Human beings, by nature, are cautious and judgmental toward people who live, think, act, and behave differently. We decide without thinking. Others are too thin, too heavy, too rich, or too poor, too quiet or way too friendly to be trusted. Judged as too smart, too slow, always right, but never wrong, it is a survival instinct rooted deep in our brains.

It is a reality we cannot change. When we realized each person has their unique perspective. We understand how others might misunderstand us.  Instead of holding a grudge, we learn to accept the facts and move forward with our life. There is a quote by James Blanchard Cisneros: “Once you awaken, you will have no interest in judging those who sleep.”

If we know ourselves, and we are and happy, we need not worry about others. Being “weird” can free us, letting us embrace the person we are. Who knows? We might find someone who loves biscuits and gravy as much as we do.

How will you stay true to who you are?

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Keep on writing.

Jo Hawk The Writer

It’s the weekend, and I am tired. There’s a difference between being lazy and being tired. We declare we are lazy when we are dead-dog tired. But are we tired from the right business? Are we filling our days with insignificant activity or are we making strides towards reaching our goals?

It is a balancing act. We push too hard to move towards attaining our goals, become a workaholic and find yourselves in peril of burnout. They say we increase productivity when we rest and recharge our batteries. Rest can lead to inertia, a break in our routine can derail our previous efforts. It’s difficult deciding what we need to do. I think I will write two hundred words and take a nap.

How do you decide when to push and when to rest?

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Keep on writing.

Jo Hawk The Writer ©

I believe Santa Claus is real, true love exists, people are basically good, and that magic is everywhere around us. I believe Kevin Costner’s “I believe” speech from Bull Durham is a classic movie moment. I believe we are living at an amazing point in history, that dreams are to be nurtured, not dismissed and I believe human beings have not yet realized their full potential.

There are huge benefits to having a strong belief system. It helps you remain positive, dispel negative thoughts and allows you to build an unshakeable self-confidence. A strong sense of self lets criticism feel less personal, less critical and you can consider the merits from an unbiased view.

Being able to separate emotions from facts lets you take calculated risks while realizing failing is part of the process. The ability to access risk makes you open to change, inspires you to act, and makes you more productive. Taking action means you are more likely to win, succeed and achieve your goals. By making your dreams come true you just might inspire others.

What do you believe in?

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Keep on writing.

Jo Hawk The Writer