The DAILY SPARK Blog

What if vs. Why not

“There are two types of people in this world.  The what if’s and the why not’s…. don’t be a what if.  They are paralyzed in their analysis.  Be a why not.  Why not me?  Why not now? Why not us? Why not believe… and then see what happens next?”

Quote by Shelly Tygielski, founder of Pandemic of Love

REFLECTION: 

  • What type of person are you (be honest)? Do you tend to ask what if or why not more often?
  • Is there a situation you are facing that could benefit from why not?  Explore this… see what happens next. (And let me know!)

Another View

When you see someone stressed, acting out or demonstrating bad behavior, what if you could view this from a different lens:

This person is not giving me a hard time, they are having a hard time!

Insight from a recent Ezra Klein Show podcast

REFLECTION:

  • Is there someone you are struggling with that you could have shift how you see them?Are they having a hard time?
  • With a change of view, how can you approach that relationship differently?

KNOWING THE DIFFERENCE

There is a difference between giving up and knowing when you have had enough!

Author unknown

REFLECTION: 

  • Is there a situation/relationship you are giving up on?  Is it too soon?
  • Is there a situation or relationship you have tolerated for too long and have had enough? 
  • Discern and take appropriate action.