Not Giving Up
I can remember a period in my life when I was unemployed and money was running short. I needed a job very badly and it seemed as if no one was hiring.
A very good friend of mine approached me one day with an offer. "I'm going to have to let this job go and I was wondering if you would like to take it over?"
"That would be great," I replied.
I went to speak with the manager and he said he could use me, but never gave me a start date. Really needing the job, I made it a point to go and check in with him every day.
I knew he would eventually get tired of me and give me a starting period. Finally one day he said, "You can start Monday morning."
Come Monday morning, I showed up for work extra early. I was ready to do my best. When I went inside I was informed that I would be buffing the floors. My friend was there to show me how to operate the buffer.
"It's real easy," he said, running the machine very smoothly.
He handed it over to me and said, "Here, you give it a try."
I grabbed the handles with a "no problem" attitude and gave it some gas. To my surprise, the buffer whipped around in a big circle, running over my friend's brand new pair of boots, and sending him jumping up on a check-out counter.
Several times, I tried to run it again and failed. I really had to fight that thing to make it go.
"What am I going to do?" I thought to myself. "I finally found a job and I can't do it. Am I going to have to tell them I have to quit?"
After several rough days of buffing, I finally made up my mind that I was going to do this. For about a week, I struggled with the buffer, putting all my weight and strength into it.
Eventually, I learned the trick was not to struggle with it at all, just go with the flow of it, and by the second week, I was showing off and running it with one hand.
A few months later, I thought back and wondered what would have happened if I had given up that first week. I certainly would not have had the newfound confidence or a paycheck.
Sometime after that experience, I started a new job that required the use of a buffer. I even had to train others to use it, and I always got a kick out of seeing them run it for the first time.
I knew, though, if they stuck with it, they would do just fine; they just needed a little encouragement and a lot of practice.
Michael Jordan said, "Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it."
--Kip Davis
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Thursday, January 18, 2007
do you have a reason to love someone? think again!
i have no reason to love any one of you.................................. yet i love you all.
Lady : Why do you like me..? Why do you love me?
Man : I can't tell the reason.. but I really like you..
Lady : You can't even tell me the reason... how can you say you like me? How can you say you love me?
Man : I really don't know the reason, but I can prove that I love you.
Lady : Proof? No! I want you to tell me the reason. My friend's boyfriend can tell her why he loves her but not you!
Man : Ok..ok!!! Erm... because you are beautiful, because your voice is sweet, because you are caring, because you are loving, because you are thoughtful, because of your smile, because of your every movements. The lady felt very satisfied with the man's answer.
Unfortunately, a few days later, the Lady met with an accident and became comma.
The Guy then placed a letter by her side, and here is the content: Darling, Because of your sweet voice that I love you... Now can you talk? No! Therefore I cannot love you?
Because of your care and concern that I like you...Now that you cannot show them, therefore I cannot love you?
Because of your smile, because of your every movements that I love you.. Now can you smile? Now can you move? No, therefore I cannot love you...?
If love needs a reason, like now, there is no reason for me to love you anymore. Do love need a reason? NO! Therefore, I still love you... And love doesn't need a reason... " Sometimes the best and the most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen, cannot be touched, but can be felt in the heart " " The meaning of true love is not finding the perfect person but to love the imperfect person perfectly " Love doesnt need a reason... its something you can feel burning inside your heart and cannot be explain...
Lady : Why do you like me..? Why do you love me?
Man : I can't tell the reason.. but I really like you..
Lady : You can't even tell me the reason... how can you say you like me? How can you say you love me?
Man : I really don't know the reason, but I can prove that I love you.
Lady : Proof? No! I want you to tell me the reason. My friend's boyfriend can tell her why he loves her but not you!
Man : Ok..ok!!! Erm... because you are beautiful, because your voice is sweet, because you are caring, because you are loving, because you are thoughtful, because of your smile, because of your every movements. The lady felt very satisfied with the man's answer.
Unfortunately, a few days later, the Lady met with an accident and became comma.
The Guy then placed a letter by her side, and here is the content: Darling, Because of your sweet voice that I love you... Now can you talk? No! Therefore I cannot love you?
Because of your care and concern that I like you...Now that you cannot show them, therefore I cannot love you?
Because of your smile, because of your every movements that I love you.. Now can you smile? Now can you move? No, therefore I cannot love you...?
If love needs a reason, like now, there is no reason for me to love you anymore. Do love need a reason? NO! Therefore, I still love you... And love doesn't need a reason... " Sometimes the best and the most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen, cannot be touched, but can be felt in the heart " " The meaning of true love is not finding the perfect person but to love the imperfect person perfectly " Love doesnt need a reason... its something you can feel burning inside your heart and cannot be explain...
how will you touchthe life of someone today???
When You Thought I Wasn't Looking
Written by a former child Author Unknown
A message every adult should read, because children are watching you and doing as you do, not as you say.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator and I immediately wanted to paint another one.
When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you feed a stray cat, and I learned that it was good to be kind to animals.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make my favorite cake for me and I learned that the little things can be the special things in life.
When you thought I wasn't looking I heard you say a prayer, and I knew there is a God I could always talk to and I learned to trust in God.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make a meal and take it to a friend who was sick, and I learned that we all have to help take care of each other.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you give of your time and money to help people who had nothing and I learned that those who have something should give to those who don't.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you take care of our house and everyone in it and I learned we have to take care of what we are given.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw how you handled your responsibilities, even when you didn't feel good and I learned that I would have to be responsible when I grow up.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw tears come from your eyes and I learned that sometimes things hurt, but it's alright to cry.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw that you cared and I wanted to be everything that I could be.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I learned most of life's lessons that I need to know to be a good and productive person when I grow up.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I looked at you and wanted to say, 'Thanks for all the things I saw when you thought I wasn't looking.'
Each of us (parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, teacher or friend) influences the life of a child. How will you touch the life of someone today?
Written by a former child Author Unknown
A message every adult should read, because children are watching you and doing as you do, not as you say.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator and I immediately wanted to paint another one.
When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you feed a stray cat, and I learned that it was good to be kind to animals.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make my favorite cake for me and I learned that the little things can be the special things in life.
When you thought I wasn't looking I heard you say a prayer, and I knew there is a God I could always talk to and I learned to trust in God.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make a meal and take it to a friend who was sick, and I learned that we all have to help take care of each other.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you give of your time and money to help people who had nothing and I learned that those who have something should give to those who don't.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you take care of our house and everyone in it and I learned we have to take care of what we are given.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw how you handled your responsibilities, even when you didn't feel good and I learned that I would have to be responsible when I grow up.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw tears come from your eyes and I learned that sometimes things hurt, but it's alright to cry.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw that you cared and I wanted to be everything that I could be.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I learned most of life's lessons that I need to know to be a good and productive person when I grow up.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I looked at you and wanted to say, 'Thanks for all the things I saw when you thought I wasn't looking.'
Each of us (parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, teacher or friend) influences the life of a child. How will you touch the life of someone today?
I Wish You Enough
LOVE/RELATIONSHIPS:
It's always worthwhile to love.
LEADERSHIP/SUCCESS:
Goals, actions, success...are inseparable; they go together.
MOTIVATION/INSPIRATION:
Be happy right now. Smile. Laugh. Enjoy. NOW is the time!
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A Positive Story
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I Wish You Enough
Recently at an airport I overheard a father and daughter
in their last moments together. They had announced
her departure and standing near the security gate,
they hugged and he said, "I love you, I wish you enough."
She in turn said, "Daddy, our life together has been
more than enough. Your love is all I ever needed,
I wish you enough, too, Daddy."
They kissed and she left. He walked over toward
the window where I was seated. Standing there
I could see he wanted and needed to cry.
I tried not to intrude on his privacy, but he welcomed
me in by asking, "Did you ever say good-bye to
someone knowing it would be forever?"
"Yes, I have," I replied, "forgive me for asking,
but why is this a forever good-bye?" I asked.
"I am old and she lives much too far away. I have
challenges ahead and the reality is, the next trip
back would be for my funeral," he said.
"When you were saying good-bye I heard you
say, 'I wish you enough." May I ask what that means?"
He began to smile. "That's a wish that has been
handed down from other generations. My parents
used to say it to everyone." He paused for a moment
and looking up as if trying to remember it in detail,
he smiled even more.
"When we said 'I wish you enough,' we were wanting
the other person to have a life filled with just enough
good things to sustain them," he continued and then
turning toward me he shared the following as if he
were reciting it from memory.
"I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude
bright. I wish you enough rain to appreciate the
sun more. I wish you enough happiness to keep
your spirit alive. I wish you enough pain so that
the smallest joys in life appear much bigger.
I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting.
I wish you enough loss to appreciate all that you
possess. I wish enough "Hello's" to get you
through the final "Good-bye."
Tears filled his eyes and he walked away.
It's always worthwhile to love.
LEADERSHIP/SUCCESS:
Goals, actions, success...are inseparable; they go together.
MOTIVATION/INSPIRATION:
Be happy right now. Smile. Laugh. Enjoy. NOW is the time!
+++++++++++++
A Positive Story
+++++++++++++
I Wish You Enough
Recently at an airport I overheard a father and daughter
in their last moments together. They had announced
her departure and standing near the security gate,
they hugged and he said, "I love you, I wish you enough."
She in turn said, "Daddy, our life together has been
more than enough. Your love is all I ever needed,
I wish you enough, too, Daddy."
They kissed and she left. He walked over toward
the window where I was seated. Standing there
I could see he wanted and needed to cry.
I tried not to intrude on his privacy, but he welcomed
me in by asking, "Did you ever say good-bye to
someone knowing it would be forever?"
"Yes, I have," I replied, "forgive me for asking,
but why is this a forever good-bye?" I asked.
"I am old and she lives much too far away. I have
challenges ahead and the reality is, the next trip
back would be for my funeral," he said.
"When you were saying good-bye I heard you
say, 'I wish you enough." May I ask what that means?"
He began to smile. "That's a wish that has been
handed down from other generations. My parents
used to say it to everyone." He paused for a moment
and looking up as if trying to remember it in detail,
he smiled even more.
"When we said 'I wish you enough,' we were wanting
the other person to have a life filled with just enough
good things to sustain them," he continued and then
turning toward me he shared the following as if he
were reciting it from memory.
"I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude
bright. I wish you enough rain to appreciate the
sun more. I wish you enough happiness to keep
your spirit alive. I wish you enough pain so that
the smallest joys in life appear much bigger.
I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting.
I wish you enough loss to appreciate all that you
possess. I wish enough "Hello's" to get you
through the final "Good-bye."
Tears filled his eyes and he walked away.
some good quotes for new year
Positive Thoughts
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LOVE/RELATIONSHIPS:
I don't know what I want, but all in all I know what I don't want.
--T. Littner
LEADERSHIP/SUCCESS:
In all things, be willing to listen to people around you.
None of us is really smart enough to go it alone.
--John Clendenin
MOTIVATION/INSPIRATION:
Never acquire a lifestyle you are willing to sell your
soul to keep.
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Positive News Weekly Story
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Here's a list of "gifts" we all can give and receive all year long!
PRICELESS GIFTS
THE GIFT OF LISTENING:
No interrupting, no daydreaming, no planning your responses.
Just listen.
THE GIFT OF AFFECTION:
Be generous with appropriate hugs, kisses, pats on the back, and handholding.
THE GIFT OF LAUGHTER:
Share articles, positive news, funny stories, and cartoons to tell someone,
"I love to laugh with you."
THE GIFT OF A COMPLIMENT:
A simple and sincere "You look great in red," "You did a super job," or "That was a wonderful meal" can make someone's day.
THE GIFT OF SOLITUDE:
Be sensitive to the times when others want nothing more than to be left alone.
THE GIFT OF A CHEERFUL DISPOSITION:
The easiest way to feel good is to extend a kind word to someone, even if it's just saying hello or thank you.
THE GIFT OF A PRAYER:
Let your friends and loved ones know you pray for them.
THE GIFT OF FRIENDSHIP:
Without friends life would hardly be worth living, let your friends know just how much they mean to you today.
THE GIFT OF YOUR SMILE:
A simple smile breaks all the barriers of language and culture.
Smile and the world smiles with you!
--Rod Chaplin
++++++++++++++++
LOVE/RELATIONSHIPS:
I don't know what I want, but all in all I know what I don't want.
--T. Littner
LEADERSHIP/SUCCESS:
In all things, be willing to listen to people around you.
None of us is really smart enough to go it alone.
--John Clendenin
MOTIVATION/INSPIRATION:
Never acquire a lifestyle you are willing to sell your
soul to keep.
++++++++++++++++++++++++
Positive News Weekly Story
++++++++++++++++++++++++
Here's a list of "gifts" we all can give and receive all year long!
PRICELESS GIFTS
THE GIFT OF LISTENING:
No interrupting, no daydreaming, no planning your responses.
Just listen.
THE GIFT OF AFFECTION:
Be generous with appropriate hugs, kisses, pats on the back, and handholding.
THE GIFT OF LAUGHTER:
Share articles, positive news, funny stories, and cartoons to tell someone,
"I love to laugh with you."
THE GIFT OF A COMPLIMENT:
A simple and sincere "You look great in red," "You did a super job," or "That was a wonderful meal" can make someone's day.
THE GIFT OF SOLITUDE:
Be sensitive to the times when others want nothing more than to be left alone.
THE GIFT OF A CHEERFUL DISPOSITION:
The easiest way to feel good is to extend a kind word to someone, even if it's just saying hello or thank you.
THE GIFT OF A PRAYER:
Let your friends and loved ones know you pray for them.
THE GIFT OF FRIENDSHIP:
Without friends life would hardly be worth living, let your friends know just how much they mean to you today.
THE GIFT OF YOUR SMILE:
A simple smile breaks all the barriers of language and culture.
Smile and the world smiles with you!
--Rod Chaplin
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