December 21, 2009
The Noticer
I just finished The Noticer by Andy Andrews. It is the first book that I had read by Andy Andrews although I have ordered another one after reading The Noticer.
I really enjoyed this book. It’s not a heavy read, in fact, it is a great bedtime reading. It is very inspiring and will give you lots of good thoughts as you drift off to sleep.
The story is about a man name ‘Jones’ who appears in peoples lives when they are in crisis and need some moral guidance and perspective. The perspective he gives saves marriages, averts suicides, rescues businesses and restores faith.
There is a great deal of wisdom in this little book. I’ve actually taken my theme for 2010 from it. Early in the story Jones says, “whatever you focus upon, increases.” I’ve been focused on that line this past week.
Our perspective is the one thing that can make a difference in any situation. What are you focused on? Where is you attention going?
The Noticer is a great place to put your attention. The time spent reading this book will be well spent. You’ll find yourself looking at things differently and asking some questions about how you are framing your circumstances in your mind. And we all know the battle begins in the mind.
December 4, 2009
Changes
What is your change tolerance level? Do you like change? I’m drawn to change. I like the shake up and shake down. The mental, physical, emotional and spiritual decluttering that can take place with change.
I’ve been reading a friend and colleague’s book on change and find it really inspiring. I’ve had the book for a while but I haven’t dug into as much as I am now.
If the books we are drawn to are preparing us for what’s next I’m feeling like 2010 might involve some changes in my life. I’m hoping it doesn’t involve diet and exercise!
