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?