I continue to purge my home of old papers - collections of hopes and dreams now outgrown - (and that's okay because there's never a vacuum; I've got new hopes and dreams to keep me happy). This is the job of the century because I have worked hard through the years to find spaces for them so I didn't have to deal. Well, time's up baby!!
So far, out have gone three packed bags of paper for recycling, and 2 packed bags of shredded. One could say, "why in the world would she/I keep that?!" Wellllll...... and that's just the point, isn't it? Why would I undermine myself by not facing what I need to? This job would have been much easier had I done this very long ago. Nevertheless, I'm not whining, I'm doing - disciplining myself, accomplishing something that only I can/must do.
I have been reintroduced to some papers with ideas and info on them that I am so glad to see again; things that spark my life, my interests. I just found a piece of paper with my mom's handwriting on it. She had written down a "Recipe for Happiness". She passed away over three years ago, and it's nice to have a memento of her beautiful handwriting. So, here I will share it with you:
Recipe for Happiness
2 heaping cups of patience
2 hearts full of love
1 dash of laughter
2 hands full of generosity
1 head full of understanding
1 Tablespoon courtesy
Mix well with humility. Sprinkle generously with kindness and plenty of faith. Spread over a period of a lifetime. Serve to family, friends and strangers.
I know that a lot of people are depressed these days. I have been, too. The feelings of helplessness are such a burden that it seems too difficult to get through. I don't care what the world tries to tell us. I know that in each of our lives there is a door that will open to make our lives better. I reached my point when my back was finally up to the wall. Each one of us can make a difference. And all the efforts of us all will make a difference.
Remember this: There is no such thing as - "you EITHER do this/have this....whatever 'this'" (fill in the blanks), "OR you do this/have this...whatever 'this'". There is NO either/or. There are many options to pick from and choose. Don't feel alone, because many millions of us are in choppy, stormy waters together. Stop beating yourself up for why you are where you are. Stop hurting yourself. Put all of your efforts to turning your life-vessel toward smoother waters, by taking thoughtful baby steps. Intent - just having INTENT is huge and strengthening.
Have my finances improved? Hell no. Will they? I finally got myself believing that I am capable of more; so my answer is a baby-step answer - I am casting the seed of my resume on the waters; I am optimistic.
And that is the key to what I'm trying to say - we desperately need genuine optimism. Choose something, anything, to feel okay about and build from there. It all comes down to this: CHOOSE. We're always making choices; that's the engine that makes the day go like it does. We can choose to be helplessly adrift with confusion, and we can choose to take hold of our moments and improve them. (I'm talking to myself here, as well - I'm no guru! lol), and we can choose and choose and choose. Perhaps the Recipe for Happiness will help.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Friday, December 03, 2010
Don't tell me we can't make a difference!!
The morale of the employees where I worked quite a while ago was very low. The secretary to the Administrator came up with an idea - every payday each employee will receive a newsletter that is just for fun. No heavy memos, no do's and don'ts - just interesting, humorous and helpful info. It was hugely successful. After the first issue, the job was given to me and I went for the gusto; had a blast with it. I was even told that a couple of employees looked for their copy of the "Payday Prattle" in their pay envelope before they even looked at their checks.
Where I now work, the situation has reached the same point, but for different reasons. One major reason is what millions of Americans are having to deal with financially these days. Knowing who is to blame for today's anxieties, and the vast manipulation-machine to profit certain organizations at the expense of most of the people, is one thing. But the shared concerns without enough voices of encouragement are bringing vast numbers of us down emotionally, mentally and even physically. Underpaid and overworked - sound familiar?
How far down do we need to get before we cry out 'ENOUGH!!' It is my firm belief that all of this can turn around, not because someone in so-called high places has given the nod to bring relief to the rest, but because WE are awakening to what has been done to us and done with us. Of course, there is despair. There should be. We've been led down a horrible path, thinking we're all okay. Once we have come to the realization that no one in higher places is going to help us, but instead are robbing us blind, WE can make the difference and bring about an upswing.
First, we've got to stop thinking of ourselves as weakened, too weakened to rise. It's all about making a choice. Let us choose to not be discouraged. Let us choose to help each other, encourage each other. Yes, WE can make a difference, WE can make a change. I say, let those who are greedy, bloated with self-importance, conceited, uncaring, people ultimately fall over from their own weight. It will happen. Let us focus on becoming wise to their manipulations and cease to support them, and uplift each other.
Where I now work, another payday newsletter is begun. The employees are wait-and-see, I'll-believe-it-when-I-see-it; afraid to believe, to hope. Understood. Each of my co-workers desperately needs TLC, and so do I. The stronger employees need to bring real cheer, not false, irritating cheeriness. Little surprises, fun things, good jokes - anything to begin to uplift. It will take time, but it will happen. And the good Force of the Universe, the God of all (as I call Him/Her) will become evident as not having gone anywhere, but is right where you are.
Remember Susan Boyle's walk on that stage for the first time? Only one person - look at the vast difference she has made in the world. ONE PERSON!!! I'm tellin' all of you - BELIEVE! Envision a better way and walk over the unkindnesses as just so much dirt. We're better than that; and it's time we begin proving that.
We are all capable of receiving ideas - think about it - something will come to you to do. It's a beginning - a new beginning.
We're all good people and we deserve to be treated with respect. Our banks don't know what that means; credit card companies don't know what that means. We do!
Where I now work, the situation has reached the same point, but for different reasons. One major reason is what millions of Americans are having to deal with financially these days. Knowing who is to blame for today's anxieties, and the vast manipulation-machine to profit certain organizations at the expense of most of the people, is one thing. But the shared concerns without enough voices of encouragement are bringing vast numbers of us down emotionally, mentally and even physically. Underpaid and overworked - sound familiar?
How far down do we need to get before we cry out 'ENOUGH!!' It is my firm belief that all of this can turn around, not because someone in so-called high places has given the nod to bring relief to the rest, but because WE are awakening to what has been done to us and done with us. Of course, there is despair. There should be. We've been led down a horrible path, thinking we're all okay. Once we have come to the realization that no one in higher places is going to help us, but instead are robbing us blind, WE can make the difference and bring about an upswing.
First, we've got to stop thinking of ourselves as weakened, too weakened to rise. It's all about making a choice. Let us choose to not be discouraged. Let us choose to help each other, encourage each other. Yes, WE can make a difference, WE can make a change. I say, let those who are greedy, bloated with self-importance, conceited, uncaring, people ultimately fall over from their own weight. It will happen. Let us focus on becoming wise to their manipulations and cease to support them, and uplift each other.
Where I now work, another payday newsletter is begun. The employees are wait-and-see, I'll-believe-it-when-I-see-it; afraid to believe, to hope. Understood. Each of my co-workers desperately needs TLC, and so do I. The stronger employees need to bring real cheer, not false, irritating cheeriness. Little surprises, fun things, good jokes - anything to begin to uplift. It will take time, but it will happen. And the good Force of the Universe, the God of all (as I call Him/Her) will become evident as not having gone anywhere, but is right where you are.
Remember Susan Boyle's walk on that stage for the first time? Only one person - look at the vast difference she has made in the world. ONE PERSON!!! I'm tellin' all of you - BELIEVE! Envision a better way and walk over the unkindnesses as just so much dirt. We're better than that; and it's time we begin proving that.
We are all capable of receiving ideas - think about it - something will come to you to do. It's a beginning - a new beginning.
We're all good people and we deserve to be treated with respect. Our banks don't know what that means; credit card companies don't know what that means. We do!
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