Post by Rhonda on Oct 3, 2006 20:34:33 GMT -5
Charles Schultz Philosophy
The following is the philosophy of Charles Schultz, the creator of the "Peanuts" comic strip. You don't have to actually answer the questions. Just read the e-mail straight through, and you'll get the point.
1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America Contest.
4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.
5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress.
6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.
How did you do?
The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday. These are no second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields. But the applause dies. Awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten. Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.
Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one:
1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.
5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with
Easier?
The lesson: The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They are the ones that care.
Thanks Aunt Sue
* You may not have the house, car or job
that you want --- but you know you are still
blessed.
* You may not have someone to call you
sweetheart --- but you know you are still blessed,
worthy and whole.
* You may not like the way your body feels or looks
right now --- but you know you are still blessed and
beautiful.
* You may be achieving slow progress with your
goal --- but you still feel determined.
* You may complain at times ---- but you know you
are still blessed.
* You may struggle with issues of anger,
resentment, depression or worry --- but you know
you are too blessed to be stressed.
* You may feel stuck between "when and why" ---
and yet, you remain grateful, hopeful and
proactive.
* People may misunderstand you, drain you,
criticize you or ignore you --- and yet, your self-
esteem, courage and peace of mind
remain in tact.
* You may struggle with an addiction --- but each
day you are overcoming it with a strong "Yes, I
can!"
attitude.
* You may find fault in yourself and others --- and
yet, you continue to teach your heart to heal and
live with wisdom, discernment and love.
* You may be tired of waiting for your
breakthrough --- but you won't give up.
Jewel Diamond Taylor
The more emotionally connected you become to what you don't want, the more of it you'll have. And the more emotionally connected you become to what you do want in your life, the more of it you'll have.
If you worry and fret and get upset over your problems, those problems will grow stronger as they feed on your intense emotional energy. But imagine what would happen if you took that energy away from your problems, and gave it to your most treasured desires.
Think about what you don't want, but only long enough to figure out what you do want. Then give the power of your emotions over to the best of your positive possibilities. In your mind, feel what it will feel like when those goals become a reality. Experience the excitement, the satisfaction and the feeling of fulfillment.
Emotions feel powerful, and that's because they are powerful. On a deep and undeniable level, they influence your physiology, your attitude, your actions and your effectiveness. Get the power of your emotions working in your favor by keeping them aligned with your most positive dreams, goals and desires.
Ralph Marston
The following is the philosophy of Charles Schultz, the creator of the "Peanuts" comic strip. You don't have to actually answer the questions. Just read the e-mail straight through, and you'll get the point.
1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America Contest.
4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.
5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress.
6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.
How did you do?
The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday. These are no second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields. But the applause dies. Awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten. Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.
Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one:
1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.
5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with
Easier?
The lesson: The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They are the ones that care.
Thanks Aunt Sue
* You may not have the house, car or job
that you want --- but you know you are still
blessed.
* You may not have someone to call you
sweetheart --- but you know you are still blessed,
worthy and whole.
* You may not like the way your body feels or looks
right now --- but you know you are still blessed and
beautiful.
* You may be achieving slow progress with your
goal --- but you still feel determined.
* You may complain at times ---- but you know you
are still blessed.
* You may struggle with issues of anger,
resentment, depression or worry --- but you know
you are too blessed to be stressed.
* You may feel stuck between "when and why" ---
and yet, you remain grateful, hopeful and
proactive.
* People may misunderstand you, drain you,
criticize you or ignore you --- and yet, your self-
esteem, courage and peace of mind
remain in tact.
* You may struggle with an addiction --- but each
day you are overcoming it with a strong "Yes, I
can!"
attitude.
* You may find fault in yourself and others --- and
yet, you continue to teach your heart to heal and
live with wisdom, discernment and love.
* You may be tired of waiting for your
breakthrough --- but you won't give up.
Jewel Diamond Taylor
The more emotionally connected you become to what you don't want, the more of it you'll have. And the more emotionally connected you become to what you do want in your life, the more of it you'll have.
If you worry and fret and get upset over your problems, those problems will grow stronger as they feed on your intense emotional energy. But imagine what would happen if you took that energy away from your problems, and gave it to your most treasured desires.
Think about what you don't want, but only long enough to figure out what you do want. Then give the power of your emotions over to the best of your positive possibilities. In your mind, feel what it will feel like when those goals become a reality. Experience the excitement, the satisfaction and the feeling of fulfillment.
Emotions feel powerful, and that's because they are powerful. On a deep and undeniable level, they influence your physiology, your attitude, your actions and your effectiveness. Get the power of your emotions working in your favor by keeping them aligned with your most positive dreams, goals and desires.
Ralph Marston