I love travel. It is a stretching experience--from waiting in line for hours getting through immigration to dealing with a taxi driver who wants to charge me twice as much as a local--it is all LEARNING.
I am fascinated by life. I am in awe of my journey. And, I desire to keep growing every day.
My desire is to keep my eyes wide open and OBSERVE.
"What is really going on here?" I ask myself. "Why are things the way they currently are?" and
"Is there a way this could get better and develop more?"
As I take my morning walk in Lagos, I notice the trash scattered on the road and wonder, "How could this be cleaned up?" I see there are plenty of people who want to work. I see the trash trucks sitting by the side of the road not in use. The pieces of the puzzle all seem to be there. I pray and know that there will be a time when it all comes together into a workable solution.
I have been purposefully quiet this past week. I am doing my best to LISTEN. Young and old have many experiences to share. I ask questions to draw out this wisdom. As I do, I smile. I have much to gain from the perspectives and ideas others offer. God brings me the right learning partners at the perfect time.
Treat each conversation you have as a precious opportunity to develop yourself. Consider these words of Coach John Wooden, "Others, too have brains. A leader listens. Don't act like you're listening when you're just waiting to talk. People know when you're not hearing what they say. Sometimes we forget that we're not the only smart person in the room."
Your challenge this week:
Be open to learning. Be ready to grow. Take off your blinders. Look at life closely. Be full of wonder in your day-to-day experiences. Pray for a fresh perspective. Be willing to see the world around you from new angles.
Wishing you a fantastic week of personal development!
Patricia Omoqui, The Thought Dr.
http://www.patriciaomoqui.com/
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