Archive for the ‘Inspired Thoughts’ Category

Some days life hands you events that are less than desired. In both your personal and professional life, it’s extremely easy to get frustrated and down-trodden. Fortunately, there is at least one thing in life you cannot do with a frown; Laughter.

Photo Courtesy f8 studio

“Nobody says you must laugh, but a sense of humor can help you overlook the unattractive, tolerate the unpleasant, cope with the unexpected, and smile through the day.” – Henry David Thoreau

There are going to be curve balls in life. As perfectly as you plan, someone’s dog is going to get loose and cut into that perfect picture.

Some unexpected incident will always come knocking at your door. The only question to ask is how will you approach that moment? Will you throw your arms up in exasperation? Or will you laugh, appreciating the humor in life?

I’m hopeful you’ll chose the latter. Remember…life happens. And as annoying as things might be, a lot of those speed bumps can actually be quite funny with the right perspective.

Life is about perspective – a viewpoint that is relative to every single individual. When capturing a moment in time, 10 different photographers will all create their own creative vision with regard to angle, lighting and subject framing. Each of these photos is draped in emotion and expression – one may be somber while the other enlightened.

With so many captured images, whose is most accurate? No one.

“Sea of Horses” by Jonas Peterson

You can choose to be limited by your own experiences, or you can challenge yourself to see life through other people’s viewpoint. Successfully doing so will allow for better understanding, clearer communication and less frustration.

Spring is just around the corner, and as we hope for warmer weather, I’d like to introduce a new Monday series that will help inspiration flow for the rest of the week, or maybe just make Monday a little more light-hearted. If you’re anything like me, the 5:00 a.m. alarm on Monday morning just might be the most dreaded noise ever.

On that note, I’ll leave you with this week’s “Inspired Thought” and image.

Photo courtesy Agnes Lopez

I believe that if life gives you lemons, you should make lemonade… And try to find somebody whose life has given them vodka, and have a party. – Ron White

Opportunity can be fun. It’s not always going to be easy, but there should be moments of enjoyment throughout the journey. Grab that lemon and add a splash of vodka – you’ll thank yourself for the reward.

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