Blogging can be difficult especially if you judge your blog by visits in a day. I am thrilled when I get a lot of visits in one day and disappointed when the visits are in the single digit.
I have done some very interesting blogs, and they are in my archives, month by month but I guess blogging like the movies, it’s all about the latest releases.
It leads though into something I spoke about this week when I did a speech at Toastmasters.
Practicing Acceptance. Acceptance is something I believe everyone needs to practice, for themselves and for others. If we are always competing, then most of the time we are going to disappointed and unhappy. Most of the time we are going to be down on ourselves. Instead by practicing acceptance starting with ourselves, then we are released to enjoy the moment, instead of feeling dissatisfied, we can value the moment, the day and ourselves.
Would you be happier if you practiced acceptance? How would it change you?
A song by Tommy James – Draggin the Line went #4 in 1971. I would have been in grade 7, a good year as I went to school in East Vancouver, and lived life completely carefree I am sure. After all I was only 12, I grin thinking how many people will calculate to themselves and say “I wasn’t even born yet!” You missed the 70’s and the music was groovy (smile).
The song Draggin the Line I understand gives tribute to the majority of us who get up everyday and do our jobs and whatever we do for a living we do it with a good attitude. Hard not admire that, and I am convinced those people that put a smile on their face and in their voices each day are happier, make others happier, and people respond positively to them. A multiplier effect !
People always talk about negative energy but positive energy and attitude is awesome. I took a course once and the instructor said that the outcome of most phone calls was determined by the way a person answered the phone – that ‘s how important the firstimpression is.
I watched someone working the front line at McDonalds the other day and he was amazing, amazing with his smile, and welcoming to everyone. It was busy too but everyone was patient, and he would thank them for being patient – his sincerity doing his job shone. I was so impressed. I was happy to compliment him on the way he did his work. Fabulous!
Hug a tree everyday,…. sing a song that makes you happy, …..give an unexpected compliment, watch the effect that us people have while we DRAG THE LINE, …Amazing!
LYRICS: Makin’ a living the old hard way
Takin’ and giving day by day
I dig snow and rain and bright sunshine
Draggin’ the line (draggin’ the line)
My dog Sam eats purple flowers
We ain’t got much but what we got’s ours
We dig snow and rain and bright sunshine
Draggin’ the line (draggin’ the line)
Draggin’ the line (draggin’ the line)
I feel fine
I’m talkin’ bout peace of mind
I’m gonna take my time
I’m gettin’ the good sign
Draggin’ the line (draggin’ the line)
Draggin’ the line (draggin’ the line)
Loving the free and feelin’ spirit
Of huggin’ a tree when you get near it
Diggin’ the snow and the rain and bright sunshine
Draggin’ the line (draggin’ the line)
Draggin’ the line (draggin’ the line)
I feel fine
I’m talkin’ bout peace of mind
I’m gonna take my time
I’m gettin’ the good sign
Draggin’ the line (draggin’ the line)
Draggin’ the line (draggin’ the line)
La la la la la la la la
Draggin’ the line (draggin’ the line)
Thank you so much for a few minutes of your day checking out my blog. When I check my site stats and see visitors, and more people subscribed, it brightens my day and inspires me. Some of the blogs in my favorite posts category you might like also. Take care!
Do you have a vision? Are you starting a new year soon at school, or in a club? Even if you are in the middle of your career or involvement anywhere, I suggest a quick self examination.
Just two points, – Do you have a vision of your success at that job or club? What does it look like, take a few minutes and write it down. It may be something like ” I will have succeeded in my role at X when …………………………..
Second point – Now in your mind you know have an idea. Quickly jot down at least three ways you are going to achieve your vision.
I had to write the above after I read about Ferron Shea. {click her name to find out what it was} When she was just NINE YEARS old she had a goal, a vision. She reached her goal and it made me think. Now she is in college and taking part in a college outreach to Zambia, and she blogged about her experience. Click here for that blog entry. Ferron’s life is changed, and so is the rest of her team – it’s a great story, and I thought it worth sharing, I hope you liked it.
Whether you want to write a sci-fi novel, be a wonderful parent, or be a wonderful best friend, take the time to form a vision, and an action plan. Success to you!
Thanks for reading my blog, I am so encouraged lately, it means tons to have more followers, and comments. Amazing!
I received this advice in the crowd, listening to a father’s day sermon. By the way, I think I am repeating myself but it was really impactful, and how many sermons do you remember?
carving pumpkins
Seriously, the message was about being “thankful” and it underlined to me to choose this attitude for myself. I try hard to choose this frame of mind and keeps me from wishing more of this and that.
Best advice, before complaining, Count your blessings first, and then see how you feel.
Thanks to a very good friend, I learned of an amazing video yesterday called Gratitude.
It is an amazing and inspirational message, about the revealment of happiness and I hope you will watch it, and comment. Watch a few minutes to see what I mean, especially after minute 4:17 and onward. 🙂
You will be absolutely “blown away” by this blogger’s posts. She takes time to be very explanatory and includes wonderful photographs. Very impressive and love her picture’s smile too.
Life and Random Thinking 