Thought for the day

Enjoy the Journey…not just the Destination

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Today I finished my final assignment for my Energy Leadership Coaching program that I have been attending over the last year.  It was an amazing feeling to see all of the work that I have put in over the last year completed.

As I look back over all that I have done I have been able to recognize how enjoyable this last year has been.  It has been hard…I have had to put time, effort, and sacrifice into this training, but the satisfaction of this journey has been life changing.

This quote puts my last year into perspective

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I have noticed that I sometimes get so caught up in the “destination” or in “reaching my goal” that I forget to enjoy the journey.  As I focus on the Joy of the journey…I notice that I enjoy to process so much more.

What are your thoughts? 

What would happen if we simply appreciated people?

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I posted this quote on my Facebook page last week, and wanted to share it with everyone here as well.  I love the message that this quote portrays.

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What would our world look like if we simply appreciated people just they way they are?  

 

what is truly important?

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I have found myself caught up in the craziness of my current job over the last few weeks, and haven’t made the time to post.  I will admit…I have missed sharing my thoughts and hearing the thoughts of others.  This post is truly one of the ways that I can share what I am passionate about. It is funny how we sometimes let the “busy” things get in the way of what is truly important in our lives.

The quote below was a great reminder to me this morning.

This is your life. Do what you want and do it often.
If you don’t like something, change it.
If you don’t like your job, quit.
If you don’t have enough time, stop watching TV.
If you are looking for the love of your life, stop; they will be waiting for you when you start doing things you love.
Stop over-ANALYZING, life is simple.
All emotions are beautiful.
When you eat, appreciate every last bite.
Life is simple.
Open your heart, mind and arms to new things and people, we are united in our differences.
Ask the next person you see what their passion is and share your inspiring dream with them.
Travel often; getting lost will help you find yourself.
Some opportunities only come once, seize them.
Life is about the people you meet and the things you create with them, so go out and start creating.
Life is short, live your dream and wear your passion.”  ― Holstee Manifesto, The Wedding Day

What is your passion?

Life is like a train ride

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I came across this blog this morning as I was looking for some thoughts about experiencing life. Please take a minute to read this post and watch this clip about “Life on a train”.  It is a great reminder to us all that we can either just go through the motions and tolerate life OR we can experience life, enjoy the journey, and impact others.

Experience Life

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I have had a crazy couple of weeks. I will admit that when I have had crazy weeks like this in the past I would usually be stressed, overwhelmed, and ready for a break.

This week has been different.  Why…because I made a choice to experience all the craziness instead of tolerate, worry, or stress about it.

I noticed that I often tolerate the craziness of life, Stress about the problems, and worry about whether I am going to have time to get everything done.  Choosing to simply experience all that life sent my way this week freed me from these judgments…and I experienced a peace and Joy a midst the craziness.

How can focusing on experiencing all that Life has to offer allow you to have more peace and joy?

Does staying positive mean that things will always turn out OK?

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I am traveling this week, so I am going to keep my thoughts short and sweet.  sometimes all we need it a little pick me up each day.  Hope these simple quotes provide it for you.

What can we be grateful for?

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I came across this video this morning.  Whether you believe in God or not, I feel that this video portrays a great message of the importance of gratitude.

I know that we sometimes focus on all the things that we “don’t have” or all the things that are causing us pain.  What if we paid more attention to the little things that we can be grateful for?  How would that change how we looked at life?  Please take a minute to watch the video below.

How can noticing and being grateful for the little things in life assist us in programming and directing our lives?  

Gratitude…how can we live by this principle?

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“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” – John Fitzgerald Kennedy

I love this quote.  Simple AND Powerful.

How do you live by gratitude?  

 

Does gratitude help us have peace of mind?

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I came across this quote this morning and that it was perfect for our focus on Gratitude this week. I find that having the peace of mind and happiness inside that gratitude can bring…allows me to better direct and program my life.

How does gratitude allow you to have peace of mind and happiness inside?  

How can gratitude assist you in living your life?

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This week, I am going to focus on the topic of Gratitude, and specifically look for thoughts and comments on how gratitude can assist us in living our lives with more purpose, direction, and joy.

How has gratitude assisted you in living a life with more purpose, direction, and joy?