Well my first night alone so as I was cleaning up a bit the TV was on. I was listening to the weather (all good fishing women listen to the weather all the time) and after I fed the kids I started to sweep. All of a sudden I realized that the TV was now showing a popular entertainment show.
I kept sweeping but had to stop and turn the station after about 10 minutes because all they were talking about was Sandra was seen on the streets and her mother in laws reaction and some bachelor lady who was dumped because he said it was all for show not love..on and on..peoples lives were either played out by these reporters or they played it out themselves on this show! WHY DO PEOPLE CARE???
I don't know who this bachelorlady is, but did she really think she would find true love by being on some over rated dating show? Do I really care what some mother in law of a guy who cheated on his wife has to say? NO!
I just don't get it...any of it. If it was any of us and we had someone broadcasting our every move and what people thought of us we would be personally outraged! So why is it okay to listen these shows? What value do they bring? Do we really care so much about hollywood stars that we are willing to listen to gossip of them?
Okay, I know some of you love this stuff, but give them a break. If you and your partner broke up over a terrible situation would you want me to write all about it in the blog. Oh dear...maybe that is my calling! Maybe I should start sharing the dirty secrets I hold, or others around me hold.
It frustrated me to think that we care so much about others mishaps and pain. So, today I would say find the good in people and find the good in yourself. Rise above the gossip and nasty words and be positive.
Okay, time to watch something else...thank goodness for Man vs Wild!
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Monday, June 28, 2010
Celebrating things Close to Home
I was thinking about what to write about today, the creative juices haven't been flowing freely this week, and as I sat listening to a friend of mine traveling to Europe this week it hit me!
In the next 11 days of her adventure she will be seeing the Iceland Volcano/glazier, the Little Mermaid Statue, Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, the Anne Frank Haus, and a number of places. Some pretty cool things to say the least!
Not all of us have the chance to see places and areas overseas or even in the next state, so today I want to celebrate things close to home. I would like to get a list of fun places to see in each state from the people who actually have lived in the state, but it is hard. NOT because there is little to see in some states, but because so many times we think of a vacation or trip as far away not close to home.
So what if everyone stated within their state and visited interesting places? Where would it take you, me, or them? I have a great state to celebrate - Minnesota. Did you know that you can canoe in the Boundary Waters, go 100's of feet down in an old coal mine, see Paul Bunyan, walk across the headwaters of the Mississippi River, go to one of four professional sporting team events, stand on the shores of one of the largest great lakes, fish in one of 10,000 lakes, visit a full size replica of a Vikings Ship, take a houseboat trip, go white water rafting, agate hunt on the shores or in the fields, tour one of the top ten caves in the USA, visit the home of SPAM, see wild buffalo, visit a wolf and black bear center, or a host of other things - all within 250 miles of where I am at right now! Whoa!
I have done most of the above, some a number of times. There are still things on this short list that I haven't done though. I could add another 150 things that I have done that are not in books or very seldom visited.
I guess my point is that to many times we think we need to go some where far away to see things when all we need to do is look out our backdoor. I love traveling and hope to do it more in the future. I love different cultures, learning about others, getting to see history in the making. I also love to explore my backyard - so this summer enjoy both. If you have a chance to get out and see a new part of the world have a wonderful time. If you don't have that kind of time look for everything around you 250 miles away from where you are right now!
Celebrating things Close to Home today!
In the next 11 days of her adventure she will be seeing the Iceland Volcano/glazier, the Little Mermaid Statue, Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, the Anne Frank Haus, and a number of places. Some pretty cool things to say the least!
Not all of us have the chance to see places and areas overseas or even in the next state, so today I want to celebrate things close to home. I would like to get a list of fun places to see in each state from the people who actually have lived in the state, but it is hard. NOT because there is little to see in some states, but because so many times we think of a vacation or trip as far away not close to home.
So what if everyone stated within their state and visited interesting places? Where would it take you, me, or them? I have a great state to celebrate - Minnesota. Did you know that you can canoe in the Boundary Waters, go 100's of feet down in an old coal mine, see Paul Bunyan, walk across the headwaters of the Mississippi River, go to one of four professional sporting team events, stand on the shores of one of the largest great lakes, fish in one of 10,000 lakes, visit a full size replica of a Vikings Ship, take a houseboat trip, go white water rafting, agate hunt on the shores or in the fields, tour one of the top ten caves in the USA, visit the home of SPAM, see wild buffalo, visit a wolf and black bear center, or a host of other things - all within 250 miles of where I am at right now! Whoa!
I have done most of the above, some a number of times. There are still things on this short list that I haven't done though. I could add another 150 things that I have done that are not in books or very seldom visited.
I guess my point is that to many times we think we need to go some where far away to see things when all we need to do is look out our backdoor. I love traveling and hope to do it more in the future. I love different cultures, learning about others, getting to see history in the making. I also love to explore my backyard - so this summer enjoy both. If you have a chance to get out and see a new part of the world have a wonderful time. If you don't have that kind of time look for everything around you 250 miles away from where you are right now!
Celebrating things Close to Home today!
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Celebrating PRIDE 2010
This weekend is the Gay-Lesbian-Bisexual-Transgender Pride Celebration. It is one weekend out of the year when people come together for a common purpose in an open and supportive environment.
I have a lot of GLBT and straight friends who attend every year. Usually I have a booth at the Twin Cities Pride so show support, as well as provide attendees the opportunity to get to know Life Coaching and what it means to live your values.
This will be the first year I have missed in a while, so I thought I would write my blog as a small way of showing my personal support for any organization or event whos aim is to educate, inform, and celebrate.
The mission of Twin Cities Pride is to commemorate and celebrate our diverse heritage, inspire the achievement of equality and challenge discrimination. (http://www.tcpride.org/index.php/about-twin-cities-pride) Now there is a mission statement.
To commenorate and celebrate our diversity, inspire towards equality and challenge discrimination! Diversity, Equality, and inclusion!
So much is in the news these days about the GLBT community. Like most things in the world the less one knows about it the more fearful and angry they get. Politicians use the GLBT as puppets in their campaigns in the same line as terrorists in Pakastan. Seems crazy!
One of my all time favorite Movie is The American President (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112346/). In the movie the President is taking a lot of heat for dating a woman and during this time his opponent is attaching her in his campaign. The President finally has enough and makes a speach:
Today is a day like all others. Celebrate or not, it is a day. I choose to celebrate - our differences, our values, our rights, our future, our hopes and dreams. Celebrating PRIDE 2010!
I have a lot of GLBT and straight friends who attend every year. Usually I have a booth at the Twin Cities Pride so show support, as well as provide attendees the opportunity to get to know Life Coaching and what it means to live your values.
This will be the first year I have missed in a while, so I thought I would write my blog as a small way of showing my personal support for any organization or event whos aim is to educate, inform, and celebrate.
The mission of Twin Cities Pride is to commemorate and celebrate our diverse heritage, inspire the achievement of equality and challenge discrimination. (http://www.tcpride.org/index.php/about-twin-cities-pride) Now there is a mission statement.
To commenorate and celebrate our diversity, inspire towards equality and challenge discrimination! Diversity, Equality, and inclusion!
So much is in the news these days about the GLBT community. Like most things in the world the less one knows about it the more fearful and angry they get. Politicians use the GLBT as puppets in their campaigns in the same line as terrorists in Pakastan. Seems crazy!
One of my all time favorite Movie is The American President (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112346/). In the movie the President is taking a lot of heat for dating a woman and during this time his opponent is attaching her in his campaign. The President finally has enough and makes a speach:
We have serious problems to solve, and we need serious people to solve them. And whatever your particular problem is, I promise you, Bob Rumson is not the least bit interested in solving it. He is interested in two things and two things only: making you afraid of it and telling you who's to blame for it. That, ladies and gentlemen, is how you win elections. You gather a group of middle-aged, middle-class, middle-income voters who remember with longing an easier time, and you talk to them about family and American values and character. And wave an old photo of the President's girlfriend and you scream about patriotism and you tell them, she's to blame for their lot in life, and you go on television and you call her a whore. Sydney Ellen Wade has done nothing to you, Bob. She has done nothing but put herself through school, represent the interests of public school teachers, and lobby for the safety of our natural resources. You want a character debate, Bob? You better stick with me, 'cause Sydney Ellen Wade is way out of your league.
Today is a day like all others. Celebrate or not, it is a day. I choose to celebrate - our differences, our values, our rights, our future, our hopes and dreams. Celebrating PRIDE 2010!
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Take 1 Tissue. Gentle blow nose.
Take 1 tissue and gently blow nose: Directions on a tissue box.
Open nozzle to desired spray and sweeze trigger:Directions on a spray bottle.
Use quarter size amount, wet hair, bring to lather, rinse: Directions on a shampoo bottle.
I thought it was both interesting and strange that there were actual directions on common items.
Strange because it seems like everyone would know that you take a tissue out of the box to blow your nose. What else whould you do? Or shampoo, what else whould you do?
Interesting because today I wish I had easy Janice instructions. Something like get up, shower, and enjoy the day. Or Once awake, think positive thoughts and make a difference in the world. It really should be that easy!
Maybe if each of us had directions that we knew, and others could read, we would all be able to live in peace. It really should be that easy: take 1 tissue and gently blow your nose.
Open nozzle to desired spray and sweeze trigger:Directions on a spray bottle.
Use quarter size amount, wet hair, bring to lather, rinse: Directions on a shampoo bottle.
I thought it was both interesting and strange that there were actual directions on common items.
Strange because it seems like everyone would know that you take a tissue out of the box to blow your nose. What else whould you do? Or shampoo, what else whould you do?
Interesting because today I wish I had easy Janice instructions. Something like get up, shower, and enjoy the day. Or Once awake, think positive thoughts and make a difference in the world. It really should be that easy!
Maybe if each of us had directions that we knew, and others could read, we would all be able to live in peace. It really should be that easy: take 1 tissue and gently blow your nose.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
When Life gets Out of Hand - create a To-do list!
I know I have written about how 'to-do' list can help us all get things done more efficient and effective, but what do we do when Life gets out of hand? Yes, there may be some planning to get it back into the sane world, but I would like to suggest another option.
This option has less to do about getting anything done and more to do with renew and regenerate.
I received a writing pad from a friend of mine and her note to me was "here is a note pad to write down all of your to-do's this week". It also said, "I have started your first one already."
On the To-Do List she made are six things she thought I needed to do.
1. Stop and Smell the Play-Doh (Yes I love the smell of Play-Doh and have a jar of it in my office at work)
2. Spend 5 minutes day dreaming about fishing
3. Share a cute kitty story with a co-worker
4. Get a snack (Good and Plenty)
5. Recycle something
6. Remember that you make a difference and ARE appreciated!
I have this list handing in my office now as a remember that when life gets out of hand, follow that to-do list first.
I love the fact that someone else knows me well enough to have created such a fabulous list for me and one that I definitely can follow!
What is your "when life gets out of hand To-Do List?
Having one will bring you back to the reality that although there is so much we could all do, sometimes we just need to stop and smell the Play-Doh!
I would love to see your LGOOH To-Do List!
This option has less to do about getting anything done and more to do with renew and regenerate.
I received a writing pad from a friend of mine and her note to me was "here is a note pad to write down all of your to-do's this week". It also said, "I have started your first one already."
On the To-Do List she made are six things she thought I needed to do.
1. Stop and Smell the Play-Doh (Yes I love the smell of Play-Doh and have a jar of it in my office at work)
2. Spend 5 minutes day dreaming about fishing
3. Share a cute kitty story with a co-worker
4. Get a snack (Good and Plenty)
5. Recycle something
6. Remember that you make a difference and ARE appreciated!
I have this list handing in my office now as a remember that when life gets out of hand, follow that to-do list first.
I love the fact that someone else knows me well enough to have created such a fabulous list for me and one that I definitely can follow!
What is your "when life gets out of hand To-Do List?
Having one will bring you back to the reality that although there is so much we could all do, sometimes we just need to stop and smell the Play-Doh!
I would love to see your LGOOH To-Do List!
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Who is responsible for your morale?
There are a lot of times when I feel beat up, left out, critical, and negative. For a while I was looking for an answer through other people. Someone else needed to 'fix' my morale issues. It was someone Else's fault that I was negative. It was someone else who did this to me.
It is a complete energy zapper to feel this. Nothing goes right and I become more critical of everything (even the positive side) and spiral quickly to hating everything.
It then occurred to me that my morale is mine to own, NOT someone Else's to fix. It is my perception, my attitude, my beliefs, my values, my negativity that was impacting my morale, not someone doing something to me. I questioned my thoughts of "do others really have that power over me?" The answer was NO. I am the only person who can give away my power, so if I was having a negative feeling it was me giving them power. Power over my involvement, my decisions, my thoughts, my needs.
Once I finally figured this out I began to notice how many people are willing to give up their power to others for really no reason. They call it "my morale is hurt" or "they made me this way". On the contrary - be accountable and responsible for your actions, your words, and your feelings. They are yours to deal with.
Now there are times each of us need help with this and there are friends, colleagues, and others out there willing to listen and clarify. Reach out to them. Today was a morale day for me and reminding myself to own my behaviors, attitudes, and outcomes has ended the day as positive.
Who owns your morale?
It is a complete energy zapper to feel this. Nothing goes right and I become more critical of everything (even the positive side) and spiral quickly to hating everything.
It then occurred to me that my morale is mine to own, NOT someone Else's to fix. It is my perception, my attitude, my beliefs, my values, my negativity that was impacting my morale, not someone doing something to me. I questioned my thoughts of "do others really have that power over me?" The answer was NO. I am the only person who can give away my power, so if I was having a negative feeling it was me giving them power. Power over my involvement, my decisions, my thoughts, my needs.
Once I finally figured this out I began to notice how many people are willing to give up their power to others for really no reason. They call it "my morale is hurt" or "they made me this way". On the contrary - be accountable and responsible for your actions, your words, and your feelings. They are yours to deal with.
Now there are times each of us need help with this and there are friends, colleagues, and others out there willing to listen and clarify. Reach out to them. Today was a morale day for me and reminding myself to own my behaviors, attitudes, and outcomes has ended the day as positive.
Who owns your morale?
Monday, June 21, 2010
Summer Solstice Begins
I like in Minnesota for a number of reasons, but maybe the biggest one is that I love the changing of the seasons. It is the backbone of my coaching vision as like the seasons, we change, grow, hide, and discover.
Today marks the official first day of summer in the northern hemisphere. Today we have over 15 hours of sunlight! 15 hours! Further north they have even more. I love it! I am not a warm weather person, but it is light around 5am and doesn't get dark until 10pm so the days are long and the time seems endless!
15 hours to make a difference! 15 hours to do so many things inside and out! 15 hours to enjoy the colors of the flowers and plants in full bloom! 15 hours to walk, bike, ride, eat ice cream, fish, clean, weed, swim or do whatever you want. 15 hours of light to change your world.
What will you do with the 15 hours of the day? It is here for a few weeks before we start heading down a bit so plan now!
Summer a time to rejuvenate, grow, harvest, and enjoy. Look for the opportunities you have in your life to do just that. Live like Summer!
Today marks the official first day of summer in the northern hemisphere. Today we have over 15 hours of sunlight! 15 hours! Further north they have even more. I love it! I am not a warm weather person, but it is light around 5am and doesn't get dark until 10pm so the days are long and the time seems endless!
15 hours to make a difference! 15 hours to do so many things inside and out! 15 hours to enjoy the colors of the flowers and plants in full bloom! 15 hours to walk, bike, ride, eat ice cream, fish, clean, weed, swim or do whatever you want. 15 hours of light to change your world.
What will you do with the 15 hours of the day? It is here for a few weeks before we start heading down a bit so plan now!
Summer a time to rejuvenate, grow, harvest, and enjoy. Look for the opportunities you have in your life to do just that. Live like Summer!
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