Things are no longer as they were and if you have not yet already seen how different they have the potential to become, merely watch and wait. You won't suddenly start to levitate or solve all your problems with a single stroke, but you will feel better and you will see opportunity where before you just saw reasons to worry,as changeable, subject to fluctuating moods and capable of adopting strong attitudes at short notice. Whilst it is true that you always reserve the right to let new information alter your opinion, and you are proud of your inquiring mind, you would hate to be thought of as quixotic.
We strive hard for consistency. Mostly. Mainly.But this time could be one of those exceptions to the rule,the best is to be too early than too late! Perhaps, though, there are other things for which you now ought to be prepared, and that are due to occur somewhat sooner. Or perhaps, you are being a bit too quick off the mark with these, too. Sometimes, when we get too far ahead of ourselves, we start trying to solve problems that not only have yet to arise, but which may never arise.
It's a saying, whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Oh, yes. That's just the kind of thing they would say. It sounds good. It trips off the tongue. It is catchy as some of the counter-arguments to this thesis. What if it half kills you? What if it leaves you permanently weakened? It is due to prove itself accurate. You are finally getting over what has been a difficult time.How can you be hungry in the middle of a cafe? The kitchen has food, the kind you like to eat, and you can afford to buy your supper. So where is the problem? Unless, perhaps, you just can't choose which dish to order. Do you want this or do you want that? You don't want to end up ordering something that is nearly right, yet doesn't quite hit the spot. Or do you? People in other places are starving. It's only food and, by analogy, what seems to you now like a big decision, is really just a minor matter. Try not to get so into it.
Long before Bob Geldof became the international humanitarian that we know him as today, he made his name as the composer of a song called, I Don't Like Mondays, even he would find it hard to voice that particular sentence about this particular Monday. It may not be your favourite day either. But this is no ordinary Monday. It heralds the start of the first full week and it's good.Some people just aren't happy unless they are unhappy. If they haven't got something to worry about, they worry. If everyone around them seems to be in agreement, they sense a conspiracy and demand the right to challenge it. Now, of course, you may not like this. Who would ever dream of calling you difficult? But if you happen to come across such a character today, extend them some warmth and reassurance. Deep down, they will appreciate and respond to this, even if they put up some resistance.
When asked questions that are hard to answer, some theologians reply, 'God moves in mysterious ways.' Really? The creator of the universe tends to skulk in corners doing slightly shifty and inexplicable things? No wonder so many people feel inclined to reject this patronising idea. Particularly as it is usually used to explain why bad things happen, even when they shouldn't. But good things can happen for mysterious reasons too. Then, it is hard not to feel some faith in the existence of a benign deity.
Relationships you would like to strengthen and negotiations that you feel the need to enter into. You should already be starting to feel as if it is easier to make yourself understood and to see what other people are really looking for.None of us much enjoy being told what we can and cannot do. But we find it particularly galling when we such instructions emanate from individuals whose grip on reality appears tenuous, even though their official position supposedly puts them beyond criticism. You are now keenly aware of an injustice and an imbalance.
We are not yet so sure what can be done about it. But even if you don't have might on your side, you have right on your side. That, as you will soon see, counts for a lot. You have job to do. Tasks to complete. All that is not crucial must go, even words that convey nicety but not meaning. Deadline too big. Pressure too great. Need more hours in day. Must be ruthless. Have to focus like laser on target. But do, though, try not to get yourself so stressed out that you forget about all forms of nicety, especially social nicety. What use is a victory if it costs you a friendship? Precious suggestions from my friend.
We strive hard for consistency. Mostly. Mainly.But this time could be one of those exceptions to the rule,the best is to be too early than too late! Perhaps, though, there are other things for which you now ought to be prepared, and that are due to occur somewhat sooner. Or perhaps, you are being a bit too quick off the mark with these, too. Sometimes, when we get too far ahead of ourselves, we start trying to solve problems that not only have yet to arise, but which may never arise.
It's a saying, whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Oh, yes. That's just the kind of thing they would say. It sounds good. It trips off the tongue. It is catchy as some of the counter-arguments to this thesis. What if it half kills you? What if it leaves you permanently weakened? It is due to prove itself accurate. You are finally getting over what has been a difficult time.How can you be hungry in the middle of a cafe? The kitchen has food, the kind you like to eat, and you can afford to buy your supper. So where is the problem? Unless, perhaps, you just can't choose which dish to order. Do you want this or do you want that? You don't want to end up ordering something that is nearly right, yet doesn't quite hit the spot. Or do you? People in other places are starving. It's only food and, by analogy, what seems to you now like a big decision, is really just a minor matter. Try not to get so into it.
Long before Bob Geldof became the international humanitarian that we know him as today, he made his name as the composer of a song called, I Don't Like Mondays, even he would find it hard to voice that particular sentence about this particular Monday. It may not be your favourite day either. But this is no ordinary Monday. It heralds the start of the first full week and it's good.Some people just aren't happy unless they are unhappy. If they haven't got something to worry about, they worry. If everyone around them seems to be in agreement, they sense a conspiracy and demand the right to challenge it. Now, of course, you may not like this. Who would ever dream of calling you difficult? But if you happen to come across such a character today, extend them some warmth and reassurance. Deep down, they will appreciate and respond to this, even if they put up some resistance.
When asked questions that are hard to answer, some theologians reply, 'God moves in mysterious ways.' Really? The creator of the universe tends to skulk in corners doing slightly shifty and inexplicable things? No wonder so many people feel inclined to reject this patronising idea. Particularly as it is usually used to explain why bad things happen, even when they shouldn't. But good things can happen for mysterious reasons too. Then, it is hard not to feel some faith in the existence of a benign deity.
Relationships you would like to strengthen and negotiations that you feel the need to enter into. You should already be starting to feel as if it is easier to make yourself understood and to see what other people are really looking for.None of us much enjoy being told what we can and cannot do. But we find it particularly galling when we such instructions emanate from individuals whose grip on reality appears tenuous, even though their official position supposedly puts them beyond criticism. You are now keenly aware of an injustice and an imbalance.
We are not yet so sure what can be done about it. But even if you don't have might on your side, you have right on your side. That, as you will soon see, counts for a lot. You have job to do. Tasks to complete. All that is not crucial must go, even words that convey nicety but not meaning. Deadline too big. Pressure too great. Need more hours in day. Must be ruthless. Have to focus like laser on target. But do, though, try not to get yourself so stressed out that you forget about all forms of nicety, especially social nicety. What use is a victory if it costs you a friendship? Precious suggestions from my friend.
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