While being naive can have its downside, there is something to be said about pure innocence.
My husband tells me that my most endearing (non-physical) feature is my child-like innocence and enthusiasm. He says it livens up every situation and makes life fun. The main character in my first book possessed those qualities, too.
Sometimes I worry that I am losing that. What happens when if we adopt - will I become a responsible 'mom', or will I simply have someone new to bounce off? I hope the latter! But it is more in the day to day rituals that I must remember my true self.
Remember that life is still a roller coaster - one with lots of drops, twists & turns. And I'll be screaming with delight the whole time!
Saturday, April 30, 2005
Friday, April 29, 2005
Relationships
Some people enter our lives and leave almost instantly. Others stay, and forge such an impression on our heart and soul, we are changed forever.
- author unknown
Here's to all the people who have made a difference in my life! Thanks!
- author unknown
Here's to all the people who have made a difference in my life! Thanks!
Thursday, April 28, 2005
Perfection
I used to be a bit of a perfectionist.
I say used to.
Despite everything we are taught in school, there is no such thing as perfection. Only math could be considered pure, but then again, there's more than one route to any answer! For everything else, yo can do it over and over again and still not be satisfied that it's perfect.
The solution? Don't worry about perfection - just do your best.
I found it much less stressful to put forth a 100% effort and do my very best than to make myself crazy trying for perfection. Besides, perfectionists annoy people, because they're looking for perfection and can't give praise for effort.
And I think every noble first-rate effort deserves recognition!
Learn the difference between the hopeless pursuit of perfection and the satisfying seeking of excellence. - Dr. Kevin Leman
I say used to.
Despite everything we are taught in school, there is no such thing as perfection. Only math could be considered pure, but then again, there's more than one route to any answer! For everything else, yo can do it over and over again and still not be satisfied that it's perfect.
The solution? Don't worry about perfection - just do your best.
I found it much less stressful to put forth a 100% effort and do my very best than to make myself crazy trying for perfection. Besides, perfectionists annoy people, because they're looking for perfection and can't give praise for effort.
And I think every noble first-rate effort deserves recognition!
Learn the difference between the hopeless pursuit of perfection and the satisfying seeking of excellence. - Dr. Kevin Leman
Monday, April 25, 2005
Calling
After one year of doing what I do as an author & speaker, traveling the East coast, meeting people, doing interviews, and continously plowing forward despite the obstacles, I can safely say - I have found my calling!
True happiness and joy is the pursuit of your dream - your purpose - when you choose the path that's right for you. - Bruce Garrabrandt
True happiness and joy is the pursuit of your dream - your purpose - when you choose the path that's right for you. - Bruce Garrabrandt
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