Author: Anne

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STEPPING AWAY

Waterfall in the Fiordland National Park New Zealand

As long as you stay in a negative situation, it’s impossible to maintain a peaceful mind.  Stepping away from the situation allows your senses to encounter new stimuli, which is the quickest way to return to your peaceful self. 

Quote from About Peace 108 Ways To Be At Peace When Thing Are Out Of Control by Scott Shaw

REFLECTION:

  • Are you experiencing a negative situation?
  • How can you make a shift?
  • Can you step away to try on a different perspective?
  • What steps can you take today?

SHOULDS…

Inspiration found along the road while walking the Camino de Santiago, Spain

“The shoulds have gotten me in the most trouble.

Is it a should because I have to or because it is good?

I ask myself if it (the thing I committed to doing) is tonight will I be excited to go or will I be rolling my eyes wondering why did I say yes to this?”

Quote from Tim Ferris podcast with Danny Meyer, founder of Shake Shack

REFLECTION:

  • Do you have shoulds?
  • Do you say yes when you want to say no?
  • Examine your shoulds and determine if it is something you can say no to… a thoughtful no thank you to?
  • I realize some things we must do because of obligations and commitments but if they are a disproportionate part of your day/life, maybe it is time to examine your “shoulds.”

PAVE ANOTHER ONE…

If you don’t like the road you’re walking, start paving another one.

Quote by Dolly Parton

REFLECTION:

  • Do you like the road you are walking?
  • Do you need to pave a different road?
  • Reflect…
  • Maybe you need to find an alternative route … a raft may be a quicker way down…  🙂