Sunday, November 30, 2008

ADAPTING TO CHANGE:


Do we really know where our values reside and whether they are values and not a hidden selfishness?


As I read today’s story I was in and out of support for the lady and her tale of emotional turmoil. But why would I swap and be with her one moment then opposing her another?


These are the challenges we face every day. It is a case of structuring a formula that sees the dilemma and resolves it. Wisdom and Philosophy being the structure of course. Rather than work out an explanation and determine the ultimate answer, with the intensity and quality that Wisdom can give you; you act from an inner sense and work out the explanation afterwards.


The story is entitled ‘Change’ but ultimately the lady isn’t going to change, so it could have easily been called ‘Not Changing’. I sense the lady is justifying her decision to go with her thoughts about life, but only she will know if it’s the right decision. The story has an immense value as it appears to explain how we approach every daily dilemma. We see it, we act … to read the full article, please follow this link:


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Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Self Development

SELF DEVELOPMENT:


Why do we choose to accept a first impression?


It seems that we have grown up with accepting them and therefore it becomes a habitual act. This accepting a habitual act alone proves how many other aspects of our life can be clouded by judgements made from assumptions.



Is accepting a first impression actually the first impression? More often than not it is the second impression. The first impression is a gut feeling that we discard incorrectly.


I was out shopping with the family over the weekend and

Monday, November 10, 2008

How to Solve Problems

 SOLVING PROBLEMS:
 
 We solve problems by dipping into our knowledge and experience and producing an answer.
 
 Most adults will have the chance of experience as it happens directly in front of them each day. As for knowledge few choose to gather any more; as a consequence they will always be disadvantaged.
 
 To search for knowledge need not be tiresome, in a day of MEASURE there is always room for study.
 
 A measured day equals a measure life. Measure allows abundance to flow and happiness to flourish.


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Words of Wisdom

Friday, November 7, 2008

100 Self Esteem Tips

100 WAYS TO IMPROVE
YOUR SELF-ESTEEM


First it is important to understand the exact meaning of ‘Self-Esteem’. The Oxford English Dictionary definition is:


“One’s good opinion of one-self.”


What in essence we are trying to achieve with these 100 ways is to trigger a way back to a happy and contented state of mind.


Many people, and the psychology profession wouldn’t be able to survive without them, use the process of improving SELF-ESTEEM as an important step to the development of feeling good about one-self again.


This pathway back to a ‘good sense of worth’ may not be achieved with these 100 ways alone, but we can assure you that you will have been elevated sufficiently to see what’s required next.


Allow me to just illustrate with a little story how we underestimate our worth: … to read the full article, please follow this link:


100 Self Esteem Tips

Solving Problems

SOLVING PROBLEMS:


For you; what is a problem? Is a problem just another noose around your neck, or is it a blessing in disguise?


I guess the appropriate answer is how you perceive it to be. That perception is generally determined by the emotion you’re in at that moment.


A change in perception can change the whole view of a problem. Today’s story illustrates the same principle but calls it an adjustment in attitude.


As a few small problems seem to follow on from each other, is this not a sign that you’re not fully in control? You’re beginning to drift into the wrong emotion and no amount of effort will prevent further calamities.


We cannot prevent this shift of emotion, but we can ... to read the full article, please follow this link:


Wisdom Online

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Obama's Victory - Good or Bad?

Politicians are notorious for breaking promises, but in Obama’s defense he does look both sincere and honest. As a ’white’ person I’m all for powerful speeches and words that change the world. I wish him all the best, yet he will be in for a rough ride I am sure.


 


Martin Luther’s famous quote “… I have a dream … that some day our children will be judged not by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character … “


 


Obama has some big footprints to follow. On November 5th 2008 I hope his wisdom and philosophies transform both the US and the World.


 


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Tuesday, November 4, 2008

First Impressions v Intuition

To improve our self development we need introduce a goodness that prevents the proverbial first impression being accepted. Making assumptions means that you are taking risks, and taking risks causes heartache and problems.
 
When you first see a tramp you show immediate empathy and sorrow; and only then do you put up your guard and make the recognizable ‘first impression’.
 
The more you assume the more you are making decisions without the full facts. This leads to inaccuracies in your life; you’ll be continually going over ground you’ve already trodden.


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Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Practical Philosophy Story

Here is your Friday STORY on:

HAPPINESS:

Happiness is not just looking for things that will make you smile. It is looking at things that would otherwise make you cringe, but somehow seeing a positive within it.

At various times in my career I’ve stated, in specific relation to charity work, “You can have my time, but you can’t have my money,” or at other times, “You can my money, but you can’t have my time.”

Whilst that is the basis of my comments I find that if I offer what I say I can’t give it makes me happy. When I’ve been on an income that had a strict budget applied and very little was available, if I gave £5 to charity it meant I was giving the earth but only I knew that. And; if when I had little time I offered a listening ear for ten minutes there was an expected frustration as I could ill afford the occasion. Yet upon reflection both of these made me happy knowing that someone was benefiting.

Although I had set a limitation on my time and money when I’d chosen to relax that limit there was a ‘giving’. The instant I walked away from such encounters I can admit there was a frustration of using up such ‘value’; but a short time later upon reflection there was happiness.

We ought to be more thankful for being occupied with a career. Unpredictable as some careers may be we still ought to be thankful.

Imagine if you held such thankfulness during your day’s work; you would ‘shine’ and emanate happiness. Then imagine which people amongst a valued group would find that opportunities arose? Would it be the headless chickens are those who had everything under control? Would it be those who were bitter for being too busy, or those who handled being busy with an air of authority?

Being thankful produces a calmer state of mind and happiness enjoys to manifest in such surroundings.

BE THANKFUL

Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire. If you did, what would there be to look forward to?

Be thankful when you don't know something,
for it gives you the opportunity to learn.

Be thankful for the difficult times.
During those times you grow.

Be thankful for your limitations,
because they give you opportunities for improvement.

Be thankful for each new challenge,
because it will build your strength and character.

Be thankful for your mistakes.
They will teach you valuable lessons.

Be thankful when you're tired and weary,
because it means you've made a difference.

It's easy to be thankful for the good things.
A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are also thankful for the setbacks.

Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive.
Find a way to be thankful for your troubles, and they can become your blessings.

(Unknown Author)

QUOTE: "Take adversity and make it an asset.” (Donald Trump)


Wisdom and Philosophy


How to be Happy