Weekly Grab
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Stay curious, preferably with a camera in hand.
Help
I’m curious…
What compels us to render aid? Obligation, status, personal gain, compassion, sorrow?
Under what conditions would we not help another? And, are we willing to help ourselves as much as others?
Arranged
Why do we take the time to put things in order, especially when there’s little or no functional benefit? In fact, it takes more time and effort to do so. So, why go through the trouble? It turns out, our brains don’t like chaos. We’re better at making sense of things when there’s rhyme and reason, groupings and associations. Beauty and taste follow similar guidelines. And over time, we’ve conditioned ourselves to be attracted to things which look and behave a certain way. This is the way it’s supposed to look.
When is it acceptable to create chaos instead? Is there a benefit to doing things so differently they’re seen as abstract or strange?
Game
Life is like a game, except there’s no winning or losing. Sometimes, the stakes seem pretty high, high enough to walk away. But, the reality is they’re never that high. There’s just the chance to play.
We’re in it…until we’re not. Might as well enjoy every minute.
Advice
When to give it. And, what to say. Two thoughts often not pondered enough before the offering.
How many times have we given advice without being asked for it? Timing is a very important skill.
Names
What’s in a name?
Personification, status, tension, relief, memory, honor, label, affiliation, message, story.
Names hold a lot of power. Choose wisely.
Confidence
What gives us confidence? Here’s some ideas to consider…
Posture, Rest, Practice, Repetition, Competency, Failure, Exercise, Good health, Wholesome Upbringing, Sunshine, Good Luck, Learning
These are worth working on, getting better at. Identifying what stands in the way of our confidence is equally important. Then, work on those too.
HT to my MMM Wisdom Partners
Avoidance
Of course, it’s entirely possible it’s all made up. The fear, the lack of beauty, the intention.
Most things and situations aren’t as scary as they appear. But, it’s easier to deal with them when we make them so.
Get the Camera Out 