Monday Inspiration

Monday Thoughts

It is easy to get wrapped up in the mundane aspects of life, especially once Monday rolls around and the work week begins for many of us. The weekend most of us look forward to and work toward is over and all the responsibilities and commitments the upcoming week holds come rushing to the forefront of our thoughts. Why not choose to view Mondays in a different light? One in which Mondays bring with them fresh new opportunities for growth, happiness, success. An opportunity to reinvent yourself for the better. Mondays can either be a blessings or burdens, depending on how we choose to look at them. It is all about controlling our thoughts and not letting them slip into any negativity. Any obstacles you face at the beginning of the week could be seen as stepping stones to your most important goals, wishes and dreams. And it is also important to remember that these obstacles are not permanent, and not only will eventually help get you to reach your goals, but will make you appreciate the less challenging times in your life that much more. Always remember that all anyone can do, even the most successful people, is tackle any and all tasks one at a time. Success is a journey.

Here are some interesting facts I found that I thought tied into staying focused this Monday:

WHY DO WE SAY SOMEONE DIVERTED FROM A GOAL HAS BEEN “SIDETRACKED”?

“Early railroads had only a single track between destinations. Problems arose when a train was met by another going in the opposite direction of was about to be overtaken by a faster one. This dilemma was solved with the creation of sidings, short lengths of track built parallel to the main line where one train could pull over while the other went by. The train had been “sidetracked,” meaning that, for a time at least, it wasn’t going anywhere.” ~ Doug Lennox,  The Little Book of Answers

WHY IS GOING BEYOND THE KNOWN LIMITS CALLED “PUSHING THE ENVELOPE”?

“‘Pushing the envelope’ is an aviation expression that refers to how test pilots received instructions to challenge the known limits of flight. These instructions, if not a death sentence, were very often a flirtation with disaster. The gravity of issuing such an order was understood but not spoken. Instead, the impersonal assignment came within an envelope, silently slid or pushed across a desk from one man to another.” ~ Doug Lennox, The Little Book of Answers

Enjoy the week!

Jeff Pennington

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