ladyshirea
The Adventures of a Falcon Soldier's wife
Daily thought
Take risks daily. Acknowledge your growth. Stand in awareness that good things are happening in your life because of you, not despite you. Claim confidence as your birthright, and being true to yourself will become easier than you ever imagined.
~Rhonda Britten
Change Your Life in 30 Days
~Rhonda Britten
Change Your Life in 30 Days
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The wisdom of George Carlin....may he RIP...while kicking *ss, of course
1. Relax and take it easy. Don't get caught up in hollow conceits such as "doing something with your life." Such twaddle is outmoded and a sure formula for disappointment.
2. Whatever it is you pursue, try to do it just well enough to remain in the middle third of the field. Keep your thoughts and ideas to yourself and don't ask questions. Remember, the squeaky wheel is the first one to be replaced.
3. Size people up quickly, and develop rigid attitudes based on your first impression. If you try to delve deeper and get to "know" people, you're asking for trouble.
4. Don't fall for that superstitious nonsense about treating people the way you would like to be treated. It is a transparently narcissistic approach, and may be the sign of a weak mind.
5. Spend as much time as you can pleading and impressing others, even if it makes you unhappy. Pay special attention to shallow manipulators who can do you the most harm. Remember, in the overall scheme, you count for very little.
6. Surround yourself with inferiors and losers. Not only will you look good by comparison, but they will look up to you, and that will make you feel better.
7. Don't buy into the sentimental notion that everyone has shortcomings; it's the surest way of undermining yourself. Remember, the really best people have no defects. If you're not perfect, something is wrong.
8. If by some off chance you do detect a few faults, first, accept the fact that you are probably deeply flawed. Then make a list of your faults and dwell on them. Carry the list around and try to think of things to add. Blame yourself for everything.
9. Beware of intuition and gut instincts, they are completely unreliable. Instead, develop preconceived notions and don't waver unless someone tells you to. Then change your mind and adopt their point of view. But only if they seem to know what they're talking about.
10. Never give up on an idea simply because it is bad and doesn't work. Cling to it even when it is hopeless. Anyone can cut and run, but it takes a very special person to stay with something that is stupid and harmful.
11. Always remember, today doesn't count. Trying to make something out of today only robs you of precious time that could be spent daydreaming or resting up.
12. Try to dwell on the past. Think of all the mistakes you've made, and how much better it would be if you hadn't made them. Think of what you should have done, and blame yourself for not doing so. And don't go easy. Be really hard on yourself.
13. If by chance you make a fresh mistake, especially a costly one, try to repeat it a few times so you become familiar with it and can do it easily in the future. Write it down. Put it with your list of faults.
14. Beware also of the dangerous trap of looking ahead; it will only get you in trouble. Instead, try to drift along from day to day in a meandering fashion. Don't get sidetracked with some foolish "plan."
15. Finally, enjoy yourself all the time, and do whatever you want. Don't be seduced by that mindless chatter going around about "responsibility." That's exactly the sort of thing that can ruin your life.
2. Whatever it is you pursue, try to do it just well enough to remain in the middle third of the field. Keep your thoughts and ideas to yourself and don't ask questions. Remember, the squeaky wheel is the first one to be replaced.
3. Size people up quickly, and develop rigid attitudes based on your first impression. If you try to delve deeper and get to "know" people, you're asking for trouble.
4. Don't fall for that superstitious nonsense about treating people the way you would like to be treated. It is a transparently narcissistic approach, and may be the sign of a weak mind.
5. Spend as much time as you can pleading and impressing others, even if it makes you unhappy. Pay special attention to shallow manipulators who can do you the most harm. Remember, in the overall scheme, you count for very little.
6. Surround yourself with inferiors and losers. Not only will you look good by comparison, but they will look up to you, and that will make you feel better.
7. Don't buy into the sentimental notion that everyone has shortcomings; it's the surest way of undermining yourself. Remember, the really best people have no defects. If you're not perfect, something is wrong.
8. If by some off chance you do detect a few faults, first, accept the fact that you are probably deeply flawed. Then make a list of your faults and dwell on them. Carry the list around and try to think of things to add. Blame yourself for everything.
9. Beware of intuition and gut instincts, they are completely unreliable. Instead, develop preconceived notions and don't waver unless someone tells you to. Then change your mind and adopt their point of view. But only if they seem to know what they're talking about.
10. Never give up on an idea simply because it is bad and doesn't work. Cling to it even when it is hopeless. Anyone can cut and run, but it takes a very special person to stay with something that is stupid and harmful.
11. Always remember, today doesn't count. Trying to make something out of today only robs you of precious time that could be spent daydreaming or resting up.
12. Try to dwell on the past. Think of all the mistakes you've made, and how much better it would be if you hadn't made them. Think of what you should have done, and blame yourself for not doing so. And don't go easy. Be really hard on yourself.
13. If by chance you make a fresh mistake, especially a costly one, try to repeat it a few times so you become familiar with it and can do it easily in the future. Write it down. Put it with your list of faults.
14. Beware also of the dangerous trap of looking ahead; it will only get you in trouble. Instead, try to drift along from day to day in a meandering fashion. Don't get sidetracked with some foolish "plan."
15. Finally, enjoy yourself all the time, and do whatever you want. Don't be seduced by that mindless chatter going around about "responsibility." That's exactly the sort of thing that can ruin your life.
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How to practice compassion
How to Practice Compassion
Step1Notice when you are not acting compassionately. Everyone has such moments, when they disregard or make light of others' pain, or when then act without consideration of consequences for others. Seek out your own weaknesses so you know where to focus the practice of compassion.
Step2Recognize your compassion for the people you love. Most people offer compassion to those around them on a daily basis, acting from thoughtfulness and ideas about the others' feelings. If you become aware of this compassion, you will be able to extend it even to people you don't know.
Step3Find the compassion you have for those who are like you or who belong to a group that you are a member of. For example, many people feel compassion for citizens of their country, members of their ethnic group, practitioners of their religion or holders of similar ideas. Notice how this compassion feels similar to the compassion you have for those you love.
Step4Extend compassion to people you don't know and those who are not like you. You need to be imaginative to reach out beyond your group with compassion. Focus on the fact that their emotional experiences are much like your own; only the specifics are different. Understanding the similarities allows you to foster more compassion.
Step5Work to give compassion to the people or groups of people you dislike. Though it is difficult to be compassionate to them, keep in mind that even those you dislike are much like you. Also realize that being compassionate to a group you dislike doesn't mean that you must accept their views or even personally like them.
Step6Give compassion to other species once your compassion extends to humans as a whole. Though other species have a different experience of the world, we can witness joy and sorrow in them, two of our own most powerful experiences.
Step7Act consciously on your compassion, whether politically or in your daily life, and keep it in mind as you make decisions. Choices you make, from what you eat to who you interact with, can reflect your compassion and can encourage others to be compassionate as well.
Step1Notice when you are not acting compassionately. Everyone has such moments, when they disregard or make light of others' pain, or when then act without consideration of consequences for others. Seek out your own weaknesses so you know where to focus the practice of compassion.
Step2Recognize your compassion for the people you love. Most people offer compassion to those around them on a daily basis, acting from thoughtfulness and ideas about the others' feelings. If you become aware of this compassion, you will be able to extend it even to people you don't know.
Step3Find the compassion you have for those who are like you or who belong to a group that you are a member of. For example, many people feel compassion for citizens of their country, members of their ethnic group, practitioners of their religion or holders of similar ideas. Notice how this compassion feels similar to the compassion you have for those you love.
Step4Extend compassion to people you don't know and those who are not like you. You need to be imaginative to reach out beyond your group with compassion. Focus on the fact that their emotional experiences are much like your own; only the specifics are different. Understanding the similarities allows you to foster more compassion.
Step5Work to give compassion to the people or groups of people you dislike. Though it is difficult to be compassionate to them, keep in mind that even those you dislike are much like you. Also realize that being compassionate to a group you dislike doesn't mean that you must accept their views or even personally like them.
Step6Give compassion to other species once your compassion extends to humans as a whole. Though other species have a different experience of the world, we can witness joy and sorrow in them, two of our own most powerful experiences.
Step7Act consciously on your compassion, whether politically or in your daily life, and keep it in mind as you make decisions. Choices you make, from what you eat to who you interact with, can reflect your compassion and can encourage others to be compassionate as well.
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Something to think about
An Old Man, A Boy And A Donkey...
An old man, a boy and a donkey, were going to town. The boy rode on the donkey and the old man walked.
As they went along they passed some people who remarked it was a shame the old man was walking and the boy was riding.
The man and boy thought maybe the critics were right, so they changed positions.
Then, later, they passed some people who remarked, 'What a shame, he makes that little boy walk.'
So they then decided they'd both walk!
Soon they passed some more people who thought they were stupid to walk when they had a decent donkey to ride.
So, they both rode the donkey.
Now they passed some people who shamed them by saying how awful to put such a load on a poor donkey.
The boy and man figured they were probably right, so they decide to carry the donkey.
As they crossed the bridge, they lost their grip on the animal and he fell into the river and drowned.
The moral of the story?
If you try to please everyone, you might as well...
...KISS YOUR ASS goodbye!
An old man, a boy and a donkey, were going to town. The boy rode on the donkey and the old man walked.
As they went along they passed some people who remarked it was a shame the old man was walking and the boy was riding.
The man and boy thought maybe the critics were right, so they changed positions.
Then, later, they passed some people who remarked, 'What a shame, he makes that little boy walk.'
So they then decided they'd both walk!
Soon they passed some more people who thought they were stupid to walk when they had a decent donkey to ride.
So, they both rode the donkey.
Now they passed some people who shamed them by saying how awful to put such a load on a poor donkey.
The boy and man figured they were probably right, so they decide to carry the donkey.
As they crossed the bridge, they lost their grip on the animal and he fell into the river and drowned.
The moral of the story?
If you try to please everyone, you might as well...
...KISS YOUR ASS goodbye!
No cents - Penny for your thoughts?
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