Forgiveness is something that seems so simple, so easy to say, yet so complex and deeply rooted in my level of happiness and ability to enjoy my everyday life. How do I feel and act after I say sorry? Forgiveness brings me relief and allows me to live my life more freely. Even if a person doesn’t accept my apology, I know that I have opened up the line of communication and provided an opportunity to mend the “broken fence.” There have been times when I know something went wrong with a friendship, but I have no idea what…
Integrity is something that I strive for every day, although I do not always hit the mark, it is always my intention. Having strong moral principles, being honest, and working with people undivided as one, are all things that take work or effort to display on an ongoing basis. When I am struggling with my integrity or feeling out of sorts about how I am acting or how I am responding, I rely on my faith to guide me in the right direction. I pray for direction on how to respond or react to the situation at hand. If I…
I have been thinking about how I act and feel when I am functioning out of my routine. One could say that my routine over the last few weeks has been ever-changing. I believe that it helps that I am addicted to change, but when my routine changes daily, it does create a level of chaos. The question is how well do I function at a constant level of uncertainty? It is my choice to work in an area full of uncertainty. What helps is that I create a routine that provides allowances for the unknown. I work my…
Recently I have found myself wondering how important possessions are to me. I know that various items hold different levels of significance in my life. I think about all the items in my house and wonder what would I really miss. Although I am not sure of the answer to those questions, I feel content with believing I could leave most of my possessions behind if necessary. I believe after my faith, people are the most important to me, my family, friends, and people in general. As those thoughts enter my head I look around my house and think, is…
As much as I love change and the energy it brings me, I am equally as grateful for those who are able to thrive on consistency and repetition. Although I prefer a healthy amount of change in my life I have great respect for all that consistency offers. In management, I value both those who are energized by change and those who thrive on consistency and repetition. Problem-solving is a major part of many positions and I want people on my team that enjoy the thrill of solving problem after problem. But I also want team members who are…
For me, even the thought of change sends energy through my veins. Where some are paralyzed by it, I thrive on change. As a result of my boss’ retirement, I find myself soon to be transitioning jobs. As I approach this change I wonder if my next endeavor will allow me the opportunity to again experience renewed energy. Amidst all the chaos, I start to feel the energy building as new opportunities arise. I had almost forgotten how much I love change until the energy again exposed itself to me. That energy is similar to an approval or a confirmation…
My kids tell me that I am able to reach out in faith during a storm because God helps me, they then proceed to tell me that they do not get that same help. This particular day the concern was over several different things, but one was regarding homework, math in particular. The conversation occurred in the car on our way to an appointment. I was challenging my girls to trust that God will help them through the tough times and to first pray for a solution to the issue or issues at hand. The next comment was that they…
I need deadlines or I would never get anything completed. If I don’t have a deadline, the task moves to the end of my priority list. If I don’t have a push that the task must be completed, other things get in the way. Some people say, “I can’t operate on deadlines”. Well, I probably would prefer to run my life without deadlines, but I can’t function without them. My days turn into unproductive hours thinking about what I should do first. When I have a list of things to do and an order of priority…
Happiness is a gift that I work hard to maintain daily. I have always been willing to take the risk of allowing myself to be happy for all that I have been given. I resist thinking about what I don’t have or what I am missing in my life. I concentrate on what I do have and am grateful to God for those blessings. An important lesson learned in network marketing is to concentrate on those that are present and active. Don’t spend time worrying why people did not show up or choose to participate, but mentor, train…
When I look back at my life it is filled with moments where I had to choose to move on or hold my course. Although I live by faith and do my best to follow my intended path, there are three things I always review before making a final decision as to the direction I will follow. 1. Why am I moving on? There might be numerous obvious reasons to move on and start new. Despite the obvious, I always ask myself why I am thinking about this change. When I review my answers, I look for how meaningful my…