John S. Gordon - Business and Personal Coach

"You have the greatness and the power.  I just help you turn on the switch."

MARVELOUS MONDAYS

 

May 21, 2012 - Issue 174   

 

Let the Clouds Pass

 

This is the third on a series on happiness. 

Click here for issue 172 & 173.   
Dear ,

 

Welcome to Issue 174.  If you did not receive a previous issue, you may use the archive link below to view it now.  The mission of "Marvelous Mondays" is to offer an inspirational thought, a practical exercise, some humor, or a simple tip to jump-start your week and to enhance your life, business, outlook or relationships. 

 

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REALITY OR THOUGHTS

 

We tend to interpret our thoughts as reality instead of recognizing them as just the result of our thinking. This is an important awareness because it empowers us to dismiss negative thoughts. Then we can return to our natural state of happiness. Here's two techniques to assist you.

 

 

1.   Dwelleth Not. A negative thought is just a thought, but if we dwell on it and chase it, it can be futile and cause real problems. If a negative thought occurs, you can instead acknowledge it's just a thought or say something like "there goes my thought again."  Imagine your thought as a cloud that is passing by.
 

 

Clouds 

 

2.   Lighten Up. Stop taking your thoughts so seriously. Soften up. Let thoughts just be thoughts.  Remember, when you're thinking about something,  it does not mean you need to give it a value judgment of importance or seriousness.

 

EXERCISE

 This week I invite you to do the following:

 

1.   Notice when you have a negative thought.  Be aware and observe the situation.  Did you let your thoughts run wild?  Did you feel compelled to analyze your thoughts?  What, if any, postive outcome did you notice?   

 

2.   Be aware of a time when you lightened up and let the thoughts just pass.  Was this a more pleasant experience than dwelling on your negative thoughts?  

 

This is a new a approach for most of us. I welcome hearing from you and am really interested in hearing what you have to say about your experience in this exercise.  I want to know what worked for you and what didn't work for you.  I will listen to you and we will learn together.  

  

 
 

 

A widower went to a seance in hopes of contacting his recently departed wife.  The spirits were willing, and he soon heard her voice: 

 

"Honey, is that really you?"

"Yes, my dear."

"Are you happy?"

"I'm happy."

"Happier than you were with me?"

"Yes, me dear."

"Oh, heaven must be a wonderful place."

"What makes you think I'm in heaven?"

 

-Milton Berle  

JOHN'S BIO
John has owned several businesses and is an attorney who has practiced in the business and estate  areas.  In addition, he coaches business owners, executives, entrepreneurs, professionals, speech makers and presenters.  He also coaches persons who are determined to accelerate their careers and leadership skills or who are considering a career move or retirement.  John uses coaching as a tool in his leadership and business results based consulting.  He is also a life coach.

                   **John is currently accepting a few new coaching clients.**

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