You set up an account, put in your goals, and answer a few questions, and you get daily emails like the one above. Pretty slick!
This one is so true!
Every obstacle leads to a brighter future. We may not be able to see that in the short term, in fact it may take years for us to look back and see how our struggles paved the way for bigger successes down the road.
“Remember, if everything came easy we wouldn’t know what it felt like to truly succeed. Obstacles are meant to be overcome. Fear is meant to be conquered. Success is meant to be achieved.
Believe. Take Action. Play to Win Today.” Jon Gordon
Thank you, Jessica for sharing this today!
A long time ago, my brother and I talked about life’s obstacles were like hurdles, and we coined a phrase to help each other along: “Just Keep Jumping.”
This morning I was reminded that last Tuesday was Suicide Prevention Day.
I was sitting at the table enjoying my breakfast after the kids and Sheri had gone to school.
In my Facebook feed there was a link to donate in memory of my cousin who took his own life earlier this year.
Another acquaintance from high school was asking for prayers because they were going through a really tough time right now.
A couple that Sheri and I are friends with are going through a divorce.
Someone else posted a video of a beautiful rendition of “Shallow” by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper (done by a choir in Ireland).
Such a powerful song. And an even more powerful movie (A Star Is Born).
It made me think:
Life is hard.
Everyone is fighting battles that we cannot see.
Depression, anxiety, struggle, are all quite common in today’s world.
Everyday life can be challenging.
Being a parent is hard too. Raising kids is not easy, they need us so much as newborns (which is hard), and as they grow their reliance lessens/shifts. That is hard to adapt to as well.
Everywhere you look, people are working hard to provide for their families, they are fighting their internal demons, they are working to improve their own lives and the lives of others…
Not a single face you see is coasting through their life.
No one is lying back in the shallows, floating through life.
I know whomever is reading this is facing strife and struggle in their lives.
So, today (and hopefully everyday) share compassion. Give kindness to others. Try to make whatever interaction you have with all these beautiful, struggling faces a positive one. Even the simplest things can help lessen their (and your own) burden.
Connect. Serve. Love. Smile. Share.
Realize that not a single Pearson’s life is “shallow”, everyone is swimming “in the deep end.”
Sprinkle love wherever you go! (Show some courage! Did you know the root word of courage is cor which is Latin for heart/love? Read more about that and how it connects here!)
“Our powers of charm are unparalleled when we move through life with a welcoming smile and an attitude that wordlessly demonstrates our willingness to admit people we have just met into our lives. Others are naturally drawn toward our easy and outgoing demeanor because they sense that it is sincere rather than an affection.”-The DailyOm
Thank you for sharing Ashley!
The word “charm” can sometimes carry with it a negative connotation. But sincerity of charm is a magnet to pull great people into our lives, and to brighten the days of others who need it.
Dissemination of Inspiration 