The Magic Of Decision

I want to start off with two quotes, one of which I have referred to before, that by Goethe. First let me quote Wilfred A. Peterson, "Decision is the spark that ignites action. Without a decision being made, nothing happens." Now Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe "Whatever you think you can do or believe you can do, begin it. Action has magic, grace and power in it." Sometimes it is hard to make a decision. Perhaps you don't have enough information. Perhaps it will go wrong. Well, one way to get information is to try something and see what happens. Making decisions is a main component of creativity. Not just one but a series of them. One decision is made and thought about then that leads to another. Action with thought is far superior to worry. The smallest decisions can break up the biggest log-jams. Decide to do something good for yourself today. Perhaps it will just be looking for a good fact to be happy about. But that decision will start a whole chain of events. Use you power of decision to guide those events. Your life is meant to be satisfying and fulfilling. Make the decision to act towards that end. May the spark be with you.

The Magic Of Kindness

I was browsing on the designated days list and saw that Feb. 15Th, two days ago, was the end of Kindness Week. I just missed it but some things can/should always be celebrated. I followed some links and saw the Goethe quote "Kindness is the golden chain by which society is bound together." So I must share. He may or may not be talking about the big concept of society, but think how harsh life would be if those close to you never said 'thank you' or smiled at you, if a stranger never held a door for you, if a friend never shared a small experience with you just because they thought you could relate to it. Or if you were never kind to yourself. Think of ways you can be kind to yourself today: lotion on some rough hands, enjoy the smell of your breakfast coffee as well as the taste, what play or light or color do you notice that you enjoy, have you bothered to find something to laugh at, did several things work well today--develop the magic of kindness to yourself. Be kind to others. Maybe you can smile at a family member, or tell them something that you appreciate about them. Strangers deserve kindness and it does your health well to give it to them. Improved blood pressure and well being are tangible results of kindness. But who knows? You may also be building up a lot of good Karma. It never hurts to be kind. Even explaining and apologizing when you have to be pushy is a kindness. Kindle the spark of kindness today.