Life is funny. Things can be going great and be so nice and easy, and then BAM! - you get hit with a ton of things all at once. I don’t know about you, but this seems to be happening more and more often in my life! (exhaaaaale) Just when I think I’ve caught a break and can finally relax for a bit, something else goes awry and my battle with stress management goes on. But … [Read more...]
Overworked, Underpaid, and Unhappy
I travel a lot and everywhere I go, I always seem to run into people who are overworked, underpaid, and unhappy with their jobs. Are you one of them perhaps? Whether these down and out folks are coworkers, vendors, friends, relatives, or complete strangers, the unhappiness in their voices and faces is undeniable. A Widespread Dilemma Of Gloom Just today I met a flight … [Read more...]
Welcome The New With Helpful Quotes About Change
Change is hard, especially when it's prescribed by someone else or events out of our control. Having to learn how to navigate around a new platform can be frustrating. Adjusting to a new schedule or a different set of work assignments can feel overwhelming. Having to rebuild or relocate after your home is destroyed by fire is devastating. And being told aspects of our … [Read more...]
The Secret To Never Being Frustrated, Disappointed, Or Offended Again
I've recently discovered the downside of caring. When you care about making something a success or helping someone get out of their rut, it becomes incredibly frustrating when they don't take your advice. After being ignored one too many times, I give up. I will happily go with whatever you say and my words now consistent of, "Yes sir!" "Yes ma'am!" "I'm happy to do whatever … [Read more...]
Nothing Is Permanent
When I was in college, I remember a group of Tibetan monks came to visit our school. The main purpose of their visit was education and sharing one of their unique Buddhist traditions, the creation and destruction of a sand mandala. I had never heard of a sand mandala before so I had no idea what to expect or what the significance was. In short, the wisdom they would impart on … [Read more...]