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Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Sarah Kay: If I should have a daughter ... | Video on TED.com
Monday, October 24, 2011
Message
Live in colour.
How many times have you said I'll do this later when I have time, when this, when that? Many of us don't seize the moment and really enjoy the little things in life. Buy a camera and if you don't like being in front of it be behind and take pictures. If you can sketch or draw, draw. If you scrapbook, do it! Do it all to remember the good times and if necessary the bad. If remembering the bad helps you remember how far you've come, go for it. But record the triumphs, the victories, the journey. Enjoy the finer things, whether they be the heart on your latte, or a beautiful sunset. Stop reading this and go out and have fun!!!
-The Empress
Words of Wisdom
A friend recently shared this with me and of course I thought it was fitting to share it with you. I'm sure many of you have heard this before of have heard about the general concept before. But here is goes!
The Power of Association is too real: "The less you associate with some people, the more your life will improve. Any time you tolerate mediocrity in others, it increases your mediocrity. An important attribute in successful people is their impatience with negative thinking and negative acting people. As you grow, your associates will change. Some of your friends will not want you to go on. They will want you to stay where they are. Friends that don't help you climb will want you to crawl. Your friends will stretch your vision or choke your dream. Those that don't increase you will eventually decrease you.
Consider this: Never receive counsel from unproductive people. Never discuss your problems with someone incapable of contributing to the solution, because those who never succeed themselves are always first to tell you how. Not everyone has a right to speak into your life. You are certain to get the worst of the bargain when you exchange ideas with the wrong person. Don't follow anyone who is not going anywhere. With some people you spend an evening: with others you invest it. Be careful where you stop to inquire for directions along the road of life. Wise is the person who fortifies his life with the right friendships. If you run with wolves, you will learn how to howl, but if you associate with eagles, you will learn how to soar to great heights.
"A mirror reflects a man's face, but what he is really like is shown by the kind of friends he chooses." The simple but true fact of life is that you become like those with whom you closely associate - for the good and the bad. Note: Be not mistaken. This is applicable to family as well as friends".
-Colin Powell.
The Power of Association.
The Power of Association is too real: "The less you associate with some people, the more your life will improve. Any time you tolerate mediocrity in others, it increases your mediocrity. An important attribute in successful people is their impatience with negative thinking and negative acting people. As you grow, your associates will change. Some of your friends will not want you to go on. They will want you to stay where they are. Friends that don't help you climb will want you to crawl. Your friends will stretch your vision or choke your dream. Those that don't increase you will eventually decrease you.
Consider this: Never receive counsel from unproductive people. Never discuss your problems with someone incapable of contributing to the solution, because those who never succeed themselves are always first to tell you how. Not everyone has a right to speak into your life. You are certain to get the worst of the bargain when you exchange ideas with the wrong person. Don't follow anyone who is not going anywhere. With some people you spend an evening: with others you invest it. Be careful where you stop to inquire for directions along the road of life. Wise is the person who fortifies his life with the right friendships. If you run with wolves, you will learn how to howl, but if you associate with eagles, you will learn how to soar to great heights.
"A mirror reflects a man's face, but what he is really like is shown by the kind of friends he chooses." The simple but true fact of life is that you become like those with whom you closely associate - for the good and the bad. Note: Be not mistaken. This is applicable to family as well as friends".
-Colin Powell.
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Scratching The Surface
I hope this post does not get me in trouble but then again, it does represent what is on my mind which I wish to share with all. I will try my utmost to not paint the picture so that everyone can easily comprehend the real who and what in it without losing the essence of the story.
I am concerned about a friend of mine. There is a yearning within me to mentally engaged with this friend but he seems to not want the same. Maybe I shouldn't say he seems not to want the same, but rather it appears that he isn't seeking the same thing at this current moment. My desire may have stemmed from the fact that many other male friends I have have been able to engage me in deep dialogue on a plethora of topics and even with common topics of life there is some depth the conversation. I understand that not everyone is the same, and this one friend may not be able to compare with my older friends. I was having a conversation with one of my girlfriends who knows this new friend and explained my desire for depth to her and she said something very profound to me - "what if he doesn't have the capacity to do so?" This had never crossed my mind until she said it, but a part of me doesn't want to believe it. I feel as if there is something there, that he has some depth to him, and it may be that it needs to be encouraged and cultured. I would be more than willing to help stimulate that sector of his brain which will stimulate mine as well.
My biggest problem now is how do I test out my hypothesis? How do I get a topic that I think is deep, but not too far in, mentally stimulating as well as something that one can formulate an opinion on regardless of the depth of their knowledge on it? It is difficult for me to begin the conversation about x, y and z but it almost pains me to not do it. I don't want to be awkward, nor do I want my friend to feel awkward as well. Does anyone have suggestions as to how I can ease us into a dialogue?
Thanks for reading my pondering and feel free to leave me a comment with some help. Greatly appreciated.
- The Empress
I am concerned about a friend of mine. There is a yearning within me to mentally engaged with this friend but he seems to not want the same. Maybe I shouldn't say he seems not to want the same, but rather it appears that he isn't seeking the same thing at this current moment. My desire may have stemmed from the fact that many other male friends I have have been able to engage me in deep dialogue on a plethora of topics and even with common topics of life there is some depth the conversation. I understand that not everyone is the same, and this one friend may not be able to compare with my older friends. I was having a conversation with one of my girlfriends who knows this new friend and explained my desire for depth to her and she said something very profound to me - "what if he doesn't have the capacity to do so?" This had never crossed my mind until she said it, but a part of me doesn't want to believe it. I feel as if there is something there, that he has some depth to him, and it may be that it needs to be encouraged and cultured. I would be more than willing to help stimulate that sector of his brain which will stimulate mine as well.
My biggest problem now is how do I test out my hypothesis? How do I get a topic that I think is deep, but not too far in, mentally stimulating as well as something that one can formulate an opinion on regardless of the depth of their knowledge on it? It is difficult for me to begin the conversation about x, y and z but it almost pains me to not do it. I don't want to be awkward, nor do I want my friend to feel awkward as well. Does anyone have suggestions as to how I can ease us into a dialogue?
Thanks for reading my pondering and feel free to leave me a comment with some help. Greatly appreciated.
- The Empress
Who's Talking?
I read an article about conversing and one part said that it's good to read the newspaper and stay abreast with issues going on in the world. I want to take this one step further and say that it's good to read in general, and reading about different things can really broaden your horizon and help you to connect with a lot more people.
I came across this article from Planet Earth Online and thought I would share it with you. It may be something you find interesting and worthy or sharing in a discussion with others.
Happy Reading! and Merry Conversations!
- The Empress
I came across this article from Planet Earth Online and thought I would share it with you. It may be something you find interesting and worthy or sharing in a discussion with others.
Happy Reading! and Merry Conversations!
- The Empress
Monday, October 17, 2011
Pass It On
It's not that I truly have anything to say to you. I just wanted to tell you that you are beautiful, intelligent, talented and strong.
Go forth and have a great day today.
Go forth and have a great day today.
Friday, October 14, 2011
7 Common Habits of Unhappy People
Well hello there!
I know it's been a while. Things have just been so crazy right now for me. Anyways, I'm part of a support group which consists of some fabulous women. One of these divas shared with us a link - 7 Common Habits of Unhappy People. I read through it and thought hmmm this is definitely worth the share with those who follow my blog.
Hence I have attached a link to the blog so you go check it out! It's okay to be unhappy occasionally. But when it becomes your constant mood, we've got a problem. So cheers to more happy times in life! After all, we only have one to live.
The Empress
I know it's been a while. Things have just been so crazy right now for me. Anyways, I'm part of a support group which consists of some fabulous women. One of these divas shared with us a link - 7 Common Habits of Unhappy People. I read through it and thought hmmm this is definitely worth the share with those who follow my blog.
Hence I have attached a link to the blog so you go check it out! It's okay to be unhappy occasionally. But when it becomes your constant mood, we've got a problem. So cheers to more happy times in life! After all, we only have one to live.
The Empress
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