There’s Always Some Good Just Waiting for You to Find It!
| December 2023 No.3 |
 Hello,This article is about finding the good in life. Now, possibly more than ever, it’s time to look for some light in what has been a challenging year for everyone. Some definitions of good are: “being of benefit to someone or something” and “providing enjoyment, satisfaction, comfort, and ease.” I have learned that finding the good in life is linked to our expectations that it exists. To illustrate, here’s a story I’ve presented numerous times during the Holiday Season. This time, it comes with a little twist. A tired young man walks along the dark banks of a river. He’s alone this Christmas, having moved far from family and friends to accept a new job. Kicking a clod of earth, he sees an old clay pot. Stooping to pick it up, he reads along its edge: “Rub this, make a wish, and…” The last words are hiding under some mud, too blurry to read. Too tired to read the rest, he rubs the pot just to see if anything happens. A Genie appears in a blue puff of smoke, saying: “Your Wish is My Command, Sir!” After a moment of shock, he considers: should he wish for an exotic vacation, a new car, or more money? Nope. He already has what he needs or wants, except for one thing, a good and sweet Christmas to help him lessen his loneliness. Getting over his initial reaction, the man says to this tall, exotic visitor: “I want to have the best, happiest Christmas possible. I’m lonely and tired. It’s been a challenging year at this job. Yes, I want to have a wonderful time despite being away from my family and friends.” READ FULL ARTICLE  Founder Academy for Coaching Excellencemarianemeth.comenergyofmoney.com |
