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Showing posts with label perspective. Show all posts
Showing posts with label perspective. Show all posts

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Life is Like Jigsaw Puzzle by The Robin & Judy Show


Sunday is a perfect day for reflection as one week ends and a new one begins. The following post by Robin and Judy is a perfect reminder for us to keep things in perspective, to enjoy the process and to celebrate life. Janet
 


Life can sometimes feel like a jigsaw puzzle.  Out of that, are some interesting life strategies, that can apply to how you can put your life back together.  Here are a few ideas, for you to think about…

1.  Don’t force a fit.  If something is meant to be, it will come together naturally.

2.  When things aren’t going so well, take a break.  Everything will look different when you return.

3.  Be sure to look at the big picture.  Getting hung up on the little pieces only leads to frustration.

4.  Perseverance pays off.  Every important puzzle went together bit by bit, piece by piece.

5.  When one spot stops working, move to another.  But be sure to come back later (see above).

6.  The creator of the puzzle gave you the picture as a guidebook.

7.  Variety is the spice of life.  It’s the different colors and patterns that make the puzzle interesting.

8.  Establish the border first.  Boundaries give a sense of security and order.

9.  Don’t be afraid to try different combinations.  Some matches are surprising.

10.  Take time to celebrate your successes (even little ones).

11.  Anything worth doing takes time and effort.  A great puzzle can’t be rushed.  But, what a wonderful picture it can be, when completed!

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Sunday, October 3, 2010

Change your perspective; change your results

One day, there was a blind man sitting on the steps of a building with a hat by his feet and a sign that read: "I am blind, please help."

A creative publicist was walking by and stopped to observe. He saw that the  blind man had only a few coins in his hat.   He dropped in more coins and, without asking for permission, took the sign and rewrote it. He returned the sign to the blind man and left.
 
That afternoon the publicist returned to the blind man and noticed that his hat was full of bills and coins.

The blind man recognized his footsteps and asked if it was he who had rewritten his sign and wanted to know what he had written on it.

The publicist responded: "Nothing that was not true. I just wrote the message a little differently." He smiled and went on his way.

Sometimes a slight change in perspective or strategy makes all the difference.  If what you are doing is not working, Change!

Remember, it is not WHAT you say; rather is is HOW you say it.
The new sign read: "Today is Spring and I cannot see it."

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