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April 11, 2016
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All That I See

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How quick I am to judge, to impose my needs and perspective on others.
I see what I label as short-comings, inadequacies, and things I want to change in them.
Oh, life is such a magnificent mirror.
When I look to change others, I am seeing in that mirror all that I wish to change in me.
But I forget that what I see is simply a reflection.
Perhaps instead of looking at what needs to change, I can see all the beauty that lies within them and in me, all the gifts, all the talents, all the goodness, just as they are.
If all I see in that mirror is the goodness, then that is all that there will be.

March 7, 2016
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Power

True power comes not from the words you say, but in how well you listen. The value is in the listening.

January 11, 2016
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Inspired

Do things that inspire you…not things you do because you have to. Do things because they feel right.

Create a space of joy around all that you do and you will no longer need to be motivated or driven.

Do what you do to fulfill you – not to take you to some better place, but to complete you right where you are.

Replace motivation with inspiration and feel true satisfaction in your work.

October 26, 2015
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Joyously Moving Forward

Dissolving the idea that work, life, or who I am needs direction, drive, determination, pain or intense commitment. Simply moving along wherever the joy takes me. Knowing that is enough.

Joyously moving forward.

April 27, 2015
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Play Day

a painting by Susan Kerr

Instead of calling it work and begrudging it, what if today you call it play. Approach the to-do list with curiosity and wonder as if something new and exciting were about to unfold. Carry a smile in your pocket and wish genuine happiness to all those around you. Treat your space of work as a playground. Let your mind play tag with creativity. Flow through tasks and conversations as if gliding across the monkey bars. Delight in small accomplishments with the same flutter in your belly as when you first learned to swing. Invite play into your day. Feel big, free, and happy.

Artwork by Susan Kerr (www.susankerrinspiration.com)

March 2, 2015
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Contrast

Look for the contrast…the inordinary combination of experiences that color your life, that offer surprise, that stand out and remind you that anything is possible, and so much more striking with distinction. Seek and find joy in the contrast that makes life pop.

December 22, 2014
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Evergreen

Stand strong no matter temperature or conditions.

Shed the occasional brown needle with the wind.

Be nurtured and inspired by the earth, sun, and rain.

Stay evergreen with love and kindness.

And you will stand out in the forest amongst the trees.

November 10, 2014
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Swirl

At times it feels like life is a whirling vortex — too many obligations, too much to do, all in the name of success.

But, just like in every space of darkness, there is a flicker of light, in every space of chaos there is moment of stillness – a space for a breath, a pause to say, “How does this feel?”

As you float in that momentary space, determine whether it is angst or joy. If it is joy, dive in. Swirl. Let everything else go.

Find your success in the joy.

November 3, 2014
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Give and Take

The world is full of givers and takers. I’m a giver. On some days it seems there are a whole lot more takers. I used to get upset about that. Now, I just spend more time with givers. Unless I want to feel useful…then I hang out with the takers.