Happy New Year

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First Impressions Can Be Revisited

We have all been taught about the value of giving a first impression. Yet we have all heard stories or even experienced the value of second chances. Yet , it seems most are stuck on that first impression idealism. Of course until it happens to us.

First Impressions Revisited

The value of being openminded and being predisposed to giving second chances. I once had a nice boss who admitted I was too good to be true. That was his first impression. One day he called me into his office after a half year on the job. The conversation went something like this. He confessed his first impression. Then, he admitted testing seven days to forever. Next he admitted I passed every test he could imagine. To his dismay his first impression was right and wrong at the same time. I was too good but it was true. In fact he wasted his time testing me.

The moral of the story

Give people a chance especially if you want someone to give you that same chance. In fact my first impression was he was a hardass and possibly a jerk. He proved me wrong, so I guess it was a reciprocal situation. He proved to be personable and honest. So, it went both ways. Though he never stopped testing me, I never stopped testing him. Despite it all we remained friends. Why, because we kept giving each other second chances.

The Same Difference(s)

I used to cringe when some someone spouted the words “Same Difference”. Then my world opened up and I began to become exposed to different cultures and religions. And what I found was we shared much of the same ideals and yes same differences.

Are We Really That different?

No we are not. We all are individuals with hopes and dreams. We want the best for ourselves and our families. Think about it, what more is there really?

Yes There Are Differences

What we have to think about are they really major? (I'm not talking about the ISIS situation) My Facebook and Twitter communities span the globe. We share and speak our minds in a friendly way. Actually both abound with positivity. And we share one thing respect and friendship. And I have to say I don't see that all the time in the communities I live and have lived in. Which makes you wonder why.

The Puzzle

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Life Shifts

Change can take place whether are not they are ones we are working for. Their called “Life Shifts”. They can not only compliment changes we want but they can be of their own doing. As many times as not they can be for the positive.

Mindset

It can set the tone for how these changes affect you, your life and those around you. Another word for mindset is perception. How you perceive change can make all the difference in the world. Of course judging too soon can be detrimental to the change process.

My Friend

He had a good life for him where he was, but as is human nature he wasn't satisfied. Mainly, because during the years things changed around him and he refused to accept them. So, he moved in search of the things that once made him happy. He never gave the change a chance thus never finding the happiness he longed for. Now, he is moving again. Again looking to create change to find the same things he lost. While I wish him well he somewhere along the line to has come to terms with not only his own changes but the life shifts that will take place around him. If not seeking more change to find happiness will forever elude him.

 

Me Me Me The Call For You

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Safely Centering Yourself

    I read an article and it talked about safely centering yourself for sensitive people. I sat back and thought on it. In my mind isn't that what everyone needs sensitive or not?

You and Me

We need to have a handle on ourselves even when things are spiraling out of control. It's called being self-centric. And applied properly that's a good thing. For the record it has no relation to being self-centered the selfish thing. It's more like an improvisational dancer where it's about the dance and the person performing.

Getting a Grip

Or holding it together to gain a better perspective. Especially in troubled times, we need to create the glue that keeps us together. Some call it perseverance. Where is it found? Within you and me the person.