Cheery Things on A Dreary Day -- Delaware Commercial Photographer
Back when I was employed by a Wilmington-based company as a Designer/Writer, I ordered a book for my "professional development." I read the book, underlining and highlighting practically every word. Every point seemed so useful. No doubt you've heard of the series of books called "Chicken Soup for the Soul." Well, the author, Jack Canfield, has many books, including one entitled, "The Success Principles: How to Get From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be." The other day, as I was cleaning out one of my closets, I came across a box with items I packed away from my desk when I left the company not quite two years ago. And there I found the book. So, I've started reading it again. But this time, instead of thinking about how the principles can make me a better employee for someone else, I'm using them to help make me a better self-employed individual. And from time to time, I'll share some of my favorite points here with you ... because, well, I want to. So, here's one principle I really like ...
Principle 4: Believe It's Possible
"Doctors in Texas ... assigned patients with sore, worn-out knees to one of three surgical procedures: scraping out the knee joint, washing out the joint, or doing nothing. During the 'nothing' operation, doctors anesthetized the patient, made three incisions in the knee as if to insert their surgical instruments, and then pretended to operate. Two years after surgery, patients who underwent the pretend surgery reported the same amount of relief from pain and swelling as those who had received the actual treatments. The brain expected the 'surgery' to improve the knee, and it did.
This is why it's so important to hold positive expectations in your mind. When you replace your old negative expectations with more positive ones—when you begin to believe that what you want is possible—your brain will actually take over the job of accomplishing that possibility for you. Better than that, your brain will actually expect to achieve that outcome."
Thanks so much, guys for coming out for the casting call!!! And I hope you got to feed the horses before it started raining! : )
7 comments:
That is so crazy how our minds think alike! While I was reading about the positve thinking brings positive outcomes, I automatically thought of being a few sizes smaller and then I continued reading and saw that I am not alone! Acutally, I will think that I am a size 8. I'd be happy with that. Great shots by the way.
What a cutie! I agree, the last two are my favs....love the balloons.
Wow, he is such a cutie!! Love the photos and the balloons :) Gorgeous!! Also, the power of your thoughts and the state of your mind is amazing! It's so true :) :)
Oh my goodness!!!! Brian is getting so big and looking so much like his mommy! I miss the girls at T&C as well as their kiddies :) Awesome shoot Kate!
I love the shots with the ballons on the bike they are my favorite also. He is just to cute.
And yes I like to believe I'm a size 8. Most days it does help.
LOVE the pics!!! As usual we had a great time... Brian loves his outfit, although when he realized he didnt get to keep those yellow boots he was a little upset, haha!!!! Thanks again! Keep us in mind for any future shoots.
I definitely will, Heather! He is SUCH a cute little man. I always have fun working with you guys! Thanks again!
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