Can You Make a “Torpedo” Out of Personal Junk? How to Optimize What You Have

Written by Michael G. Rayel, MD


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Like Mama Teeya, how can you optimize what you have and lead a life of success?

Acknowledge your limitations. Because of Mama Teeya’s age and unaccredited education, she realized that she had to accept a minimum wage job.

Determine your strength. Mama Teeya knew that if she worked hard and be frugal — her two positive traits — she could attain her goals. She decided to focus on her strengths rather than on her weaknesses and limitations.

Count your blessings and be thankful. Mama Teeya never failed to enjoy what she had. She was always thankful for her job, family, house, and friends. She socialized with close friends and danced cha-cha and tango with her husband on free week nights.

Instead of blame, find solutions to problems. Mama Teeya never blamed her age, her education, and her immigrant status for her low-income jobs. For her, it was already a blessing to have a job. The salary was just a bonus.

Don’t complain about your circumstance. Mama Teeya never complained that she had to walk to her work. Also, she never whined for not getting enough sleep to maintain two jobs. She just loved what she did.

Work hard with joy in your heart. Mama Teeya enjoyed every minute of her work. According to her co-workers, she greeted customers and went to work enthusiastically.

Help others generously. Because of her generosity and kindness, she had helped her nephews and nieces financially and emotionally.

Have a strong faith. Mama Teeya communed with God despite her busy schedule and regularly attended church and religious gatherings.

Mama Teeya optimized what she had. Everyday, she was thankful that God gave her two decent jobs, her own car, a comfortable townhouse unit, and a devoted husband. Through frugality, hard work, and strong faith, she had lived a full life and fulfilled her American Dream before she passed away last year.

Mama Teeya is now gone but her example will live forever.

Copyright 2003 Dr. Michael G. Rayel, author of First Aid to Mental Illness (Finalist, Reader’s Preference Choice Award 2002), has pioneered the CARE approach as a first aid for mental health. As an expert and an award-winning author, Dr. Rayel has appeared on radio and prominent newspapers. As a first aid advocate, he has conducted Mental Health First Aid workshops around the country. His books are available at www.drrayel.com and major online bookstores.


Encouraging Blossoms of Achievement

Written by Steve Brunkhorst


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Ask yourself: "How can I give to a special person, my belief in their potential? Whenrepparttar blossoms open, what will they look like?"

By sharing with others our faith in their abilities, we nourish their hopes and dreams. We begin to see our acknowledgments mirrored back with magnificent blossoms and abundant fruit. Those we care about will grow to realize their potential, and nourish others with their joy, faith and self-confidence.

One of my favorite quotes was written by Ralph Waldo Emerson who said, "Thought isrepparttar 123391 blossom; languagerepparttar 123392 bud; actionrepparttar 123393 fruit behind it."

As Mr. Emerson suggested, takerepparttar 123394 action, speakrepparttar 123395 words, and think with vision, faith and conviction. Whenrepparttar 123396 time is right,repparttar 123397 blossoms you're envisioning now will open. They will be beautiful.

Steve Brunkhorst is a professional life success coach, and the creator of "Achieve! 60- Second Nuggets of Inspiration" bringing motivational nuggets, great stories, and inspiring thoughts that will lift your spirits, and help empower you to celebrate your life! Subscribe by visiting Steve's site at http://AchieveEzine.com

(C)Copyright by Steve Brunkhorst. This article may be reprinted in its entirety with the author's resource information included.


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