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"The real secret of success is enthusiasm. Yes, more than enthusiasm, I would say excitement. I like to see men get excited. When they get excited they make a success of their lives."
- Walter Chrysler
Because it is so predominant, we continue to touch around this topic of hard times.
We have had quite alot around us recently.
Economics have caught up to us and our home faces potential job loss.
Financial restructuring takes on a stressful position rather than one centered around some positive plan for a dream.
My brother in law has just endured a triple by-pass operation.
And we are having a baby soon, which while it is a joyous occasion, it comes with some degree of self created worry when combined with true stressors.
That could be viewed as quite a list to juggle all at the same time.
Sure it is; but we are not alone. So many others have the same amount on their canvas to paint a picture with.
And ... we all have the same options with our thoughts.
While employment may be in question, the love in our home is not. And this gives me enthusiasm. I have something great to remind me of what I have to offer this world and with that realization, I will find my signature, at work or here with all of you and we will see beyond the clouds to find our path of clear sight. Remember, where one door closes, another opens - and it is your excitement to find it that will embrace your coming success.
Thomas is alive. He is joking with the hospital staff, and his quick wit is blessing me and showing me that there is still room to smile even with all he has had to face in the last week. And I see a look in his face that I am so very honored to know my son will see too. That enthusiasm. For the life in those eyes cannot be told to a young boy on my knee later on. No, he must see that for himself. And he will, because of Thomas' and my sister's courage, and he will be a better young man for it.
Our son ... waiting to make his way into this world to bring even more joy than he already does.
I grew up with far less than I have now. And while we face some difficult times, he will never feel overwhelmed by any of them, for we will enhance what is truly valuable with enthusiasm for all of our successes ... and teach him how to enjoy the excitement that lives within us for all we can be ...
Even in times of adversity.
Many of us are facing some difficult times in our lives right now. As I said, maybe it is financial, maybe it is with family crisis, or maybe it is with a joyous moment that scares you deep inside.
It is good to get excited. Excited for what is beyond the hard time, but also for how you will Get beyond the hard time. What is the scariest part of each thing you face right now and what will you become once you have faced it? What pleasures will you embrace after your excitment spurs you on in times of great adversity? How sweet will the moment be, when you stand at the top and look back ... not worried about how far you have to go, but rather looking back and saying, "Look how far I have come."
Today, I challenge you to find excitement for what can be in all that is. Pick a fight with adversity and then smile a victorious and enthusiastic smile.
Good morning.
Pierre
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Monday, January 26, 2009
Awaken Your Day - Jan 26th -
"Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterwards."
- Vernon Sanders Law
You may recall seeing this before, and again I feel it is one of those things said that is worth repeating.
Often times, we encounter a situation and we may feel overwhelmed with what to do next. And, in those times, it is often we do not immediately recall that we have test scores from past experience on how to handle the moment we are in.
Welcome, another Opportunity Monday. This one day of the week has presented you with more pop quiz surprises than any other.
I am sure if you look upon your experience, from all the previous meetings, you will find that you have many lessons upon which to call in order to overcome any new surprises.
More to come on this topic in the coming days, as many of us find ourselves facing challenges with our jobs, and taking care of ourselves and our families in these trying economic times.
You have the answers, you just need to slowly recall where you got them from.
Good Morning,
Pierre
- Vernon Sanders Law
You may recall seeing this before, and again I feel it is one of those things said that is worth repeating.
Often times, we encounter a situation and we may feel overwhelmed with what to do next. And, in those times, it is often we do not immediately recall that we have test scores from past experience on how to handle the moment we are in.
Welcome, another Opportunity Monday. This one day of the week has presented you with more pop quiz surprises than any other.
I am sure if you look upon your experience, from all the previous meetings, you will find that you have many lessons upon which to call in order to overcome any new surprises.
More to come on this topic in the coming days, as many of us find ourselves facing challenges with our jobs, and taking care of ourselves and our families in these trying economic times.
You have the answers, you just need to slowly recall where you got them from.
Good Morning,
Pierre
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Awaken Your Day - Jan 22 - Create the Moment
"I merely took the energy it takes to pout and wrote some blues."
- Duke Ellington
And it is just that obvious opportunity that we so often overlook in times of stress, or sadness.
Every moment holds forth the invitation to mold it and shape it to the outcome you so desire.
Shape the day.
Good morning
Pierre
- Duke Ellington
And it is just that obvious opportunity that we so often overlook in times of stress, or sadness.
Every moment holds forth the invitation to mold it and shape it to the outcome you so desire.
Shape the day.
Good morning
Pierre
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Awaken Your Day - Jan 20 - Change
Today in the United States, the eyes of the world will be on an event of Change.
A new President steps forward.
Hope for some, swells.
Others, worry.
Change, is the common denominator.
The change represented is far reaching, and hard to touch on any part of it specifically here.
So, why don't we just focus briefly on change, as it pertains to our everyday environment.
We change things often in our lives, and often we do not take full notice of the changes as it is just part of the flow.
For instance, we had some painting done in our house this week.
The obvious changes are there, and visible. But, there are others.
By adding some color to our home, my mind opened up to new thoughts, new feelings and new ideas. One painted wall opened up my mind to new ideas for our home, and I thought of moments to come and more definition of 'Home' stood out to me.
We painted the nursery room, and with a splash of blue I found myself focussing on our child, and the moments we will share in this room. I remembered moments from my own youth, and that brought me to now, and a little lift of joy for what is to be.
We painted the washroom and this morning, I felt a little more awake. I recognized the feeling and embraced it. Like an assurance ... and a fresh look to not just the room, but to the morning.
Not just going thru the motions of morning routine, but a little more in the moment as it is new and awaiting my orders.
We painted a wall in our kitchen, and I found myself feeling comfort and relaxation as well as a feeling of real contentment ... like feeling at Home. Green means a little something more, and the white trim brings unison and warmth. I recall looking at magazines pictures and the comfort of some of them, and I feel that visual comfort now compliment the revisited realization that, this is our Home. Our touch added in one more way.
And I saw the look in my wife's eyes as she too had a moment of "Ah, just what was needed." Our home just took on a little more personal touch, for she picked the colors, and she picked them with the knowledge of who we are, what brings added joy to us, and also, with a vision to the future where this Home embraces Family.
This example shows that it does not have to be huge, nor expensive, nor career altering or anything like that. We have simple change all around us. And that change can open us up to a an array of new vision. Should we choose to acknowledge the awareness of what changes inside us.
Change is what we make it. Be it a President, or the color of a wall in your home.
Touch on what it means to you. Touch on what it brings to your life for the good. Simple or large, change is going to come. How we view it, or should I say, how we choose to view it - will write the next page in time.
Good morning...
Pierre
A new President steps forward.
Hope for some, swells.
Others, worry.
Change, is the common denominator.
The change represented is far reaching, and hard to touch on any part of it specifically here.
So, why don't we just focus briefly on change, as it pertains to our everyday environment.
We change things often in our lives, and often we do not take full notice of the changes as it is just part of the flow.
For instance, we had some painting done in our house this week.
The obvious changes are there, and visible. But, there are others.
By adding some color to our home, my mind opened up to new thoughts, new feelings and new ideas. One painted wall opened up my mind to new ideas for our home, and I thought of moments to come and more definition of 'Home' stood out to me.
We painted the nursery room, and with a splash of blue I found myself focussing on our child, and the moments we will share in this room. I remembered moments from my own youth, and that brought me to now, and a little lift of joy for what is to be.
We painted the washroom and this morning, I felt a little more awake. I recognized the feeling and embraced it. Like an assurance ... and a fresh look to not just the room, but to the morning.
Not just going thru the motions of morning routine, but a little more in the moment as it is new and awaiting my orders.
We painted a wall in our kitchen, and I found myself feeling comfort and relaxation as well as a feeling of real contentment ... like feeling at Home. Green means a little something more, and the white trim brings unison and warmth. I recall looking at magazines pictures and the comfort of some of them, and I feel that visual comfort now compliment the revisited realization that, this is our Home. Our touch added in one more way.
And I saw the look in my wife's eyes as she too had a moment of "Ah, just what was needed." Our home just took on a little more personal touch, for she picked the colors, and she picked them with the knowledge of who we are, what brings added joy to us, and also, with a vision to the future where this Home embraces Family.
This example shows that it does not have to be huge, nor expensive, nor career altering or anything like that. We have simple change all around us. And that change can open us up to a an array of new vision. Should we choose to acknowledge the awareness of what changes inside us.
Change is what we make it. Be it a President, or the color of a wall in your home.
Touch on what it means to you. Touch on what it brings to your life for the good. Simple or large, change is going to come. How we view it, or should I say, how we choose to view it - will write the next page in time.
Good morning...
Pierre
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