Monday, July 6, 2009

FREE TO BE HAPPY!!!

When we look to our youth to rediscover the lightheartedness that once allowed us to enjoy an unadulterated sense of awe while interacting with the world, we find that we are still very much equipped to experience wonder and admiration. The key to being carefree is recognizing that there will always be foibles unfolding in our lives, and we should not let these interfere with our ability to be happy. It is entirely possible to retain a modicum of innocence while still seeing to our myriad adult responsibilities. In fact, the more vigilant we are about making sure that we have plenty of uncorrupted free time at our disposal, the easier it will be for us to kick back and enjoy ourselves in the midst of modern life's chaos.

Thursday, July 2, 2009

IDEAS UPON IDEAS...

Collaboration cannot happen without proper, effective communication, as it is the free exchange of ideas that fuels the fire of cooperation. When we find ourselves in the presence of likeminded individuals whose goals are similar to our own, the thoughts and feelings we share excite us intellectually and awaken our enthusiasm for the task at hand. We want to spend time with such people, no matter what we are doing, because the ideas they put before us inspire us to be as innovative and imaginative as possible. Even if we are unsure as to how best to proceed, our partners will likely have a clear notion of the path ahead or they will be able to help us distill the product of our brainstorms into workable plans of action.