May 21st, 2013
What You Can Learn From Elderly People
LEARN FROM ELDERS
Have you ever taken the time to listen to an elderly person? I mean, really listen? I love hearing their stories of triumph and tragedy, pain and love. They have so much experience that if we’d only take the time to listen, we could probably save ourselves a lot of grief.
It’s easy to view an elderly person we pass on the street as someone who drives too slowly or who is in our way. But they have so much to share and so much to give us if we’d only take the time.
Sit, listen and learn from elderly people.
The truth is, yes, they were young at one time and they had the same fears and hopes and dreams as we all do who are much younger than they are now. They have regrets and they can tell us what they would do all over again if they could. That’s something we could all learn from.
Learning from an elderly person is an exercise in humility, because you discover the world outside yourself.
So, the next time you see an elderly person, think about taking the time to sit down and talk to them. Sit, listen and learn. You might be amazed at the wisdom they can share.
“The oldest trees often bear the sweetest fruit” -German Proverb
Nik Halik is an Inspirational Keynote Speaker, Life Strategist, Successful Entrepreneur, Astronaut and Best Selling Author.
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What You Can Learn From Elderly People
April 25th, 2013
Think Of One Thing To Be Grateful About Today
I am so Grateful.
Sometimes when life seems to bring you down, there’s one thing I’ve always found that always works: gratitude. I know you’ve heard it before—perhaps in a spiritual or metaphysical book. You know what the funny thing is? It’s true.
BE GRATEFUL TODAY
By focusing on one thing that you’re grateful for, you can’t help but think of another and another. I’m not talking about just giving it one passing thought. I’m talking about dwelling on that thing until every ounce of your being is thinking about how grateful you are to have it.
It could be something as simple as having fresh water to drink, a roof over your head, or your son or daughter in your life. Anything and everything you can think of can turn your life around.
Ensure you make a list and write down every single thing in your life that you are grateful for. Write a few today and then write a few more tomorrow. You will be surprised when you see your list grow and what all you can be grateful for.
Nik Halik is an Inspirational Keynote Speaker, Life Strategist, Successful Entrepreneur, Astronaut and Best Selling Author.
For more information visit: http://thethrillionaires.com/content/
Think Of One Thing To Be Grateful About Today
April 1st, 2013
In life, everyone experiences a bad day.
Some days are good, some days are bad. But why not transform a bad day into a good one?
The truth is whether we think a day is good or bad, a lot depends on how we think of it. The pivotal thought here is that we have 100% control over how we react and relate to each passing day. It’s your attitude that determines how positive a day may be vibrating for you.
GOOD DAY OR BAD DAY… THE CHOICE IS YOURS
Just be with your day
Often there are times where we dwell on negative issues and energize the feelings. There comes a point when we need to diffuse any negative thoughts and remain vigilant at the door of the palace of our mind. Never magnify a grain of sand worth of problems into a giant rock boulder. Life is simple. Change your environment, your negative surroundings and filter out the emotional baggage from your past.
Nik Halik is an Inspirational Keynote Speaker, Life Strategist, Successful Entrepreneur, Astronaut and Best Selling Author.
For more information visit: http://thethrillionaires.com/content/
It’s Never Too Late To Turn Your Bad Day Around
