…take off all your masks…
My oldest daughter recently sent me an issue of an internet publication called the Purpose Fairy. This particular issue contained a list of 15 things we should give up if we want our lives to be easier and happier. One in particular caught my attention and that was the need to impress others. The article went on to issue the following advice: “Stop trying so hard to be something that you’re not just to make others like you. It doesn’t work this way. The moment you stop trying so hard to be something you’re not, the moment you take off all your masks, the moment you accept and embrace the real you, you will find people will be drawn to you, effortlessly.” This is excellent advice. If you want to see the other 14 things that we should give up, go to www.purposefairy.com .
Now if we could just get some of our political folks to remove their masks.
Dear Terry,
I agree with you, but the real problem is not the politicians themselves; it’s their “handlers.” Their handlers have them convinces that those masks are key to their getting elected and re-elected. When you see them in an informal setting, they come across as real. It’s all really too bad. Talk to you soon, Ross
Hey Ross – I’m comfortable in my shoes, which most days are flip flops! That said, with all of the video conferencing we’re doing now, it’s getting tougher and tougher to get away with it. Cheers, gm
Dear Gary,
Thank you so much for your insightful comments regarding my Weekly Reminder. What you say is very true, but video conferencing is still no substitute for personal relationships. It’s always nice to hear from you. Take care and say hello to Pam. All the best, Ross
Be yourself – everyone else is taken.
(Not my quote)
Bob K
Hi Bob,
Thank you weighing in on my Weekly Reminder. I like your quote. I saw a good one today as well: “Life has no remote, you have to get up and change it yourself.” See you on Thursday. Ross
Well thank goodness it didn’t say we should give up wine and cookies. I ran into a friend of yours, John Slacter (? not sure about spelling). I was painting a house in his neighborhood. He is still doing a class at ASU and wanted to know what you were up to. I tried to fill him on the good stuff I knew, but not enough time for all of it. A nice man. Katie made a good find. I think it is a keeper.
Thanks, Dave
Dear Dave,
I hope I never have to give up wine and cookies. Glad to hear you ran into John Schlacter. I worked with him for 10 years–he’s a good guy–PhD from Ohio State. Glad you enjoyed the Purpose Fairy. I hoe all is going well for you. Talk to you soon, Ross
This is a great message.
I remember that I figured this out, somewhere in my mid-30’s. Until that time, I was changing my persona depending on the situation — trying to figure out how to impress others.
I followed the link to the purposefairy.com That was a good read, also
Dear Mary,
Thank you for your kind comments. I had a similar experience as you and then allowed myself to be myself and never looked back. Glad you enjoyed the Purpose Fairy. See you Thursday. Ross
Hey Ross!
Happy birthday week to my birthday buddy 🙂 I love the Purpose Fairy and am going to forward it to several friends and especially my grandchildren. Thank you for passing this on, and kudos to Katie as well!
Dear Vicky,
Thank you so much for your kind comments. Happy birthday.