This year has turned out to be a crazy one for me. So much has already happened and so much more is yet to come. It's amazing to think half of the year is almost over and in a few months we'll be near the end.
I had heard of the whole "Vision Board" idea from Oprah many years ago but a friend of mine recently reminded me of it. After thinking about it for years, I finally created one, a vision board of my own. I had 4 things on my vision board, 2 of them have already become reality and the other 2 will hopefully be checked off soon. It is truly amazing what you can accomplish if you just set your mind to it. I'm SOLD on the whole Vision Board idea. I always found it intriguing but I gotta say, after trying it myself, I am amazed at what positive thinking and strong will can do.
Everyone must create one!!!!!
Monday, June 25, 2012
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Oh what a life
Life is ever changing, constantly evolving, continuously surprising and seldom what you expect it to be. A friend recently told me he had learned that in order to be happy, he had to lower his expectations! In all my short term goals, that seems to be the most appropriate and sound advice. It simplifies everything. But when you think 10/20/50 years down the road, that seems so .... sad!
Expectations are the substance in life. Expectations make relationships worthwhile. Expectations fulfill you in ways you would otherwise be dissatisfied. Why then do relationships (friends, family, colleagues) get so complicated? Why do people, more often than not, feel the need to lower their expectations? Why is there a constant need for saving yourself from disappointment?
I have had my share of experiences, disappointments and heartbreaks. I have learned from them and hope to continue doing that. It makes me a little more cautious each time and forces me to keep my guard up. At the end of the day though, I'm an emotional fool. Heart is ALL that matters to me. I will do anything for a person with a good heart and nothing can make me accept a person with the opposite of that.
Perhaps there is a middle ground? Do what you feel is right, don't expect anything in return and hope for the best? People in your life are the ones that make life full. Without people, life would be empty. Without expectations, relationships would be empty.
Expectations are the substance in life. Expectations make relationships worthwhile. Expectations fulfill you in ways you would otherwise be dissatisfied. Why then do relationships (friends, family, colleagues) get so complicated? Why do people, more often than not, feel the need to lower their expectations? Why is there a constant need for saving yourself from disappointment?
I have had my share of experiences, disappointments and heartbreaks. I have learned from them and hope to continue doing that. It makes me a little more cautious each time and forces me to keep my guard up. At the end of the day though, I'm an emotional fool. Heart is ALL that matters to me. I will do anything for a person with a good heart and nothing can make me accept a person with the opposite of that.
Perhaps there is a middle ground? Do what you feel is right, don't expect anything in return and hope for the best? People in your life are the ones that make life full. Without people, life would be empty. Without expectations, relationships would be empty.
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