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Sunday, September 27, 2009

the correct focus



I've been complaining a lot lately - focused too much on the bad instead of the good, on the wants instead of the haves. It's time to change the focus - switch off the automatic focus that is on me and to use the manual focus and purposely focus outside of myself.

"If you want a better life, better health, and the sense of being connected and hopeful in this world, the answer is to give." It's a scientific fact. Volunteering beats out exercising four times a week by 30 % when it comes to promoting longevity. Article by Terri Trespicio in Body & Soul magazine.

16 comments:

  1. Yes, I have to remind myself to adapt this focus often. Beautiful image!

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  2. What a great photo to illustrate a wonderful message!

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  3. A well balanced post. Crisp in just the right spot sharing a thought provoking expression.

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  4. Think outside yourself....very nice!

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  5. the essence of out of focus...we all feel this way at times

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  6. This is a WONDERFUL shot. Your post is a good reminder to all of us!
    :-)

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  7. it's always a good shift to do this. great shot to remind me of the proper focus.

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  8. Great shot and great thoughts. I volunteered 2 years ago at a Refugee Support Centre, helped a family of 8 now 9 settle in Australia and now have a baby nemed after me and some of the nicest most generous loving friends ever. Both African and other volunteers. I also ended with a years contract work so volunteering is wonderful.

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  9. I love your take on "focus" and how right you are. I think service is a wonderful way to get outta your own head if you know what I mean.
    xxoo

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  10. The power of giving can change the world. And we all have the power.
    Love your blog.
    Pat

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  11. I love this SO much....seriously I could just hang these words and this image somewhere where my eyes could see it at all times. It really hits home for me....

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