"Bless a thing and it will bless you. Curse it and it will curse you.
- Emmet Fox
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Fox's quote describes life's Boomerang Theory. The Boomerang Theory did not derive from scientific research or intense philosophical debate. It's not based upon a paradigm or scientific model. It doesn't take hundreds of pages to describe. No, the Boomerang Theory is very simplistic. It only consists of 10 words, but explains why we eventually get what we deserve in life.
The Boomerang Theory: Whatever you throw out into life, will return unto you!
When you toss a boomerang it always returns to its
point of origin (you). Hence, The
Boomerang Theory of Life sets forth that whatever comes from you, will return to you.
Therefore:
If love comes from you, love will return to you.
If hate comes from you, hate will return to you.
If kindness comes from you, kindness will return to you.
If rudeness comes from you, rudeness will return to you.
If tolerance comes from you, tolerance will return to you.
If prejudice comes from you, prejudice will return to you.
If humility comes from you, humility will return to you.
If arrogance comes from you, arrogance will return to you.
If respect comes from you, respect will return to you.
If contempt comes from you, contempt will return to you.
You get the picture!
So there you have it, the Boomerang Theory!
Make sure that whatever boomerang you toss out, you'll want to catch it when it returns!
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It's your life: Live it, Love it & Celebrate it!
MJD
Friday, April 16, 2010
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Paying the Price
"The dictionary is the only place where success comes before work. Hard work is the price we must pay for success. You can accomplish anything if you're willing to pay the price."
-- Vince Lombardi
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In these days of fast food, convenience stores, and super centers, our society has developed into a "Hurry up, I want it now" culture. Today, we want instant success. Like the dictionary, we want to put success before work. It doesn't work that way! We want the rewards, but are not willing to pay the price. When we look at others who are successful, we seem to focus on the fruits of their success, but pay little attention to the labor which bore the fruits. Rarely do we contemplate the hours of learning, training and hard work. We neglect to focus on the adversity, failures and disappointments one encountered. We see the benefits of success and say we want it. But, are we really willing to pay the price?
Unlike our "Hurry up, I want it now" culture, there is no fast lane to success. On the contrary, it's a slow lane. It's a slow lane that consists of bumps and turns. It's a lane that requires determination, focus and hard work. Success isn't measured by how far you make it to the top. Rather, it is measured by the road you've traveled in trying to make it to the top.
When it comes down to it, success can only be measured by the price you've paid.
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It's Your Life: Live it, Love it, Celebrate it!
MJD
-- Vince Lombardi
***
In these days of fast food, convenience stores, and super centers, our society has developed into a "Hurry up, I want it now" culture. Today, we want instant success. Like the dictionary, we want to put success before work. It doesn't work that way! We want the rewards, but are not willing to pay the price. When we look at others who are successful, we seem to focus on the fruits of their success, but pay little attention to the labor which bore the fruits. Rarely do we contemplate the hours of learning, training and hard work. We neglect to focus on the adversity, failures and disappointments one encountered. We see the benefits of success and say we want it. But, are we really willing to pay the price?
Unlike our "Hurry up, I want it now" culture, there is no fast lane to success. On the contrary, it's a slow lane. It's a slow lane that consists of bumps and turns. It's a lane that requires determination, focus and hard work. Success isn't measured by how far you make it to the top. Rather, it is measured by the road you've traveled in trying to make it to the top.
When it comes down to it, success can only be measured by the price you've paid.
***
It's Your Life: Live it, Love it, Celebrate it!
MJD
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
The Glass
"Stop asking if the glass is half full or half empty. Instead ask "What's in it? How did it get there? What can I do with it?"
-- David Kaufman
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If the glass is half empty, you're considered pessimistic. If the glass if half full, you're optimistic. Your attitude about life will determine how you see the contents of the glass. Kaufman's point is right on. When it comes down to it, it really doesn't matter how full or empty the glass is. What counts is an understanding of the present ("What's in it?"), the past ("How did it get there?"), and more importantly, the future ("What can I do with it?).
Your attitude will definitely effect the way you'll perceive something (half full or half empty). In the long run, it doesn't matter if your glass if half empty or half full, what does matter is doing to work to figure out how you'll fill your glass, so not only will you have enough, but it overflows so that another person's glass may be full!
May your glass be continually overflowing!
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It's Your Life: Live it, Love it, Celebrate it!
MJD
-- David Kaufman
***
If the glass is half empty, you're considered pessimistic. If the glass if half full, you're optimistic. Your attitude about life will determine how you see the contents of the glass. Kaufman's point is right on. When it comes down to it, it really doesn't matter how full or empty the glass is. What counts is an understanding of the present ("What's in it?"), the past ("How did it get there?"), and more importantly, the future ("What can I do with it?).
Your attitude will definitely effect the way you'll perceive something (half full or half empty). In the long run, it doesn't matter if your glass if half empty or half full, what does matter is doing to work to figure out how you'll fill your glass, so not only will you have enough, but it overflows so that another person's glass may be full!
May your glass be continually overflowing!
***
It's Your Life: Live it, Love it, Celebrate it!
MJD
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
The Power of Forgiveness
"Forgiveness does not change the past, but it does enlarge the future."
-- Paul Boese
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When you truly forgive someone it is a liberating experience. You release negative energy, in the forms anger, hostility and vengeance, that has taken hold of your heart and head. With a clear head and a clean heart, you can begin harnessing positive energy. Positive energy is the fuel which powers growth and development. With negative energy out and positive energy in, the future suddenly becomes bigger and brighter!
Make it a point today to truly forgive someone who may have wronged you. It really is the best thing you can do for yourself and someone else at the same time.
Talk about a win-win situation!
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It's Your Life: Live it, Love it, Celebrate it!
MJD
-- Paul Boese
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When you truly forgive someone it is a liberating experience. You release negative energy, in the forms anger, hostility and vengeance, that has taken hold of your heart and head. With a clear head and a clean heart, you can begin harnessing positive energy. Positive energy is the fuel which powers growth and development. With negative energy out and positive energy in, the future suddenly becomes bigger and brighter!
Make it a point today to truly forgive someone who may have wronged you. It really is the best thing you can do for yourself and someone else at the same time.
Talk about a win-win situation!
***
It's Your Life: Live it, Love it, Celebrate it!
MJD
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