I love walking my dogstwo crazy Jack Russell terriers - and they love going for each and every walk. Once on the street, theyre intent on sniffing everything, to the show that it seems the point of the pass is not to pass but to see all the marvellous things on the street. And whether youve two or four legs, discovering all of lifes wonders is this weeks point.
Trouble is, most of the meter were so fixated on getting from spot A to point B that we dont stay to sniff all the interesting stuff thats all about us.
- Because were much too busy to stop, too busy tolisten, too busy to find the things that could and should meansomething, too busy to learn, too busy to actually care.
- Because we remember that theres something moreimportant someplace farther on and weve got to get there before we missit, all the while lacking the things that are already here.
But think about what do you do with what you find: do you genuinely stop and work and admire it, do you see all you can about it, do you deal it with others, do you see whether and how to improve it, do you value and sustain it OR do you just pass by with nothing more than a cursory glance? Truth is, we recognize the answers to these questions and we know whats the proper thing to do: its called Walking the Talk (which I oftentimes think about when Walking the Dog).
Go ahead: consider all the resolutions and promises youve made and the hopes and expectations that others make of and from you and the dreams that you all have; make the near of these by knowing what youve found and what you should do with these and how they might affect others. Its being honest to what you love and thats what Walking the Mouth is. It leads to being what you love you should be or doing what you know you should do even when nobodys around or looking. Its about integrity. And at the end of the day or the end of your life, thats all youll have. No reason to have your eye off that egg and negatively impact thatever. Absolutely no reason.
This past week I buried a good friend and noted his lifethe latter helped sooth the former. I also addressed a grouping of HR colleagues and got them to gag and read about the things they do and ask for granted - the laughter helped them to refocus on and re-commit to their work. In apiece of these very different venues the Walk was relieved by centering on how to best Walk the Talk. These two events were microcosms of the broader lives we go and it was safe to be reminded of the larger pictures that always surround us.
So whether youre walking the dogs or simply walk around by yourself, make sure youre Walking the Talk now and every day. Easier said than done, I love but no reason not to maintain on trying. And any little bit you do now is better than none and thats the truth. So the place this week is to take a lifetime of unity and todays quote and content is all around that:
Conscience is a man`s compass. -Vincent van Gogh
Vincent Willem van Gogh (1853 1890) was a Dutch post-impressionist painter whose influence had a far-reaching influence on twentieth century art for its bright colours and emotional impact. His sadness and depression mixed with an incredible gift and produced some of the most memorable Impressionist Art.
Do you get a range? Growing up we had a compass in school that was exploited to pull a complete circle. Then there was the pocket compass that came in the Cracker Jacks box that we used to find true North. These gadgets symbolized the better way to get our way and its not surprising they part a list and mind with what we use internally to determine right from wrong. These paths are most often clearly marked but sometimes theyre not followed. So, whats to point us from veering off a way you love is right? Its your conscience - that voice inside your mind thats constantly telling you to create the adjustments you live are needed. Do you hear to that voice? Do you observe the readings on the moral compass thats guided by your conscience? If youre the kind who responds to the faulty signals or fails to mention the obvious external signs or ignores the warning feelings in the pit of your stomachstop what youre doing, pay attention to these signs and react to your more real internal compass today. And let your conscience be your guide.
Stay well!