Words Are Heard – Attitude Is Felt

People may hear your words, but they feel your attitude - John Maxwell

My Dearest Daughters, "People may hear your words, but they feel your attitude." - John Maxwell Head + Heart = Attitude That Becomes Behavior Attitude: It's what I think and feel about someone or something that shapes the words I choose and actions I take in ways that people can sense. Attitude starts in the… Continue reading Words Are Heard – Attitude Is Felt

Fix The Problem or Fix Your Attitude

If you don't like something then change it. If you can't change it then change your attitude. - Maya Angelou

My Dearest Daughters, "If you don't like something, then change it. If you can't change it, then change your attitude." - Maya Angelou, American Poet Attitude: What we think and how we feel about someone or something shapes our behavior. Attitude may seem like a small thing, but it forms our perspective of how we… Continue reading Fix The Problem or Fix Your Attitude

Listen With Your Heart – Not Your Ears

We hear with our ears, but we listen with our hearts

I can't tell you how many times I've heard what someone said, but I didn't invest the time, give the respect, or care enough to listen with the intent of understanding what the other person had to say. The result of this is at best a misunderstanding, often hurtful, and sometimes damaging to the relationship.

How You See People Is How You’ll Serve Them

How you see people is how you will serve people - Focus on the Family

11/10/18 Brandy, Addy, and Grace, "How you see people is how you'll serve them." - Focus on the Family podcast guest Although I can't recall the name of the guest on the Focus on the Family podcast, this statement struck me deep, especially in today's social and political climate of intolerance, division, hatred, and physical,… Continue reading How You See People Is How You’ll Serve Them

Negative Thoughts Can’t Lead To A Positive Life

Negative thoughts cannot lead to a positive life - Michael Todd

11/8/18 Brandy, Addy, and Grace, "Negative thoughts cannot lead to a positive life." - Michael Todd Life isn't always going to be easy. In fact, easy is the exception - not the norm. Although I encourage you to Keep Life Simple, I also know that Simple Rarely = Easy. Addy, I remember when you were about… Continue reading Negative Thoughts Can’t Lead To A Positive Life