Identity Under Pressure June 25, 2009
Posted by Carma in Impacting Others, living on purpose, Living Well.1 comment so far
How are you in pressure situations? Do you remain true to who you are? Or, do you kind of lose yourself? I sometimes find it difficult to remain true to who I am. I don’t like conflict. I have a tendency to just let the other side win. There’s a place for that. But, it is not always the best choice. How do I know when to stand or when to get out?
I don’t think there is a clear-cut answer to that question, but I do think there are principles we can work into our lives that will help us make the best choice in the heat of the moment. I gleaned these principles from watching one of my favorite movies “Anna and the King”. It’s based on Anna Leonowens move to Siam in the mid-1800s and the influence she had in that country. Although there is controversy surrounding the accuracy of the film, there are principles within the film worth looking at. (more…)
Making a Difference June 18, 2009
Posted by Carma in Impacting Others, Living Well.5 comments
A single star can light the dark.
A single smile can warm a heart.
A single hand can lift a Life.
A single voice can speak the truth.
A single life can make a difference.
- Anonymous
The quote above comes from a plaque given to me many years ago by close friends. It speaks volumes to me, especially as a single person. But it applies to all of us. No matter who we are, we can make a difference.
Too often we think we need to do something big to make a difference. I think it can be the ‘little ‘things that make the biggest difference. Let me share how it is the little things that have made the biggest difference for me. (more…)
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