♥Anna Rose Lumot♥: The Law of the Season -- "This, too, shall pass."

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

The Law of the Season -- "This, too, shall pass."

The Law of the Season

Hi Anna—

The Law of the Season states that, "Day always follows the night as there's rain after summer."

It's obvious again, isn't it? But many people don't get it. When they are in pain, they'd think it's already "the end of the world." I should know this because several times in my life, I was in pretty similar situation as well.

Did you know that in 2005, because I only had 20 pesos in my pocket (all the money I had in the world), because my bank accounts were closed, because my family was too far, because my business partners were leaving me, because my girlfriend at that time was breaking up with me, I almost killed myself?

It's an interesting story. And it's true as well. Good thing, my mentor advised me "to segregate myself" from the pain. He said, "This, too, shall pass."

I realize now that he was perfectly right. I was able to survive that season and soon enough I was back to work on summer. It was seemingly a very long night for me. But the truth is there's no "double night." The sun will rise and it's rising very soon.

Are you experiencing the night of your life now? Are you in your rainy season? If you are, the law is obvious. You will have your day after the night. So, always look forward. Don't look back (or maybe you can look back but don't stay there).

Communicating for success,

LLOYD A. LUNA
Career and Business Consultant

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The Law of Corn Seed

Harvest is always greater than what's planted." In other words, "When you plant a corn seed, you don't harvest a corn seed but a corn."

Don't be lazy during the planting season. Don't be afraid to help other people. That's one way to have a bountiful harvest. Just help other people get what they want. Like it or not, the reward will come your way.

Life has its own way to reward the benefactor. We don't need to know how that works. We just have to trust that it works that way. Again, when you plant a corn seed, you don't harvest a corn seed.

6 Personality traits to Admire and Acquire

Let’s face it: In life, we come across all kinds! As humans, we often focus on those who are negative or toxic leaving it difficult to appreciate those who are positive and healthy. Seeking out individuals with healthy, positive traits, however, may do a lot of good. The more we can surround ourselves with those who are positive and healthy, the more we may model those positive behaviors.

If you really think about it, once in awhile you come across a person who knocks you off your socks…legitimately. Maybe they have a fantastic outlook on life, even during difficult times. Maybe they are really humble, although they are extremely gifted. Maybe they make you feel special. All of these are good.

Below, I've listed some of the traits I admire most in people. Although I could probably list a dozen characteristics, I thought I’d list those that seem to be the rarest or most difficult to find.

Selflessness: In a world where many people don’t have the time or the interest in others, selflessness is a quality that seems to be less and less common. People can be selfless in the time they give, the ability to listen, their level of patience and the love that they give. Those who are giving and generous in nature have the power to make others feel loved, appreciated and special. While those who are self-absorbed tend to do the exact opposite.
Tolerance: Those people who are tolerant make us feel comfortable with who we are and special as individuals. All of us are different, and many of us have quirks and idiosyncrasies. After all, these differences make the world go round. Having the ability to accept people for who they are and not expect them to be who we want them to be is important in life, happiness and in the health of our relationships.
Genuineness: Having the ability to be real, authentic and honest is unique in a world where we put so much emphasis on the superficial. Feeling comfortable in one’s skin and being true to one’s self is one of the most beautiful traits one can possess. To have a REAL relationship with someone requires honesty…it requires hearing and giving input or feedback that may not always be popular…it means having the strength to tell it like it is and to not be afraid to face the consequences for doing so…it means loving people for who they really are…deep down…and not for what they appear to be.
Sensitivity: So often we are focused on what is important to ourselves that we can forget about those around us. Those who are sensitive are often thoughtful, appreciative and loving, in a way that makes you feel understood, valued and respected. Often, sensitive people are also self-aware, making them mindful of how they impact others with what they do and say.
Integrity: Call me cynical, but I think this characteristic is especially difficult to find. In a time when people will do things that are underhanded to make an extra buck (Bernie Madoff…can you hear me?), expose their personal lives to the public so they can be famous (balloon boy’s dad and any other reality TV mongers) and do what feels good in the moment without necessarily thinking of the consequences (Tiger Woods), integrity is a characteristic that is especially unique today.
Humility: Whether someone is super-smart, extremely talented or drop-dead gorgeous, there is something extra special about them if they don’t come across as though they know it all the time. Humility in those that possess extraordinary traits make others feel special too.

Oh boy the list could go on! What characteristics do you admire in others? Are there any that you want to cultivate?