The DAILY SPARK Blog

It's possible that you were undermined, endangered, cut off or disrespected.  But if we begin with that, then the relationship gets shaky.  Perhaps the other person simply didn't understand.  It might be that they are focused on their issues, not yours.  It could be that they're dealing with something you don't see.  And most likely, they simply might not know what you're expecting or hoping for.  When we assume misunderstanding, we open the door to better.  We can find empathy and connection by giving people the benefit of the doubt.  Clarity, not grievance, is the solution to misunderstanding.   Source:  Seth Godin's BlogREFLECTION:How often do you give people the benefit of the doubt?Is there a situation where you need clarity not grievance?Can you ask for clarity to clear up a misunderstanding?

"Do we not know the feeling that overtakes us when we are in the presence of a particular person and, roughly translates as, The fact that this person exists in the world at all, this alone makes this world, and a life in it, meaningful."Quote by Viktor Frankl from his book: Yes to Life: In Spite of Everything. REFLECTION:Is there a particular person in your life that makes it meaningful?Reach out to them today and let them know.

Winning isn't what makes you feel good.  Growth makes you feel good. Sometimes they are the same thing.  When you achieve something for the first time, it's growth.  You've reached a new level.  The win feels satisfying.  But when you do it for the tenth time (or the hundredth time), it can feel stale.  You're still winning, but you're not necessarily growing.  The secret is not to worry about winning, but rather to focus on growing.  And the most straightforward way to grow is to learn something.  If you're ever feeling stuck, go learn something new.  Read, write, think, learn, repeat.  When you're learning, you're growing.  Quote by James Clear 3-2-1 Thursday BlogREFLECTION:Are you growing?Are you learning something new - stretching yourself to learn?Read, write, think, learn, repeat!