The Power of Perspective

Perspective.  Point of view.  Outlook.  Angle.  Attitude.  Position.  Frame of reference.  Interpretation.

Whatever you call it, it is the most powerful tool available to you for the practice of relentless gratitude.

A Helping Hand

Yesterday was my last day at work before a much-needed two week break.  I had spent a lot of time over the week wrapping up loose ends so I could mentally leave the job and enjoy the time off.

The last task on my to-do list was a visit to our local mega-home improvement retailer.  I needed to buy paint.  Large quantities in big, heavy buckets.  At 4:00.  On a hot, sunny Saturday afternoon.

Yeah......

4:04 AM

A few years ago, during a time of extreme, extended personal stress, my internal clock broke.

It still keeps time, but it also has a mind of it's own.  It insists, consistently,  that I wake up at stupid o'clock in the morning.  Every morning.

Roses and Rain

**********  If you are in a relationship, of any kind,  where you are being physically or emotionally abused, please do NOT read this post.  You are in a dangerous place, and I strongly urge you to get out, now.  *************




I keep seeing "words of wisdom" that advise that, in order to get what you want in this life, you should ditch what you don't want.  Again and again. 

I'll admit that, on the surface, this is a seductive concept.

Blackberries

This morning I took a short stroll around the 'hood, partially to get my head in the game after coming out the other side of a crushing three-day headache, but mostly to pop across the street to pick up some cigarettes (I know, I know....)

I live in an industrial park.  Along a major trucking route.  Across the street from a heavy equipment yard.  Exhaust, dust and noise are an integral part of my life.  It's not perfect, but it is where I am at this point in my life.

We're All Just Walking Each Other Home

Ram Dass said it.

Hold the door.

Let the person with only a couple things in their cart go first.

Smile.

Shit Happens

Some days you step in a pile of crap.