When and in what way do you bring stillness into your day? Here are a few related posts you may have missed.
Linger in the space between thoughts and discover what stillness has to offer.
“When you don’t know what to do, do nothing, be still.”
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When I think of the word compassion, what initially comes to mind is saint-like sentimentality.
Given the fact that I have admired the Dalai Lama for many years, I figured I’d look a bit deeper into this important human quality.
Here are ten practical ways to demonstrate compassion daily, synthesized from expert recommendations: (source: Perplexity)
EXERCISE:
Which of these actions can you include in your daily efforts to demonstrate greater compassion in your communities?
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Maya Angelou was an American memoirist, poet, and civil rights activist. She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, several books of poetry, and is credited with a list of plays, movies, and television shows spanning over 50 years.
Among her many awards and honors are:
Given today’s quote, I bet she was an outstanding mother and coach for her daughter through her many positive examples, and of course, her brilliant words.
EXERCISE:
In what ways can the words and deeds of Maya Angelou inspire you to lead a life of greater service and significance?
Benjamin Franklin, oldest signer of the Declaration of Independence
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Poor Richard’s Almanac, published annually by Benjamin Franklin from 1732 to 1758, was very popular in the American colonies. It contained a mix of practical advice, humorous anecdotes, aphorisms, puzzles, and even weather forecasts.
Franklin used it to share enlightenment principles such as reason, self-improvement, and practical wisdom, which fit very nicely with the purpose of The Quotable Coach blog.
Here are few noteworthy nuggets of Franklin’s wisdom to ponder:
EXERCISE:
In what ways can you better use your precious time to learn, grow, and contribute to others in your various communities?
Which of Franklin’s other quotes are worthy of additional consideration at this time in your life?
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No one likes to make mistakes. This is especially true when our errors are observed and most notably negatively impact the lives of others.
How often have you tried to hide your missteps and dodge responsibility for your part in things going wrong?
In these days, where nothing ever seems to remain a secret for long, covering things up always ends poorly.
Beyond the potential public embarrassment that might await us, there is always the personal cost we all pay for the guilt and shame we often experience when we come up short of our espoused values and intentions.
EXERCISE:
Where in your world are you trying to hide a mistake from others?
How can and will you be a bigger person by acknowledging and apologizing for your errors, and enhance the quality of your relationships with others in your personal and professional communities?
We don’t all have the same skills. What are yours? Here are a few related posts you may have missed.
“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.”
“Life is a lot like Jazz… it’s best when you improvise.”
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By designing daily routines, you create a framework that supports your goals and well-being, reducing the need for constant self-discipline and making it easier to maintain a balanced, productive lifestyle.
Here are a few key benefits of a carefully designed daily routine:
EXERCISE:
How can creating better daily routines help you achieve more in your personal and professional lives?
Where can and will you start today to tap into the magic of momentum offered by these new habits?
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Although Pickleball is all the rage these days, I have come to favor a good old-fashion game of Ping Pong for many reasons, including:
EXERCISE:
Where in your life would better concentration, mental resilience, enhanced strategic thinking, improved self-control, greater self-confidence, and adaptability come in handy?
If these qualities sound good to you, why not give Ping Pong a spin?
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In our fast-paced world we often try to multitask and divide our attention, believing we can scale our focus across multiple priorities.
Unfortunately, our attention doesn’t scale, no matter how hard we try.
When we spread ourselves thin, we dilute the quality of our presence and engagement.
Deep, meaningful connections and breakthroughs occur when we give our undivided attention to one task, one person, or one moment at a time.
By embracing the power of focus you unlock your full potential and create space for innovation, growth, and genuine human connection.
Remember, it’s not about doing more, but about being fully present in what you do.
EXERCISE:
What are the costs of spreading your time and attention too thin?
Where would greater focus on fewer things be a more optimal approach to a happier, more productive and meaningful life?
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The search for intelligent life beyond Earth has made significant strides in recent years.
NASA’s chief scientists predicted ten years ago that we might find strong indications of extraterrestrial life by now, but that timeline hasn’t materialized.
Initiatives like Breakthrough Listen have dramatically increased our observation capabilities and advanced telescopes and exoplanet discoveries have expanded our understanding of other potential habitable worlds.
Citizen science projects like SETI@HOME has democratized our search efforts and we can all be grateful that we are looking out into the universe from the mystery and miracle of our conscious existence.
EXERCISE:
Whether looking into a telescope or a microscope, how can you be more fully inspired and grateful for your life and the ride we all get to take on this beautiful blue spaceship?