Tuesday, April 28, 2009
No all who wander are lost
Some people choose to wander, that not meaning that they are lost. Dreamers choose to take the other road, see what is out there. It is boring to take the road everyone else takes and the one that will get you there soonest. Sometimes it is necessary to stray a bit and take the other road. Wonder around a bit, see what else is out there; open yourself up to new things and new experiences. I for one more often choose to wander around a bit before I reach a destination and although that have gotten me into trouble many times, I do not regret it. I have always managed to find the right road again, learnt a valuable lesson, been on a journey, experienced new things I never would have if I did not take the chance. At the end I never found myself to be lost, maybe for a minute but never for long. We need to wander, that is what makes the little things in life worth it and only then we find that something extra we are looking for, that thing that makes life fun and worth living.
How do you step from the top of a 100-foot pole?
My first answer to this would be – you don’t. But if you find yourself on top of a 100-foot pole and you have no choice, you have to get down; well I would say that you would definitely need help. This is impossible to do on your own and so many people think that they can do everything themselves and that leads to their downfall. We so badly want the world and the people around us to see us as strong and able to stand on our own two feet, not needing anyone, but the truth is we cannot always only rely on ourselves. Humans were not created to be alone. We need to put our trust in others and ask for help when we need it. That is the only way we will “survive” in all aspects of our lives, that being in our love-life, work environment or just in everyday life. So if we find ourselves on top of a 100-foot pole and we need to get down, we should not be afraid to call for help and take the hand that is given to us. It is ok to sometimes need someone else and put your trust in someone else.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
We are what we do
We are what we do...this is so true. If only more people would realise this. Every little thing we do say something about us, and shows to the people around us who and what we are. It shows whether we have character, integrity or if we can be trusted or not etc. The saying: actions speak louder than words are so true.
Some people always say the right thing, but by observing them you realise it is all talk and no action. It is an act they have perfected over many years. Even the smallest thing we think nobody even notices can change the way they see us.
I am not saying we should put an act on just to get people to like us, but we should always keep in mind that how we act says a lot about the person we are and that our words will not change the world. Only our actions will. We should also not do things so others will like us, but do them for ourselves even if nobody notices. Only then you will find true happiness.
Some people always say the right thing, but by observing them you realise it is all talk and no action. It is an act they have perfected over many years. Even the smallest thing we think nobody even notices can change the way they see us.
I am not saying we should put an act on just to get people to like us, but we should always keep in mind that how we act says a lot about the person we are and that our words will not change the world. Only our actions will. We should also not do things so others will like us, but do them for ourselves even if nobody notices. Only then you will find true happiness.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
We are afraid of the wrong things
Fear...what is it? How can one define fear??
My biggest fear, apart from small spaces, is the unknown... I am afraid of what the future holds and that which I have no control over, but I should not think of it that way. If I am afraid of what the future holds I will never take any risks and thus lose out on a lot in life.
We should not let fear hold us back; we should not live life safe. If mistakes are made, learn from them and move on to the next challenge.
In the words of Eleanor Roosevelt: “You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing which you think you cannot do.”
If we live our lives by this quote, we will accomplish so much more. Rather than being afraid of change and the unknown we should be afraid of the chances we do not take and what we have missed out on because of our fear. Fear should not hold us back but rather we should look it in the face and challenge ourselves to overcome it. Only then will we live to our full potential.
My biggest fear, apart from small spaces, is the unknown... I am afraid of what the future holds and that which I have no control over, but I should not think of it that way. If I am afraid of what the future holds I will never take any risks and thus lose out on a lot in life.
We should not let fear hold us back; we should not live life safe. If mistakes are made, learn from them and move on to the next challenge.
In the words of Eleanor Roosevelt: “You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing which you think you cannot do.”
If we live our lives by this quote, we will accomplish so much more. Rather than being afraid of change and the unknown we should be afraid of the chances we do not take and what we have missed out on because of our fear. Fear should not hold us back but rather we should look it in the face and challenge ourselves to overcome it. Only then will we live to our full potential.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
The colour of the wind
What a weird topic...The first colour that popped into my head when I thought about this was actually blue...probably because wind is associated with coldness and the word breeze - which sounds cold. But as I thought further about this I came to the conclusion that it should be all the colours of the rainbow.
Reason why I am saying that is that the wind blows by everything, it blows over the whole world; the sea, the forest, houses, mountains, flowers, trees. Therefore it only makes sense that it takes a bit of each of those elements - thus being full of colours.
It probably also has to do with the way I am feeling at a specific moment...like the first time I heard the topic I was actually feeling a bit blue - hence the colour. At the moment I am feeling more happy and excited - thus the wind at the moment seems to be all the colours of the rainbow.
I end this blog with a song out of Pocahontas believe it or not. I think it fits in perfectly with this week’s topic.
All the colours of the wind
You think you own whatever land you land on
The Earth is just a dead thing you can claim
But if you know every rock and tree and creature
Has a life, has a spirit, has a name
You think the only people who are people
Are the people who look and think like you
But if you walk the footsteps of a stranger
You'll learn things you never knew, you never knew
Chorus:
Have you ever heard the wolf cry to the blue corn moon
Or asked the grinning bobcat why he grinned
Can you sing with all the voices of the mountain
Can you paint with all the colours of the wind
Can you paint with all the colours of the wind
Come run the hidden pine trails of the forest
Come taste the sun sweet berries of the Earth
Come roll in all the riches all around you
And for once, never wonder what they're worth
The rainstorm and the river are my brother
The heron and the otter and my friends
And we are all connected to each other
In a circle, in a hoop that never ends
Repeat 'Chorus'
How high does the sycamore grow
If you cut it down, then you'll never know
And you'll never hear the wolf cry to the blue corn moon
For whether we are white or copper skinned
We need to sing with all the voices of the mountain
We need to paint with all the colours of the wind
All you own is Earth until
You can paint with all the colours of the wind
Vanessa Williams
Reason why I am saying that is that the wind blows by everything, it blows over the whole world; the sea, the forest, houses, mountains, flowers, trees. Therefore it only makes sense that it takes a bit of each of those elements - thus being full of colours.
It probably also has to do with the way I am feeling at a specific moment...like the first time I heard the topic I was actually feeling a bit blue - hence the colour. At the moment I am feeling more happy and excited - thus the wind at the moment seems to be all the colours of the rainbow.
I end this blog with a song out of Pocahontas believe it or not. I think it fits in perfectly with this week’s topic.
All the colours of the wind
You think you own whatever land you land on
The Earth is just a dead thing you can claim
But if you know every rock and tree and creature
Has a life, has a spirit, has a name
You think the only people who are people
Are the people who look and think like you
But if you walk the footsteps of a stranger
You'll learn things you never knew, you never knew
Chorus:
Have you ever heard the wolf cry to the blue corn moon
Or asked the grinning bobcat why he grinned
Can you sing with all the voices of the mountain
Can you paint with all the colours of the wind
Can you paint with all the colours of the wind
Come run the hidden pine trails of the forest
Come taste the sun sweet berries of the Earth
Come roll in all the riches all around you
And for once, never wonder what they're worth
The rainstorm and the river are my brother
The heron and the otter and my friends
And we are all connected to each other
In a circle, in a hoop that never ends
Repeat 'Chorus'
How high does the sycamore grow
If you cut it down, then you'll never know
And you'll never hear the wolf cry to the blue corn moon
For whether we are white or copper skinned
We need to sing with all the voices of the mountain
We need to paint with all the colours of the wind
All you own is Earth until
You can paint with all the colours of the wind
Vanessa Williams
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Watch this space...
The other day someone mentioned that every person these days who studied Public Relations start their own PR consultancy. This probably is true, it feels like every second PR students feels that they one day will have their own consultancy.
I also would like to work for myself one day, who would not, especially when you want to start with a family. It would be nice to have more flexible hours, especially in the days we are living in. We hardly get time for ourselves anymore, when we add the hours that we sit in traffic, even less. That is probably the main reason I want to start my own thing, apart from the excitement, the money and all that other extras. But I would like to be able to cut out that morning and afternoon traffic. That does not mean that I would not work during those times, I would just do it at home and go into the office a little bit later.
The most important thing when starting a business is motivation, working hard and obviously a creative idea. I am definitely not just going to start another PR consultancy. Luckily for us, the PR course we are taking opens so many doors for us. We do not have to stick only to PR. So watch this space, this girl is going places...
I also would like to work for myself one day, who would not, especially when you want to start with a family. It would be nice to have more flexible hours, especially in the days we are living in. We hardly get time for ourselves anymore, when we add the hours that we sit in traffic, even less. That is probably the main reason I want to start my own thing, apart from the excitement, the money and all that other extras. But I would like to be able to cut out that morning and afternoon traffic. That does not mean that I would not work during those times, I would just do it at home and go into the office a little bit later.
The most important thing when starting a business is motivation, working hard and obviously a creative idea. I am definitely not just going to start another PR consultancy. Luckily for us, the PR course we are taking opens so many doors for us. We do not have to stick only to PR. So watch this space, this girl is going places...
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
If I were the boss...
If I were the boss...
- I would create a fun environment where employees are not afraid to share ideas
- I would have and encourage a sense of humour
- I would give everyone something on Valentine’s Day as well as on their Birthdays to make them feel special and show that I care
- I would not pick sides
- I would not have favourites
- I would listen to what everyone has to say and try and be available at all times if anyone needs my help
- I would allow Facebook
- I would never just shot down ideas without explaining why, or belittle someone
- I would value honesty, integrity, creativity, and employees who go that extra mile
- I would have no time for dishonesty, laziness or employees going behind my back
- I would leave my problems and bad moods at home
- I would respect my employees
- I would expect employees to respect me
- I would realise that employees are people too, and make mistakes, but will expect of them to be honest about it and try their best to fix it
On a lighter note
- I would sleep late every once in a while
- I would take a Monday off once in a while
- I would not go to work on my Birthday
- I would take lunch more than an hour and not feel guilty
- I would come in a bit later and work a bit later (my own hours)
- I would take "goodie bags" for all my friends after events
- I would take leave when I feel like it
- I would create a fun environment where employees are not afraid to share ideas
- I would have and encourage a sense of humour
- I would give everyone something on Valentine’s Day as well as on their Birthdays to make them feel special and show that I care
- I would not pick sides
- I would not have favourites
- I would listen to what everyone has to say and try and be available at all times if anyone needs my help
- I would allow Facebook
- I would never just shot down ideas without explaining why, or belittle someone
- I would value honesty, integrity, creativity, and employees who go that extra mile
- I would have no time for dishonesty, laziness or employees going behind my back
- I would leave my problems and bad moods at home
- I would respect my employees
- I would expect employees to respect me
- I would realise that employees are people too, and make mistakes, but will expect of them to be honest about it and try their best to fix it
On a lighter note
- I would sleep late every once in a while
- I would take a Monday off once in a while
- I would not go to work on my Birthday
- I would take lunch more than an hour and not feel guilty
- I would come in a bit later and work a bit later (my own hours)
- I would take "goodie bags" for all my friends after events
- I would take leave when I feel like it
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