"You don't make progress by standing on the sidelines, whimpering and complaining. You make progress by implementing ideas." ~Shirley Chisholm Have you ever caught yourself complaining? Are you acquainted with anyone who is known for their tendency to gripe? When you're facing a problem to solve, how do you get in touch [...]
"Assumptions are dangerous things to make, and like all dangerous things to make -- bombs, for instance, or strawberry shortcake -- if you make even the tiniest mistake you can find yourself in terrible trouble." ~Lemony Snicket Do you ever find yourself taking something for granted? Have you ever paid much attention [...]
"Action speaks louder than words, but not nearly as often." ~ Mark Twain Do you share your goals and dreams with everyone around you? Or do you keep your desires quiet until you have something to show? When does one approach make more sense than the other? When it comes to getting [...]
"Perfection is the enemy of excellence." ~Voltaire (adapted) Have you ever had a project you couldn’t quite finish? Why is it that sometimes the closer we get to being done the farther away the finish line appears? How many awesome ideas have never seen the light of day because someone gave up before [...]
"History doesn't repeat itself, but it often rhymes…" ~Mark Twain Where do you find inspiration? What parts of your ancestry or distant past to you bring into your current life? Why is it that so many things that are old seem new again? As the great American writer said, there's a certain [...]
"I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination." ~Jimmy Dean How do you know when a corner has been turned in your life? What are the before and after moments that signify transitions? Why is there so much resistance to making [...]
"Each of us is a unique strand in the intricate web of life and here to make a contribution." ~Deepak Chopra How do you give back to your local community? Are there any hidden contributions you like to make just for the heck of it? Why is that an anonymous thankless task [...]
"We tend to think of meditation in only one way. But life itself is a meditation ." ~Raul Julia Do you like to put your body in motion? How about quieting your mind? Where does inertia fit into your moving meditation equation? Most people have some way to calm the chattering monkeys of [...]
"Fun is only possible if you have a mindset that allows it." ~ Morten Harket What is your overarching metaphor for life? Is your life a garden? A wilderness? A playground? How does your mindset affect your perspective and your results? You’ve probably been asked the age-old question, “Is the glass half-empty [...]
"Patience is not simply the ability to wait - it's how we behave while we're waiting." ~ Joyce Meyer Do you believe that patience is a virtue? Is there ever a time when impatience serves you well? How is patience related to mindfulness? Patience is one of those things that's easier to talk [...]
