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Maintain Perspective
Earlier this year I wrote about perspective. The famous American computer scientist, Alan Kay, once said, "Perspective is worth 80 IQ points." Perspective is easy to lose yet is necessary to make sense of our circumstances. Gaining perspective is changing your frame of reference to see something in a different light. As we approach the holidays with all their stresses, remember many things are important but few things really matter. Celebrate the things that matter.
Rekindle Hope
Without hope to accompany all our troubles, we would be filled with despair. Hope is the belief that events and circumstances in our lives will turn out for the best. Hope is a funny thing. It is not always visible but you know when it's not there. For me, hope is the belief that tomorrow can be better than today.
Remember George Bailey
In the movie "It's a Wonderful Life", George Bailey spent his entire life giving of himself to others. One of the central themes of the film is that we underestimate our impact on other's lives. We may seem insignificant, but the world would not be the same without us.
I believe there is a little "George Bailey" in all of us. I encourage you to recognize the abundance in your lives and give to that special cause that drives you passion. When you give without expecting anything in return, you will receive in abundance.
Clarence the Angel:
"Remember, George: no man is a failure who has friends."
Harry Bailey:
"A toast to my big brother George: The richest man in town."
It is a "wonderful life."
Happy Holidays from my family to yours.
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