Stay or Leap?

Stay or Leap?

Comfort is important to us.  We settle in, make our surroundings fit our style.  We like to be comfortable.  And we like to leave things along.  Don’t rock the boat.  Don’t make waves.  And “don’t fix it if it ain’t broke”.

And then along comes “opportunity”.  Oh my.  What do we do now?

Do we leap or do we stay put?

They both are good.  We’re comfortable where we are.  We’re happy.  We’re settled in, we know the people, and procedures.  We are in a good place.

Quickly, let me insert this:  I’m not promoting a leap just because it presents itself.  I’ve turned down ‘opportunities’ left and right because they didn’t fit at that moment.

Sometimes, we need to stay put.  We need to put down roots, dig in and ride it out (whatever we are riding out). 

The allure of the “new” is always present.  “NEW” looks shiny, sparkles, sings a new song, and draws like a magnet.  Ah, but is it good for us?

Only you can answer that one.  I’ve made some moves, and after reflection had a change of heart.  Thankfully, I was able to reverse one of those. 

I’m not promoting staying or leaping in this post.

I’m promoting analyzing, thinking through, weighing all alternatives.

Perhaps your best opportunity is right where you’re planted.

I don’t know, but you are a smart person and you can figure that out.  Trust your instincts.

P Michael Biggs

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A Critical Character Trait

A Critical Character Trait

Let’s talk about CHARACTER!  It’s an essential ingredient in personal development.  We’re not talking about oddballs, demented personalities, or goofy characters.  We are talking of the noblest kinds of character we could ever hope to have.

When I think of a critical character trait, I think of …

     Integrity

      Strength

       Uprightness

        Reputation

         Moral fiber

Those traits speak volumes to me when thinking of a man or woman of character.

And I especially love what Theodore Roosevelt says about character.

I care not what others think

of what I do, but I care very much

about what I think of what I do.

That is character.”

~Theodore Roosevelt

Ah … somehow, we keep coming back to the self-examined life.

Perhaps Mr. Roosevelt was onto something.

Perhaps, indeed!

This is what is on my mind today.

P Michael Biggs

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To Touch a Heart

To Touch a Heart

My heart surgeon, Dr. Sam Yousef, came to see me two days after my open-heart surgery.  He is a kind and gracious man and a skillful surgeon.  During our brief conversation, he said, “Thanks for letting me touch your heart.”

(This is the 'cough pillow' he signed. The pic below is a broader view of the same.)

And he did. 

And you know what?  That is what I live to do.  I want to touch a heart or two with my words.  I think sometimes I get to do that, for some of you let me know through emails and comments on my blogs.  For that I am grateful.

Of course, you know I’m not going to operate on you like Dr. Sam did to me.  I’m going to offer you words of hope and encouragement, for I see, more and more, that today people need the breath of air that good and nurturing words can bring. 

Oprah says the world begs for ‘validation’.  I happen to agree with her.

So, I’m going to keep reaching out, writing, speaking and finding tools of my trade that will speak to your heart and touch you in a way like few others do.

And if you want to join this movement, and pass it along, that would be just fine and dandy with me.  I think our world can use a few more ‘heart’ touches.

For starters …

I believe in the potential of every human being, and that includes you.  Of what are you capable?

Ah, that’s where you come in.  Find out.  If you get stumped along the way, and I find out, I’ll offer you a word of hope to help spur you on in your pursuit.

P Michael Biggs

It's All About People Blog Site

Offering Hope

Encouragement

Inspiration