“I want to taste and glory in each day, and never be afraid to experience pain; and never shut myself up in a numb core of nonfeeling, or stop questioning and criticizing life and take the easy way out.” – Sylvia Path
Tag: life
Why do we do that?
Have you ever stopped and wondered why we do the things we do? Have you taken the time to observe life from the sidelines, taking in the behavior of a person or a crowd, and contemplated why they do the things they do?
As a self-proclaimed social scientist, I love to watch, listen and learn. There is nothing that fascinates me more than the complexities of human behavior and social interaction.
Trust me, the word ‘bored’ will never pass your lips if you enjoy spending random moments of time observing others.
Sitting in an airport. Waiting at the pharmacy. Stuck in traffic. Running errands.
The world offers an endless pool of activity, if we sit up and pay attention. Continue reading “Why do we do that?”
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“May your heart be light and happy, may your smile be big and wide, and may your pockets always have a coin or two inside!” — Irish Proverb
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“It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade.” ― Charles Dickens
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“Seize the day, then let it go.” – Marty Rubin
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“Life is about taking chances, trying new things, having fun, making mistakes and learning from it.” – Anonymous
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Put the ‘live’ in the moment.
Are you the type of person who engages with those around you – or simply goes through the motions of life, shielding yourself from any potential interaction each day?
Would you recognize the coffee kid who serves you in the morning at your drive-thru of choice? Would you acknowledge the waitress from your favorite haunt if passing by her on the street? How about your friendly Lowe’s clerk from Aisle 16, the one who shares a friendly smile as you pretend to be reading a label until he walks on by? Continue reading “Put the ‘live’ in the moment.”
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“You have to love yourself enough to set a standard for your life that you’re unwilling to compromise. If you accept the standards of others for your life, you’ll never be happy.” – Tony Gaskins
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“You will never feel truly satisfied by work until you are satisfied by life.” Heather Schuck, Author of The Working Mom Manifesto