The Development Compass

“The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the worlds problems” Mahatma Ghandi

The attached podcast and mp3 file is taken from a speech made by Jean Hamilton-Fford recently to a Toastmasters group (to download the mp3 file, click here.). In the speech, Jean talks about our own knowledge and beliefs about our;

• Potential
• Purpose
• Expectations
• Action
• Possibilities

Jean goes on to say that your potential needs to be delivered via taking action. She then asks the following questions of her audience.

• When are you going to strike?
• When are you going to burn as bright as you can and light the world on fire?
• What is your potential?

So, what are you waiting for? Only you can prevent your potential from being discovered.

If you’d like to know more about how to explore your potential fully, contact Jean.

Another great video

This video helps me to get in touch with how much there is to appreciate and be grateful for, that can be so easily missed in a busy life. Most of all, it reminded me to be thankful for each breath that causes me to be here experiencing it all.

Much is currently being written about the importance of gratitude and appreciation. Much has always been written, as we see here, “Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others”. Cicereo

As we are the storywriter in our life, I guess it could be useful to remind ourselves about what is great to be appreciating in our lives now, and how awareness of this can change ourselves and our days easily.

The Power That We Have

John Rushton made thought provoking comment on an earlier post. He believes that;

Most people know when they are making excuses (some get into the habit of it)
Most people know when they are telling lies…
Most people know when they are admonishing responsibility…
Most people know when they are not genuine…
Most people know when they are trying to appear something that they are not for appearances…
Most people know when ’stuff’ doesn’t feel well within…
Most people know when ‘things’ aren’t right…
Most people know when they ought to change…
Most people know when life isn’t what it should be and they’ve done nothing to rectify it…
Most people know when wrong is wrong, regardless of what others do…
Most people know what’s good and honest…
Most people know what’s kind and generous…
Most people can control what they say, but many don’t…
Most people know if they have an ego problem…
Most people know their own faults…
Most people know their limitations - even if they choose not to - which doesn’t mean not pressing on…
Most people know that help is available but their ego holds them back…
Most people know they’d like to admit more honestly stuff about themselves and their lives and not wash over it for fear of being embarrassed or belittled…
Most people want to free themselves up more and be happier…
Most people know that life for them could be better but are frightened to make the changes…

What else do you think most people know?

Its nearly the end of the week. Anyway, the video below is a great pick me up and worth a watch if you need a zap or two!

:-)

A great set of quotes and stills set to some nice music Just what you need on a sunny day!

“It has never been my object to record my dreams, just to realize them.”

“A gift - be it a present, a kind word or a job done with care and love - explains itself!… and if receivin’ it embarrasses you, it’s because your ‘thanks box’ is warped.”