The DAILY SPARK Blog

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…  🙂

IMAGINE…

The lack of personal peace begins with judgment.  Imagine how peaceful you would be if you simply allowed all the people and situations around you to be what they are. Like and dislike are based in desire – choose not be to controlled by them, and your peace will not be dependent on the action of other people or uncontrollable situations.

Quote by Scott Shaw  ABOUT PEACE 108 Ways To Be At Peace When Things Are Out Of Control

REFLECTION:

  • How much personal peace do you experience?
  • Examine your judgments.
  • How are your judgments (thinking this is the way it is supposed to be) impacting your peace?
  • Can you make a different choice?