URSpective

Challenge Unknown

2020-10-12T00:00:00-04:00

Sometimes the challenge in front of us comes as a surprise, but with the right amount of effort and preparation, you can get past any obstacle in front of you.

We may not always know the challenges that lay ahead, but with a solutions-oriented mind-set, we can surely answer the call.

Something Out of Nothing

2020-10-11T00:00:00-04:00

What you don’t see as a big deal may be the pebble that crumbles someone’s world. What you think is funny may be painful for others.

The point is: nothing is something to someone else. You never know.

Thoughtfulness

2020-10-10T00:00:00-04:00

It always amazes me how unthoughtful some people can be.

If you see someone in need, it only takes a moment to lend a hand, or a few words of advice. Thoughtfulness goes a long way.

Please remember that.

Take a Breath

2020-10-09T00:00:00-04:00

Hey you. Yea, you.

If you are finding it hard to breathe, stop holding your breath.

Life goes on, even when we fall. Stand up, take a breath… move forward.

Open Minds

2020-10-08T00:00:00-04:00

“If someone is able to show me that what I think or do is not right, I will happily change, for I seek the truth, by which no one was ever truly harmed. It is the person who continues in his self-deception and ignorance who is harmed.” — Marcus Aurelius

Speak What Makes You Happy

2020-10-07T00:00:00-04:00

More often than not we talk about what makes us unhappy. This only brings more negative energy to our day to day lives.

I am not saying it is not important to acknowledge things that may not be the best of situations in our lives — but only to an extent. Lingering on these things won’t help.

Speak what makes you happy. Today is a day to recognize the things that put a smile on your face and warm your heart. It is healthy. It fosters a life of exuberance.

Speak what makes you happy.

Did The Work…

2020-10-06T00:00:00-04:00

If you did the work, you deserve the success.

I had an interesting discussion with a friend about waiting to be recognized for the hard work they had done. Feeling like you are not being acknowledged — whether that be through positive words of affirmation, a promotion, or a bonus — can be draining on your motivation.

I will say this: you do not have to be patient about your success. If you have done the work, you deserve the recognition. Take a step back, evaluate whether you have done what is required, and if you have to step away from your current opportunity for greener pastures, do so.

Did the work? Don’t be patient about your success.

Slow Down

2020-10-05T00:00:00-04:00

Sometimes in life we are moving too fast. So fast that we cannot see the next turn ahead, or we fly right by an opportunity. Moving at the speed of life can surely cause a crash.

Slow down. It’s ok to get some fresh air and take a break from the hustle and bustle of today’s high speed madness.

Courage

2020-10-04T00:00:00-04:00

“Courage is grace under pressure.” — Ernest Hemingway

The Long Road

2020-10-03T00:00:00-04:00

I am strong. I am a fighter. I have persevered through many things. But I was afraid.

So I could only imagine Annie’s fears when at 29 years of age she was diagnosed with stage two triple negative breast cancer.

Life changed. I felt helpless watching someone I love and care for go through it. What went from a daily dose of positive energy filled with smiles and laughter turned into chemo treatments, radiation, and surgeries. Life changed. But Annie Marra stood tall and began her walk on that long road to kicking cancer’s ass.

Four years later, she is cancer free, and continues to live.

She is strong. She is a fighter. She has persevered. She was afraid, but she walked that long road, and continues the walk.