We got to church and our seat was gone. It’s where we always sit, but evidently not this time. Someone else was there and we were forced to sit in a different location.

As soon as we got settled in our alternate seat, I saw a whole new perspective on something I look at every week. It’s amazing how we can easily get in the habit of seeing things from only one particular view point.

Later, when I was in a disagreement with someone I reflected on this. I was inspired to more carefully consider the other person’s perspective. It was clear that they had a very different view of the situation.

Wow . . .

Before taking a stand, consider where the other person sits.

Thant’s my weekly wow, Look for yours this week.
:-) Lucy

It almost took my breath away and I’ll never forget it. I was a new mom and I had taken my one week old baby in to see the pediatrician for the first follow up visit.

I answered all of the doctor’s questions and he performed the routine checkup. Then at the end, he looked at me and said, “You are doing a good job.”

While this was probably just part of the routine, it caused me to pause. I felt that lump in my throat, my eyes water up and an overwhelming sense of being valued and appreciated.

Wow . . .

Routinely let others know that they are doing a good job.

That’s my weekly wow. Look for yours this week.
:-) Lucy

P.S. Happy Mother’s Day to you and yours.

This week I read an article by Eckart Tolle about peace and happiness and how sometimes people confuse the two. It stated that many people think of happiness as a goal, something to work towards that will eventually make them feel good or at peace with their life.

Happiness however, can come and go. Tolle refers to happiness as “temporary” and also “quite superficial”.

Peace on the other hand is deeper. Tolle says peace is immune to the ups and downs of life. It is a steadfast calm that is not affected by whatever happens in the world.

I needed to be reminded of this because lately I have been a bit puzzled with my outlook on life. I realize now that I’ve been focusing more on happiness rather than inner peace. Interestingly enough, this message was repeated for me in church today with the following scripture.

“Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. John 14:27

Wow . . .

Peace be with you.

That’s my weekly wow. Listen for yours this week.
:-) Lucy

The shopping center near my home is getting a facelift and the stores are remaining open as the changes are being made. Some of the storefronts are already complete and they look very nice. They give me the impression that things are different on the inside as well.

As a life coach, I know that true change occurs from the inside out. I also know that sometimes we can initiate the process by changing what is on the outside first.

Either way, over time, the inside comes out.

Wow . . .

When making changes to your outside, stay open to working on the inside too.

That’s my weekly wow. Look for yours this week.
:-) Lucy

I welcomed my colleague into the building and showed her where she would need to set up for her upcoming presentation. I left the room and told her I would return shortly.

While I was away I received a message that she needed an extension cord for her projector. Knowing that things were properly arranged to work without an extension cord, I returned to the room a bit perplexed.

When I walked back into the room and saw the situation, I smiled. The outlet was a few inches away from the end of her cord. I moved the table in that direction and plugged the projector in for her.

Wow . . .

When you are too close to the problem situation, you don’t always know how to access your power.

That’s my weekly wow. Look for yours this week.
:-) Lucy

It’s just a matter of hours before our spring break is officially over. Most of the week has been quite chilly and now that the break is coming to an end things are warming up.

While I was out shopping, I received a random text from a friend. She concluded her message by saying, “Enjoy this beautiful day”.

After reading that, I suddenly felt the urge to leave the store so that I could enjoy the sunshine. I decided to take a deep breath and reminded myself that I would soon be outside again and that the key to enjoying the day is to embrace each moment, wherever you are.

Wow . . .

Enjoy this moment, from the inside out.

That’s my weekly wow. Look for yours this week.
:-) Lucy