tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post5149731292900418384..comments2024-03-15T13:33:48.878-04:00Comments on The Shellshank Redemption . . . : Motivational MondayMadeline Mora-Summontehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-42641792299212160432015-05-17T12:20:11.587-04:002015-05-17T12:20:11.587-04:00Yeah, I'm often Eeyore, too. :)
I haven't...Yeah, I'm often Eeyore, too. :)<br /><br />I haven't heard of that Strength Finders survey. Might have to check that out. Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-11235098130740657512015-05-17T11:00:28.842-04:002015-05-17T11:00:28.842-04:00That's right, focus on your strengths. I took ...That's right, focus on your strengths. I took the Strength Finders survey a while back, and it's helped me focus on improving what I do well instead of beating myself up over my failures. Which I'll do anyway, of course. Some of us are just wired that way. To the world, I may be Tigger; beneath the surface, I'm often Eeyore.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-82455281236086038622015-05-13T09:51:54.174-04:002015-05-13T09:51:54.174-04:00I hear you. For me, it's often the small, thou...I hear you. For me, it's often the small, thoughtful gestures, done as consistently as possible, that mean the most. Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-12178319604063023502015-05-13T09:30:22.009-04:002015-05-13T09:30:22.009-04:00I've always believed its the small thoughtful ...I've always believed its the small thoughtful things that show how much I care; and I admit, I wish more people returned the favor. :-)<br /><br /><a href="http://emaginette.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow"> Anna from Elements of Writing</a>emaginettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324981140248692448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-70803733020376665842015-05-13T07:50:11.191-04:002015-05-13T07:50:11.191-04:00Thank you, Noelle! I really appreciate that. Thank you, Noelle! I really appreciate that. Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-54367784199405366842015-05-12T20:40:55.239-04:002015-05-12T20:40:55.239-04:00Everyone has something that they are good at. You ...Everyone has something that they are good at. You are so thoughtful with your posts and comments, I'm sure you have many small and large things you can do!noelle44https://www.blogger.com/profile/00333648063604618407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-86169847975225082712015-05-12T14:10:10.956-04:002015-05-12T14:10:10.956-04:00Thanks, Cynthia. And you bring up an excellent poi...Thanks, Cynthia. And you bring up an excellent point about giving to people who are "takers." I wonder sometimes if we get so caught up in trying to be nice that we fail to see when we're being taken advantage of, manipulated, etc. Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-88602148694739168632015-05-12T13:45:01.734-04:002015-05-12T13:45:01.734-04:00You seem pretty nice here on your blog, Madeline. ...You seem pretty nice here on your blog, Madeline. That you're thinking about it shows you're trying. It's a wonderful feeling to give to others, but from lessons learned in the past, I am wary about giving to people who only know how to be takers. Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912167351889969855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-26263607794515724012015-05-12T10:51:25.621-04:002015-05-12T10:51:25.621-04:00Thank you, J H. That comparison game is a killer, ...Thank you, J H. That comparison game is a killer, isn't it?Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-56110192977261666912015-05-12T10:35:17.883-04:002015-05-12T10:35:17.883-04:00Great sentiment, Madeline. In my experience, you a...Great sentiment, Madeline. In my experience, you are a very kind person. I think the comparison game just eats us up inside.<br /><br />Nothing wrong with being the best Madeline you can be!J.H. Moncrieffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18045467689291025137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-59350847276620711632015-05-12T10:03:11.866-04:002015-05-12T10:03:11.866-04:00I think the trick is remembering that those small ...I think the trick is remembering that those small things really can make a difference, not only in the adding up but also just on their own. Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-6615302653312790522015-05-12T09:54:04.598-04:002015-05-12T09:54:04.598-04:00That's good advice for all of us. The little t...That's good advice for all of us. The little things count more than we know.Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-49054193757703610632015-05-12T07:58:48.745-04:002015-05-12T07:58:48.745-04:00I once had someone tell me I should've been pr...I once had someone tell me I should've been present for someone as a shoulder to cry on, but like I said to them, that's not my role, that's not who I am. I can and will help in other ways. Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-86614275957734237522015-05-12T07:55:07.595-04:002015-05-12T07:55:07.595-04:00That is an excellent idea, Stephanie!That is an excellent idea, Stephanie!Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-27124156022312407242015-05-12T00:27:52.189-04:002015-05-12T00:27:52.189-04:00I've beat myself up for the same thing. I'...I've beat myself up for the same thing. I'm not a nurturer. I'm a great listener if someone needs someone to talk to, but if they cry, I'm going to start squirming and plotting my escape. Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-17047835440438706042015-05-11T21:52:13.007-04:002015-05-11T21:52:13.007-04:00I've been beating myself up for all the things...I've been beating myself up for all the things I haven't gotten done recently. This morning I pulled out a list I made Friday to check off all the things I'd completed--there were only four left on the list! I think we should make a list of all the things we HAVE done, rather than a list of all the things we need to do.Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-28497644387084936092015-05-11T14:29:21.165-04:002015-05-11T14:29:21.165-04:00Thank you, Kristin. It's a good reminder for m...Thank you, Kristin. It's a good reminder for me to realize most of us are selfish sometimes, that it's not just me. Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-73211928681603791742015-05-11T14:01:40.312-04:002015-05-11T14:01:40.312-04:00That sounds like a great attitude to have. Focus o...That sounds like a great attitude to have. Focus on the small things—words to live by!<br /><br />And I agree with Elizabeth...I think you're kinder than you give yourself credit for. We all have selfish tendencies, but the sheer fact that you want to change or have more of a loving heart shows your true character.Kristin Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15119967346326579747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-62308258459987983752015-05-11T13:51:34.535-04:002015-05-11T13:51:34.535-04:00I hope so!I hope so!Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-1700031884463920012015-05-11T13:51:22.193-04:002015-05-11T13:51:22.193-04:00I like your phrase about it not being "the mo...I like your phrase about it not being "the most natural way to process." Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-26310632094880600152015-05-11T13:49:06.255-04:002015-05-11T13:49:06.255-04:00Try not to go any farther down that road, MJ....
...Try not to go any farther down that road, MJ....<br /><br />Maybe if enough of us work the small things, it'll add up to even more, to even bigger things.Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-59410240276967109942015-05-11T13:47:28.440-04:002015-05-11T13:47:28.440-04:00Thank you, Elizabeth. I appreciate that.
And it&...Thank you, Elizabeth. I appreciate that. <br /><br />And it's funny because when I'm the recipient of one of those "small things" - a compliment, someone holding the door for me, etc - it often does mean a lot to me.Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-10281732566232573812015-05-11T13:45:32.285-04:002015-05-11T13:45:32.285-04:00It just feels like sometimes what I "excel&qu...It just feels like sometimes what I "excel" at isn't all that important. Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-48110927848525654372015-05-11T13:44:40.087-04:002015-05-11T13:44:40.087-04:00Now if only I would listen to myself more often th...Now if only I would listen to myself more often than I do.... Sigh.Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-20802769501680324722015-05-11T13:21:32.779-04:002015-05-11T13:21:32.779-04:00So true.
And all those small things add up.So true.<br /><br />And all those small things add up.Suzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16502606950280751205noreply@blogger.com