A Jar Of Sauce Can Make You BiggerWritten by Helaine Iris
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That was it. I began to cry, I wanted to throw jar across room. I was on floor of kitchen sobbing over a stuck lid. Fortunately, I was alone in house, I'm sure I sounded ridiculous. After about a minute thought crossed my mind, "What are you really upset about?" Instantly, I went back to my conversation with Jeremy. I realized I was scared. Scared of inevitable growth that was on both of our doorsteps. There on floor, my favorite quote from Anais Nin sprang to mind, "And day came when risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than risk it took to blossom." I knew in my heart of hearts bud HAD gotten too tight and he was right, it is, indeed, time to blossom. For better or worse, what I've come to discover, is that it often takes courage (or fumblings) of one person in a partnership to lead way into a growth cycle. For one person to be willing to push against convention and through comfort zone into new and scary territory makes you both bigger. I took a deep breath, wiped my eyes on dishtowel and went for jar of sauce. It opened with no effort. I finished lasagna. As it was baking I felt myself start to relax. Whatever we have to face we'll do it as a team. We'll blossom together. I can do that. It's YOUR life...imagine possibilities!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Helaine Iris is a certified Life Coach, writer and teacher that loves her life. She works with individuals, and self-employed professionals, who want to thrive in their business while crafting a life that's in absolute alignment with their highest ideals and deepest values. For a solution focused free consultation visit her website http://www.pathofpurpose.com
| | Setting High Personal StandardsWritten by Steve Brunkhorst
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Indeed, winners keep a positive outlook. However, they know that they must do much more than simply think in a positive way. They mobilize resources and prompt new solutions. Self-confidence and courage allow them to take responsibility for situations, and take well-planned problem-solving actions. When a solution is not possible, they take valuable lessons from event. They know there is tremendous life-time value in all experiences. Ask yourself: What are my standards for dealing with problems? What are my boundaries for behaviors, attitudes, and actions I will accept from myself and others? What are highest standards that I will expect myself to live by at all times in each important area of my life? Establishing and living with high personal standards can prove to be a tremendously liberating and life-changing move. It can help in making wise and informed choices. It can assist us to experience more peace, contentment, and prosperity today and throughout years to come!
(C) Copyright by Steve Brunkhorst. Steve coaches talented individuals who want to enhance their sense of personal empowerment, self-confidence, and creativity. He is also the editor of Achieve! Ezine, inspiring, motivating, and entertaining 60-second nuggets to lighten up your day, and help you reach a greater level of achievement. Steve invites you to visit his website today at http://www.AchieveEzine.com
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