exercise, and enjoy nature. Some are in front of their device all day and most of the night.
A good question to ask yourself (besides “Am I on my screen too much?“) is, “Am I changing because of my screen time, or am I making a change in the world using my screen time?”
Are you an active user or a passive user? Are you controlling it or is it controlling you?
This morning, as Ava prepared to leave for her school math competition, she said, “It’s weird to go to a competition without my violin.”
I laughed.
But now I’m kicking myself. She has a violin lesson afterwards.
Heavy sigh.
#homedetour, #moremiles, #moretime, #losingmymind
Today, I attended a professional conference because someone believes in me and submitted my name. I felt fortunate all day.
While I was leaving the parking lot, one of the attendees knocked on my window.
“You have a flat tire. Do you want me to help you?”
I wish I could have waved him away, but I’ve never changed one.
“Yes, please. Oh thank you,” I was embarassed.
He took the tire off after much struggling.
Another attendee (who was fortunate enough to park right next to me), offered his assistance, as well.
Long story short, I made it to Discount Tire. They gave me a loaner while my new tire makes its way to me by Monday.
I was able to call my friend for help. She picked my daughters up from school and deposited them in time to the optometrist.
Angels. All four: the mentor, the two samaritans and my friend.
There is negativity in the air, no doubt. But there are good people everywhere. If those two gentlemen had not helped me, someone would have come by. I know it.We all have friends who will come to our aid in times of need.
Let’s be grateful. There are more good people than not.
What do you think life is? Your answer will tell alot about you and how you live your life.
Is life a game? Are there winners and losers? Are you trying to win? This philosophy always reminds me of the quote:
“The trouble with the rat race is that even if you win, you‘re still a rat.” – Lily Tomlin
I consider life to be an adventure. You simply can’t predict what will happen, but you can go forth with an attitude of openness and wonder. Embrace what comes to you and know that everything (“good” or “bad”) is temporary.
The world is a vast, vast place
Our lives are short, relatively speaking
Keep a wide perspective,
Don’t focus on the small
Do you want to be remembered for your immaculate car and house?
Are you really going to get upset about traffic and a rude co-worker or boss?
Or…do you want to leave a legacy of love and passion?
What you focus on grows.
Yes, she can.
Motivation is tricky. You have to have several factors present, including:
What are you motivated to achieve?
So…even if there is no global warming (but I believe there is), what’s the harm in taking care of the environment?
Have you ever had a thought and felt a change in your body?
Have you ever thought of something that bothered you and gotten a stomach ache?
When you think of your upcoming vacation, does your heart get happy?
Our thoughts affect our minds.
You have control over your mind.
Do you choose to be happy?
A Stanford study showed that all humans – regardless of race – share 99.9% of the same DNA.
We are all the same.
So why are we fighting?
Yesterday, I was in my leadership class again. My instructor – a highly esteemed retired high school Principal – handed us four packets of interview questions. There must have been 700 questions in there. We started going over a few and discussing possible answers.
I don’t know about you, but just the thought of interviews makes my palms sweat.
I felt really, really nervous at the prospect of having 10-12 people around a table asking me 20 questions. And then he said,
“If you’re really nervous before you go in, you’re not prepared.”
Yes. I knew this to be true. Sure, butterflies are normal. This is your body’s way of preparing you to be on your toes. But the shaky, can’t-think-straight nervousness you feel before you have to perform?
You’re not ready.
So whatever you’re preparing for, work it. Work hard. Put in your hours, your sweat, blood and tears. Do the research, or the workout or the practice. Give it all you’ve got and then surrender.
*Maya Angelou tip: Think of all the people who have ever loved you and the people around who love you now. When you go in for the interview, get on that stage, or go in the boxing ring, call all your loved ones to accompany you.
Kismet 