Archive for November, 2009

A Good Reminder

Read to the end, you will laugh just picturing it happening.
I love the thoughts she lives by!!!
I didn’t break the elastic…
Don’t break the elastic!
In April, Maya Angelou was interviewed by Oprah on her 70+ birthday.. Oprah asked her what she thought of growing older.
And, there on television, she said it was ‘exciting…’
Regarding body changes, she said there were many, occurring every day…..like her breasts. They seem to be in a race to see which will reach her waist, first.

The audience laughed so hard they cried. She is such a simple and honest woman, with so much wisdom in her words!

Maya Angelou said this:
‘I’ve learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.’

‘I’ve learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.’

‘I’ve learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you’ll miss them when they’re gone from your life.’

‘I’ve learned that making a ‘living’ is not the same thing as ‘making a life.’

‘I’ve learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.’

‘I’ve learned that you shouldn’t go through life with a catcher’s mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back….’
‘I’ve learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.’
‘I’ve learned that even when I have pains, I don’t have to be one..’

‘I’ve learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.’

‘I’ve learned that I still have a lot to learn..’
‘I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.’

Please pass this on… 
If you do, something good will happen: You will boost another woman’s self-esteem..

Have a nice day!

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How Full is Your Bucket??Very Full??Half Full?? Empty??

My Ward staff  did a Book Review presentation 2 weeks ago, the title of the book was “How Full is Your Bucket” by Tom Rath and Donald O Clifton.

In this book it mentioned no matter how brief your interaction is, it has the power to affect your relationship, health and productivity.

  • when our bucket is full, we feel great
  • when we fill other people’s bucket we are filling our own bucket too.

There are Five Strategies to increase positive emotions

  • Strategy 1=Prevent Bucket Dipping, when we dip into people’s bucket we are actually emptying our own bucket and eventually we will be diminished.
  • Strategy 2=Shine a Light on what is Right
  • Strategy 3=Make Best Friends
  • Strategy 4=Give Unexpectedly
  • Strategy 5=Reverse the Golden Rule

Benefits of Bucket Filling

-your workplace will be a lot more fun and happier

-you will have more friends

-your colleagues and customer will be more satisfied and engaged

and you will be Happier, Healthier and on your way to longevity!!

 

Don’t waste another moment……

                   A bucket, somewhere……….

                               is waiting for you to fill it……….

 

If you are interested to know more about this book, you may visit this website:

www.bucketbook.com

 

How Full Is Your Bucket? by Tom Rath: Book Cover

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