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Clear Pathways Coaching Newsletter 11/9/08

Dear Friends: Welcome to Clear Pathways Coaching monthly newsletter. I certainly cannot improve upon the message Dr. Roberts shares with us below. I only want to add that too often we get caught up in worrying about the pot holes rather than celebrating the journey. Our confidence and happiness increases in direct proportion to how often we acknowledge our accomplishments along the way.
Warmly,
Lillian

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In this issue:
Quote of the Month
The Main Thing
Humor Your Stress

QUOTE OF THE MONTH:

The man who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones. - William Faulkner

THE MAIN THING:
Posted by Dr. Bruce Roberts on August 24th, 2008

I once read a wonderful little book called “The Gap” that says that the world is basically divided into two groups: those who look to the horizon and make themselves miserable because they can never reach their goal and those who look over their shoulder and celebrate just how far they have come. I happen to be a card carrying member of the first group, but am fortunate to be married to the president of the second group!

For those of you, like me, who happen to be perfectionists, the work ahead can seem daunting indeed! You see, no matter how much progress we make, the horizon remains unreachable and unattainable. We are guaranteed failure and are destined to a life of misery.

I guess I was hoping that if I stuck it out long enough, there would be some type of retirement benefit at the end, perhaps a Martyr’s Pension Plan. If you are already a member of this group (and you know who you are), I’m here to tell you it’s not too late. You can tender your resignation at any time. The pension plan does not exist - there are no benefits!

If you are a member of the second group, congratulations! You have discovered the secret to a life of joy. You have learned to celebrate every little step along the journey and can marvel at how far you have come. It is, after all, in the journey, not the destination, that true happiness resides.

If you are still struggling in group #1 I have good news for you. I checked with President Molly and am told that they are holding open enrollment! It turns out that there is enough joy and happiness for all of us!! I hear that all you have to do to enroll is to begin moving a few small stones and then simply remember to look back to celebrate how big your pile has become! What could be easier? I think I’ll sign up today!!

HUMOR YOUR STRESS:

A little Zen ... thoughts for people who take life too seriously

A day without sunshine is like, night.

On the other hand, you have different fingers.

99 percent of lawyers give the rest a bad name.

Honk if you love peace and quiet.

Depression is merely anger without enthusiasm.

The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.

Support bacteria. They're the only culture some people have.

A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.

Get a new car for your spouse. It'll be a great trade!

Plan to be spontaneous tomorrow.

If you think nobody cares, try missing a couple of payments.

OK, so what's the speed of dark?

When everything is coming your way, you're in the wrong lane.

Everyone has a photographic memory. Some just don't have film.

Inside every older person is a younger person wondering what the hell happened.

Remember: he who laughs, lasts.

Lillian Mills, B.S., M.Ed., C.L.C.
Reinvention Coach
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