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Peace for Today
“Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.” – Melody Beattie (attributed to various sources)
Melody Beattie, born in 1948, is an American author known for her influential work in the self-help and recovery fields. Her bestselling book, “Codependent No More,” revolutionized the understanding of codependency. Beattie’s writing often explores themes of healing, self-discovery, and gratitude. Drawing from personal experiences, she has inspired countless individuals to overcome challenges and find empowerment. With numerous published works and a commitment to helping others navigate life’s complexities, Melody Beattie continues to be a beacon of hope and guidance for many.
Presumption
Etiquette requires the presumption of good until the contrary is proved.” ― Emily Post, Emily Post On Etiquette
No work
What is more perfect on Labor Day than no work? No washing and drying of too many dishes and silverware Fancy napkins or not Making it pretty too! Seems the best way to make it pretty and no work is to use paper everything. Paper plates are a good starting place. But...
Business Slow
Business is Slow - now what? Be tender with yourself during the slow times in your business. I panicked all the time – Too much business – get it done, get it done, do it right, get it done. I panicked when there was too little business. Get more work, get more...
Hopeful, tender and dedicated
Hopeful Tender Dedicated.... “To be hopeful means to be uncertain about the future, to be tender toward possibilities, to be dedicated to change all the way down to the bottom of your heart.” Rebecca Solnit is an American writer. She has written on a variety of...
Tender
Be Tender Being tender does take a little practice. I would recommend you practice stoicism. Stoicism It is an ancient Greek school of philosophy founded at Athens by Zeno of Citium. The school taught that virtue, the highest good, is based on knowledge, and that the...
Outcomes
Outcomes Outcomes vs. activity. When the activity of practicing the violin matches the outcome of having a seat in an orchestra. Goal accomplished. But when business owners are so easily distracted by activity, and miss our goal and to wallow in the sea of...