I was speaking with a co-worker, as the conversation got more personal, I found out that she was coping with many stresses. In an attempt to comfort her, I heard a phrase that my mother would say "this to shall pass". I went on to share some words of encouragement and interpret the phrase. When I left for the day and said goodnight, we looked at each other and she gave me a smile. It was a knowing smile that said our interaction in a small way made her feel better. Knowing that I "touched" her "reached" her in some way, made me feel better.
We have the ability to make a difference with our human interactions. In turn the gestures enrich our lives. The act of "touching each other" takes our selfishness out of the equation. We become selfless. In order to be truly human we need to listen to others and let ourselves care. When we stop thinking about ourselves for a moment we can touch someone else, no need to worry, our problems will be there when the listening ends.
There are so many people who are on a mission to be better, smarter, richer than the next. Perhaps their lives would be more rewarding if they were kinder, selfless and more caring. Once we tap into our power to be human and to allow ourselves to be vulnerable and exposed. the process then begins to develop inner strength. With inner strength comes the ability to live a more confident life. We will always have challenges and obstacles. It is said that if you have no worries at the moment you will eventually, because that is part of living. The right attitude however, is the best solution to tackle all that comes our way.
I have always danced to the beat of a different drum. I considered myself an outsider. As I matured I discovered that was not such a bad thing. It meant that I did not follow the flock. I also came to realize it was not an "original emotion". Many people go through life feeling like an outsider. Once I allowed myself to be inspired I began to take control of my life. I began to feel more connected. I began to develop inner strength.
Inspiration comes in all forms. Leo Buscaglia taught a course called "Love" at the University of Southern California. At a low point in my life I heard his words. They taught me to be grateful, to put things in perspective, to have hope. I recommend you seek out his kind words. They may help you to see things in a different light.
We have the ability to make a difference with our human interactions. In turn the gestures enrich our lives. The act of "touching each other" takes our selfishness out of the equation. We become selfless. In order to be truly human we need to listen to others and let ourselves care. When we stop thinking about ourselves for a moment we can touch someone else, no need to worry, our problems will be there when the listening ends.
There are so many people who are on a mission to be better, smarter, richer than the next. Perhaps their lives would be more rewarding if they were kinder, selfless and more caring. Once we tap into our power to be human and to allow ourselves to be vulnerable and exposed. the process then begins to develop inner strength. With inner strength comes the ability to live a more confident life. We will always have challenges and obstacles. It is said that if you have no worries at the moment you will eventually, because that is part of living. The right attitude however, is the best solution to tackle all that comes our way.
I have always danced to the beat of a different drum. I considered myself an outsider. As I matured I discovered that was not such a bad thing. It meant that I did not follow the flock. I also came to realize it was not an "original emotion". Many people go through life feeling like an outsider. Once I allowed myself to be inspired I began to take control of my life. I began to feel more connected. I began to develop inner strength.
Inspiration comes in all forms. Leo Buscaglia taught a course called "Love" at the University of Southern California. At a low point in my life I heard his words. They taught me to be grateful, to put things in perspective, to have hope. I recommend you seek out his kind words. They may help you to see things in a different light.
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