Desiderata
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Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant, they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let not this blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is as perennial as the grass. Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore, be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be. And whatever your labors and aspirations in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul. With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams; it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.
Max Ehrmann, 1927
Meet the Contributors: Lidia S. Martinez, Southwest Airlines
Heart of a Woman in Business, Meet the Contributors| No Comments »Meet the Contributors: Lidia S. Martinez, Southwest Airlines
With the release of the Heart of a Woman in Business a full three weeks early, contributors to the book are thrilled to receive copies earlier than planned.
Pictured here is Lidia S. Martinez, Manager of Corporate Community Affairs for Southwest Airlines.
Her lighthearted clip appears in the "Committing to Excellence" chapter of the book:
Going Nuts!
Find a purpose you are crazy about and go nuts! Southwest Airlines Employees are often accused of being nuts – when in fact all we are is celebrating life. We celebrate each other. We celebrate our Customers. And we celebrate being different!
In addition to celebrating her 18th year loving working for Southwest Airlines, Lidia is a devoted wife to Ted and loving mother of two, a sweetheart of a charitable lady, Chair of the National Board of Directors for MANA-a National Latina Organization, and September 17 received the “Hispanic Heritage Month Local Heroes” Award for Business from KPBS (public television) and Union Bank of California. In her desire to empower future leaders, she supports Girl Scouts, Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE), and the Heart of Los Angeles Youth (HOLA). The program airs on September 30 at 10:00pm Pacific on KPBS.
For your copy of the book order from Amazon.com, or for an autographed copy from author Sheryl Roush, through secure PayPal.
POEM: The Entrepreneur
Heart of a Woman in Business, Poems| No Comments »Published in Heart of a Woman in Business by Sheryl Roush
The Entrepreneur
I used to spend a lot of time trying to impress,
Little did I realize how it added to my stress.
My zealousness for business and my desire to succeed,
Led me at times to stretch the truth, exaggerate, mislead.
Name-dropping, bragging or a little white lie,
It’s harmless I’d say, I must impress, or at least try.
My home is the biggest, I make lots of money,
My spouse the most wonderful, my world is sunny.
Look at me! Look at me! Do you think I’m great?
I’m not quite sure, how do I rate?
Later I’d lament that all was not well,
What in the world was I trying to sell?
It was then that I learned as I worked with my coach,
That perhaps what I needed was an adjusted approach.
Be humble, speak the truth, understate, promise less,
This new way of thinking would be key to success.
As I shifted my focus and turned inward to grow,
I discovered the truth that I had longed to know.
I’m truly enough, just as I am, being me
No exaggeration necessary, WOW, I feel free!
Pat Morgan, Life Coach
www.SmoothSailingSuccess.com
Heart of Mother Music CD releases for Mother’s Day!
Heart of a Mother, Heart of a Woman, MUSIC| 1 Comment »Heart of Mother Music CD releases for Mother’s Day!
The new Heart of a Mother Musical Selections CD releases this week! A touching and uplifting compilation crafted by Janet Cucinotti of WorldSound Productions, Inc., of Santa Cruz, California, the masterpiece features nine well-known international talents, bringing ten inspirational tracks for listening delight.
The CD was inspired to accompany Heart of a Mother, the printed collection of beautiful short stories, loving tributes to mothers and grandmothers, original poems, cherished quotations and classic scriptures by author Sheryl Roush.
"Music touches us in ways that mere words cannot. This musical treasury is truly amazing – and unique! Each talent sharing their heart-filled passion with the listener. Each track lovingly guides you through a journey into your own heart, from instrumentals to vocals, each carefully selected for their composition and message. Uplifting, goose-bump chilling, passionate to its core. You can’t help but be touched and feel INSPIRED by this music!" affirms Sheryl Roush.
Heart of Mother — the Book AND the CD are available TOGETHER for only $19.95 at Amazon.com
CLICK HERE to order: http://www.amazon.com/dp/1880878186
View biographies and photos of the Heart of Mother Artists at: http://heartbookseries.com/?p=180
