Jun 2nd, 2009
Quote
— Spark People Translation:
Think about looking in a mirror. How many of us get depressed when we notice a new gray hair or a new wrinkle in our forehead? Now, take a moment to think about what you can’t see in a mirror…are you allowing wrinkles to appear in your soul? There are many ways that this can happen from worrying too much to not pursuing a life of purpose. One of the most common ways to wrinkle the soul is to give up enthusiasm. You should always be trying to show enthusiasm for whatever you do. Sometimes this is difficult…we might not like our job or we might be having difficulties in our personal life. When there is a bump in the road, one of the easiest ways to get back on track is to have enthusiasm.
— Spark People Translation:
Are you interested in your goals, or are you fully committed? One of the most common complaints among goal setters nowadays is that there’s just not enough time to get to the ones that “really matter.” The real culprit is that most people don’t raise their goals beyond the level of general interest. They’re waiting for a vague time in the future when other things won’t get in the way or when they wrap things up. In other words, when it’s more convenient. And of course, that time never comes, does it? If your goals are truly that important to you, don’t let anything stand in your way. You have the power to say ‘no’ and to set your priorities. Make that commitment and you automatically create an obligation that you’re bound to fulfill.
Do you use a calendar and a date book to keep your life in order? Do you allow your appointment book to rule your life and your daily decisions? It has become a necessity in our busy world to keep track of your daily events in a palm pilot or on your desktop. You probably schedule more meetings than you can count…but do you take time to have meetings with yourself? The calendar can only get you so far. If you use a calendar to plan your life you will always think, “there will be a tomorrow,” when the truth is, you don’t know that. Make the most of today. If you need to schedule a meeting with yourself and take a look at your life. Make sure you are using each day to its maximum potential.
Each of us has been given immeasurable gifts. They are all around us. Some are in clear sight, and some we may not even realize exist. The important thing is, however, to make use of what resources and talents you do have, don’t squander them. Give it 100%, and do it with a smile. Work hard even on simple things, because though they may not matter a great deal to you, they might be life changing for another person. Share the talents you have with others; give them some inspiration. Have a project due at work? Make it your best. Cooking dinner for family and friends? Put some love into it. Live each day to its fullest.
