Kids are particularly good at using their imagination. It's that way during play time when they conjure up any number of things that enhance their pretend world. That's also the case when they're afraid, imagining the monster in the closet or under the bed is about to pounce and eat them. For adults, imagination is …
Compromise is Like Sharing: Ya Gotta Do It
In the end, it's all about compromise. Most all of us rely on others for portions (at least) of our well-being and happiness. It follows then that compromise is necessary for all sides to be satisfied with the arrangements. At home we count on our partner to get things done and they rely on us …
Grit: What it Gets You
Listening to the radio on the way to work recently, they were doing a piece on "true grit", defined for the discussion as Persistence, Determination and Resilience -- and a rise of said attitude in the context of education. Really though, it's applicable across environments. They had me at the introduction when they mentioned John Wayne's …
Sometimes Revisiting is GOOD
Before I started blogging via WordPress, I used Blogger. That site came to mind today and I thought to look and see what posts I'd left there. There were some pieces I really liked, and some I'd left as drafts. It follows then, time to bring some of those over to Half Full, All Good …
Feel the GOOD, Share the GOOD
[Copyright, Charles Schultz] One of my work buddies was jokingly talking the other day about getting a life coach, rather than a therapist, to help him with his problems. I told him immediately that he didn't need to look any further than my desk. I'd be happy to help him "pro bono". I was half-kidding …
Inspiration Everywhere: Morning Radio, Chopin, & My Piano
My preferred medium for much of my content consumption is the good ol' fashion car radio. I spend and an hour+ every workday commuting to and from the office, so the variety the radio offers suits me fine. I try to balance between getting caught up on the news of the day, and also getting …
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The Politics of the Day: An Invitation & Judgement Gone Awry
This week Benjamin Netanyahu, the current prime minister of Israel, delivered a speech to a joint session of the United States Congress. His topic? A stark warning with respect to Iran's efforts to develop a nuclear program, and the current American administration's diplomatic initiatives to come to some agreement with Iran about the same. How …
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NINE QUALITIES OPTIMISTS SHARE
Can't take credit for these, as they're via a post from "Life is Good", but they are most certainly worth a blog post, to further the message: Do these GOOD things, and your life will be GOOD. 1) Be a cheerleader for others. 2) Be grateful and count your blessings. 3) Live in the moment. …
Weekend Flow
A little something bubbles up sometimes and you have to just let it out. A stream of words that sum up where you find yourself. This weekend it goes a little like this... Relief, gratitude, humbled, respect, curious, quiet joy, old music (Queen), hot tea, thoughtful reflection, kids' play tents, toast, a red ball, Spider-Man, …
More on Attitude & Making it Good
Attitude is something I think about ALL of the time, as a good one is fundamental to a happy life. When days are difficult at work, at home, and anywhere in between, I frequently pause to reset the meter to positive if my attitude has strayed. Last year I wrote a piece about the importance …
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