Saturday, October 29, 2011

stark realizations

some realizations are just undeniable.  like when you realize the life you have is a direct result from choices you have made . . . not your parents.  don't get me wrong - these realizations can and often propel change.  

so what is the barometer for change?  when do you know the change you have made is the right one or enough?  does the hurt stop?  does laughter begin?  does your view become more clear?  

one of the most popular quotes the last several years is about insanity.  undoubtedly you've heard or read it before.  if you do the same thing but expect a different outcome . . . that is the definition of insanity.  so, if you are not insane, and most of us are not insane, how far do you go to change?  what is the gauge?  who sets it?  

Thursday, October 27, 2011

if you build it they will come - but if you offer to answer will they ask?

i work for a living.  i study people, habits and behavior for fun.  i am constantly aware of the people who surround me. i study their facial expressions, body language, communication styles, temperament, patience, tone, mannerisms . . . i even study how people don't interact with those around them.  maybe it is because i find my self alone often (not complaining - just the facts ma'am) or maybe i am just wired that way.  it is so interesting to me to watch, observe, take note and try to draw conclusions solely based on what i see and on occasion (over)hear. 

what does any of that have to do with a new facebook page or a resurrected blog?  well, during a recent conversation i was asked what i would do if i could do anything.  the answer was easy and came swiftly - i would share the knowledge that i have to make the path easier for others.  if i could sit on a mountain top and have others come to me with their personal or professional strife and help them look for answers i would.  but that is not going to happen.  there are no mountains where i live, i do not like the cold and i am not sure anyone would make the effort to come see me.

so, i am embarking on an adventure to create a virtual place for questions to be posed, things to be discussed and resolutions to be found.  at the risk of sounding braggadocios i do not claim to have all of the answers but i do have the desire to help and a healthy dose of clarity and insight.  this is only as good as your participation - and i recognize that is a lot to ask.  but what have you got to lose?    let's see where this thing goes!