A Beautiful Moment In Time

Character And Living Well

noreply@blogger.com (Lee) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 04:00:00 +0000

"Character"

Striving to live well through it all

instead of simply living
in spite of it all.

© Lee Wise

Reflecting...

Living well "through it all" -- now there's a challenge, right?
Our "through it alls" vary. Not the same in length, depth, challenge or delight: but they are there.
And our ongoing challenge is to live well when life is not exactly going well because we consistently choose to do so.

Reflecting More...

Considering the idea of striving to live well when it's all not going so well, what advice would you give? What positive lessons have become a part of your life in this area?
And your journal about all of this would say... what?

My Takeaways...

Your positive takeaway for today is _________________?

That's It!

May you and those you love have a wonderful week,

Lee

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Speaking Of Wisdom and Beauty

noreply@blogger.com (Lee) — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 22:52:00 +0000

"Wisdom"

Cultivating the beauty of life

from the inside out!

© Lee Wise

Reflecting...

Beauty -- inner and out beauty -- what a wonderful and meaningful "something" to be able to to cultivate, correct?
And to think that we can cultivate such beauty in so many ways, using a variety of resources, for a variety of reasons.

Reflecting More...

As you reflect on creating, enjoying and sharing beauty, what travels on over to your heart?
Looking back over your year and forward in the New Year, what would you record in your journal about sharing and bringing beauty into our world?

My Takeaways...

Your positive takeaway for today is _________________?

That's It!

May you and those you love have a wonderful week,

Lee

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On Gifting Beautiful Moments To Others

noreply@blogger.com (Lee) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 01:33:00 +0000

"Beauty"

Gifting to those we influence

moments of courage, inspiration,

and hope in the journeys

of their lives
© Lee Wise

Reflecting...

What great gifts we can give to others, correct?
We can gift moments of peace, love, courage, inspiration and a host of other "beautiful moments" to others in a variety of ways during the many seasons of our lives.

Reflecting More...

As you take a mental journey of the current and past moments of beauty that others have gifted to you, what comes to mind?
If you were to share with others 3 simple ways to gift such moments to others, what would you tell them?
Your journal -- what might you record about all this?

My Takeaways...

Your positive takeaway for today is _________________?

That's It!

May you and those you love have a wonderful week,

Lee

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Wisdom From The Inside Out

noreply@blogger.com (Lee) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:11:00 +0000

"Wisdom From The Inside Out"

Allowing who I am not

to be in the presence of

who I desire to be

without depreciating
who I am.
© Lee Wise

Reflecting...

Who I am vs who I desire to become can be a rather tension filled ride at times -- or a rather joy-filled process. It all depends, right?
Depends on what? No doubt you could name many more than a few "Depends on whats" if you thought about it.
Stages of life, feelings of a given moment, relationship blessings and struggles, "happenings" at work or school.... you name it.
Yes, you name it: that's the point here.

Reflecting More...

As you think about the process of affirming and valuing who I am while facing who I am not in view of who I would sincerely desire to become, what memories come to mind?
Or, what reflections come to the forefront of your mind?
And about that journal -- would your journal shed any light on what might be good for you to reflect on at this time?

My Takeaways...

Your positive takeaway for today is _________________?

That's It!

May you and those you love have a wonderful week,

Lee

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Speaking Of Our Hearts

noreply@blogger.com (Lee) — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 02:45:00 +0000

"Speaking Of Our Hearts"

Hearts may differ
according to their individual
joys, capacities and feelings
yet as such they need to be...
Guarded by truth,
Nourished in love,
Calmed by timely care,
Molded by cherished values,
And Challenged by purposeful intent.
© Lee Wise

Reflecting...

Hearts differ: no secret. We seek to understand our own hearts and gravitate to those who appreciate our own.
No doubt you could think of a variety of important, descriptive terms other than the ones I used above when it comes to "matters of the heart." (That is, other than "guarded, nourished, calmed, molded and challenged.")

Reflecting More...

As you think about "heart differences," what most important aspects or topics come to mind?
Reflecting on such terms as "guarded, nourished, calmed, molded and challenged," what comes to mind that is important to you?
Thinking about the entire subject of journaling your thoughts relative to this quote and the related questions I have posed for reflection, should you record anything in your journal?

My Takeaways...

Your positive takeaway for today is _________________?

That's It!

May you and those you love have a wonderful week,

Lee

P.S. I've included a video of this quote that I made for you below. Click on it and Enjoy!

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Thinking and Speaking In Truth

noreply@blogger.com (Lee) — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 19:05:00 +0000

"It Matters"

It matters when we
think in truth,
speak in the same,
and do both in the power of
love and grace.

© Lee Wise

Reflecting...

What a combination: truth, love and grace.
Thinking truthfully, speaking just the truth, and seeking to do so in the power that the combination of love and grace bring together: wow, what a challenge! (But a great one)

Reflecting More...

As you think about "thinking in truth" and "speaking in the same," what positive, uplifting ideas or thoughts come to your mind?
And when you reflect on thinking and speaking patterns that have been nurtured in the disciplines of love and graciousness, what positive, energizing thoughts come to mind?
If you had one thought to journal -- just one -- about the importance of truthfulness, love and graciousness (or grace), what would you create?

My Takeaways...

Your positive takeaway for today is _________________?

That's It!

May you and those you love have a wonderful week,

Lee

P.S. I've included a video of this quote that I made for you below. Click on it and Enjoy!

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On Giving Of Ourselves

noreply@blogger.com (Lee) — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:00:00 +0000

On Giving Of Ourselves

May we give thanks more than not,
encouragement more than normal,
and affirmation way more than less.

© Lee Wise

Reflecting...

Talk about important: thanksgiving, encouragement and affirmation. Wow!
Thinking in terms of what those subjects could bring to mind in a positive way -- i.e., what they can mean to ourselves and others when practiced on a regular basis -- what comes to your mind?

Reflecting More...

Now taking what came to your mind and turning it into a "life lesson," what would you say?
In other words, "I think of one of the most important lessons in life regarding thanksgiving (or encouragement, or affirmation) is _____."
Could you journal your response?

My Takeaways...

Your positive takeaway for today is _________________?

That's It!

May you and those you love have a wonderful week,

Lee

P.S. I've included a video of one of my favorite artists below with a song that should be relaxing for you! Enjoy.

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On Winning and Trying

noreply@blogger.com (Lee) — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:34:00 +0000

On Winning...

Winning may not be all of the answer
but trying most always is.

© Lee Wise

Reflecting...

I may seek to win but in seeking I must accept not winning all of the time.
And yet, in seeking to win and not doing so it is important that I keep on trying.
Not new thoughts, obviously, but thoughts that are good to hear at the right times of our lives: i.e., those times when we need to keep moving forward and try once more.

Reflecting More...

No doubt you have tried, lost and tried again only to win -- or at least come close to "winning." You have paid the bill, entered the competition, sought the job or worked at reestablishing the relationship -- all of these and more -- and you were glad you did.
Now, reflecting on the previous statement, what top lessons have you learned about winning, losing and trying again?
If you were create a journal about effort, winning and losing and you had to give it a title, what might your title say?

My Takeaways...

Your positive takeaway for today is _________________?

That's It!

May you and those you love have a wonderful week,

Lee

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On Deeply Held Desires

noreply@blogger.com (Lee) — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 23:35:00 +0000

On Deeply Held Desires...

Deeply held desires of the heart
hold the powers of
self growth and self destruction.
We must choose well, then,
the desires we pursue.

© Lee Wise

Reflecting...

Strong desires without a corresponding balance of strong, positive values can lead us in a variety of wrong directions.
Desires out of balance can, and often do, lead to a life out of balance.

Reflecting More...

Should you be instructing a younger person on the "balancing of your desires," what desires would come to the top of the list in your heart? In other words, speaking from your heart to that person's heart, what would you say about the subject of balancing your desires with such things as wisdom, self control and proper values?
If you had to journal the two most values to hold in life that would help a person to live out a proper "balancing act" between their desires in life and how to live life in an excellent fashion, what two values would you tend to list first?

My Takeaways...

Thinking of "deeply held desires" and the various pathways that subject could lead you down -- or did in fact lead you down when you read the quote -- what would be your positive takeaway for today?
My positive takeaway for today is _________________?

That's It!

May you and those you love have a wonderful week,

Lee

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On The Building Of Character

noreply@blogger.com (Lee) — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 15:43:00 +0000

On The Building Of Character

The building of strong character
is a life long pursuit with the potential
of a longer than life influence.

© Lee Wise

Reflecting...

It is in the building of our strong character that we promote the building of other "strong character lives."
Many factors play into the building of such character, and I am most certain you could list several yourself: family, friends, religious beliefs, personal causes we decide to invest our lives in accomplishing, and life-altering experiences -- just to quickly record a few.

Reflecting More...

Should today be for you one of those character building days in an area of your choice, what would you choose and what might you do?
If you had to list the top ten values of your life that assist you in the maintaining of your own strong character, what might they be?
If you do take time to journal, would this be a time to consider recording the ten values you named above?

My Takeaways...

Let's just suppose that you were in a class and for some reason or another you were directed to this page with these instructions, what might your response be?
Instructions: "When you get to this page you are to create a positive 'take something with you for today' thought. Ideally, it should be short. And, remember, you don't have to agree with what is said. If you don't, create your own positive response and move forward through your day."
Your response might be?

That's It!

May you and those you love have a wonderful week,

Lee

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Speaking Of Wisdom...

noreply@blogger.com (Lee) — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 01:07:00 +0000

Making great trades in life

Wisdom

Trading well
the only moments in life
I have to trade.

© Lee Wise

Reflecting...

You know it. I know it. Our moments make up our lives.
As such, then, those moments become for us a lifelong set of trades that we make each day. Better for much better. Wise for unwise. Not-so-great for the greatest. You could add many, many more of your own "life trades."

Reflecting More...

Would by any chance this be one of those good moments for thinking about the trades in life you have made?
Should you be saying to a close friend, son or daughter the following, how would you fill in the blank? "I've made some great trades in life and if I had to list for you the ones at the top of the list, I would say these were it: _____________."
And what about a journal? What might a one or two word trade look like in your journal that would remain there but bring back the memories you would like to bring back just by glancing at those one or two words?

My Takeaways...

Not everything we read must have a "takeaway" with it, but if these brief thoughts happen to be those that prompted one, what would it be?
And your key takeaway is ____?

That's It!

May you and those you love have a wonderful week,

Lee

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About Taking Time For Those Who Matter Most

noreply@blogger.com (Lee) — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 00:25:00 +0000

About Taking Time

For Those Who Matter Most

© Lee Wise

Times change.

Demands increase.

Seasons of life fade from one into the other.

And the times of our lives advance right on schedule.

However, they don’t always advance according the time frames we choose or the personal agendas we painstakingly attempt to put into place.

The unchanging platform of seconds, minutes and hours upon which our lives are based do march on -- but often the drumbeat changes and we adjust our steps according to an ever altering array of...

Blessings,

Heartaches,

Victories,

Challenges,

And all you might think of in between.

And so it is in the lives of those who need us most.

Their drumbeats vacillate...

Between being beat up and being encouraged.

Between correctly anticipating what the next day holds and just trying to hold on to the next day because of what the previous day did hold.

And either living life to the full or life being so full that it can hardly be lived in the true sense of the word.

And because of this, you will not find housed in this brief article a carefully chosen word collage entitled “the ten steps you need to take in order to make time for those you love.”

No, that read you will not encounter. Not here. Not now.

Instead, I offer you a single two word reminder: “Time Enough.”

Imagine someone who rightfully owns the deed to your presence explaining what they mean by your “being there” for them with these words:

“How much is enough?”

“It’s enough when you show me that you value my season of life and whatever it means to me at the time.”

In other words, when those in my most precious circle of influence feel their value to me by my caring enough to show up in their world of existence, that communicates what the heart needs to hear.

On Spending Time

People know that they matter most

when the time that matters

is the time we spend with them.
© Lee Wise All rights reserved

With the above having been said and the “Ten Steps You Need To Take In Order To Make Time For Those You Love” having been laid aside, my ending consists of a very simple -- yet worlds away from being simplistic -- question:

“Are you taking time enough?”

Special Note: Click here to listen to this inspirational note in an audio format that I recorded.

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On Winning With Grace

noreply@blogger.com (Lee) — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:28:00 +0000

On Winning With Grace...

Enjoy the brief thoughts below on the subject of winning with grace. (And, yes, I realize I said near the beginning "winning without grace" while saying the quote: I just decided to leave it for now and post it anyway. You should have heard me me say, obviously, winning with grace." Having said all that, I believe you will still enjoy it.)

Reflecting...

In my way of thinking, it is important that we not only strive to win: but that we strive to win in the right way.
Combining honor and gratefulness is one way of staying in the game of winning with a winning attitude!

Reflecting More...

What comes to mind when you think about "winning in the right way?"
If you had quickly give three important suggestions to a young person you were coaching on how to strive to win with a proper attitude in the process, what points would you give?

My Takeaways...

And your one key takeaway is ____?

That's It!

May you and those you love have a wonderful week,

Lee

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Persistence

noreply@blogger.com (Lee) — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 23:17:00 +0000

Persistence
Not allowing setbacks to
disengage you from your focus,
dismantle your well made plans,
or destroy faith in your purpose.

© Lee Wise

Reflecting...

Most certainly, setbacks can send arrows of discouragement our way, throw the proverbial "monkey wrench" in our plans, and even test our purpose.
In other words, in the quote I intend not to minimize setbacks and how difficult they can be. I know they can and do discourage.

My Point Simply Is...

While setbacks can be rough, they don't need to destroy.
Should they "take their due toll," they need not push us out of the race.
And while they may in actuality serve to redirect our thinking, actions or plans, they need not necessarily be the signs on the road that point us to defeat, despair or trading the excellent outcome that could have become our future for the discouraging twist of the present moment.

My Takeaways...

Speaking of persistence, what have you learned along the way that may help your children, a fellow worker, someone you work for, or someone you desire to influence for good?
Does anyone come to mind who exemplifies what persistence means in the life of an individual?
And your key takeaway is ____?

That's It!

May you and those you love have a wonderful week,

Lee

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On Taking Small Steps

noreply@blogger.com (Lee) — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 23:16:00 +0000

On Taking Small Steps
Small steps of personal growth
can become big steps of life affirmation,
the formation of life purpose,
and the realization of life accomplishments.

© Lee Wise

Reflecting...

Rest assured, positively made small steps of action, attitude development, spiritual formation or emotional victories repeated over meaningful periods of time hold great value.
They give us hope, affirm our values, improve our health, provide direction and inspire us in our forward moving enterprises of life.

Reflecting More...

If you had to define the meaning of a "signification small step" in terms of its value to you or those you love, what how would you put it?
In terms of your own adventure packed life experiences, do any small steps of action taken come to mind that have proved themselves to be important to you?
Should you journal or record any of your "small steps" for the purpose of inspiring yourself, those close to you, or those you would like to influence?

My Takeaways...

Reviewing the thoughts above, are any additional thoughts coming to mind? If so, are they significant?
Should you take just one key thought with you at this time, what would that thought be?
And your key takeaway is ____?

That's It!

May you and those you love have a wonderful week,

Lee

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9 Things That Just Plain Matter As We Love And Relate To Our Children

noreply@blogger.com (Lee) — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 23:12:00 +0000

9 Things That Just Plain Matter

As We Love And Relate To Our Children

(Short Shots On Leaving A Legacy Of Love To Those We Love)

By Way Of An Introduction...

As I mentioned earlier in two other posts -- 10 Things That Truly Do Matter When Relating To Our Children and 7 Things That Really Do Matter When Relating To Our Children -- the idea in these posts is to be...

Brief enough enough to get it quick.
Thoughtful enough to get us thinking.
And meaningful enough to prompt more reflection.

My "Parental Disclaimer"

Did I -- or do I (where applicable at my age) -- demonstrate each of my thoughts perfectly? You know the answer.
I am still learning and hopefully growing in parental and "grandparental" areas of life (Yes, I know there is no formal word "grandparental")

9 Things That Just Plain Matter

In my opinion, these things matter...

1. Making sure that "You've done well" doesn't always carry with it "But you *should have* done better."

2. Knowing when to truthfully say "For this I am not responsible: you are." (And living with myself once I've said it.)

3. Knowing the importance of releasing without disconnecting,
4. Being a friend while being a parent,
5. Listening to learn instead of waiting to tell,
6. And giving space without giving up.

7. Knowing the immense value of being able to say in the end "I have done all I could reasonably do -- and then some."

8. Taking time to show up when I can as opposed to wishing I could when showing up is not possible (or even worse: not wanted).

9. Loving with all my heart because in the end it's worth it all.

Reflecting...

Parenting is an ongoing learning, succeeding, falling down, and getting back up again process. A good process, but a nevertheless.

As we go through the process, we must allow ourselves the ups and downs of the journey.

Reflecting More...

In my personal opinion, there is a lot in these nine brief points and the heart could travel in many directions as a result of reading through each of them.
Understanding the comment just made, do you feel any tugs on the heart with regards to any one or several of the points? If so, why?
And if you happen to journal, would if be good for you to journal any or your "whys"?

"My Takeaways... "

Having thought about which ones speak to you more, if you were to settle on one thought to take with you today, what would that thought be?
And your one takeaway is ___________?

That's It!

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10 Things That Truly Do Matter When Relating To Our Children

noreply@blogger.com (Lee) — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:48:00 +0000

10 Things That Truly Do Matter

When Relating To Our Children

(Short Shots On Leaving A Legacy Of Love To Those We Love)

By Way Of An Introduction...
Many parental thoughts, activities and actions matter: they truly matter.

This is not meant to be an inclusive list by any stretch of the imagination. In fact, it is meant to be just the opposite.

I wanted my thoughts to be...

Brief, but thoughtful. Actually, very thoughtful.
Why brief? Answer: to be able to be quickly read and quickly assimilated.
Inspirational.
Helpful.

My "Parental Disclaimer"

Did I achieve -- and do I demonstrate -- all said here in a perfect manner? Answer: absolutely not.
Do I still continue to learn and grow in those areas where what I relate below would apply even at my current young age of 65? Answer: absolutely. I try. I pray. I strive.

10 Things That Really Do Matter

In my opinion, these things matter...

1. Being big enough to say "I was wrong,"
2. Sensitive enough to ask, "Will you forgive me?"
3. And courageous enough to correct my ways in the process.

4. Teaching by my actions that additional freedom is earned by being responsible and not an automatic right acquired on the date of the next birthday.

5. Sharing laughter for no other reason than laughter is being shared with me.

6. Complimenting like crazy,
7. Avoiding foolish demands like the plague,
8. And hugging whether they are huggable or not.

9. Remembering that little people are no more -- but no less than -- just that: little people.

10. Looking in the mirror and realizing "I'm one of the little people who got older."

Reflecting...

As you who are parents know, parenting is an ongoing adventure. So many changes. So many circumstances. So many lessons to learn and apply.

And, hopefully through the process of these ups and downs, diversions, blessings, great times and sad times...

We keep growing, learning and applying.

Reflecting More...

Review the 10 points below. Naturally, I think if would be great if you could take enough time to absorb what is being said.
Question: if you had to expand on any of these thoughts, what would you say?
Do you journal? If so, what impressions would you record?

"My Takeaways... "

Of the ten, which one, two or three points stand out?
Listening to what many term "heart speak" today, what are you hearing?
If you had to camp on one thought, action or attitude today, what would it be?
And that one takeaway is ___________?

That's It!

May you and those you love have a wonderful, joy-filled day!

Lee

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7 Things That Really Matter When Relating To Our Children

noreply@blogger.com (Lee) — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 20:10:00 +0000

7 Things That Really Matter

When Relating To Our Children

(Short Shots On Leaving A Legacy Of Love To Those We Love)

By Way Of An Introduction...

Trying to share what I believe matters -- those things that truly matter -- during the ever-changing times and seasons of raising and continuing to influence the children we love defines the purpose of this brief writing.

I wanted my thoughts to be...

Easily read.
Brief enough to assimilate.
And yet thoughtful enough to inspire additional times of reflection.

My "Parental Disclaimer"

Did I achieve -- and do I demonstrate -- all said here in a perfect manner? Answer: absolutely not.
Do I still continue to learn and grow in those areas where that remains possible even at 65 years of age? Answer: absolutely.

7 Things That Really Matter

In my opinion, these things matter...

1. Enjoying childlike delights before the child no longer delights in being one (at least for the time being).

2. Continuing to enjoy such delights when they "reach back" as adults to laugh, laugh at you, and become engulfed in a joy or two of their unique, special moments.

3. Paying attention long enough to understand yet caring enough to make a necessary correction once it's all understood.

4. Responding to immaturity in a mature way.

5. Being silly when I can,
6. And fun when it's not cool to be silly.

7. Making time to listen when it's their time -- not just "my time."

Reflecting...

Anyone would be hard pressed to undervalue the value of parenting with commitment and love.
And of course we would also be hard pressed to undervalue the value of being disciplined as a parent in those two areas of commitment and love.

Reflecting More...

Reading over the brief seven points mentioned above, which immediate catch your attention quickly... and why?
Reading over the seven things I referred to, do any of those thoughts remind you of important others... just for you?

My Takeaways...

Asking yourself: "If I were to focus on one single aspect of what was mentioned above, what would it be?"
If several aspects come to mind while answering the question you just read over, what aspect do you feel is most important for you to listen to your heart today?
Now... thinking of one single heart-felt issue to away with me today, that single attitude, action or feeling would be ____?

That's It!

All the best to you and those you love this day,

Lee

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On Being A Positive Force Against Apathy

noreply@blogger.com (Lee) — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 01:12:00 +0000

Apathy Sets In When...

Routines are not relevant,

duty is demanded at the expense of recognition,

and gratefulness is replaced by expectation.

Apathy...

We don't want it.
We don't like it.
And others don't want us to be why they have it!

So... As we interact with others, let's strive to:

Inform them regarding the value of their routines.
Recognize them as much as you can.
Reflect gratefulness for any and all sorts of attitudes and actions.

Think of these three key words:

Relate
Recognize
Reflect

That is, we work hard to...

Relate to people the value of their specific contribution to the team.
Recognize the good attitudes and actions of people whenever we can.
Reflect gratefulness often, attempting to make it a personal habit.

That's It!

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Speaking Of Personal Growth

noreply@blogger.com (Lee) — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 02:49:00 +0000

Personal Growth
"Looking back and enjoying
who I became today
as a result of the perspective
I chose to maintain
and the decisions I chose to make."

© Lee Wise

Reflecting...

In my way of thinking most everything we do is influenced by the perspectives we hold or choose to maintain at the moment.
Likewise, it is nothing new that our choices determine so much of who we are and who we are becoming on a daily basis.

Reflecting More...

A simple question: what perspective could decide to maintain today -- just today -- that might help you move forward, enjoy life, reinforce a relationship, or make something happen that you desire to happen?
If you could make a decision that was simple, doable and enjoyable this day (or tomorrow if reading this at night), what would you make?
Looking back at your day, even if you decided not to journal about a choice or perspective that gave you a moment or more of personal joy: what you you think about recording?

My Takeaways...

Okay, I have read the few comments. Nothing new. Nothing really out of the ordinary. But...
If these nothing new or out of the ordinary got me thinking in any way, what about?
Now... should I take just one thing away with me today, that would be ____?

That's It!

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On Deciding To Be Grateful

noreply@blogger.com (Lee) — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 01:41:00 +0000

Gratefulness
"Allowing the blessing in life
that I experience and decide to see
create who I desire to become."

© Lee Wise

Reflecting...

We experience blessings, Yes! But we also can decide to see blessings.
In other words, by choice in a given day -- or even a segment of the day -- we can say things like: "In the next hour I will look for blessings; for things to be thankful for."
Suppose your next hour was "my gratefulness hour"? I wonder what could take place?

Reflecting More...

Reflecting on the idea of just blessings... what comes to mind?
Should I record anything in a journal or place a note of some sort in my day planner?

My Takeaways...

As I get to this place in this short inspirational note, what thoughts are coming to mind? Should I be listening to something specific -- some specific "heart speak" now?
Deciding to "take a blessing with me" from these brief thoughts, what one might you take?

That's It!

May you and those you love have a wonderful week,

Lee

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Purpose, Motivation And The Power Of Unanswered Questions

noreply@blogger.com (Lee) — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 03:18:00 +0000

Purpose

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Bringing hope into the world
by allowing the unanswered questions of life
to be my motivation for discovering ways to live
as a better person for the highest possible reasons
and the greatest possible good.

Reflecting...

Am I allowing the unanswered questions of life -- and they are plenty -- to drive me to be a better person?
My reasons: What are my "highest possible reasons" for continuing to live an excellent life?
And speaking of good: What good could I bring into the world this next week -- according to my unique gifts, motivations and abilities?

My Takeaways...

Reflecting on the power of purpose, reasons and bringing good into the world, what comes to mind as my own personalized takeaways?
What one thought, idea or action do I feel it would be good for me to pursue today?

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4 Key Ways To Goof Up Big Time And 4 More Ways To Do Just The Opposite

noreply@blogger.com (Lee) — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 20:31:00 +0000

4 Key Ways To Goof Up Big Time.

And 4 More Ways To Do Just The Opposite

Not that anyone seriously reflects on "Ways I Most Want To Goof Up Big Time," but all of us fall into the potential of making such plunges in life, correct?

Answer: yes, the potential is there and below will make you aware of at least four ways to move in the wrong ways for wrong reasons.

But on the other hand...

Gaining an appreciation for knowing and maintaining "Ways To Do Just The Opposite And Not Goof Up" can help help us.

You will find both below. Enjoy!

4 Ways To Goof Up Big Time!

The First...

Exercise Lack of Self Control Consistently

If I have a major area of weakness, don't respect my tendencies toward self-addiction in that area, and show little, if any, self restraint when it comes to taking the proper precautions that could cause my downfall, I am bound to get into trouble.

The Second...

Reflect The Wrong Kind Of Anger In The Wrong Way Consistently

Ever hear of "road rage"? And what about rage in general?
Anger that is not consistently managed well will get me into trouble.
Violent actions repeated on a regular basis: these will most assuredly cause me to be entrapped in a snare of my own making. Not to mention the agony and despair my actions could force on others.

The Third...

Being Argumentative As A Way Of Carrying On Relationships

Not as serious as rage and violence, but deadly in terms of building relationships with others.
Don't be a person who is quick to fight: a verbal gladiator if you please.
Get a reputation of being a snappy, cantankerous person and watch the distance between you and others increase over time.

Lonely is not a pretty word...

And a much less pretty experience.

The Fourth..

Loving Money In The Wrong Way For All The Wrong Reasons

And by the wrong way I mean placing too high a value on gaining wealth with little concern how it is acquired.
In the end, I will lose in the process of "gaining" if I remain out of balance in my approach to the acquisition of wealth.

4 Ways To Do Just The Opposite Of Goofing Up

The First...

Be Friendly: You Know, Work At Being Friendly For Good Reasons!

Genuinely care for people.
It's an "old" truth but true nonetheless: people like friendly people.
If I work on being friendly, it will help me stay out of trouble with others.

Is that a guarantee?

Of course not.

But being friendly does help.

The Second...

Strive To Be A Faithful Person

Be faithful in your relationships and responsibilities.
People like people they can count on.
People respond well to people they can trust.

The Third...

Share Good Advice In Good And Proper Ways

Excellent counsel given at the right time, with right motives, in the right way is invaluable.
People appreciate people who share practical tips for living
with them -- especially when the timing is right.

The Fourth...

Show Respect To People

Value their talents, be sympathetic during their ups and downs, share their joys, and express understanding in the middle of their hardships.
Treat people with dignity.
People value respectful people.

And Here Are 4 "Bonus" Ways For Doing Just The Opposite

Number One...

Grow In Your Ability To Influence Others In A Positive Manner.

Doing so can bring you personal satisfaction and a deep sense of accomplishment.
Give yourself the gift of growing in your leadership abilities.

Number Two...
Keep On Learning And Growing

Gain experience or knowledge that will cause you to grow, advance, become better, or give you an emotional lift.
Give yourself the gift of time for self-development.

Number Three...

Follow The Power And Productive Heartbeats Of Your Life

Honor them.
Make room for them.
Cultivate them.

Give yourself the gift of pursuing the positive passions of

your heart.

I am not, however, a "follow your heart all the time for all reasons" type of person.
Why do I say that? Because I believe our hearts must be guarded: they can lead us up or down.
Good hearts must nurture good values, cherish people for good reasons, and guard themselves all along the ways we strive to do so.

And Number Four...

Continually Strive For Balance

Seek to balance...

Work with pleasure.
Seriousness with laughter.
Self-development with "down time."
Caring for others with caring for yourself.
Personal discipline with spontaneous creativity.

Suggestions For Your Takeaways From This Article

1. Review each "fab four" set.

2. Highlight what interests you.

3. Take some action as soon as possible.

4. Celebrate after the action has been taken.

5. Plan the next action you will take.

6. Summarize your thoughts and actions in a success journal.

7. Repeat the process.

Yours for a day filled with beautiful moments in time,

Lee

P.S. Have I got all of these positive attitudes and actions nailed down 100 percent? Answer: No, of course not. I try to grow just as you do -- complete with those proverbial ups and downs. So, just take those positive steps and we can keep moving forward together!

Success

Seeking, embracing and cultivating
the most noble values in life
because you cherish the value of doing so.

©Lee Wise

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Speaking Of Success

noreply@blogger.com (Lee) — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 03:05:00 +0000

Success

Seeking, embracing and cultivating
the most noble values in life
because you cherish the value of doing so.

©Lee Wise

Reflecting...

Success may be realized in many forms, but in my way of thinking true success must entail the embracing of honorable values.

Personal, heart-felt values often drive what we do, who we become, how we lead, and in essence how we live.

Reflecting More...

Should I have to define success for myself and attach values to my personalized definition, which values would rise to the top of my list?
Maybe one way of helping to define my values would be to ask: "What do I cherish most in life?"
By chance if one of the thoughts above triggered a positive internal response, what might I journal, jot down ideas about for the family (or work?), or record in some fashion or another?

My Takeaway

Reviewing my thought process related to the comments above, what "takeaways" quickly come to mind?
By chance, is there one single thought, action or something I should communicate to someone come to mind? If so, that one takeaway is ______?

That's It!

May you and those you love enjoy a wonderful week,

Lee

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Making It Work In Marriage

noreply@blogger.com (Lee) — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 14:34:00 +0000

Making It Work In Marriage

Marriage works by loving the right person enough
to make the right choices as you do so.

©Lee Wise

Reflecting...

I see "loving enough" to include loving, caring and relating during the many and varied days of our married lives -- including, of course, the many and varied ups and downs!

In my way of thinking, value based choices are critical for the success of any marital relationship: good, quality values of course! No, this is not "new." It is simply important.
Also, related to this topic, from what I have seen in my life "the grass is greener" syndrome destroys more -- way more -- than it "satisfies." This has to do with the "loving the right person" in the quote above. In other words, faithfulness is crucial.

Reflecting More...

Simply put: are my values in order?
Am I in any danger of sacrificing long term happiness for momentary pleasure?
If I were to list my top 3 (or 5, 10?) values that have proven to those that have helped in relating to my spouse in a journal, what would I list?

That's It!

May you and those you love enjoy a wonderful week,

Lee

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