Monday, June 25, 2007

Hidden strengths

Talking to somebody last week I used an extract from a book, which gave them some interesting reflections. There are many things you can read from it. In this case it was about the value of things that don't look shiny and new, and the strength of deep roots.
All that is gold does not glitter, not
all those who wander are lost, the young in the old does not whither, deep roots
are not reached by the frost. J.R.R. Tolkien
What do you get from this weeks thought (add them to the blog)?

Have a great week,

Jon

Monday, June 18, 2007

Get your dreams

Last week I had a lot of conversations with a friend of mine who was having a really hard time deciding what to should do about something. In such cases it is often simple.

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the
things you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines.
Sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore,
dream, discover... " -Mark Twain
I'm proud to say that as hard as it was for her, she threw off the bowlines. Last time I saw her the real sparkle of happiness in her eyes was wonderful to see; so look for your dreams, where do they guide you?

Jon

Monday, June 11, 2007

Remember your goals

Summer is nearly here, with the longest day of the year coming up soon. Many people are having a quick check back at the promises they made themselves for this year (you remember those new year resolutions) and finding lots of reasons for not having achieved them yet.
"Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take
your eyes off your goals." Sydney Smith

Have a great week and keep focussed on what you want,
Jon