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"The older I get, the greater power I seem to have to help the world; I am like a snowball - the further I am rolled, the more I gain."
- Susan B. Anthony, 1820 - 1906
Nice and simple for a Thursday.
Think of one of your life's lessons learned. And then explain the value of that new point of view, to yourself. You know, it's that old, "If I knew then what I know now .... " question.
How have I grown in my life experience, and how does that growth bring value to my life?
You might learn not only to recognize your growth successes, but also how to appreciate yourself for making the change.
Good Morning, Greater day.
Greater you, comes from the less experienced you before.
Pierre Couturier
Husband, Daddy, and Author to my Day.
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
AYD - April 15, 2014 - Obviously, I Need the Obvious
"It's a very funny thing about life; if you refuse to accept anything but the best, you very often get it."
- William Somerset Maugham
No matter how valuable the message - we often miss it. Not just one in our lives, many.
As we have stated before, many of life's messages come at us many times, with different words or delivery methods ... but we are not always ready to receive them.
Maybe, it takes the unmistakeable vision of the Lord in your oatmeal before the "AH HA!" is seen and trusted to be a sign. Maybe, it just takes the obvious statement staring us in the face. The less than best result right there... speaking volumes.
And then, it just takes listening to the obvious. Turn up the volume. Listen for the bass beat.
Sometimes, I need that good old black-and-white, point form, in the shape of a pointy toe shoe to kick me right square in the ....
You get the idea.
"It's a very funny thing about life; if you refuse to accept anything but the best, you very often get it."
Good morning, Better day.
Greater you, refuses anything less.
Pierre Couturier
Husband, Daddy and Author to my Day.
- William Somerset Maugham
No matter how valuable the message - we often miss it. Not just one in our lives, many.
As we have stated before, many of life's messages come at us many times, with different words or delivery methods ... but we are not always ready to receive them.
Maybe, it takes the unmistakeable vision of the Lord in your oatmeal before the "AH HA!" is seen and trusted to be a sign. Maybe, it just takes the obvious statement staring us in the face. The less than best result right there... speaking volumes.
And then, it just takes listening to the obvious. Turn up the volume. Listen for the bass beat.
Sometimes, I need that good old black-and-white, point form, in the shape of a pointy toe shoe to kick me right square in the ....
You get the idea.
"It's a very funny thing about life; if you refuse to accept anything but the best, you very often get it."
Good morning, Better day.
Greater you, refuses anything less.
Pierre Couturier
Husband, Daddy and Author to my Day.
Thursday, April 10, 2014
AYD - April 10, 2014 - Right Before Your Very Eyes
"Eye contact is the best accessory."
- Takayuki Ikkaku, Arisa Hosaka and Toshibhiro Kawabata
We encounter it daily.
We think of it rarely.
We are usually too busy to realize how much it gives us.
Eye contact.
Impact.
First impression.
Stories.
Imagination.
Emotion.
Let yourself explore. Walk through a crowd, or just pay attention when you talk to those you encounter today.
What does your accessory say about you? How much does it command the impression you introduce?
Good morning, Greater day.
Greater you, is there for all to see.
Pierre Couturier
Husband, Daddy, and Author to my Day.
- Takayuki Ikkaku, Arisa Hosaka and Toshibhiro Kawabata
We encounter it daily.
We think of it rarely.
We are usually too busy to realize how much it gives us.
Eye contact.
Impact.
First impression.
Stories.
Imagination.
Emotion.
Let yourself explore. Walk through a crowd, or just pay attention when you talk to those you encounter today.
What does your accessory say about you? How much does it command the impression you introduce?
Good morning, Greater day.
Greater you, is there for all to see.
Pierre Couturier
Husband, Daddy, and Author to my Day.
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
AYD - April 8, 2014 - Friends ... Priceless Luxury in Life
“We stand in silence for another moment and I realize how lucky I am to have someone I can be myself around in all my melancholy glory.”
― Marisa Calin, Between You and Me
Friends. They come in all shapes and sizes ... be thankful their personalities do as well.
As I have gotten older, I have come to put less pressure on friends. I am more worried about being a burden than anything. But we are blessed to have some wonderful people in our lives.
Little secret... when I was younger, I was a needy kid. I latched onto people. I needed a hug. I recognize... I was probably uncomfortable waiting to happen. I was a really good friend ... but I was a bit much me thinks. Life was different when we were younger. Our expectations were different.
In life experience now, we have come to accept the invention of "busy" and "schedules". So when friends understand but accept you anyway....when you can call someone up after a week or so and it is no big deal - it sure takes the pressure off.
Like last nite. A good friend called me up with a crazy idea. Figured we should join ball hockey.
I have never played ball hockey.
Not a big running fan on a good day.
I am nursing an injury.
I had about 30 seconds to decide.
He planned it well I think. Had the family in the car so I could not swear at him. I think it was revenge really. Getting back at me. For not calling. Thinks I am a big sack of couch. We never wave in the driveway anymore.
So now I am going to play ball hockey. Get some exercise. Because I have great friends. Athletic friends. The kind that can pick you up when you are down. Literally...down. Winded. Gasping.
And for that ... I am thankful.
Recognize one person that takes you as you are. Understand how precious that is.
Good morning, greater day.
Greater you, because friends encourage you to be.
Pierre Couturier
Husband, Daddy, and Author to my Day.
― Marisa Calin, Between You and Me
Friends. They come in all shapes and sizes ... be thankful their personalities do as well.
As I have gotten older, I have come to put less pressure on friends. I am more worried about being a burden than anything. But we are blessed to have some wonderful people in our lives.
Little secret... when I was younger, I was a needy kid. I latched onto people. I needed a hug. I recognize... I was probably uncomfortable waiting to happen. I was a really good friend ... but I was a bit much me thinks. Life was different when we were younger. Our expectations were different.
In life experience now, we have come to accept the invention of "busy" and "schedules". So when friends understand but accept you anyway....when you can call someone up after a week or so and it is no big deal - it sure takes the pressure off.
Like last nite. A good friend called me up with a crazy idea. Figured we should join ball hockey.
I have never played ball hockey.
Not a big running fan on a good day.
I am nursing an injury.
I had about 30 seconds to decide.
He planned it well I think. Had the family in the car so I could not swear at him. I think it was revenge really. Getting back at me. For not calling. Thinks I am a big sack of couch. We never wave in the driveway anymore.
So now I am going to play ball hockey. Get some exercise. Because I have great friends. Athletic friends. The kind that can pick you up when you are down. Literally...down. Winded. Gasping.
And for that ... I am thankful.
Recognize one person that takes you as you are. Understand how precious that is.
Good morning, greater day.
Greater you, because friends encourage you to be.
Pierre Couturier
Husband, Daddy, and Author to my Day.
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