Sunday, June 13, 2010
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Thursday, June 10, 2010
A Sign in Japan...
My wife just returned from a business trip to Japan. While doing some sight-seeing between meetings, she came across this sign which caught her eye. With the magic of the iphone, she was able to capture this picture and shared it with the rest of our family. The statement on the sign, with its somewhat inaccurate grammar, seems simplistic at first glance. And yet, it talks to the natural beauty of one's face which we often forget, instead choosing to rely on external superficial additives and synthetic enhancements. I think the sign is also a reminder of the huge importance of our smile in our daily communication and interaction with others - a simple yet profound gesture which builds rapport, breaks down barriers, and brings people closer together...
Monday, June 7, 2010
Tequila and Salt...
Today I received an email from someone very close to me in my life. It contained a few short and simple statements, under the title of "Tequila and Salt". Although I didn't immediately clue in to the meaning behind the title, after a few moments I realized that the reference was to the common expression: "if life hands you lemons, make lemonade" - although I guess in this case, the advice was to have a tequila and salt:
Tequila and Salt
This should probably be taped to your bathroom mirror where one could read it every day. You may not realize it, but it's 100% true:
1. There are at least two people in this world that you would die for
2. At least 15 people in this world love you in some way
3. The only reason anyone would ever hate you is because they want to be just like you
4. A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone, even if they don't like you
5. Every night, SOMEONE thinks about you before they go to sleep
6. You mean the world to someone
7. You are special and unique
8. Someone that you don't even know exists loves you
9. When you make the biggest mistake ever,something good comes from it
10. When you think the world has turned its back on you, take another look
11. Always remember the compliments you received...Forget about the rude remarks
And always remember... when life hands you Lemons, ask for Tequila and Salt!
Tequila and Salt
This should probably be taped to your bathroom mirror where one could read it every day. You may not realize it, but it's 100% true:
1. There are at least two people in this world that you would die for
2. At least 15 people in this world love you in some way
3. The only reason anyone would ever hate you is because they want to be just like you
4. A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone, even if they don't like you
5. Every night, SOMEONE thinks about you before they go to sleep
6. You mean the world to someone
7. You are special and unique
8. Someone that you don't even know exists loves you
9. When you make the biggest mistake ever,something good comes from it
10. When you think the world has turned its back on you, take another look
11. Always remember the compliments you received...Forget about the rude remarks
And always remember... when life hands you Lemons, ask for Tequila and Salt!
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