YOUR LIFE A-Z:RESPOND

WHAT IS CALLING YOU?

RESPOND

RESPOND to life.  Do not live life by default.  Live life by RESPONDING to your individual situation that you find yourself in right now.  Do not become passive. Do not ignore that which needs your attention regardless of how small or big that need.  Your pet deserves you to RESPOND to him or her with a pat, a smile, or a toss of a toy.  RESPOND to your co-workers and maybe take a special fruit or vegetable tray to share with them.  RESPOND to your family.  Take an electronic free day and RESPOND to your life and those in it.  Send a real card in the mail, pick up the phone and call a friend, or invite someone to lunch or coffee.  RESPOND to your life today by taking advantage of the many opportunities around you.  Be like a first RESPONDER.  Be prepared to take advantage of unexpected opportunities that come your way.  Explore your neighborhood and maybe you will find a drumming class or a hiking expedition to take advantage of because you are alert and ready to RESPOND to all possibilities that come your way.  Do not be lazy or asleep on your job of life. RESPOND to those who need your attention, care, compassion or just a gentle smile.  Do not walk into the super market as if you are sleep-walking.  RESPOND to strangers around you as if they make a difference because they do.  RESPOND to this opportunity to get your life off of the default button.

YOUR LiFE A-Z: BRANCH-OUT

EACH BRANCH IS UNIGUE AND BEAUTIFUL 

BRANCH OUT

Now that we are on a roll with our warrior, headed out for a zany adventure, what is it that you have been hiding from yourself that you really want to try?  It does not have to be big but of course it can be.  It can be something as simple as getting those ears pierced that you have secretly always wanted to do.  Think about a tree and its many branches.  It is amazing that something that looks as boring as a tree-trunk can branch out into so many different ways, providing shade, shelter, and protection.  In the forest, deer and other creatures love to sleep near the tree trunks under branches.  It feels safe and protective to them.  What are the benefits that you will acquire in your personal life by branching out into a new direction or just responding to the warmth of the sun pulling you towards your best-self?

Branching out is an important part of growing up and becoming all of who you can be.  Without branches trees do not fulfill their purpose.  Without branches there is little beauty.  Look at your life today and ask yourself, where can I branch out?  Where can I expand into more of what I need and want in my life?  Is it time to ask your boss for a raise?  Is it time to look at adding class to your list of things you have been wanting to learn?  Find a way to branch out today!