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4/1–Start Your Day Off Right Series

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4/1–Making A Difference

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Although you may have missed her, actress Kathy Bates played the vital roles of heiress Molly Brown in the recent movie TITANIC.

Bates, who is age 49, became known as the “mom” to the crew and became known as well as one who continually encouraged the crew and cast. Bates told a story in a recent interview to explain her perspective.

“There’s a great story I always remember when I think about crews and directors. There was a guest conductor who was rude to everyone in the symphony. Everyone hated him. Finally, at the packed dress rehearsal, he lifts his arms and nothing happens. Not a sound. He’s stunned. He draws himself up and gives the down beat again. No sound. 

Finally, the first-chair violinist stands up and says, ‘That’s just to show you that no sound comes out of that baton of yours.’ 

I always think about that when I am making a movie.” 

Everyone needs a bit of appreciation.

Are you dishing it out or just expecting it?

– adapted from USA TODAY, May 1998

Scripture:

Proverbs 11:2

When pride cometh, then cometh shame:

but with the lowly is wisdom.

Humor:

4/1–We don’t have to except the stories we inherit, the ones that tell us who we are supposed to be. We can stand up and say no at any point,  even if we’ve been saying yes our entire lives. It’s never too late. We can always reject the story placed on top of us, and we can always revise and destroy one story and restore another.  It’s a never ending possibility!

Two buddies were hiking when they came upon an old, abandoned mineshaft. Curious about its depth, they threw in a pebble and waited for the sound of it striking the bottom, but they heard nothing. They went and found a bigger rock, threw it in and waited. Still nothing.

    

They searched the area for something larger and came upon a railroad tie. With great difficulty, the two men carried it to the opening and threw it in. While waiting for it to hit bottom, a goat suddenly darted between them and leapt into the hole!

    

The guys were still standing there with astonished looks upon their faces when a man walked up to them. He asked them if they had seen a goat anywhere in the area and they said that one had just jumped into the mineshaft in front of them! The man replied, “Oh no. That couldn’t be my goat; mine was tied to a railroad tie.”

    

Ooops. We do make mistakes, don’t we? 

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Nan-en, was a Japanese Zen master who lived during the Meiji era (late 19th century). A college professor came to town to visit Nan-en and learn what Zen is. As they were both seated at the table, Nan-en served tea. He poured the professor’s porcelain cup full, but then he kept on pouring. The professor watched the overflow for a while. Then he could no longer restrain himself. “Master Nan-en, the cup is full. No more tea will go in!” “Like this cup,” Nan-en said, “your mind is full of your own thoughts, opinions, speculations. You cannot learn Zen unless you first empty your cup.”

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3/31–Start Your Day Off Right Series

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3/31–Fall For Jesus He Never Leaves

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Nan-en, was a Japanese Zen master who lived during the Meiji era (late 19th century). A college professor came to town to visit Nan-en and learn what Zen is. As they were both seated at the table, Nan-en served tea. He poured the professor’s porcelain cup full, but then he kept on pouring. The professor watched the overflow for a while. Then he could no longer restrain himself. “Master Nan-en, the cup is full. No more tea will go in!” “Like this cup,” Nan-en said, “your mind is full of your own thoughts, opinions, speculations. You cannot learn Zen unless you first empty your cup.”” from “Storytelling: 99 Inspiring Stories for Presentations: Inspire your Audience & Get your Message Through (Storytelling, inspirational stories & presentation zen,mentoring 101,ted talks)”

Scripture:

Acts 3:6

Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.

Humor:

3/31– Can You Spare A Minute? 

3/31–Play Offense and not Defense

3/30–Can You Spare A Minute?

3/30–Live full, die empty— Les Brown

The “Coronary and Ulcer Club” lists the following rules for members… 

1. Your job comes first. Forget everything else. 

2. Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays are fine times to be working at the office. There will be nobody else there to bother you. 

3. Always have your briefcase with you when not at your desk. This provides an opportunity to review completely all the troubles and worries of the day. 

4. Never say “no” to a request. Always say “yes.” 

5. Accept all invitations to meetings, banquets, committees, etc. 

6. All forms of recreation are a waste of time. 

7. Never delegate responsibility to others; carry the entire load yourself. 

8. If your work calls for traveling, work all day and travel at night to keep that appointment you made for eight the next morning. 

9. No matter how many jobs you already are doing, remember you always can take on more.  

Bits & Pieces, January 7, 1993, pp. 9-10.

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