Something inspirational: “If you were born with the ability to change someone’s perspective or emotions, never waste that gift. It is one of the most powerful gifts God can give—the ability to influence.” SHANNON L. ALDER
Something inspirational:
“If you were born with the ability to change someone’s perspective or emotions, never waste that gift. It is one of the most powerful gifts God can give—the ability to influence.”
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Yes, I know that I have wasted my gift, along with watching so many others wasting their gifts and feeling powerless to do anything about it.
We were pretty much punished for doing anything besides that which was truly a shame, considering what my siblings and I could have accomplished.
We all had our own special gifts that could have allowed us to do more than we have, but it seems like it wasn't meant to be. I hope that I can do what I can, to make the world a better place now.
Thanks Tim. Yes, it's wise of you not to change someone's perspective or emotions, that is something they must do for themselves.
But encouragement goes a long way to helping others think things through for themselves. I think you're right, being able to encourage others to look at their lives more deeply is a gift.
In spiritual terms, it is "an awakening." Not everyone will have that gift, but it is something that is open to all of us.
Yes, I know that I have wasted my gift, along with watching so many others wasting their gifts and feeling powerless to do anything about it.
We were pretty much punished for doing anything besides that which was truly a shame, considering what my siblings and I could have accomplished.
We all had our own special gifts that could have allowed us to do more than we have, but it seems like it wasn't meant to be. I hope that I can do what I can, to make the world a better place now.
You absolutely can Randy. As they say 'there is no time like the present.
We are probably one of many cases, but just because opportunities aren't open to us early on, doesn't mean we can't go on to accomplish good things.
Your parents aren't living now, which means you're free to put the past behind you, to start anew. Not everything is fated.
We must be ready to look for opportunities for ourselves. Waiting for that time to come won't come. We must make it happen. You can now.
I am not usually conscious of my ability to change someone's perspective or emotions, but I purposely encourage people to look at things more deeply.
It's a gift, but Buddha describes it as "the awakened one."
Thanks Tim. Yes, it's wise of you not to change someone's perspective or emotions, that is something they must do for themselves.
But encouragement goes a long way to helping others think things through for themselves. I think you're right, being able to encourage others to look at their lives more deeply is a gift.
In spiritual terms, it is "an awakening." Not everyone will have that gift, but it is something that is open to all of us.