Posts Tagged ‘gratitude’
Success
Notable folks in the past, in their own words, have said success in not found in our achievements but rather in whom we have become. I like to amend that by saying our success is in who we are becoming. Our life is constantly emerging and changing. If not, we live a very boring and predictable life. So as I get older, the more I think this notion of success is true. Although we would all like to find the cures for diseases or something remotely in that ballpark, most of our successes are limited to a different level, but still very wonderful professional and personal successes. For that, we should be very happy. But in today’s world we cannot rest on most professional success as the boss and others are likely saying something that resembles “what have you done for me lately” as opposed to “thanks, buddy”. So I am convinced that the kind, generous and grateful person who puts others first, are those who are most successful in all they do. They have found something in themselves that allows their humility to stand out and shine. For heaven’s sake, who wouldn’t want to be around someone like that? Heck, you’ve got to be around yourself all day long anyhow, why not be around someone who others see as successful. What a great way to be. What a great aspiration, and what a great way to measure your own success.
Posted on Sunday, November 27th, 2011 | No Comments »
Marrow of Life
What does living in the moment really mean? It means to be present in the here and now. It is like what coaches say to their team and that is to, “keep your head in the game.” Living in the moment is something we need to learn as it takes discipline. Nothing wonderful comes easy. When in the company of others, are we listening? Are we wishing we were elsewhere? Do we dismiss today looking for something better down the road? Does the mundane or serious issues in our life sabotage so much of our time? Right now, this very moment is fleeting and one that we will never experience again so why hand it over to anxiety, distractions or even people who take us down paths we would rather not go. Reactions to our moments in life can be stressful and cheat us from what is most important–the now and what is important like family, friends and contributing to the welfare of others. After all, this moment in time is the only real moment we have. We all know others who hanker for bygone days and others who forsake today to reach for some illusive nugget down the road.
One who lives in the moment knows how to suck dry the marrow of life. They get a hold of that moment and pull from it all that is has to offer. They find the sacred in the ordinary. They find the answer to a question. They appreciate someone else and find gratitude for all they witness. After all, don’t we sometimes have to scrap away the crud to find what something really is? Listening to others, liking where we are, getting the most out of today and detaching ourselves, more so than not, from the mundane and serious is to find to be mindful of the moment.
I keep trying.
Posted on Saturday, November 19th, 2011 | No Comments »
