Good Morning 10.15.2007

This course is specifically designed for anyone who has struggled to identify their values, passions and purpose. Over four weeks we will complete a series of exercises that will allow you to CLEARLY articulate the most important forces that drive your life. When we articulate, understand and live by our values, passions and purpose, we can finally fill that ache that is looking for "something more."

Starts October 15

It is often said that a picture is worth a thousand words, and those who keep visual journals have found that statement to be very true. If you have tried a written journal and become frustrated for lack of the "right word," or if you want to take your journaling to another level a visual journal may be the answer.

Me: "I've had a long day, Sammy."

My 10 year old: "Actually - all of your days are the same, Mother. It is just your perception that is changing."

Good morning! The other evening I came home from my office and I was wiped out. The week prior had been hectic, and in addition to professional challenges, I had some emotional challenges. My daughter leapt out to greet me. She was not challenge-wrought. She was speaking excitedly with each sentence hitting a higher octave than the one before. Quickly, she rattled off an ambitious list of things she wanted to do in the few hours before bed.

"I've had a long day, Sammy."

She replied with the simple sentence I shared above. "Actually, all of your days are the same, Mother. It is just your perception that is changing."

As she skipped off toward the kitchen, I couldn't help but laugh to myself. My daughter seems to have inherited a similar interest in how people think, and what people think. And in this instance, her 10-year-old mind was very much on target. My day couldn't have been any longer than the one before, or the one to come next. My perception of what was within that day was overwhelming me - not the day itself.

Somehow, realizing that is our perception of life, and not life itself, that trouble us, makes it easier to climb to a better emotional place.

Instead of dwelling, I quickly adapted my thinking. Instead of being "wiped out" by the day, I decided to appreciate all I had accomplished emotionally and professionally during the day. (And to go to bed early and get a good night's sleep!)

Your Turn:
On your "tough days" appreciate all you have faced and accomplished. Reward yourself with a positive thought and a bit of extra self-attention and care.

Affirmation:
"Nothing is either good or bad - but our thinking makes it so..." I choose to think in ways that support and uplift me.

Challenge Life!

Brook Noel

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And as always, don't forget to start your day with a heartfelt "Something great is going to happen today... I can't wait to see what it is!"

And when ending your day ask yourself, "What is one more thing I can do to make today matter?"

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