Aha Moment #17 When You Change the Way You Look at People, the People You Look at Change

By changing the way you look at people, the people you look at change. Remind yourself of their good qualities. See the divine side in everyone.
Blessings,
Jim Ryan

There's More Than Meets the Eye

Today as you go about your day take note of your reaction to people who cross your path. What do you think of them? Do you decide what they are like by their looks, by their clothes, by their gait? Many of us do.
Today when a person crosses your path ascribe positive qualities to him. Say to yourself, "He's probably very intelligent"; "He's probably a loving father"; "I'll bet she has a kind word for everyone"; "She could be a very spiritual person"; "He could know more about world affairs that I do"; "She's probably someone's best friend" and on and on. Try changing your toughts in this small exercise. See how you feel. It will be a step in the right direction.
Blessings,
Jim Ryan

Winter and Spring, The Recession and the Recovery

It’s been a cold Winter. Sometimes it seems that Spring will never come. But guess what! It’s on its way. Notice the days growing longer as the sun rises a little further north in the eastern sky every morning. We can mope around complaining or we can enjoy the final days of Winter and rejoice in the anticipation of Spring.We face a similar choice in dealing with today’s economy. So far we have recovered from every recession we’ve ever experienced. We can’t deny the pain some are experiencing, however we don’t have to spread gloom wherever we go either. Be the one at work who lightens things up, who lifts the spirits of those who work with us. Let your focus be on what folks are doing to get us out of this mess. Even better, focus on what you can do. Be part of the solution.
Blessings,
Jim Ryan

Aha Moment # 16 Stop Taking Yourself so Seriously

Stop taking yourself so seriously. It’s okay for you to be wrong. Catch someone doing something right