"Summer Blog Break" by Susan Pearl

Hello---I will be taking a summer break from writing my "Pearls Take Time" blog.  I hope to be writing my blog again in early Autumn.  There are a lot of past blogs that I encourage my readers to read during this time.
Thank You.

Best Wishes.
Susan Pearl

" A New Thought " by Susan Pearl

I learned something new and would like to share it.
It may not be new to others but the way it was worded made me see something in a new way.

A person was very frustrated at the job and workplace pressures to the point of getting angry.
The anger and frustration were showing.
A wise work advisor counseled the frustrated person saying,
   "I think your constant frustration and anger is a sign that you may be in over your head.
      Not everyone is cut out to do what you are trying to do and I think it is not for you because
         I think your frustration is showing you that it is not for you, too.
     We have to be honest with each other and honest with ourselves."

So I think it is not "failing" if a person decides to "stop" pursuing an effort
   that is constantly frustrating to the person to the point of becoming angry.
In fact, I think it is be a "winning" decision to be in harmony with our individual design
   and talents.
We need the "big wheelers" and we need those who plant the potatoes and send them on to the "peelers".
Whether we are sweeping a floor or having an encore---
  take pride in what we do and it will be rewarding to us, too.

" The Revisit Visit " by Susan Pearl

We met for an afternoon visit,
We revisited the past events we had shared many years ago
   and some were happy to recall and some were sad to remember.
So, we spent the afternoon revisiting and not visiting about the present day-
Along with the walk down memory lane were things I had done when I was young,
These memories brought embarrassment and pubic humiliation-
   and as others laughed at me----it was not fun.
Now, how I wish we had visited and not revisited the past the whole afternoon away.
I think we missed an opportunity so know each other in the "now" of today---
   maybe we can visit again soon with something new to say.
If not I'll have to just let it go and think there was really nothing new to know,
   and public humiliation is not for me because I am not the same person I used to be.
I have worked very hard and made countless efforts in behalf for the good of all-
There is a lot more of my life to recall-
-and to put me through an afternoon of public embarrassment-
   Let's just say that I have better things to do-
So now when I notice someone being teased about the past,
I make an effort to direct the conversation to the good the person has done-
   because I know public embarrassment is not fun.

" Duck Recognition Importance " by Susan Pearl

If we do not recognize when something
       walks like a duck,
       looks like a duck and
      quacks like a duck,
 that it actually is a duck-  
    then---- we may become a "sitting duck",
    and not begin to know how to get our ducks in a row.

So duck recognition is important
   for us to have an awareness of ourselves and for our surroundings, too,
   giving indications on what is best for us to do.

It is best not to be judgmental but to be respectful of differences and diversity
  but at the same time to keep in mind--
It should be a two way street for things to go fine.

" Being Resourceful with Using Resources " by Susan Pearl

If I wear a wide brim hat and carry my own umbrella and wear sunscreen I am being resourceful about having sun protection.

Sunshine is a good thing, but, too much of a good thing is not so good.
Some resources for protection from the sun takes forethought,
   however, there can be natural resources along the way each day.

A natural resource for protection from the sun is a big shade tree-
  so I can actually be in a shadow in the midst of sunshine.  
  To stay in the shade of a tree can be a nice way to spend a leisurely day.

But maybe I have things to do outside in the sun and need to move about more,
So by leaving the natural resource for sun protection --- the shade provided by the tree,
I have to be resourceful.

Throughout life there are natural resources available-
 (sometimes unexpected---- to find them and use them as needed)
Also, there are times for being resourceful-
 (sometimes spontaneous and unexpected----sometimes with forethought and expectation)

When ingenuity and resourcefulness meet to fill a need that is beneficial for all,
    usually an answer for good will be found.