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Introduction by Jim Haisler.
A short story about a few gardening moments.
Welcome to Mini Miracles from Minor Moments where small achievements may become big accomplishments. Our small daily habits can add up to make our lives simply wonderful. Or maybe NOT so fruitful, if they are bad habits. We make them whatever we want them to be.
Mini Miracles from Minor Moments is designed to help you find an insight about yourself. My plan is to help you like yourself and love life. Engaging in life and learning what works for you is the first step. You don’t have to duplicate anyone else’s life or do things in a way that doesn’t fit. Perhaps some people learn this early on and others not so well.
Good morning, this is Linda Gullo. And this is Podcast # 49 on being Consistent. It’s the wee little issue of being consistent that creates a problem for many of us. As I say this, I admit to having missed a Podcast last week. It is the first one I have missed in the last 10 months since I began. But consistency is a KEY INGREDIENT in everything we do. When one bakes, it is the process and the timing of putting ingredients into a dinner that makes it taste the same over and over again. When one works well, it is the system of doing each step well that gives us clarity and uniformity.
What is your incentive in getting things done well this week, and what actions will you be taking? When has consistency worked well for you? Is it when you diet? Or when you have done something else.
This is Passion Week and along with the usual work we all do, many of us are practicing traditional and cultural expressions for Celebrating Easter. I can’t imagine how different my life would be if I did not go through the Liturgical changes that fall in line with our yearly Calendar. As we come off of the Lenten season, it amazes me that it is already Mid-April. A quarter of our year has been completed.
How are you doing? Are you on task with your goals for the year? Do you have them written down? Are you just starting in? When does your year begin?
How do you resolve problems? Do you pretend they aren’t there, and totally ignore them. Taking action helps us take back control. It allows us to have an impact on situations.
Do you have a team of people around you? How do they work when you aren’t around? Is it a staff for your business? or Simply a family that gathers and engages regularly?
A person I knew and respected died this past week after having health issues. As a matter of fact I have been praying for a whole host of people with major problems that are under treatment. It has been easier to do this because I have zeroed out time to pray being the Season of Lent. I really hope to keep some of the practices I used during this last 40 days, as they were good ones and became habitual.
I learned that the people who have done my lawn for many years are moving and stepping out of lawn care. It is really sad for me, because I learned to depend on them and liked to work with them. Now it is another concern for me. So what have I done? I called my neighbors to get their contacts. I have asked around for good leads. I have decided that maybe this is a good thing and I shouldn’t be so disappointed. I tell others that changes are good and often important. I will accommodate now that I have internalized the situation. The grass however, is already high and so time is essential here to remedy this problem.
The other folks were pretty consistent and easy to connect with over the years. A text or concern was address quickly. That arrangement was appreciated. If you own a business, what is it that you offer?
A few years ago I was at a meeting. A Financial Representative approached a member who was talking to me. The representative seemingly ignored me and began selling the company’s services to this other person. I felt totally ignored and thought poorly of the approach. Why did this individual pass me over? Was it their impression that I had no money to invest? Were they so desperate for business and the other lady appeared more vocal?
Often we are unaware of our approaches to others and this was one situation that showed that. I am sure that the company represented would have been horrified to learn of this approach. It was a good thing that I encountered this as I did, because I was thinking of talking to them about investment services. Ironically I had watched them hire a person 6 months earlier where they passed over an older applicant. It began to make me think that they preferred working with younger people. Whatever practices you have, be sure that they are consistent with what it is that you want to sell as your brand. 
This experience taught me about myself. I really want to be included. I need to have people around me who care like I care for others. It was an insight and some self awareness I needed to renew. After all I pay for services like everyone else does. Don’t we all want to get attention and get the services we deserve?
So this is a year that is yours to design. Do it well. Transform your year for yourself and those around you! A quarter of 2017 is past already. Pursue your dreams and continually set new goals for yourself. Talk things through and hear yourself say what you are thinking. Create a space for self development and take the opportunity to forgive, dance, and live fully.
Have a great weekend and week ahead as you step forward. Remember that a “single step may put you on the escalator of success!” Have a great weekend and Easter Holiday and I will see you next week. Thank you for joining me!