Don't Be Afraid

While watching Olympic coverage yesterday, there was a snippet in reference to a Norwegian track and field coach. 

The one thing that stuck out to his athlete was this: 

Do not be afraid of losing;

be afraid of not evolving.

This just really struck me. 

Hope it finds whoever needs it.

Daily Reminder:

Just in case you are confused or uncertain ...

let me clarify ...

1. You are beautiful. 

2. You are worthy.

3. You are brave and strong.

4. You deserve kindness and happiness.

5. You have all the tools within you to fight any battles you are facing. 

6. You are not defined by your past.

7. You are integral to the fabric of this world.

8. You are loved.

Becoming less

Becoming less ...

reactive

judgemental 

spiteful

critical

sensitive 

hurried

influenced

conformed.

Sometimes, growth comes -

not from gaining more-

but by becoming less.

Who Are You?

The heat woke me up a couple nights ago. My own tropical moment for those of you that understand. Grabbed a glass of water, equalized and then had an inkling to get my pen and paper. This fell out. For you, Renata ...

Who Are You?

by Lyn Marinello 

The ways in which we behave; the paths we choose to take

Speak volumes to our character and the legacy we make. 

There are those that step up front. The spotlight's their domain. 

They lay claim to ask ideas and grasp at everything to claim. 

Their fifteen seconds come and go; smoke and mirrors never last

Self-centered "m-ego" narcissists quickly fade into the past. 

The cunning little cons are another woeful class, 

Whose good deeds are just stepping stones to the kudos they can amass.

"How can I look better?" The only purpose to their deeds. 

They're unconcerned with others; simply focused on their needs. 

And then there are the quiet ones, who seek nothing in return. 

Whose only want in serving is you reciprocate in turn 

To someone in the future who might need a helping hand; 

And that web of selfless kindness exponentially expand.

Compassion's not a weapon; you're not going to win a prize. 

Kindness isn't measured by its pricetag or it's size. 

Your motives carry weight. Your efforts shout about your soul. 

Do they speak of care and love? Or a dark and selfish hole?

Those that seek applause and the grandiosity of fame,

Are mere facades of generosity sprinkling stardust on their name. 

But those within the shadows; those that give sans expectation,

Are truly blessed and beautiful, cloaked in simple, pure elation.

They do not need the fanfare. They're not in search of praise, 

Just hopefully they are imitated in their kind and selfless ways. 

Do what you're able with what you've got. Pay it forward when you can.

Do not be concerned with accolades, but rather your fellow man.

And then I went back to sleep.

All Around Gold

I so enjoy

the emotional stories

of the Olympic athletes.

Not just the set up stories

of where they've come from, 

or things they've overcome, 

(which are extraordinary) 

but the sheer joy

of their accomplishments

and the occasional surprise

of how amazing they truly are. 

We may not all be Olympians, 

but we are each outstanding

and capable of feats of wonder.

Wow!

This is not mine and I do not have anyone to credit for it, but it's fantastic so I'm sharing!

Your purpose

is not just the thing you do. 

It's the thing that happens to others

when you do what you do. 

It's how you make people feel

and remember you

by doing what you do. 

It's the experience

that your energy leaves upon them. 

By mastering your unique gifts, 

you step into the realm

of infinite possibilities. 

The greatest blessing

you can give to humanity

is owning your purpose

and inspiring others

to courageously own theirs.

Enjoy your day. 

Own and inspire!

Be Willing

From one M. Eckhardt ...

Be willing

to be a beginner

every

single

morning.

Leave yesterday's baggage there. 

It was not meant to be carried

into today. 

Enjoy!