EMOTIONAL FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Continuing the theme of this week's blogs the Dalai Lama said


Common sense shows that human life is short-lived
and that it is best to make of our brief soujourn
on this earth something that is useful to oneself and others.

Let's use our human intelligence wisely. Otherwise,how are we
superior to animals.

Satisfaction is characterized by inner peace.It arises from
generosity,honesty and what I call ethical conduct,that is,
a way of behaving that respects the right of others to
happiness.

By For Now,


Bill

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SHOWING UP

On Monday I spoke about my simple life formula where Showing Up was step one. That is not an original thought. I believe it was Woody Allen who said, "80% of success is showing up." I recently scanned a book written by Bill Gates' father called Showing Up For Life. It is a good, quick, simple, downhome read.

At the end he quotes a letter from a friend who was dying that is worth repeating here.

Life is the ultimate teacher, but it is usually
through experience and not scientific research
that we discover its deeper lessons. We are all
here for a single purpose: to grow in wisdom and
learn to love. We can do this through losing as
well as through winning,by having and by not having,
by succeeding or by failing. All we need to do is
to show up openhearted for class...So fulfilling
life's purpose may depend more on how we play than
what we are dealt. You have to be present to win.


Bye For Now,

Bill

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A SIMPLE FORMULA

WELCOME TO MY BLOG--NOW CALLED MINDLY MATTERS,FORMALLY KNOWN AS COPE WITH THE ECONOMY.COM.

I was recently talking to a young person whose engine seemed to be stuck in neutral.

I said, success in life is not complicated,but it demands effort and discipline. Whether it be school, work, a significant relationship, playing a sport or taking up a hobby it demands:


SHOWING UP
TAKING ACTION
TRYING YOUR VERY BEST

I guarantee that this formula will work for you and think that it probably has many times in your life. So if your tank is empty and your motor not moving you forward, try these steps and you will be on your way again.


Bye For Now,

Bill

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THIS IS ABOUT LIFE, NOT THE BEATLES!

There was a program on TV tonight about the Beatles.

What struck me beyond their music was their success. They began as youngsters with a dream. They ended up becoming everyone's dream.

Their iconic status can be an inspiration for us all. Clearly, they were talented,maybe even creative geniuses in the music field. But it all came together for them at the right time in the right way. I remember seeing them for the first time on the Ed Sullivan Show. They were instantly loveable and Paul was,admittedly adorable--probably still seen that way among the older set.

The really cool thing about life is that tomorrow or next month or year may be your "Beatles" bustout. Don't stop. NEVER GIVE UP! Keep on truckin. We never know who's turn is next. So many of their hits fit right here. You fill in the blank__________. How about, "Get Back to Where You Once Belonged?" I chose it because it is playing right now. It applies to many who have sufferred serious hardship as a result of the economy.

Bye For Now,

Bill

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NOTEABLE QUOTES

I subscribe to a monthly magazine called “Good Stuff.” For about $30 a year it brings me many interesting, wise and humorous quotes and short success stories by famous, unknown (at least to me) and anonymous authors.

Here are a few that are relevant to today even though they are from their September, 2006 issue when the economy was still flying high:

It is our choices that show who we really are far more than our abilities.
J.K. Rowling

None of the secrets of success will work unless you do.
W.T. Grant

The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn the past, nor to worry
about the future, but to live the present moment wisely and earnestly.
Buddah

The only thing in life achieved without effort is failure.
Joseph Manning

Bye For Now,

Bill

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