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In this week's reading of The Art of Possibility, the chapters that spoke to me were Lighting a Spark, Being the Board and the WE Story. The concept of enrollment given in Lighting a Spark provided me with an entirely different attitude about engagement. By deciding not to take a "no" or negative response personally and continuing forth with the unbridled enthusiasm deserved for an endeavor embarked upon we can light the spark under any person and achieve what many deem impossible.
The chapter on Being the Board inspired my on a personal level. I sometimes get down when I look at circumstances I am facing, and tend to appropriate the causes of my unhappiness to them. By taking the opportunity to be the board, not only can I change my outlook on situations once deemed unchangeable, but I can influence the attitudes of others in those situations and hopefully be a light of hope for them.
Finally, the WE Story is something that I already live by. I learned from my family upbringing that we are always stronger together and the source of that strength is being mindful of the needs of others around you. By being sensitive to the needs of others and genuinely caring for the fulfillment of their wishes, whether attainable or not, bonds of trust are formed that provide a solid foundation upon which anything can be built or attained.
The chapter on Being the Board inspired my on a personal level. I sometimes get down when I look at circumstances I am facing, and tend to appropriate the causes of my unhappiness to them. By taking the opportunity to be the board, not only can I change my outlook on situations once deemed unchangeable, but I can influence the attitudes of others in those situations and hopefully be a light of hope for them.
Finally, the WE Story is something that I already live by. I learned from my family upbringing that we are always stronger together and the source of that strength is being mindful of the needs of others around you. By being sensitive to the needs of others and genuinely caring for the fulfillment of their wishes, whether attainable or not, bonds of trust are formed that provide a solid foundation upon which anything can be built or attained.
I like how you broke down the final chapters of the book. I can tell that you connect well with the final chapters and that you are relating these principles to your life. I agree with you, it is easy to get down when life happens and circumstances hit us, but if we could try our best to Be the Board and allow life to unfold, our mentality will change!