Create a Good Day
Archive for May, 2010
It’s the simple things in life we forget…
May 26th
THIS IS DEDICATED TO ZG and NA…CONGRATULATIONS ON THE ENGAGEMENT, I WROTE THIS STORY BASED ON ONE OF YOUR DATES.
I remember sitting at a camp on Northern Ontario and I spent the last hours of the night bonding with my fellow male counselors, and I have been reminded of a most important lesson; Something that we seem to have lost as we grow into adults or start families. My fellow colleague was rearranging his clothes, when he pulls out a Frisbee. As I stare at him awkwardly, he simply tosses it to me and says “Read it.” Engraved on the top is the following line “For the simple things in life.”
It was a gift from his girlfriend of 4 years reminding him that the perfect time does not always include spending copious amounts of money and eating at the fanciest restaurant to impress the other. There perfect date was simply being together tossing a Frisbee. If these are actions that make you content by all means do it, and do it proudly. Because as much as we say we do not like them, the material things keep us just as happy. We fail to appreciate the smaller things in life like standing across from your partner in the sand and simply tossing a Frisbee with the warmth of the sun glaring on your body.
We have had this message instilled in our minds that the prettier, the more expensive and the more glamorous an object, the more content our partner, as well as ourselves will be. Remember that standing in sand playing catch can lead to a lifetime of happiness and a lifetime of memories.
We often complain that we do not have pleasure in our lives, and it is because we fail to realize how simple things as such can lead to an enormous amount of pleasure in our lives. As my colleague took back his Frisbee I simply smiled and said thank you for reminding me of how small an object has to be to give me a large amount of satisfaction.
Walk like you meant to walk
May 19th
How many times do we dread going to bed at night and thinking about things we didn’t really do 100%? Is it not a waste of time to go through our tasks and our ultimately our days and not really give everything we have in everything we do? In my opinion the answer is an emphatic yes. Why walk, if you’re going to slouch.
There’s an interesting thing about walking. The way in which you choose to walk can have effects that you may not think about. If you slouch when you walk, your legs will eventually hurt, and if you walk with a lean forward, your back will eventually hurt. Your body may not hurt at the time, but long term it will catch up with you. This is the same with life. If you short change your tasks, similar to the walk the long term effects kick in.
Let me expand. By not fulfilling your tasks or your days you almost guarantee that you will have to revisit what you half heartedly finished. Why make extra work for yourself when your time can be spent moving forward or completing other tasks? If you walk straight in life, long term your body benefits. If you walk like you don’t want to walk, long term you will feel the pain. The more you get used to not living like you mean to live, the harder it is to escape this habit. This is why when you wake up each morning, live your days like you meant to wake up each morning. Assure that you serve your body and day justice by completing as much as you can in the most effective way you can.
Good people find good people
May 15th
I live my life in a matter that hopefully improves the lives of others. I try hard to make sure the problems and issues of others are taken care of, and if I can help in any way I will do so. I do this because this is how I want to live my life, not for any reciprocation or praise or reward. I do this because I genuinely want to. People who live like this do so because they simply want to.
There are some hidden benefits that do come with living like this, and I have been long been the recipient of it. I have been fortunate in my life to meet many many good (great) people. People who have looked out for me, cared for me, and made sure that my issues were as well taken care of. As you spend time being the recipient of the aid rather than giving it, you realize that in life <strong> Good people find good people.</strong>
I live my life in a matter that hopefully improves the lives of others. I try hard to make sure the problems and issues of others are taken care of, and if I can help in any way I will do so. I do this because this is how I want to live my life, not for any reciprocation or praise or reward. I do this because I genuinely want to. People who live like this do so because they simply want to.
There are some hidden benefits that do come with living like this, and I have been long been the recipient of it. I have been fortunate in my life to meet many many good (great) people. People who have looked out for me, cared for me, and made sure that my issues were as well taken care of. As you spend time being the recipient of the aid rather than giving it, you realize that in life Good people find good people. The people that are their to make sure YOU are smiling, to make sure that YOU have had a good day, their is a formula to finding these great people. It’s by acting selfless and great to others.
No one has an obligation to be nice to anyone, and most humans live in a selfish way whether they see it or not. Society has us pegged on being number 1 and knocking down whomever to get their. But the good people realize that being number 1 is not the only motive in life. Success is important, but acting selfless is as well. We always look for someone to when we have a problem, but it’s about what we do when we have no problems and our lives are ok. Are we looking out for others? Are we making sure that the lives of the people we care about are ok? Are we taking the time to genuinely ask how someone is doing and if they are not well, helping them? If the answer for even one of these questions is NO, then it would hard to expect someone to do the same for you?
Act in ways that are good for others, and others will reciprocate to you. You don’t help others for the return, but it becomes part of the package.
This post is dedicated to those who have looked after me, new friends, old friends, family. You have no necessity to at all, but I tell you I appreciate it more than you’ll ever know.
Everyday is appreciation day
May 9th
As another mother’s day has come gone, I have been given an opportunity to reflect on the impact my mother has made in my life. These words would probably not be written if it wasn’t for my mother. Her belief in me is staggering and she gives me this confidence that no other can. I truly am grateful for her and thank her for all she’s done.
This day particularly got me thinking. Why should a holiday decide when we appreciate those close to us? While I agree, it’s important to take time to reflect and credit those who give you life, there are other’s also deserving of praise an accolades.
For those people I say thank you. My friends, my classmates, my team members, my family. I thank you. I also remind all of you, that everyday should be a day to appreciate the people who define your life; the people who you can say have impacted and affected your daily actions. I assure you those close to you would feel humbled hearing a thank you every now and then, even though for the most part, no thanks is never asked for.
A simple reminder, a few simple words of praise can go a long way in not only positively impacting ones day, but the rest of their relationship with you. No one is demanding gifts, cards and flowers each and every day. The world is simply a much more pleasant place with a flow of kind words. One has no idea the effect a few simple words can make through the course of ones day.
Too those who have stood by and supported me and continue to do so, I appreciate it, and I will make an effort to remind you all more often.
Too all the mothers I say Happy Mother’s Day. You truly deserve more than a day of praise.
