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And please remember, until the scabs become scars, don’t pick at them! Peace, John
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I’ve had this experience. Have you? When life gives me a challenge, I sometimes avoid it, choosing not to deal with it. Sometimes I get away with it; sometimes I don’t make a good choice. I get beyond it somehow, but then again, a short while later, it just pops up in another area of my life. For me it seems to keep popping up until I learn the lesson. Once the lesson is learned, it either doesn’t seem to pop up, or I deal with it more quickly, differently than I would have in the beginning. I believe there are always new lessons to be learned. Do you think so? What’s your experience been with this? Peace, John
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Funny how it’s a New Year and this quote asks you about your priorities. It’s a good time to review your goals and set some priorities. 24 hours in a day is what you and I both have. How we choose to spend them says a lot about us and what’s important to us. Try asking yourself, “What can I let go of and how much time will I gain from it? What can or will I do with that time?” Be specific. Peace, John
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Negativity produces drama. Are you paying to be entertained? Negativity can become a downward spiral into hopelessness and depression. Why not leave the auditorium and, thinking positive thoughts, entertain hope, actively pursue worthwhile activities and attract positive people and ideas to yourself? You deserve it and your mental health will appreciate you for it. Peace, John
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“You can lead a horse to water but you can’t make him drink. BUT, if the water is around, he might realize how thirsty he is!” ~ John Pacheco
I learned a long time ago there are only two things I can do to help another. First, I have to care about them. If I can’t care about them, I’m in trouble and need to look at myself. Second, if they claim they “can’t” change (that really means “I want to want to change” but don’t know how), then I need to continue to care about them and provide them options or resources and support. I’m sure you’ve heard the first part of the above quote. It reminds me that we can’t make anybody do anything (control). The second part of the quote is my add on. It reminds me that I can care and make resources/ideas available that may be helpful but the other person “hasta wanna.” How does this all apply to you? Peace, John
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Most of you probably know the old saying: “When you assume, you make an ‘ass’ out of ‘u’ and ‘me!’ The above quote can prevent you from doing that. What do you do when you don’t know something? If you want to know, how are you going to find out? Lately I’ve been encouraging clients who want to improve their communication with others to make a short “I” statement, ask a brief question, and then be silent, and listen. If both partners could do this, there wouldn’t be much assuming going on and the communication would be much improved. You are worth it! Peace, John
I invite you to become a guest blogger. It’s easy; find a quote that speaks to you and write a few sentences about it and what it means to you, or what it means in general. Send it all to me in an email with subject line reading “Guest blog.” I will review and publish it, with gratitude, and with the hope that others will benefit from it as well. If you need some help, I can furnish you with a quote or several to pick from – I have hundreds of them. Let me know. Peace, John
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Do you have an “open door” policy for your life? Make sure its fluid and goes both ways. Sometimes others will come in and leave of their own will. Sometimes you will need to invite others in and kick some others out. Don’t be shy. Be sure the door stays open and no one is blocking it! Peace, John
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Try to think that most things are a process, a series of points in time that are connected. Making changes not only takes time, but it is a process where one event is followed by another. As much as we want to make radical changes all at once, it doesn’t usually happen that way. Think of an ocean liner in the middle of the sea that wants to turn and go in a different direction. Apply rudder, wait a bit, read the compass (where are you now? Where do you want to go?) Apply more rudder. Be patient, you’ll eventually turn your boat around and get where you want to be. Peace, John
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If you think too much about how others see you, you lose sight of your self! You’re the only one who can do anything about your self. To clients, I usually put it this way, something I’ve stolen along the way and don’t know who to give credit to: “What I think of you is none of your business; what you think of me is none of my business. What I think of me is my business and what you think of you is your business. Sooo- let’s stick to business, OK?” Peace, John
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Mismatch? When’s the last time what you heard didn’t agree with what you saw? Lots of times we tend to believe what we hear and don’t bother to check it out against any other reality. Focus on yourself at those times and ask yourself whether what you know to be true, and the behavior you’ve observed, matches? Consistency matters. In today’s environment, repetition can be used to replace your truth. One assumes that if you hear something over and over again, that it must be true. Don’t be gullible! Trust your eyes and what they observe in another’s behavior. Stay true to yourself! Peace, John
I invite you to become a guest blogger. It’s easy, find a quote that speaks to you and write a few sentences about it and what it means to you, or what it means in general. Send it all to me in an email with subject line reading “Guest blogger.” I will review and publish it, with gratitude, and with the hope that others will benefit from it as well. If you need some help, I can furnish you with a quote or several to pick from – I have hundreds of them. Let me know. Peace, John
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When’s the last time you took inventory of your giving and your getting? Suppose you take a minute now and do it again? How do they stack up? For me, it’s not always balanced. I frequently catch myself thinking about what others can do for me. Wishful thinking I suppose? I also remind myself that I am a giver, though not always as much as I would like in certain places. I’m relatively happy – just wondering if I would be happier if I gave more in some different places. How about you? Peace, John
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Instead of writing my usual few lines, I am going to share one of my favorite handouts from Jack Canfield and Mark V Hansen. I hope you enjoy it and get it’s message as I have. Who have you helped this month? On behalf of each of them, I say, “Thank You!” Peace, John
One At A Time
A friend of ours was walking down a deserted Mexican beach at sunset. As he walked along, he began to see another man in the distance. As he grew nearer, he noticed that the local native kept leaning down, picking something up and throwing it out into the water. Time and again he kept hurling things out into the ocean.
As our friend approached even closer, he noticed that the man was picking up starfish that had been washed upon the beach and, one at a time, he was throwing them back into the water.
Our friend was puzzled. He approached the man and said, “Good evening, friend. I was wondering what you are doing.”
“I’m throwing these starfish back into the ocean. You see, it’s low tide right now and all of these starfish have been washed up onto the shore. If I don’t throw them back into the sea, they’ll die up here from lack of oxygen.”
“I understand,” my friend replied, “but there must be thousands of starfish on this beach. You can’t possibly get to all of them. There are simply too many. And don’t you realize this is probably happening on hundreds of beaches all up and down this coast. Can’t you see that you can’t possibly make a difference?”
The local native smiled, bent down and picked up yet another starfish, and as he threw it back into the sea, he replied, “Made a difference to that one!”
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Or, as I prefer to say, “Be here now!” The past is a canceled check, it’s worth nothing. Tomorrow is a promissory note, you don’t know whether it’ll be paid or not. Today is cash, spend it well! Peace, John
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When troubled, ask yourself, “How important is this going to be in 5 minutes, 5 days, 5 weeks, 5 months, or 5 years?” This might give you a different perspective on the matter and a hint on how to deal with it, differently than before. Remember, you can, and will, get through this. Peace, John
The below You Tube link is worth the 4 min to watch. Blessings to those who gave their all, their families, you, your families and the United States of America. I wish you all peace on this Memorial Day. ~ John
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As much as I don’t like the “you” word, this quote says it all! Much has been written about the value of persistence in achieving your goals. “If at first you don’t succeed….” – there’s that “u” word again! Just can’t seem to get away from it! It’s all about what “u” do. So, get doing, so U can SUCCEED! Peace, John
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Who have you been listening to? If you want to improve or succeed you need to be listening to others who are improving or succeeding. Frequently in counseling, I hear, “so-and-so says…,” and I can tell the person believes it. Perhaps they’re naïve and can’t see that the person is sharing it from there limited perspective. Or, perhaps it’s easier not to critically examine the advice or think about other possibilities. I’m reminded of a story that eagles don’t swim around in a duck pond with other ducks. When hearing, “so-and-so says…,” I’m tempted to say (but don’t), “quack, quack, quack!” Consider the source and evaluate what you are hearing.
I have a wonderful handout that I have used with many clients over the years entitled, “The Parable of the Eagle,” by James Aggrey. If you are interested in receiving it and giving me some feedback about this blog and the handout, please email me at jpacheco@personalgrowthconcepts.com. Please include the subject line: “Handout-Eagle.”
Peace, John
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Blame means you haven’t accepted what is. Clowns act like clowns. Stuff happens. You’re powerless over others, how they dress, how they speak, how they behave. Blaming places the focus on them and away from yourself. If you find something unlikable, what are you going to do? Keep going to the circus?
Peace, John
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