That’s me today in a nutshell!! Thanks for the advice

The actions and the thinking I do today will help make tomorrow’s present be like my dreams of the future today.

And good morning to you!

Important encouragement today.
Thank you.

I lived a fairly stressful life because I always pushed myself over the limits because I knew if anybody than I can handle it until I realized I was systematically killing myself. So I learned to strive for balance instead striving for control. Control is useless if there is no balance. Until we learn to accept that our possessions and even our body is not who we are it is challenging but if I survived two wrist surgeries, an acl reconstruction, falls, sprains, torn muscles, battles, uncomfortable encounters and situations, pain is just another sign of being alive. Another day to make a difference. An way or another the universe always provides.

This is one of my favorite quotes!

Those three words were the last words my mother wrote to me in a letter before she passed away 9 years ago.. and every time hear “Don’t Give Up”, I think of her speaking to me. Thanks Larry !

– People who don’t care go to work to their job. – Do as little as possible for as much as they can get and deserve what they get.
– People who care go to their job to work – Do as much as they can for what they get and get what they deserve.
– Which one are you?
Bruce

Absolutely!

Well said Larry!

Think. Paint. Want more. repeat.
My formula .
And you’re so right Larry. Don’t go near the rut that will do you in.

There is actually SO much more involved in having depression- genetic predisposition, chemical imbalance, life situations out of your control. As someone who has multiple family members with depression and as an individual with a Masters in Social Work who spends all day with clients suffering from depression, perhaps you should take more time to research what actually is involved with a true diagnosis of depression.
This way of thinking, by people who so clearly have no clue what they’re talking about, is the reason why there is such stigma around mental illness.
If it was as easy as turning the tv off and going outside and living, do you really think so many people would still be getting this diagnosis? No. So clearly it isn’t that simple. People with depression WOULD get up and go outside and enjoy life if they could, but it is not that simple.
So please, before you feel like you’re qualified to state that the cure for depression is as simple as this, educate yourself a little bit more. Better yet, leave this topic to the professionals who are qualified to discuss it.

Very true! Don’t pull in the welcome mat?

Especially poignant today, good one.

A moving target is tougher to hit! Keep busy! Stay active. Help others.

My strength comes from my certainty that I am 100% certain of my ability to handle a challenge. That is what can convince others of what I say I can do.
If I am shy of that certainty, I will make sure that I can learn and master the skills that I need.

Conviction comes from competence and the self-assurance one develops from that competence. It has to be developed on a sound foundation. Conviction without a basis is soon chipped away by your audience. Therefore, be prepared and your convictions will be well-based.

Unquestionably Yes. Thank you for this great share and the Steve Jobs reference.