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It’s almost time!

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Yes, as we sit here it is almost time for back-to-back weekends of all things holidays.  For some that thought might be super exciting, for others stressful or even sadness.

Two thoughts as we close in on this week plus of holiday jammed packed schedules.  First is to remember that the holidays can mean something different for each person.  You never know just meeting someone if it is very exciting or very sad because they might have recently lost someone.  Their feelings might even go back a long time but on the surface, they might seem perfectly happy.  It’s almost time!

My point is to be kind and don’t force someone to do or take part if something if they politely decline.  If they bow out, they probably have a reason.  So, understand that and let them be comfortable in their own space.  It is ALWAYS good to initially include people but if they opt out that is ok.

Second thought is to give yourself some grace and permission to fail right now.  Not everything has to be perfect so don’t stress if that third dessert doesn’t get made or that shirt didn’t get ironed.  The key is to be present and enjoy the opportunities and people you have with you this time of year.

So Merry Christmas and as always Shine Bright and Much Love!

~JMAXX

News Flash

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I’ve got a news flash for you.  Not everyone processes information the same way that you do.  Mind blowing, I know!!

Ok I can hear you know, way to state the obvious.  This is so NOT a news flash.  Well, if it isn’t then why do people try to force others to try and understand things in the same way, shape or form that they do.  Then when it is not successful, they get frustrated, angry, or even mean.  News Flash

I have heard a phrase when you are speaking with someone who’s natural language is not your own, you must listen for the forest not the trees.  Pretty easy to understand in that context that if someone is learning English for example you must listen for the big picture or pieces of information to really understand what they want to say.  Easy to see because they might not use the correct words for everything or the tense might be off, but if you listen to the whole theme you will pick up on meaning more often.

That’s easy so why don’t we use that same practice when working with someone who let’s face it is not like you.  You process information differently and be honest you often come to misunderstandings because of that.  Instead of getting angry or firing back maybe take a step back and reread that message for the forest not the trees.  If you do that you might see where the trouble is but also the pieces of what they are really trying to say.  When you see those pieces, you can then flip your “script” so to speak and adjust your approach to be able to connect.  News flash in the end it not only will be easier to get the work done it will probably be better.

So, get out there and make sure you are looking at the full picture to understand and if you don’t take a step back to see what someone really might mean.  Shine Bright and Much Love!

~JMAXX

Big dog and little dog

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It’s an interesting dynamic to watch the interactions of a big dog and little dog.  When they go on a walk, when they rest, when they bark together and when they basically ignore each other.  Seeing the unspoken feelings in the different interactions is almost an insight into the same unspoken human interactions and feelings.  Big dog and little dog

No, no I am not saying humans are dogs or vice versa but they do have specific ways to let the other know what they think and as we all know dogs have personalities.  Some can work out their differences and some can’t just like humans.

What is interesting is how they can learn to just exist together even if they don’t particularly “like” the other one.  Dogs can learn to live with and even enjoy each other way more than humans.  The big dog and little dog I am looking at don’t dislike each other but they have certain reservations.  They have learned to exist with each other and to a certain extent “enjoy” each other.  They don’t get worked up about their differences but come to certain understandings to enjoy their time together.  Both are currently napping in the sun so good times in doggie world.

So, what does this even mean for humans?  Obviously if we can talk through our differences, it is always best.  But if we can’t, how can we come to the same understanding to peacefully co-exist so that each and everyone of us can enjoy our best lives?  Respect and understanding, I think.  If we can base all our interactions both spoken and unspoken off those two things, we will be killing it!  So, whatever you have going on, who ever you encounter start with respect and understanding and see where it takes you.  I’m going to guess to good places.  As always Shine Bright and Much Love!!

~JMAXX