Getting There Despite Myself

In my journey to become a positive and proactive emotionally sound person I have, on a subconscious level, often deliberately sabotaged myself and put stumbling blocks in my own way when trying to make progress on goals I have set for myself. I am coming to understand why I do these things and what I can do to make the necessary changes within my psyche so that all of me is focused and supportive of my personal development. Sometimes it feels like I am fighting against myself. But I am getting there, despite myself. I am changing, growing, and improving bit by bit, day by day.

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Go Through the Back Door

For every nine people who denounce innovation, only one will encourage it. For every nine people who do things they way they have always been done, only one will ever wonder if there is a better way. For every nine people who stand in line in front of a locked building, only one will ever come around and check the back door. Our progress as a species rests squarely on the shoulders of that tenth person. The nine are satisfied with the things they are told are valuable. Person 10 determines for himself what has value.

Za Rinpoche and Ashley Nebelsieck in the Backdoor to Enlightenment (Three Leaves)

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Twistori

This is very cool: Twistori is the first step in an ongoing social experiment, based on twitter. Check it out, the 'Love' topic is especially heart-warming and inspiring!

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I am Not Pyschic and Neither Are You

The main problem with communication I have is I am not psychic like most people.

LOL!

Seriously, some people talk to me like I really know what they are thinking & they really know what I am thinking. I'm like, huh? I used to think this was just my family, friends, husband, and kids, but nope, apparently the entire human race is psychic except for me, ha.

The next problem I have with communication is that when I ask for clarification, often people take query as a challenge or a confrontation. This is especially true online. Face-to-face talking is often easier for this reason; because people can see I am genuinely asking, not trying to challenge or confront them.

Lately I have been prefacing questions with something rather than directly asking. For example I might say, I am not sure I understand; what do you mean? rather than just What do you mean? Sometimes that helps. Overall I try to clearly express my ideas rather than assume that the other person just 'gets it'.

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Express Your Ideas to Help Improve Your Listening Skills

When people respond to me with things I did not say, it's good reminder for me to pay attention to my own listening skills.

The clearer I express my ideas aligned with my intention, this increases likelihood that others understand what I am trying to say.

I also need to remind myself I am not psychic. If I feel confused about something someone says to me, I should ASK for clarification rather than assume

In this way I learn & experience less friction when talking with others

Yes, sometimes attempts at clarification are rebuffed. Still, one must try. it is never a mistake to try :)

Originally posted to my twitter. Follow me for positive tweets throughout the day

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Trula's Smile on First Day of Spring

I like my smile. I am looking forward to a positive season of renewal and growth. Happy Spring!

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Thank You

Thanks for your patience. I think I'm ready with this name change and adjustment to new work schedule. A plethora of positive posts coming soon! :)

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Heathrow Crash Aftermath: Celebration of LIFE

I am sure you've heard about the British Airways jet that crash-landed short of the runway at London Heathrow this past Thursday, January 17th. Everyone survived the crash, and only 19 people were hurt. I have been watching and reading with much interest the news reports on this, and have been appalled at the ho-hum response to this miraculous event by many news outlets. My local paper had a small article on it on the back page. Back page! This should be front page news!

If those 19 people who got hurt were killed, it would have been splashed all over front page. But no, nobody died, so this sick culture that glorifies death & misery ignores it. This was a miracle! This culture embraces death, glorifies it, revels in it. I feel that ignoring relevance of Heathrow crash is a rejection of LIFE. And it's a deliberate turning away from...goodness, and joy, and happiness. Heathrow crash with all survivors is a beautiful thing.

I should be used to it by now living in this world but I'm appalled by yet another sign of how very sick 'modern' American culture is. This is a wonderful, wonderful event. I wish this culture celebrated great events with as much intensity as tragic ones. The crash news is fantastic and should be a celebration of life, and joy. What amazing, wonderful news. It's a great reminder to me that life is so brief and fleeting. I find it such a gift to experience it. This time I have to be alive means something! I embrace my life, my time. Do you?
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