QUOTATION OF THE WEEK
"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small
people always do that, but the really great make you feel that
you, too, can become great."
--Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens) (1835-1910) Writer, journalist,
and lecturer
PERSONAL REFLECTIONS
Why would we even think of hanging around with people who ridicule our dreams, our hopes, our goals? Quite often we do so and the reasons may be many. Not only do we associate with these naysayers, we let them influence us. How many great dreams have died because a person allowed the doubts and criticism of another to become their own? People who are so ready to dash our hopes and dreams do not really have our interest at heart. On the other hand, the truly great people realize that a person's dreams are precious and fragile. They realize that the ability to support and encourage another is a great gift given freely and unconditionally. This gift makes both the giver and receiver better for the giving and receiving.
Seek out and associate with people who will support and encourage you. Seek people who are sincerely concerned about you and your dreams. Seek counsel from those who give it in a positive way. These people will help you realize your dreams. Then, be one of those people yourself. Encourage people in a positive, unconditional way. The circle will then be complete.
I wish you the best in all your dreams.
Blessings and Love,
Allen Schmeltz
Copyright © 1999 Allen F. Schmeltz. All rights reserved.
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