National Economy vs. 'Personal Economy'

Blog quote #1303... 

"There's not a lot you can do about the national economy, but there is a lot you can do about your personal economy." -Zig Ziglar-

Very wise statement here by Double Z. We really have no control when the economy  goes bonkers in a good or adverse way. But we have direct control--over our efforts and how hard we want to make things happen in our own little section (Perhaps if everyone  took this to heart, it could positively affect the national economy.)

Point being- we have more control than we can imagine over our own boredom or busy-ness. And quite frequently, when the economy gets challenged, certain harder working people actually do better in those times. Hmm....  

That's my view...what say you?

What can KINDNESS DO?

Blog quote #1302... 

"Kind words do not cost much. Yet they accomplish much." -Blaise Pascall 1623-1662-

Simple message. Powerful meaning. 

Pass it on...

That's my view...what say you?

Life's tests..are we passing?

Blog quote #1301... 

"Sometimes when we wonder why we can't hear God's voice during our trials--remember the teacher is always quiet during the test. -Joy G-

The Lord is famous for putting us through trials. His will, not ours. His time frame, not ours. We are constantly being refined...for betterment. 

All good information to know. Best we just enjoy the 'process' and learn what we can from the master, along the way... 

That's my view...what say you?

on Positive Deposits and Positive Choices...

Blog quote #1300... 

"You can make positive deposits in your own economy every day--by reading and listening to powerful, positive, life changing content, and by associating with encouraging and hope building people." -Zig Ziglar-

Back to back quotes from the great Zig Ziglar. This one, on the importance of filling our  minds with positive material AND positive people. Why people don't do more of this remains a head-scratcher. The benefits of optimism and positivity over pessimism and negativity, are staggering. 

It's mind-blowing just how much negative energy goes on during a typical day of the average person. Note to all: We get to CHOOSE on this topic. Choose wisely.

That's my view...what say you?

What do YOU DO, with failure?

Blog quote #1299... 

"Let failure be your teacher, not your undertaker." -Zig Ziglar-

If you haven't heard of Zig, we highly recommend you get some of him in your world. Someone stated that any motivational speaker today owes a debt of gratitude to Zig, as  everyone since him has stood on his shoulders. In our opinion his best work is the book 'Life Lifters' -about 50-75 short stories that educate, amuse, inspire, and always have a life lesson to them. 

On this quote above, Zig is reminding us to not let defeat take us down, but rather to learn from it so it can lift us up- to bigger and better things. What superb advice. 

We all have a decision, of what to do, after our failures. Do we let them own us, or do we allow them to be our friend, by learning and improving from them? Our choice. We agree with Zig. How about you? 

That's my view...what say you?

Look for the positive( it's there)...

Blog quote #1298... 

"Choose to be a love finder rather than a fault finder." -Gerald Jampolsky-

Happy New Year everyone! We thought this quote was a pretty good way to start off the year. Not a bad little mini-mission for each us us strive for in our daily interactions with one another.   

So...rather than looking for the correction or the negative (which can always be found) lets look for the positives (which can usually be found) in our fellow man. People respond much better to positive than negative.  

Onward-- to a powerful and prosperous new decade!

That's my view...what say you?

Creed on Happiness...

Blog quote #1297... 

"My creed is this: Happiness is the only good.The place to be happy is HERE. The time to be happy is NOW. The way to be happy is to MAKE OTHERS SO." -Robert Ingersoll-

What a terrific life creed. Our guess is that Mr. Ingersoll would welcome anyone who would like to adopt his motto listed above. It's as good as any we've heard... 

That's my view...what say you?

Teachers that CARE...

Blog quote #1296... 

"When you study great teachers, you will learn much more-from their CARING and HARD WORK, than from their style." -William Glassner-

In the end, it's all about CARING. People need to know that we care, we have sincere interest in them. More love, more focus away from us and toward others. That's how to get people involved in learning, and in just about everything else.

That's my view...what say you?

A different meaning of HALLOWEEN...

Blog quote #1295... 

"Halloween is not just about putting on a costume, but it's about finding the imagination and costume, within ourselves." -Elvis Duran-

Not everyone is a fan of Halloween. We believe it's an innocent 'holiday'  for the kids to have fun, get creative, do something social with others,  get outside and play, and grab a bit of candy as well.  Who doesn't love a sweet treat occasionally?  

The quote above also reminds us of the play and creativity that can go into this famous pumpkin day as well.  Halloween parties have sprouted up for the adults to find some harmless entertainment as well. So, get out there, and have yourself a little fun. After all life shouldn't always be taken so seriously. 

That's my view...what say you?

Learning from others...

Blog quote #1294... 

"Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable, for their apparent disinclination to do so." -Douglas Adams-

To do: Be like a sponge, and soak it all in. Use the opportunity, to always learn from others experiences. 

Someone once stated that we don't have enough time on earth to make all the mistakes, but we certainly can observe and take heed, from others missteps. We'd be wise to do so...

That's my view...what say you?

Pain and problems are needed- in order to improve and grow

Blog quote #1293... 

"Life is a series of experiences, each of which make is bigger, even though it is hard to realize this. For the world was built-to develop character, and we must learn-that the setbacks and grieves which we endure-help us in our marching onward." -Henry Ford-

A long articulate statement, that sums up the need for problems and defeats that come our way. It's natures way-of telling us to learn and grow, from the miscues and bad things that happen. To come back sharper and stronger. It's how we evolve and get better, as people. 

Well said, oh creator of the automobile!

That's my view...what say you?

Just be YOU...

Blog quote #1292... 

"The easiest thing to be in the world- is you. The most difficult thing to be- is what other people want you to be. Don't allow them, to put you in that position." -Leo Buscaglia-

If you've never read any books from Leo, we suggest you do. He is all about one thing LOVE. It's thee most important thing that exists. 

In this statement, Leo is simply advising us to be who WE were born to be--US. Not an imitation of another. Not a copy or wanna be that our parents or friends would like us to be. Just be natural. Be YOU. And happiness and peace will come.

That's my view...what say you?

Writing the story-- of OUR LIVES...

Blog quote #1291... 

"Remember, that people are only guests in your story, the same way that you are only guests in their story. So make the chapters worth reading." -Lauren Klarfeld-

Unlike book authors, in life, we only get one chance to write our book. Let's take full advantage, by making it not a' best seller,' but a 'best-liver.'  

We own the pen and pencils to our personal edition. Create something masterful, worth sharing and discussing...

That's my view...what say you?

What the heck are we doing/ accomplishing,anyway?

Blog quote #1290... 

"Our greatest fear should not be of failure, but of succeeding at things in life, that don't really matter." -Francis Chan-

What a superb quote to get the mind thinking. First, of what is truly getting  accomplished during the day. Second, is it significant, in the big picture of life? 

Let's take a look at the former-on activity versus production question. That's a scale that needs to be properly balanced, and often. Next, the latter, to say to self, 'OK  if I am getting things done- are they things that matter, stuff that is impactful to other humans, and to the world?'  

This, a good message to print off and ponder today, and going forward. Not one to peruse, and discard immediately. Thanks Francis! 

That's my view...what say you?

On Teaching Children...

Blog quote #1289... 

"If your plan is for 1 year- plant rice. if your plan is for 10 years- plant trees. If your plan is for 100 years- educate children." -Confucius-

Our society completely revolves around teaching children.  Let's all do the best we can in each situation we get the opportunity, to teach. And as most are aware--everyone at some point in life is a teacher to children--in an unlimited amount of categories.

Hmm...

That's my view...what say you?

On people being their true, authentic self...

Blog quote #1288... 

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those you mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind." -Dr. Seuss-

A wonderful statement from the good doctor, about accepting people as they are. And also, about people truly  marching to their own drum rather than following the  party line, to just 'fit in.' 

More authentic people like that, please! 

That's my view...what say you?

6 Important Guidelines for Life...

Blog quote #1287... 

Seen somewhere on a poster...

" 6 Important guidelines in life: (1) When you are alone- mind your thoughts. (2) When you are with friends- mind your tongue. (3)When you are angry- mind your temper. (4)When you are with a group- mind your behavior. (5)When you are in trouble- mind your emotions. (6) Finally, when creator God starts blessing you, mind your EGO."

Whew! A  boatload of good advice and wisdom in the above short paragraph. Perhaps... worth a re-read? 

That's my view...what say you?

The meaning, and the PURPOSE of life...

Blog quote #1286... 

"The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life...is to give it away." -Pablo Picasso, painter, sculptor,poet  1881-1973--

Have you found your gift? 

That's my view...what say you?

on Blazing NEW Trails...

Blog quote #1285... 

"Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path, and leave a trail. -Ralph Waldo Emerson-

It seems we humans far too often follow the trails that others take, and we are scared  or at minimum, apprehensive, to cut out some new paths. But many times, that is where adventure, blessings, and rewards can be found. 

By taking a small risk and daring to be different or explorative, perhaps we can be the next Christopher Columbus? Or something like him. At a minimum, let's not be afraid to go out on a limb, for that is where some of the tastiest fruit lies.

That's my view...what say you?

Facing headwinds?

Blog quote #1284... 

"When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it." -Henry Ford- 

Usually the best is yet to come, right around the corner from the worst. So a little headwind is nothing for the persevering soul. 

Hang in there, for eventually, even the darkest night turns to day. Some adversity is good for the character and the soul. Onward, march!

That's my view...what say you?