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Here in the U.S. tomorrow is Thanksgiving. A time for giving thanks for all the blessings in our lives… and a time for being with family and friends… and a time for eating too much (at least my personal experience!)
I honor the tradition of Thanksgiving and all it means, yet it has always seemed odd that a specific day was set aside to give thanks. What if we gave thanks or expressed gratitude everyday?
In this post, let’s return to the acronym of Mindset…
In the July 22 post, I shared my game of creating acronyms for words, specifically the word Mindset for this blog. Previous blogs have offered perspectives of M, I, and N. To continue the process:
My acronym for Mindset:
M = Made Up
I = Individual
N = New
D = Different
S = Shift
E = Evolve
T = Truth
Our personal Mindset is Made Up from our Individual experiences and by accepting information. To have a New Mindset, you have to be willing to think and explore Different perceptions which creates a Shift in your Mindset and allows you to Evolve to a new level of Truth for yourself.
Mindset is Different…
Fall is here with it’s beautiful, colorful leaves. Flew into Chicago last week and the view from the plane was spectacular. Here in Memphis we have some color, however with so much rain and wind, the leaves have blown off or zoomed past ‘peak’ colors.
So what does this have to do with mindset? I observe Fall as a transition and time to let go. Do you approach transitions with curiosity or dread? The leaves are released from the trees to allow for rest, rejuvenation, and preparation for spring growth. Unlike nature, many people continue to add activities to their lives without letting go of something else. There is only so much you can do…
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