Sunday, August 1, 2010

August

August 1st
Sometimes you're the lead singer, sometimes you're playing an instrument, sometimes you're a roadie backstage, sometimes you're out in the crowd. Regardless of your role, enjoy the show.

Each pathway has obstacles and opportunities that are part of the journey.

Understand where people are in the journey.

August 2nd
Maturity helps gives you perspective to focus on what's important.

Enjoy the company of close friends.

Learn through listening.

August 3rd
Watching someone learn something is amazing, especially when it's a developmental milestone.

Share your story with others.

Bringing joy to your day, helps brings joy to the world.

August 4th
Growth and progress can be measured in various time forms, but they require a commitment to a plan and discipline.

It needs to be a dream, before it can happen.

Enjoy the sunshine.

August 5th
When we change paths, it requires the support of others.

Be who you are.

Find ways to be part of other people's network of support.

August 6th
Appreciate those who have been on a different journey than yours.

Be open to growth.

Use your talents and get involved.

Only when you pour out your cup, is it able to be refilled.

August 7th
Entusiastically share life with your family.

What's your process for setting and achieving long term goals.

Express your appreciation in a timely manner.

Enjoy giving and receiving hugs.

August 8th
Spend time investing in things that pay dividends.

Try something new.

Don't let circumstances dictate the direction of your life.

Seek excellence in yourself and others.

August 9th
Life takes effort, especially when it looks easy.

Standards must be set and followed.

Don't allow simplicity to be a last resort.

Even if you're in the dark, the truth still is what it is.

August 10th
Gift your day tomorrow with a good night of sleep.

You're comprised of both the things you are and the things you are not.

It's neither too soon or too late to change your bad habits.

August 11th
There's room for everyone to follow their dreams.

On a hot day, relax in the shade.

August 12th
Does hard work allow things to happen or do things happen because you work hard?

Enjoy your own backyard.

August 13th
Be grateful for your health by living out your life.

Create hope.

August 14th
The world's big enough for people to see it from different points of view.

Identify where you see God in your day.

August 15th
People often generalize about things they don't know anything about.

Focus on making what you have, also be what you want.

Be able to tell at least one good joke.

August 16th
It's time to turn your dreams into reality.

Enjoy your present place on the unexpected journey of life.

Find the courage to take risks.

August 17th
Remind yourself of the reasons that motivate you.

One way or the other, things work out.

If you're worth listening to, people will remember what you say, so choose your words carefully.

Increase your self awareness.

August 18th
Great organizations are comprised of great and dedicated people.

Enjoy being pleasantly surprised.

Acknowledge your sources of support.

August 19th
Tough decisions need to be made with appropriate consideration.

Be able to accept compliments.

Apply the joy of childhood to the rest of your life.

August 20th
Go find what you're looking for.

It's easy to like your own ideas, can you embrace and champion the ideas of others?

Establish both short term and long term goals, along with plans to accomplish them.

Build on your past commitments.

August 21st
When needed, be firm, while being fair.

Communication is more about listening than speaking.

You can't maximize your own potential, trying to measure up to someone else.

Learn from the past, while focusing on the future.

August 22nd
The second half of life, seems to go by much quicker than the first half.

Eventually, you get pointed in the right direction.

Use your connections and network to benefit others before yourself.

August 23rd
Offer people your perspective, but everyone's journey has a unique route and pace.

Simplify your life, which allows you to prioritize.

Start and end with kindness.

August 24th
Make use of everything.

Some problems can't be solved, but you'll come to that understanding by communicating with all of the interested parties.

There will be a hottest day of the year and a coldest, make the most of both anyways.

August 25th
Balance the work with the journey.

Challenges abound, which is why there's always so much opportunity.

When in doubt about how generous to be, error on the side of generosity.

Find a way to make a difference.

August 26th
Balance your needs with the needs of those around you.

If you find other people's stereotypes offensive, consider your own beliefs that alienate others.

Embrace who you are, shortcomings and all.

August 27th
Sometimes you just have to squeeze it all in.

Focus on what you can impact.

Even if you are not currently seeing the signs you are looking for, find ways to keep hope alive.

August 28th
Sometimes saying nothing is the best thing to say.

Who you associate with helps identify wbat you value.

Create ongoing opportunities to discern where you are on the journey.

Update an earlier thought.

August 29th
Don't let cynics define your future.

A social contract exists between individuals and society that if as an individual you work hard and do the right things, success in one of its varying forms will result.

Establish new traditions.

August 30th
The world needs more enthusiasm.

When two parties are willing, it's easy to find agreement.

Soak it all in.

August 31st
A solid strategy is not only based on the overall goals, but also has multiple facets.

Charity starts at home, but it can't remain only there.

Focus on your blessings.

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