But you have to shuck a lot of shells to find that pearl! This last Monday of November we continue our discussion of Casting a Wide Net while Focusing on Your Goal. A broad worldview is important if we are to know without a doubt that we are laser-focusing our skills and attention in the correct direction. Without a doubt? That may be asking a bit much, but while we are dreaming, let’s dream big. Perhaps those skills and abilities could be applied to an area we have yet to consider. Imagine a gifted musician (shamelessly switching metaphors here) who is confined to a room with only one type of music to listen to and no instrument to bring out their genius. The God-given gift, the beauty of their music, would be lost – to them and to the world. Can your own skill set be applied in a new way? Might there be a latent passion waiting to be discovered, inspired, and shared with our hurting world? Zoom out. Open your life to new ideas, people, experiences, and thoughts. Then zoom in and focus on one thing you can offer as a gift to others.
Read more: The World is Your Oyster…Exploring Up Close…
I recently went exploring with two of our granddaughters. We donned safari hats, carried tote bags with snacks and a magnifying glass tucked into one pocket. I love that our new home came with a green space across the street, something I missed in our townhome that we moved from last year. You forget how…
Quote of the Week…
“Gratitude is the healthiest of all human emotions. The more you express gratitude for what you have, the more likely you will have even more to express gratitude for.” Zig Ziglar, 1926- 2012
My Easter Basket…
Happy Easter Monday, the second day of Easter Week which is sometimes called the Octave of Easter; eight days spanning from Easter Sunday to “Bright” Sunday. In the Christian tradition, the miracle of Christ’s resurrection is the most holy of celebrations. Easter stands for rebirth and renewal, perfectly coinciding with the bright green promise of…
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