Tuesday, December 25, 2018

Setting things right

What do you do when everything goes wrong? It would be easy to curl up in a fetal position. However, an adult sets out to set things right.

Life snatches up our plans and tosses them out the window. Things rarely turn out the way we intend. Still, that does not mean we should give up.

Sometimes, what is necessary is to be where you are needed. It can make a world of difference. Often, all that is required is a helping hand.

Do not lose sight of what is important, or more specifically who. When we are busy, we can be neglectful. Take the time to show you care.

People need support to carry on. The power of a kind word is wondrous to behold. Even the hardest of hearts can be melted with such warmth.

Life is too short not to use the time we have. A minute wasted, can lead to a lifetime of regret. So cherish every second that you are still here.

Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Growing beyond

Opinions are worthless without demonstration. The air between one's ears cannot be taken seriously. Often, such things are just the mind wandering.

Wanting to be right does not mean you are. There are many things that our hearts desire. That which we want is not always something we can obtain.

Truth has a tendency to prove itself. However, this does not mean the argument will stop. Where emotions are concerned, the debate will rage on.

Adults grow beyond knowing everything. The longer we are here, the less sure we are. For experience has taught us how little we truly know.

History shows us what should and should not be done. Learn from it and you can prosper. Those who do not heed its lessons will repeat its mistakes.

Life is one big obstacle course. Many before us have attempted to complete it. Our success will largely be determined by how well we can adapt.

Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Dealing with problems

It is easier to place blame than to solve anything. To make progress, one must take responsibility. Your decisions will affect how things turn out.

We all have our own problems. So, bemoaning yours is not the way to gain sympathy. How you deal with them determines how you will be viewed.

Those who belittle others do nothing to ease their burdens. They prefer to pile on the misery. Then, they ridicule you for collapsing under the weight.

Criticizing is not helping. There are some who delight in picking apart what others have done. They would be shocked to receive as they have given.

The ones who can will do, while the rest just complain. Life never has nor ever will be fair. That is why a person can earn beyond what they have.

Focus your energies on what you are doing. Let the world embroil itself in petty squabbles. Beware, for the day will come when it inevitably boils over.

Tuesday, December 4, 2018

Getting results

Certain things we do give a sense of accomplishment. Usually, they require a great deal of effort. However, the results just speak for themselves.

It is the difficult things that test our abilities. This keeps our edge from growing dull. That which may be the toughest can also be the most fulfilling.

Weakness should only inspire a lack of such. By encouraging it, we ensure that it will continue. The real strength of a chain resides in its weakest link.

Those who make excuses produce very little else. They waste a great deal of time complaining. Yet, when it comes to doing, they are found wanting.

The successful focus on what they can do. Worrying only makes matters seem worse. The surest way to increase one's stress is through undue concern.

Save the praise for the ones who deserve it. To be worthy, you must get results. Being loud gets you noticed; being effective means they will find you.