So often, as we move through life, when we decide to institute some new action or behavior, in order to move out of 'status quo' we find it necessary to move from one extreme to another. We go from no activity to trying to spend 3 hours at gym or walking a mile. We go from no focus on quality to filtering every last thing we do through a quality sieve. We go from spending all of our time home alone to being out and about 6 nights out of 7. This, I call 'Pendulum Effect' and it works hand in hand with Goldilocks Principle.

Although we intuitively know what is 'just right' for us, we do use clues. And clues we use are from extremes. Too hot, too cold. Too little, too much. Too hard, too soft. Too black, too white. We know when something is 'too' anything for us. The Pendulum Effect allows us to take action. And Goldilocks Principle let us know when enough is enough. The important trick is to remember to ask 'What is 'just right' for me, right now?'

---------- If you don't remember story, there is a beautifully illustrated version here. I think you'll really enjoy this site as there are many fairytales and folk stories here in their entirety, all with gorgeous illustrations and wonderful musical accompaniments. http://members.tripod.com/meghansfairytale/goldi.html

LIMBIC BRAIN

My child is crying I choose to use empathy Time for limbic brain.

REPTILIAN BRAIN

Doug holds me closely We kiss while dinner burns The reptilian brain.

CHOICES

Introvert heaven Thanksgiving alone at home Extraverts gather.

CONSTRUCTIVE DISCONTENT

Stressed, we have a fight Conflict resolution skills Will come in handy.

CREATIVITY

Oven is broken. Arnold must be creative. He will grill turkey.

EMOTION MANAGEMENT

Tablecloth is pink What’s wrong with this holiday? I manage my response.

TRUST RADIUS

On Thanksgiving Day I meet many new people Friends for future.

PERSONAL POWER

On this special day Good, bad or indifferent I choose to enjoy.