I wrote down one thing I learned every day for 10 years. And I’m still writing…
If You want more mail, send more mail
One day I realized that if I want to receive more mail, I should send more mail. In addition to birthday cards I always send, I now send notes for no reason too, and I am always excited to see a response. This taught me to put more of what I want out of the world, into the world. And it goes for more than just mail. If you want more compassion and grace, send more compassion and grace. If you want more love, send more love, and on and on it goes.
You can see Flurries and Petals at the same time
It’s that time of year… when you aren’t sure if the white specks blowing past you in the cold wind are snow flurries or petals from blossoms that bloomed too soon. An appreciation for this month or this season is really an appreciation for transition. In time, we’ll be certain they are petals and not snowflakes, but until then, they can be whichever one we need them to be right now.
It can take years to bear fruit.
We are a generation that expects immediate results, thanks to one-day shipping, rapid results, online results and the advancement and sophistication of many systems. But nature, our purest and truest resource, reminds us to be patient. Most plants and trees can take years to produce visible growth.
Get your reps in.
It’s okay if it feels unknown or unfamiliar at first, it’s because it’s new. Keep showing up, over and over again. You’ll learn the roads and feel confident and comfortable on them.
Create a relationship that matters long before it matters
Relationships often create opportunity where there is none. I’ve been writing down one thing I learned every day for more than 10 years and at the heart of many memorable and sometimes life-altering lessons is a relationship or the absence of one.
The Host Can’t Leave the party
It’s about to be a long holiday weekend, which for many of you will include a party or a barbecue or two. Remember, the host can’t leave the party, so here’s a tip for preserving your independence if you are hosting this holiday weekend!