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  ... THE NOT-SO-SILLY GOOSE - OR IS IT GEESE?  Ever wonder why one side of the V is longer than the other? More geese on that side. When you see geese flying along in "V" formation, you might consider what science has discovered as to why they fly that way. As each bird flaps its wings, it creates an uplift for the bird immediately following. By flying in "V" formation, the whole flock adds at least 71 percent greater flying range than if each bird flew on its own. People who share a common direction and sense of community can get where they are going more quickly and easily because they are traveling on the thrust of one another. When a goose falls out of formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of trying to go it alone - and quickly gets back into formation to take advantage of the lifting power of the bird in front. If we have as much sense as a goose, we will stay in formation with those people who are headed the same way we are. When the head goose gets tired, it rotates back in the wing and another goose flies point. It is sensible to take turns doing demanding jobs, whether with people or with geese flying south. Geese honk from behind to encourage those up front to keep up their speed. What messages do we give when we honk from behind? Finally - and this is important - when a goose gets sick or is wounded by gunshot, and falls out of formation, two other geese fall out with that goose and follow it down to lend help and protection. They stay with the fallen goose until it is able to fly or until it dies, and only then do they launch out on their own, or with another formation to catch up with their group. If we have the sense of a goose, we will stand by each other like that. ...THIRTEEN WAYS TO INCREASE YOUR SELF-ESTEEM 1. BUILD CONFIDENCE Confidence stays on the inside and builds from there. So whenever you want to accomplish something, picture yourself already there. See yourself successful, make it real in your mind. Close your eyes and fill in all the details--how it would feel, how you would behave, how others would behave in response. Then put what you see into action. As you think, so you are. 2. REACH OUT TO OTHERS Say nice things to other people. Make a list of the things you would like and appreciate in others. Lend a helping hand when you can. By helping others, we feel more in control of our own lives. 3. AVOID PERFECTIONISM Perfectionism paralyzes you and keeps you from accomplishing your goals. 4. TAKE CARE OF YOUR PHYSICAL APPEARANCE Your physical appearance is a critical factor in your self-esteem. Resist the urge to get sloppy on days when you feel bad. In fact, those are the days when you should take extra care to look your best. 5. GET IN TOUCH WITH YOUR OWN CREATIVE ENERGY Get regular exercise; when you can use your body effectively, you feel more in control. Listen to music, commune with nature, meditate. As you do these things, let thoughts come and go. Daydream and center yourself. What were your passions as a child? What do you fantasize about now? 6. RESPECT YOURSELF List 50 reasons why you can respect yourself. If you get stuck, think of people who admire you or have admired you, and write down what they would say about you. 7. LOOK FOR A SILVER LINING When you're going through tough times, find a strength or piece of knowledge (knowledge is power, you know) that you would not otherwise have were it not this particular trauma. 8. ACT IN ACCORDANCE WITH YOUR OWN VALUES Sometimes values conflict. In that case, practice role playing with a friend and explore the various consequences of each action. Then choose what feels best for you. 9. BE GOOD TO YOURSELF ON A DAILY BASIS Do something that makes you feel good--something that's just for you every day. 10. CHALLENGE YOURSELF Take a course. travel to a new place--it's easier to try out new facets of your personality when you are away from the familiar. As you meet new challenges, you gain new confidence and enhance your sense of accomplishment. 11. PRACTICE OPTIMISM Dispute your pessimistic beliefs. Think of misfortunes as temporary and specific instead of permanent and general. For example, "All managers are jerks" is permanent and pervasive, a view that can lead to feeling hopeless about a particular problem you've encountered. "He was in a bad mood this morning" is an explanation that takes the temporary/specific viewpoint. It allows hope for improvement. 12. DON'T TAKE THINGS SO PERSONALLY When somebody behaves in a manner that you find rude or abrasive, that tells you something about that person and how he or she is feeling at the moment. Try to see the pain or fear the other person is experiencing and tackle it from that perspective. 13. DON'T TAKE THINGS SO SERIOUSLY See the humorous side of life's everyday calamities. When you can see both the serious and humorous side of a given situation, your perspective and your approach will be more balanced. So lighten up. You'll bounce back from disappointments and embarrassing moments more quickly, and more people will like you better, too. Practice these positive measures to reinforce your own belief in your self worth and increase your self-esteem. Then you'll have the master key to you own success. - Author Unknown - ...DO IT ANYWAY People are often unreasonable, Illogical, and self-centered; Forgive them anyway. If you are kind, People may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives; Be kind anyway. If you are successful, You will win some false friends and some true enemies; Succeed anyway. If you are honest and frank, People may cheat you; Be honest and frank anyway. What you spend years building, Someone could destroy overnight; Build anyway. If you find serenity and happiness, They may be jealous; Be happy anyway. The good you do today, People will often forget tomorrow; Do good anyway. Give the world the best you have, And it may never be enough; Give the world the best you've got anyway. You see, in the final analysis, It is between you and God; It never was between you and them anyway. - Author Unknown - ...LITTLE JILL Little Jill (not her real name) was raised by parents who were atheists. When Jill was 3 years old her father killed her mother in a drunken rage and turned the gun upon himself. This was all done in the presence of Jill. Jill was shifted through the foster care system and wound up with a Church going family. The first Sunday that Jill was in her nursery class the teacher held up a picture of the Savior and asked the three, four and five year olds if they knew who was in the picture. Little Jill raised her hand and the Sunday school teacher called on her. "That's Jesus" stated Little Jill. The Sunday School teacher knew that this was Jill's first time in Church and knew that Jill's dead parents had been atheists so she was surprised and questioned Jill: "How do you know that my dear?" asked the kindly teacher. "Because he was the man that held me in His arms the night my Daddy killed my Mommy," answered sweet little Jill. - Author Unknown - ...THE CRACKED POT A water bearer in India had two large pots, each hung on each end of a pole which he carried across his neck. One of the pots had a crack in it, and while the other pot was perfect and always delivered a full portion of water at the end of the long walk from the stream to the masters house, the cracked pot arrived only half full. For a full two years this went on daily, with the bearer delivering only one and a half pots full of water in his master's house. Of course, the perfect pot was proud of its accomplishments. But the poor cracked pot was ashamed of its own imperfection, and miserable that it was able to accomplish only half of what it had been made to do. After two years of what it perceived to be a bitter failure, it spoke to the water bearer one day by the stream. "I am ashamed of myself, and I want to apologize to you." "Why?" asked the bearer. "What are you ashamed of?" "I have been able, for these past two years, to deliver only half my load because this crack in my side causes water to leak out all the way back to your master's house. Because of my flaws, you have to do all of this work, and you don't get full value from your efforts," the pot said. The water bearer felt sorry for the old cracked pot, and in his compassion he said, "As we return to the master's house, I want you to notice the beautiful flowers along the path." Indeed, as they went up the hill, the old cracked pot took notice of the sun warming the beautiful wild flowers on the side of the path, and this cheered it some. But at the end of the trail, it still felt bad because it had leaked out half its load, and so again the pot apologized to the bearer for its failure. The bearer said to the pot, "Did you notice that there were flowers only on your side of your path, but not on the other pot's side? That's because I have always known about your flaw, and I took advantage of it. I planted flower seeds on your side of the path, and every day while we walk back from the stream, you've watered them. For two years I have been able to pick these beautiful flowers to decorate my master's table. Without you being just the way you are, he would not have this beauty to grace his house." Each of us has our own unique flaws. We're all cracked pots. But if we will allow it, the Lord will use our flaws to grace His Father's table. In God's great economy, nothing goes to waste. Don't be afraid of your flaws. Acknowledge them, and you too can be the cause of beauty. Know that in our weakness we find our strength. - Author Unknown - ...AS YOU READ THIS ... 1. Somebody is very proud of you. 2. Somebody is thinking of you. 3. Somebody is caring about you. 4. Somebody misses you. 5. Somebody wants to talk to you. 6. Somebody wants to be with you. 7. Somebody hopes you aren't in trouble. 8. Somebody is thankful for the support you have provided. 9. Somebody wants to hold your hand. 10. Somebody hopes everything turns out all right. 11. Somebody wants you to be happy. 12. Somebody wants you to find him/her. 13. Somebody is celebrating your successes. 14. Somebody wants to give you a gift. 15. Somebody thinks that you ARE a gift. 16. Somebody hopes you're not too cold, or too hot. 17. Somebody wants to hug you. 18. Somebody loves you. 19. Somebody admires your strength. 20. Somebody is thinking of you and smiling. 21. Somebody wants to be your shoulder to cry on. 22. Somebody wants to go out with you and have a lot of fun. 23. Somebody thinks the world of you. 24. Somebody wants to protect you. 25. Somebody would do anything for you. 26. Somebody wants to be forgiven. 27. Somebody is grateful for your forgiveness. 28. Somebody wants to laugh with you. 29. Somebody remembers you and wishes that you were there. 30. Somebody is praising God for you. 31. Somebody needs to know that your love is unconditional. 32. Somebody values your advice. 33. Somebody wants to tell you how much they care. 34. Somebody wants to share their dreams with you. 35. Somebody wants to hold you in their arms. 36. Somebody wants YOU to hold them in your arms. 37. Somebody treasures your spirit. 38. Somebody wishes they could STOP time because of you. 39. Somebody praises God for your friendship and love. 40. Somebody can't wait to see you. 41. Somebody loves you for who you are. 42. Somebody loves the way you make them feel. 43. Somebody wants to be with you. 44. Somebody wants you to know they are there for you. 45. Somebody is glad that you're his/her friend. 46. Somebody wants to be your friend. 47. Somebody stayed up all night thinking about you. 48. Somebody is alive because of you. 49. Somebody is wishing that you noticed him/her. 50. Somebody wants to get to know you better. 51. Somebody wants to be near you. 52. Somebody misses your advice/guidance. 53. Somebody has faith in you. 54. Somebody trusts you. 55. Somebody needs your support. 56. Somebody needs you to have faith in them. 57. Somebody will cry when they read this. 58. Somebody needs you to let them be your friend. 59. Somebody hears a song that reminds them of you. 60. Somebody needs you ... |
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