It recently dawned on me that this experience serves as a great illustration of two important points. First of all, importance of education; there is always a "right" way and a "wrong" way to do just about anything, regardless of how simple and obvious it may seem. It is unlikely that what you are trying to do in your business has never been tried before. Why suffer through mistakes that others have made when they did what you are doing? Do everything you can to learn from other people's experience and save yourself grief of repeating their mistakes. I used to pull all three chains at once; it never occurred to me that back of clock could break under strain. He's seen it happen. I'm glad that I learned from his experience before clock came crashing down because a), falling clock would probably break glass table beneath it, b) I might be physically injured if hit by clock or flying glass and c), I cherish my clocks and would hate to lose one. Find seminars, classes, tapes, books, or websites that can help you avoid avoidable. Your time and money will be well spent.

The other important point is that you can learn and grow from most unlikely places. Keep your eyes and ears open; you just never know when a "Skip" will waltz into your life for even a brief moment and leave you with a tidbit that will change you forever.

3. Compassion gives you a sense of connectedness.

Having compassion means opening your heart to others. It also means residing in your heart when interacting with others. This can be especially challenging when compassion is most needed. But it is well worth effort.

When you show others compassion, they get to experience being heard and cared for when most needed. This allows you to connect with others in a meaningful way and feel more alive and loved.

Your Relationship Coach, Rinatta Paries www.WhatItTakes.com

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