When we feel we’ve hit a dead end with our most recent endeavor, then begin again.

If we’re disappointed with ourselves because we haven’t stuck with our workout schedule, then begin again.

When we’ve behaved like a cranky 10 year old boy with someone you love, forgive yourself and begin again.

Just like a meditation, we’re always going to lose our focus. It’s not a matter of “if,” it’s a matter of “when.” What’s most important is that we start fresh with a new perspective and begin again.

If we choose, we can move forward with a fresh start, the newly acquired knowledge and begin again.

If I’m going to continue to evolve as a human being in all different facets of my life, I know one of the keys is to listen. To ask more questions and listen.

It’s not talking. This is for sure.

The wise ones ask questions. They keep their mouths closed and pay attention. They soak in the information. They remain present and listen.

What they don’t do is steer the conversation where they want it to go in order to wind up and deliver their limited knowledge as if it’s the answer to everyone’s prayers.

They remain still. Quiet. And they listen.

This is the path I choose.

The older I get, the less patience I have for chaos in my surroundings. However, I have become more patient in the sense of allowing the process of life to unfold before me without getting quite so anxious.

Just as our galaxy and the earth began to form itself from the absolute chaos of an explosion in space billions of years ago which includes gas, hydrogen, space dust and more – our world began to organize itself over time into a perfectly synchronized dance we now call life.

It may be a bit messy at times, but from that comes order, continuity, design and more. However, we have to start somewhere. Over a period of time if we continue to show up and put in the work, we can begin to make sense of what is around us and create exactly what we intend in life.

It doesn’t happen over night. Remember; it’s a marathon not a sprint. But all in good time.

So, welcome the chaos. You’ve got this.

So much of where my head is throughout the day is based on how I perceive the world in that moment. The situation that lies before me. The good, the bad and the ugly.

The crazy thing about it is I can talk myself off the metaphorical ledge by just taking practical steps to alleviate the stress, anxiety, fear and worry I’m gong through. There are multiple ways for me – whether it’s a series of questions – asking why or logically answering what my biggest obstacles are in front of me at the time and giving some possible solutions that may or may not be available to me.

We all have the capacity to look at the world from a perspective in which no matter what comes our way, we have the ability to not only get through that experience, but to blaze through it with style and a smile.

It all comes back to your view of how you see the world. Is your glass half full or half empty?

I think we can all agree, hearing a clear articulate sounding voice with someone who resonates is quite a treat to listen to and calming. It is for me anyway.

We can all improve how we articulate our words and clarity our speech if we can just slow down and give a hoot.

In general, it’s not difficult, it just takes a little awareness. The level of your voice, pronunciation, how you articulate your words and the speed with which you speak all come into play in improving your speech. Most of the time we are in such a hurry when speaking that slowing down and taking your time while talking rectifies many of the issues.

Like anything else, awareness is our first step.

From then on, speak easy.