Daily Gratitude: I talked about stepping stones a month or so ago and here it is again. This time focusing specifically on obstacles. The point is to step back and glimpse an overview of the entire situation facing you. From that vantage point see if you can see how the apparent “obstacle” may not be an obstacle after all but simply another part of the path. From that viewpoint you’ll also be able to see a quicker path around or over them. Try this some time and try to see the whole picture. This requires extracting yourself from the sticky webs you have yourself in when this obstacle appeared. Coat yourself with non-stick spray and pull away.

Daily Gratitude: Practice this all the time. Be your own experiment. I have learned to do things I don’t want to do (or think I don’t want to because of fear) in order to see what I can learn. Why? Because I have also realized that everything that is presented to me is there for a reason. There is something to be gleaned from every experience we have. If we ignore or discard any particular lesson, just know that another one will be dropped in our lap. We are here to do and learn. So why not learn as much as we can without resistance.

Daily Gratitude: I find it so intriguing that we never realize the import of this statement. You don’t have to be rich or close to someone (geographically or relationship wise) to make a difference in their life. You just have to care. You have to get out of your “busy” world and head and look around you. You can see in others’ eyes when they are in need. The center of their eyes will allow you in even if the person never says anything. It’s like the only part of them that will ask for help. Don’t miss it. Take time with people and look at their eyes. Even if you don’t see anything special, be kind and ask “what’s going on”. If you ask “how are you?” You know the answer you’ll get. “Fine” or “ok”. Try to ask a question that requires a specific answer. Listen for how rapidly they answer. Then listen for their reply. Reach out. Care about them. This will make your day (and theirs) much more meaningful than getting someplace on time.