“Positive-ness” & Lifestyle changes
I couldn’t help think of the movie “You, Me & Dupree” Where Owen Wilson’s character Randy Dupree encourages everyone to have their “ness”… referring to their “ness” as a part living inside of them, another part if you will, they haven’t yet discovered. I think it’s very interesting though out the movie how in certain situations he remains positive with the help of his “ness” despite what humorous adversity he might face. When you start your day today, think about this… how many things do you notice?? What events grab your attention? Are they positive of negative?
Do you notice how crowded the streets are when you’re walking, or do you notice how beautiful the day is? What more do you notice? It’s important to always think positive, develop a philosophy of Positive-ism for yourself. It’s a lot easier than you think. All that is required is a lifestyle change. Anytime we make changes to our lives, we have a lifestyle change. It’s all about creating new habits. The important thing is that the changes being made to our lifestyle should be for the better and not the worse. Lifestyle changes affect every aspect of your life; from mental to physical. The way you think, shows in your body language, it shows in your energy and your mood. Other people pick up on this and if you’re thinking positive or negative, if your thoughts are strong enough, it can play on other people’s emotions and energy.
As busy and stressful as life can get, we have to remember that we are in control. We control the situations which influence our behavior; the situation does not control us. Just remember the next time you’re in an unpleasant situation to calm down quickly and react with a calm rational mind. So let’s make it a point to notice more positive things around us, and make a lifestyle change for the better.
I found this story to be very inspiring; I hope it inspires you as much as it inspires me:
THE SITUATION
In Washington DC , at a Metro Station, on a cold January morning in 2007, this man with a violin played six Bach pieces for about 45 minutes. During that time, approximately 2,000 people went through the station, most of them on their way to work. After about 3 minutes, a middle-aged man noticed that there was a musician playing. He slowed his pace and stopped for a few seconds, and then he hurried on to meet his schedule.
About 4 minutes later:
The violinist received his first dollar. A woman threw money in the hat and, without stopping, continued to walk.
At 6 minutes:
A young man leaned against the wall to listen to him, then looked at his watch and started to walk again.
At 10 minutes:
A 3-year old boy stopped, but his mother tugged him along hurriedly. The kid stopped to look at the violinist again, but the mother pushed hard and the child continued to walk, turning his head the whole time. This action was repeated by several other children, but every parent – without exception – forced their children to move on quickly.
At 45 minutes:
The musician played continuously. Only 6 people stopped and listened for a short while. About 20 gave money but continued to walk at their normal pace. The man collected a total of $32.
After 1 hour:
He finished playing and silence took over. No one noticed and no one applauded. There was no recognition at all.
No one knew this, but the violinist was Joshua Bell, one of the greatest musicians in the world. He played one of the most intricate pieces ever written, with a Stradivarius violin worth $3.5 million dollars. Two days before, Joshua Bell sold-out a theater in Boston where the seats averaged $100 each to sit and listen to him play the same music.
This is a true story. Joshua Bell, playing incognito in the DC Metro Station, was organized by the Washington Post as part of a social experiment about perception, taste and people’s priorities.
This experiment raised several questions:
*In a common-place environment, at an inappropriate hour, do we perceive beauty?
*If so, do we stop to appreciate it?
*Do we recognize talent in an unexpected context?
One possible conclusion reached from this experiment could be this:
If we do not have a moment to stop and listen to one of the best musicians in the world, playing some of the finest music ever written, with one of the most beautiful instruments ever made . . .
How many other things are we missing as we rush through life?
So I ask you in closing, what do you notice on your journey though Life? Are you missing all the beauty Life has to offer? What Lifestyle changes will you make today?
You can accomplish anything you want if you WILL!
