Simple words huge impact

There is much to be said about the simplicity of things. Such as words. I'm not talking about words you spout  out during an argument, or when you see something or someone that triggers a one word response just due to how you feel about it.   I'm talking about the simple word or words that we forget to use sometimes in our daily lives. The ones that are so simple yet can have such a huge impact. Words as simple as "Please" and "Thank you", and that's just an example. Think about any word or words that have been said  to you, positive ones, that really impacted you. Now, knowing how good that made you feel, think how it would make someone else feel coming from you. They'll get to experience that good feeling you have. Sharing the wealth (experience), is nice.

However, don't do it only to pride yourself , for example "look what I did. I'm a good person". Do it out of sincerity. Because you did it from your heart.

Every kind deed done is a ripple in the sea life. Hence, you never know what kind of day a person is having or what they may be experiencing in their life.  By one simple kind gesture/word you have the opportunity to change the out come of someone's whole day, and in some rare instances their life.

When I was working in different theaters here and there, the best piece of advice I received when working with my fellow colleges was, no matter what is going on the two best words to always use were, please and thank you.  Little did I know how powerful that advise would be.   These two words are just a small example of the kindness we can share with others in the form of verbal expression.  It is important to remember that you should incorporate those and others into every situation.  So throw the pebble let the ripples begin...

Nicole

Sound the trumpet

ATTENTION! ATTENTION! So summer is still here, and many of us are adjusting back into our regular routines. Some of us are embarking  into school mode, some are getting back into the work force and sitting behind a desk, others have and are still working non stop. For them this is just another season change.

Change is an interesting word isn't it. So I ask you this, "would you say we change or do we evolve?" Personally I like the thought of evolving. You're still yourself with a little added bonus as time goes by. Not only are you adapting and over coming but making additions to one's self. Usually around this time our lives really start getting into the swing of things. The end of summer and a new work year on the horizon. This is short because I want you to think....is this the year I change or do I choose to evolve. Ultimately the ball is in your court. So choose wisely.
Nicole

Living in the moment

"Life is What You Make It..."

The funny thing is, I heard a joke begin with that sentence, though the ending wasn't very PC. But It got me thinking...life is what you make it. Some people choose to live their life in constant worry, "What if...and What about this...what if we don't get there on time...what if "this" doesn't happen?!?!?!" .A lot of time wasted in my opinion; constantly obsessed with the "what ifs". Or people who enjoy living in constant aggravation. You know, folks that think, "This is probably gonna take forever...I hate the holidays...why is she sooo like that...watch I'll get picked last again."
I could go on and on but you get the picture. The point is moments like these do exist. There are times that we have moments when we worry too much. Get aggravated to easily. Stay depressed or upset. But what we forget is, THIS TOO SHALL PASS. This very moment is not going to be forever...That is unless you want it to be...which is a poor decision in my opinion. And it is just that, a decision, your decision. We all know how to get out of a funk. We all have our own method. For some it's a five minute process. For others it can be an all day event bleeding into weeks or even months.
This is my method. I prefer finding the positive in my moments. I don't like dwelling in the unhappy moments. Like I said before, it's just time wasted. Time that I could be doing something exciting, something unbelievable, something fantastic, something that makes me smile. Oh and BTW I always believe you should smile, it looks good on you!
So find your moments and don't be afraid to LIVE each one. Try not to allow yourself to get stuck but to move forward. I guarantee there's a better moment right around the corner.

Nicole