inspireyourlife™

Transforming Vision Newsletter

Issue 4 December / February 2004 Page 5 of 6

Newsletter Page: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6

Rush Reinvented by
Shanda Reid

I think that it is only when my train pulls into its destination, and the throngs of commuters take me to the steps of my workplace that I am rushed. Or maybe I am rushed when two hours after my normal working hours when I've passed through the revolving doors, its swirling motion is being copied in my head - outputting and inputting the day's telephone calls, paperwork and interactions.

Well this week the routine was the same, and at the end of the day I found myself at the train station, but this time, I missed my train. I took a seat on the chairs provided and instead of train-spotting for the next journey home - I people spotted. I saw black attired strides, forty-five degree hand-held conversations that were full of 'he said' or 'she said' chatter and time predictions, and mobile human chimneys. Even when I closed my eyes I could sense constant movement, through the pounding of feet and trains. You and I are all in a rush, but choosing to take a seat while most stand waiting for the train or taking your time to board the train instead of strategically kung-fuing it to a seat, makes a difference. Today being rushed can take on a new meaning: Release Ur Self into Hope.

Release, let loose that explosion in your chest and breathe - just Savour that vapour in your 1440 minute day! Shed your workload when you get on your train, leaving your thoughts of work at the train station.

U and what you do are important.

Self appreciation is achieved when you review your day and identify your successes - even if it is a little thing as getting that tea just right!

Hope embodies expectation. Yes, I was sitting on the train platform, but I knew that my train would come and that I will get home. Therefore taking time out does not stop you from attaining your goals. It produces a longing (an expectation) to reach home, to achieve your goal. Your hope will define your purpose. Therefore every move you make, every decision you take, will ensure that you are on target to reach your destination.

Now that's Rush reinvented.

“You & I are all in a rush, but choosing to take a seat while most stand waiting for the train or taking your time to board the train instead of strategically kung-fuing it to a seat, makes a difference"

Newsletter Page: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6

If you have any questions about inspireyourlife™ SMS text messaging services please use our contact form or email us at info@inspireyourlife.com.