Inspirations

There are some days when one needs a bit of an adjustment on an outlook or reinforcement of a situation.  On Sundays, I watch Joel Osteen - two if not three times!  It helps me regroup, reflect on the past week, and look forward to a new week.  Each Sunday, I feel I did not write as much as I had planned to do but, know that I manage to write every day and am proud of myself for doing so.  This morning, my son was getting ready for his job.  His company was acquired by another company  recently leaving many employees fearful of their future.  While discussing a recent company-wide meeting, his voice was calm, his spirits high, and he left me feeling relieved as I, too, was fearful of this corporate acquisition.  Both my son and a daughter work there.  I also realized not only am I inspired by Joel's weekly broadcast but, my son left me with additional inspiration through his youthful outlook as well.

Changes in Plans is Okay

Okay.  So, the plans you made six months ago for the betterment of your future may not have turned out exactly the way you had envisioned.  That is okay.  Each and every decision one makes is the best decision at the time it was made; otherwise, the decision would not have been made.  Relish in the success of the aspects of the decision or if that is not possible - learn from it.   A reminder from one person that has made plenty of memorable bad decisions:  there is always a silver lining in every cloud accompanied by a valuable lesson.  Bad decisions help make us both stronger and provide for better decisions for the future.  A side note:  you have probably made far more good decisions than bad.  Think about that.