The big misunderstanding
is that we’ll be happy
once we have
“it.”
Perhaps
briefly.
Then
it’ll be the same.
The challenge
is to be happy
now.
Not always.
But now.
Then pursue “it,”
simply because it’s fun
to pursue.
Category: Short Form
I May be Wrong
While one may misunderstand them
to mean the same,
there is a world of difference
between
“I may be wrong,
but I’m willing to take responsibility
if I am.”
vs
“I am right,
and I will prove you
wrong.”
No matter what I try
The phrase
“No matter what I try”
is a great way to
as if we have taken responsibility
whil
When conversation begins
Conversation begins
When communication yielda
a result in conflict with our expectation
and we had already learnedly the choice
to appreciate the conflictas an opportunity for innovation
Meaningless Phrases
When others have done something
that was genuinely difficult for them,
phrases like
thank you
or I appreciate you
may come across
as meaningless.
May we take a moment
to be specific
on what it is that we appreciate
or what it is that we are grateful
Selfishness
“How selfish
could you be
to take
your own life?”
he asked.
“What about those
you leave behind?”
he continued
“You don’t
understand.
Im doing this
for them.”
she responded.
Baby’s Mindset
We say
“kids
learn so much more quickly.”
…
What if
a major difference
between kids
and adults
is that the latter
self-judges
or self-criticizes,
while the former
does not?
Top-Of-Mind
There’s often a task
at the top
of our mind.
A task
often related
to something with which
we hyper-empathize.
Thus,
intimately related
to our sense
of self-worth.
Until that task
makes sufficient
progress,
such that our need
for safety,
stability,
or security
is fulfilled,
our mind
can get constantly distracted,
reducing
our productivity
and focus.
May we become aware
of what that is
and respond
accordingly.
Wonder
Sometimes
curiosity
contains
judgment.
When we remove such judgment
what we are left with
is pure
wonder.
May you stay
wonderful.
Playing to Win vs Playing to Lose
Start with the win
then work your way
back.
OTherwise
you can get stuck
wondering how you can
not lose.
Assume winning
is inevitable,
then come up with an explanation
that supporrs
that is worth a shot