Your
physical appearance impacts your personality for bad or for good. For instance,
a tall person might develop a strong level of confidence, walking around
towering over people. The same circumstance might cause another person to be
shy, hunching over to blend in. Physical attributes may dictate who we become,
but so many other factors guide us in becoming our best version of ourselves.
Listen to what this guy learned:
We limit
our potential by overemphasizing how we’re built, where we live, and how the
outside world responds to us. Once we’re determined to be our best selves,
we’ll find ways to make that happen. We’ll attract supportive friends, find
positive environments to shape us, and develop habits and lifestyles to help us
to reach our goal. Despite the obstacles in life, good choices allow us to push
forward. What’s the biggest thing that will keep you on the journey to becoming your
best self?
We’ve had an unspectacular season for fruit, so imagine my
surprise when I picked up the juiciest plum of the year. After one bite, juice
ricocheted off the paper towel and splashed all over my shoulder. How does that
happen? When it comes to fruit, you never know what you’ll get. Have a look:
There’s an artistic quality to this science experiment,
but the Frankenstein nature of it overwhelms its beauty. Someone once said you’ll
know a person by their fruits, meaning you’ll understand who they are based on their
character and actions. Unlike Prof. Sam’s project, it’s natural for us to be
multi-faceted. But if you had to squeeze the core of your character into one
sentence, what would you say?
One of my favorite cable channels is HGTV (Home and Garden TV). They broadcast a slew of shows ranging from interior design and renovations to staging your home to sell and home buying. One particular show, “Bang for your Buck,” features a real estate agent and a design expert who examine three home renovation projects in a similar geographic area. Each one of the homes has undergone a renovation for the same room, i.e. a kitchen, for the same price, usually around $50,000. The experts review the completed projects, work up the numbers and decide which homeowner earned the biggest bang for their buck. The winners walk away with bragging rights, praise for their great decorating taste and the satisfaction of hearing that their money was well-spent.
We love to decorate and spruce up our residences, but what if we used the money on ourselves? Judging by the media’s news coverage, many people are doing just that, take a look:
With $50K you’d be able to create a whole new you. Cosmetic surgery can carry a hefty price tag, but with a whopping $50k we could throw in a fitness trainer, spa and salon expert and still have leftovers to splurge on a new wardrobe. That might take care of our outer bodies, but what about the inside?
How often do we slice and dice our personalities, our personal habits and our lifestyle choices to expose them to the probing light of deep reflection and examination? It’s a useful exercise and it’s free.Some of the most valuable ways to improve ourselves cost no money, just time, effort and perseverance. You’ve probably heard that some of the best things in life are free. So what’s the best free thing that you have done or could do for you?
Alas, I’m not the weather expert I thought I was. During all of our extreme weather conditions, I learned two new weather-related phenomena. Even if you’re not a regular weather follower, you’ll be surprised by these discoveries.
Did you know that in a section of Venezuela, South America a lightning storm, with little or no thunder, lasts ten hours per night 140 days a year? Scientists believe rising gases cause this activity calledCatatumbo lightning.The region’s local people have witnessed this natural night light display for centuries. After hearing the story on TV, I thought, “What? That’s amazing! How could I not know about this?”
Then, a short time later, with the onslaught of Irene, I learned about the “dirty side” of a hurricane. It refers to the right or easterly side of the storm that carries with it extra power, more rain, and stronger winds. So how come I’ve never heard that term used in any other hurricane-related news before now?
I thought I had a good handle on weather-related information, but apparently not. Aren’t we like that sometimes? We think we know ourselves until an incident or event occurs and we’re stunned by our ignorance or our responses. Oh yeah, others may say we’re nice, but I believe anyone is capable of anything at any time.You’ve seen the news reports where neighbors describe the criminal as “the nicest person the block.” Whether we admit it or not, we all have socially undesirable “dirty sides.”
Let’s do some self-discovery. Have you ever taken a personality test? Its reliability may be questionable, but the tests can still be fun, interesting and informative. Grab a pen and paper and try this one:
Did the outcome surprise you? If you’re willing to hang onto a tiger, prepare for a wild journey. Speaking of wild, regardless of the reason, does it seem like there’s a rise in socially unacceptable behavior these days? I know you’re not a part of the problem, so what helps you keep your “dirty side” in check?
