e-volved living » challenge http://e-volvedliving.com/blog a lab, and playground, for expanding consciousness and exploring methods of living Fri, 26 Mar 2010 01:28:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Navigating the Road http://e-volvedliving.com/blog/2009/11/27/navigating-the-road/ http://e-volvedliving.com/blog/2009/11/27/navigating-the-road/#comments Sat, 28 Nov 2009 05:24:37 +0000 dorothy http://e-volvedliving.com/blog/?p=307 As we hurtle towards the final month of another crazy year – for individuals, our country, and this planet – the path for team Foust/LaRue continues to be a twisty turny, sometimes bumpy ride where there are ugly patches, then beautiful vistas, then just the grind of the drive, and the challenge of not knowing when or how we’ll reach our destination, or even exactly where it will be (that’s a biggie, because our metaphoric tires are worn and our metaphoric car needs to rest and be lovingly garaged and serviced.)  I do know that this moment is where it’s at – where I may fully experience the richness of existence and create all that will be – and I know I have the power to create a beautiful life, and share all the gifts I am given.

So, that’s what I’m shooting for.

]]> http://e-volvedliving.com/blog/2009/11/27/navigating-the-road/feed/ 0 It’s All in the Approach (Choose Wisely – Part 1.a) http://e-volvedliving.com/blog/2008/09/06/its-all-in-the-approach/ http://e-volvedliving.com/blog/2008/09/06/its-all-in-the-approach/#comments Sat, 06 Sep 2008 22:21:04 +0000 dorothy http://e-volvedliving.com/blog/?p=33 I read this quote the other day:

“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.”

I think it was attributed to Winston Churchill, and I also saw a variation attributed to Harry Truman.

I’m sure it has been said, in many ways, by many people throughout time.  And, like many cliche’s, it’s basic truth is the source of its ubiquity.

I see it as a good daily motto, because most days have at least some difficulties; I usually refer to them as challenges so my variation would be:

“Pessimists see the challenge in every opportunity but optimists see opportunity in every challenge.”

So, like I said up top, it’s all in the approach.  Getting back to the subject of being-in-the-moment, each moment is a chance to frame your approach, be it optimistic, or pessimistic.  Count me in the former posse because without hope for the future, belief in the fundamental goodness of the universe, and awareness of your individual power to shape your reality, life would be a bummer, dude.

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