Mental health professionals speak about staying present in the moment of our lives.By doing that we deal with what is going on right then and there. It is a way to dodge historical hurts as well as future fears. They believe the only reality is here and now. They are correct best as I can tell.
This goal has its origins in Eastern philosophy. It is easier said than done. Our minds tend to race back and forth along many converging lines. With practice, one can become more present centered,more now focused and more able to enjoy life--one moment, one hour, one day at a time.
Taking a few moments every day to be mindful is an interesting and relaxing
experience. Just close your eyes, take a few deep belly breaths and begin to tune into the sounds and sensations that surround you or are within you.
Observe a tingling in your toe or an itch on your ear. Move to the sound of the AC kicking on or going off. Hear the lawn mower in the distance or see the flashes of light within your closed eyes.Or just be aware of the rhythmic vibrations of your breathing. Don't react in any way, just observe, take note,stay with it or move on.
Focus, pay attention,become aware and observe the peace inducing benefits of being mindful. It is definitely a "smell the roses" experience that helps counterbalance the stresses of our lives. Try it...you will definitely like it.
Bye For Now,
Bill
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Friday, May 29, 2009
Thursday, May 28, 2009
SEER IOUSLY
I have never been very good at predicting the future. I don't think most people are able to do that well.
Who, but a small few, could have predicted the techno revolution that is still in its infancy. Back at IBM in the late 60's, computers took up huge rooms at frigid temperatures. When punch cards gave way to large tape drives--boy-- that was innovation in its finest hour. How many of you have ever seen a tape drive? Raise your hand. At that time who would ever have thought that people could carry a computer aka a telephone around in their shirt pocket or purse?
So much has changed in our life time. So much more will change in the next 10+ years.Amazing things will happen to make our lives,health and minds better. Let us look forward to these marvels with anticipation and excitement.
In the meantime, let's focus on the present(see tomorrows blog). We need to stop lamenting the past as it is over and done with--just like tape drives! We need to stop worrying about the future as it will be good and not so good depending. We need to stay in the here and now and look forward optomistically to "what's coming around the corner." Hopefully, it will be good for you and yours.
Don't let yesterday take up too much of today.
Danny Kaye
Right actions for the future are the best apologies for wrong actions in
the past.
Tyron Edwards
Bye For Now,
Bill
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Who, but a small few, could have predicted the techno revolution that is still in its infancy. Back at IBM in the late 60's, computers took up huge rooms at frigid temperatures. When punch cards gave way to large tape drives--boy-- that was innovation in its finest hour. How many of you have ever seen a tape drive? Raise your hand. At that time who would ever have thought that people could carry a computer aka a telephone around in their shirt pocket or purse?
So much has changed in our life time. So much more will change in the next 10+ years.Amazing things will happen to make our lives,health and minds better. Let us look forward to these marvels with anticipation and excitement.
In the meantime, let's focus on the present(see tomorrows blog). We need to stop lamenting the past as it is over and done with--just like tape drives! We need to stop worrying about the future as it will be good and not so good depending. We need to stay in the here and now and look forward optomistically to "what's coming around the corner." Hopefully, it will be good for you and yours.
Don't let yesterday take up too much of today.
Danny Kaye
Right actions for the future are the best apologies for wrong actions in
the past.
Tyron Edwards
Bye For Now,
Bill
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561 361 1898 x 1
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Wednesday, May 27, 2009
IT'S NEVER TOO LATE
As I said last week, "You just never know what's coming around the corner." I went to a dinner on Tuesday nite. They gave each of us a gift bag. Mine had a copy of "The Last Lecture," which I already read and loved for all of its positivism and inspiration. It takes a "mensch" (yiddish for a good man) to write that as he is dying.
Someone took my bag. Instead, the hostess gave me a copy of "It's Never Too Late," by Patrick Lindsay. It was "beshert!" (yiddish for mean't to be). It is a neat book filled with wise and inspiring thoughts. Here is a sample that correlates to last weeks HOPEFUL blogs, as well as those dealing with active vs. passive.
IT IS NEVER TOO LATE....
TO MAKE PLANS
Looking ahead takes you out of the daily grind.
Planning ahead brings hope. (Told you So)
Small plans first, with realistic goals.
Build confidence.
Then make bigger plans with bigger goals.
Always have plans.
"You are young at any age if you're planning for tomorrow"
Anonymous
Bye For Now,
Bill
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Someone took my bag. Instead, the hostess gave me a copy of "It's Never Too Late," by Patrick Lindsay. It was "beshert!" (yiddish for mean't to be). It is a neat book filled with wise and inspiring thoughts. Here is a sample that correlates to last weeks HOPEFUL blogs, as well as those dealing with active vs. passive.
IT IS NEVER TOO LATE....
TO MAKE PLANS
Looking ahead takes you out of the daily grind.
Planning ahead brings hope. (Told you So)
Small plans first, with realistic goals.
Build confidence.
Then make bigger plans with bigger goals.
Always have plans.
"You are young at any age if you're planning for tomorrow"
Anonymous
Bye For Now,
Bill
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Tuesday, May 26, 2009
STOPGLOP.COM
On Friday I used the word GLOP and promised to elaborate this week. Glop is intended to remind us that our life's goal is to fill our pride bank and avoid shame and blame deposits. It is the standard by which I have tried to live my life.
Glop is an unattractive, unappealing word I use to describe anything that tempts people to put themselves in harms way. Glop lives large in alcohol, drugs,casinos, food,boardrooms,bedrooms and even shops--bricks and mortar or on-line.
Glop tempts people toward hurtful and self-destructive behaviors. It makes a mess time and time again. We see this over and over with famous and not so famous people.
I encourage you to check out your glopful potentials and choices and work hard to reduce or eliminate them from your repertoire. Check out the inventories at www.stopglop.com. I wish you health, healing and happiness.
Bye For Now,
Bill
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Glop is an unattractive, unappealing word I use to describe anything that tempts people to put themselves in harms way. Glop lives large in alcohol, drugs,casinos, food,boardrooms,bedrooms and even shops--bricks and mortar or on-line.
Glop tempts people toward hurtful and self-destructive behaviors. It makes a mess time and time again. We see this over and over with famous and not so famous people.
I encourage you to check out your glopful potentials and choices and work hard to reduce or eliminate them from your repertoire. Check out the inventories at www.stopglop.com. I wish you health, healing and happiness.
Bye For Now,
Bill
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Monday, May 25, 2009
Memorial Day
Nearly 5000 men and women have died in Iraq & Afghanistan.
Think about their sacrifices...send a prayer in their direction and that of their families. I know a good man who gave his life prematurely to save his comrades. Gd bless him and all the others and then....have no other serious thoughts throughout the day.
Rest your weary minds so you can move forward on Tuesday. These are challenging times in so many ways.
Bye For Now,
Bill
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Think about their sacrifices...send a prayer in their direction and that of their families. I know a good man who gave his life prematurely to save his comrades. Gd bless him and all the others and then....have no other serious thoughts throughout the day.
Rest your weary minds so you can move forward on Tuesday. These are challenging times in so many ways.
Bye For Now,
Bill
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Friday, May 22, 2009
ON RESILIENCE
This week I have emphasized the importance of sustaining hope, especially during tough times. I just read a brief excerpt in Time Magazine from Elizabeth Edward’s new book, “Resilience.” The little I read speaks of hope.
In 2006 while battling breast cancer that invaded her lymph nodes (not hopeful), with her husband running a dark horse race for President( not hopeful), she learned a few distorted details of her husband’s affair (not hopeful) and later learned from the tabloids that there might be a child involved and that it was more than a one time adventure ( super not hopeful!).
Yet, I sense from my short read that she has hope. They are still together. It feels as if she has planted seeds of forgiveness, while he sows the harvest of distrust. He struggles to separate these newly sprouted weeds, from the lush green grass of old. Glop kicks ass every time (see next Monday’s blog).
The title fits perfectly and my guess is the book is worth the read, especially if it inspires hope. I would go so far as to say that hope is the fuel that powers resilience and enables us to overcome severe blows to our trust.
I wish the Edward’s family well—we can only HOPE!
Bye For Now,
Bill
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In 2006 while battling breast cancer that invaded her lymph nodes (not hopeful), with her husband running a dark horse race for President( not hopeful), she learned a few distorted details of her husband’s affair (not hopeful) and later learned from the tabloids that there might be a child involved and that it was more than a one time adventure ( super not hopeful!).
Yet, I sense from my short read that she has hope. They are still together. It feels as if she has planted seeds of forgiveness, while he sows the harvest of distrust. He struggles to separate these newly sprouted weeds, from the lush green grass of old. Glop kicks ass every time (see next Monday’s blog).
The title fits perfectly and my guess is the book is worth the read, especially if it inspires hope. I would go so far as to say that hope is the fuel that powers resilience and enables us to overcome severe blows to our trust.
I wish the Edward’s family well—we can only HOPE!
Bye For Now,
Bill
www.williampenzerphd.com
954 475 1371
561 361 1898
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Thursday, May 21, 2009
I HOPE THAT:
You are rewarded in proportion to that which you deserve.
You have multiple sources of pride bank deposits.
You limit or eliminate your shame and blame
You know how to count it all fairly and objectively.
You believe in working on yourself for personal growth throughout your life.
You always have HOPE!
Bye For Now,
Bill
www.williampenzerphd.com
954 475 1371
954 361 1898
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You have multiple sources of pride bank deposits.
You limit or eliminate your shame and blame
You know how to count it all fairly and objectively.
You believe in working on yourself for personal growth throughout your life.
You always have HOPE!
Bye For Now,
Bill
www.williampenzerphd.com
954 475 1371
954 361 1898
check 3/17 blog to know our goals.
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