Awaken Your Day - Sept 22, 2011 - Dream and Enjoy It

I dislike "Reality Television".  When you think about the scripted drama and the productions that make me feel that there is not so much "reality" involved, yes, that is when I dislike Reality Television. 

But...when I look into the faces of people expressing their dream, when I see true heart speaking passion and that expression distracts me from the suffocating elements of television production...when I hear the message and the dream speaks for itself ... well, that reality I long to see more of.  And I applaud the owners of those dreams for choosing to believe.

Please, Dream.  Let the dream speak to you ... and then express it without fear.

Please. 

Good Morning.
Pierre Couturier
Husband, Daddy, Author and Dreamer

Awaken Your Day - Sept 6, 2011 - Laughter, a Good Part of Any Plan

" If you ask what is the single most important key to longevity, I would have to say it is avoiding worry, stress and tension. And if you didn't ask me, I'd still have to say it. "
- George Burns

Sometimes, a simple yet obvious truth, can be the best advice.

Good Morning
Pierre Couturier
Husband, Daddy, Author and Life Student

Awaken Your Day - Aug 31, 2011 - One Moment Lights the Way...

Your day has begun.
You have already had numerous thoughts about what you will be doing, and what needs to be done.

Now.... Pause.

Just focus on one simple question, without distraction of the clock. 

What is good with you right now?

And on that beginning - take the step to greet the day.

Good Morning
Pierre Couturier
Husband, Daddy, Author

Awaken Your Day - Aug 30,2011 -

" The way we see the problem is the problem. "
- Steven Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

It is always beneficial, to take a moment away from a stressful environment, and breathe.

Pause for perspective.  Imagine time has stopped and all you can see is frozen still.  Now walk around the situation.  Take your time.  Examine the snapshot while you have "stepped" away.  Allow thought to flow without the strain of rebutal or need to be explained.  Look to understand. 

Is our view complete?  Do we see all the details from our position?  Are we responding from a point of vantage, or from an inner podium of emotional charge?  Are you still comfortable from your angle?

It is not always about right and wrong.  Finding solution is very gratifying.
Are you willing to be part of the solution...to what may not be a problem at all.

Just be aware of the value in a personal "time out".

Good Morning

Pierre Couturier
Husband, Daddy, Author and Mentor in Training