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		<title>Silencio&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:46:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recientemente me propuse poner en practica tres cosas tanto en el hogar como en el trabajo:

    * Guardar silencio: Sí. Esto para mí es difícil ya que siempre tengo una opinión, sea ella correcta o incorrecta, pienso que el mundo debe oírla. Últimamente me he dedicado a simplemente guardar silencio.<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=claudiaduncan.wordpress.com&amp;blog=8841704&amp;post=184&amp;subd=claudiaduncan&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Recientemente me propuse poner en practica cuatro cosas tanto en el hogar como en el trabajo:</p>
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<li>Guardar silencio: Sí. Esto para mí es difícil ya que siempre tengo una opinión,      sea ella correcta o incorrecta, pienso que el mundo debe oírla. Últimamente      me he dedicado a simplemente guardar silencio.</li>
<li>Escuchar: Esto va muy ligado al punto anterior. Estoy ejercitando      el arte de escuchar. Al estar callada y escuchar puedo capturar lo que mi      esposo, mi hija, mis colegas en la oficina, y hasta mi jefe quieren      compartir. Estoy procurando darles toda mi atención durante el tiempo que      estamos juntos. Al escucharlos aprendo lo que quieren comunicar y analizo      en mi mente lo que debo decir.<span id="more-184"></span></li>
<li>Pensar antes de hablar: Estoy tratando de analizar todo lo      escuchado para aportar una opinión valida y no algo innecesario.</li>
<li>Como reaccionar: Bueno, que alguien me ayude con este punto&#8230;      soy tan latina y muy expresiva. A veces me río a carcajadas, comparto algo      chistoso respecto a algún comentario compartido, en fin, así soy. A veces      creo que no me ayuda mucho en la oficina ser tan expresiva ya que pienso que me quita credibilidad. Sin embargo, se que todo tiene su momento y es en      esta área que estoy tratando de ser mas cautelosa.</li>
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<p>Quizás esto parece ser demasiado pero creo que me es de ayuda personal, y para otros que tienen problemas de este tipo como yo. <img src='http://s2.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' />  Pues que le vamos a hacer.</p>
<p>Creo que no existe mas nadie con estos problemas así que esto lo escribi para mi. Nos vemos pronto.</p>
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		<title>Mi reacción a un e-mail irritante</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 01:44:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[¿A quién no le ha llegado un correo electrónico de esos que lo ponen a uno rojo? Me refiero a esos emails que caen en el buzón cuando  uno menos se los espera. Aquellos que tienden a arruinarle a uno todas las metas, sentimientos de auto confianza, en fin... lo suficiente como para arruinarle el resto de la semana a uno... especialmente los lunes.<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=claudiaduncan.wordpress.com&amp;blog=8841704&amp;post=166&amp;subd=claudiaduncan&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>OK&#8230; Hablando de todo un poco.</p>
<p>¿A quién no le ha llegado un correo electrónico de esos que lo ponen a uno rojo? Me refiero a esos emails que caen en el buzón cuando  uno menos se los espera. Aquellos que tienden a arruinarle a uno todas las metas, sentimientos de auto confianza, en fin&#8230; lo suficiente como para arruinarle el resto de la semana a uno&#8230; especialmente los lunes.</p>
<p>Resulta ser que hoy me llego uno así. Aunque quise enojarme de manera justa como lo he hecho en otras ocasiones, no lo hice. <span id="more-166"></span>En vez:</p>
<ul>
<li>Respire y pensé en todas las posibles formas de responder y trate      de ver el asunto desde la perspectiva del otro individuo. Quizás es mio el error.</li>
<li>Le hice Reply (Contestar) para responder</li>
<li>Escribí todo lo que quería decirle</li>
<li>Borre todo lo que supuestamente había escrito</li>
<li>Volví  escribir</li>
<li>Volví a borrar</li>
<li>Luego compartí con otra persona mi frustración</li>
<li>Me dedique a otras tareas el resto de la tarde.</li>
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<p>Anteriormente he contestado de inmediato pero me he dado cuenta que para  mi es mejor esperar, así evito escribir algo inapropiado o no  profesional. Algo que no debo dañar en mi trabajo es la imagen que otros  tienen de mi. Esta es muy importante cuidarla. En fin, mañana será otro día. Otra perspectiva.</p>
<p>¿Cómo manejas este tipo de situaciones en la oficina? Me encantaría saber como manejas este tipo de asunto. Saludos y hasta pronto.</p>
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		<title>Hora de organización&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 02:49:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hola amigos&#8230; La semana pasada escribí un blog en inglés acerca de como me he sentido recientemente con varios asuntos en la oficina. Por cierto, comparé mis experiencias recientes a un episodio de uno de mis shows de televisión favoritos &#8220;I love Lucy &#8211; Yo quiero a Lucy&#8221;. El de Lucy y Ethel en la [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=claudiaduncan.wordpress.com&amp;blog=8841704&amp;post=150&amp;subd=claudiaduncan&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hola amigos&#8230;</p>
<p>La semana pasada escribí un blog en inglés acerca de como me he sentido recientemente con varios asuntos en la oficina. Por cierto, comparé mis experiencias recientes a un episodio de uno de mis shows de televisión favoritos &#8220;I love Lucy &#8211; Yo quiero a Lucy&#8221;. El de Lucy y Ethel en la fábrica de chocolates, ¿recuerdan?</p>
<p>He estado pensando mucho recientemente y buscando maneras de ser más efectiva y maximizar mi tiempo en la oficina.<span id="more-150"></span></p>
<p>Hoy llegue a la oficina con  la voluntad de tomar control de cada proyecto para no sentirme abrumada. No soy principiante en estas cosas pues llevo 10 años de experiencia en el mundo corporativo. Siempre me he considerado una persona organizada y profesional. Pero últimamante no tanto, así que decidí cambiar mi rutina.</p>
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<li>Hice una lista de cada proyecto (ahora mismo son 12)</li>
<li>A cada proyecto le hice una hoja con notas desde todas las ideas de mercadeo, publicidad, detalles que involucran al autor u otros &#8211; hasta el detalle más diminuto (fechas de entrega, presupuesto, acciones necesarias, etc.)</li>
<li>Le dediqué una carpeta a cada proyecto (Muy bonitas por cierto. Estas no me las da la oficina pero para mi es una inversión que vale la pena porque me hacen feliz cuando las veo.) <a class="wpGallery" href="http://02ca560.netsolstores.com/index.aspx" target="_blank">Ver aquí</a></li>
<li>Luego las ordené en orden de prioridad</li>
<li style="text-align:left;">Empecè con la más importante y tome los puntos que necesitaban seguimiento
<div id="attachment_152" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 283px"><a href="http://claudiaduncan.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/screen-shot-2010-08-16-at-9-40-39-pm.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-152 " title="Screen shot 2010-08-16 at 9.40.39 PM" src="http://claudiaduncan.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/screen-shot-2010-08-16-at-9-40-39-pm.jpg?w=273&#038;h=160" alt="" width="273" height="160" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Foto de las carpetas </p></div>
<p>El tiempo no me dio para todas pero me sentí en control de mi trabajo y no viceversa. Esto no es nada del otro mundo pero es una solución para mantener orden y así no volverme loca.</li>
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<p>Mañana regresaré a la oficina con un plan de antemano. Esto me ayudará a  no sentirme abrumada.</p>
<p>Nota: Esto no tiene nada que ver con email&#8230; esa es otra dinámica.</p>
<p>¿Qué haces para mantener la organización en tu trabajo? Lo haces electrónicamente o te gusta tomar notas? Me gustaría leer tus comentarios. En busca siempre de soluciones.</p>
<p>Hasta pronto.</p>
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		<title>Let It Roll!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2010 10:30:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[OK&#8230; so recently I&#8217;ve felt like this old &#8220;I love Lucy&#8221; show. Life is good. Family is good. Work is good for now. Actually, let me go back to work. Let&#8217;s talk about that. Hum, it just happens that lately it has been crazy. It feels like we&#8217;ve been rolling for the past couple of [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=claudiaduncan.wordpress.com&amp;blog=8841704&amp;post=142&amp;subd=claudiaduncan&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>OK&#8230; so recently I&#8217;ve felt like this old &#8220;I love Lucy&#8221; show. Life is good. Family is good. Work is good for now. Actually, let me go back to work. Let&#8217;s talk about that. Hum, it just happens that lately it has been crazy. It feels like we&#8217;ve been rolling for the past couple of years and we haven&#8217;t stopped. How is that? The rolling part should be good, right? Well, it is good if I say that perhaps I have job security. It is good because I stay busy and I get paid every two weeks &#8211; as you know, it&#8217;s nice to have some money in the bank. However, it is so busy that I can&#8217;t stop to take a break as often as I would like to evaluate whether my efforts are paying off or not.<span id="more-142"></span></p>
<p>We start with a thing here and there. Then before you know it everything is out of control. Details, coordination of this and that, just stuff. So, what is the problem? The problem is that I can&#8217;t stop and just focus on what I really want to do. I can&#8217;t take the time to invest back in myself because I have to keep up with the now. I can&#8217;t hardly think ahead and contemplate visions, what ifs, or even possibilities anymore. I am just trying to keep up with today. Maybe today is good. But what about the possibilities ahead? What about making these amazing ideas come to life?</p>
<p>I keep telling myself that everything will be OK and that I will accomplish amazing things. It is just a matter of time. So in the meantime, Let it roll! (Thought video was appropriate and funny)</p>
<p>Have you ever felt like that at work? How do you keep a balance between the &#8220;mundane&#8221; at work, and the &#8220;extraordinary&#8221; I would love your comments.  For now, adios&#8230;</p>
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		<title>I am here to help you!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 03:15:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last Saturday the cleaning lady showed up for work. Her name is Olga and she is from Bulgaria. Olga is going to come every other week to clean and every eight weeks to deep clean the house. Why did I hire someone? Well, I can&#8217;t keep up with a bigger house and more demands. Anyway&#8230; [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=claudiaduncan.wordpress.com&amp;blog=8841704&amp;post=136&amp;subd=claudiaduncan&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://claudiaduncan.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/mp900448287.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-137" title="little boy learning to walk" src="http://claudiaduncan.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/mp900448287.jpg?w=126&#038;h=189" alt="" width="126" height="189" /></a>Last Saturday the cleaning lady showed up for work. Her name is Olga and she is from Bulgaria. Olga is going to come every other week to clean and every eight weeks to deep clean the house. Why did I hire someone? Well, I can&#8217;t keep up with a bigger house and more demands. Anyway&#8230;</p>
<p>We had agreed that she would take care of the deep cleaning while I would clean my kitchen, the bathrooms, bedrooms, the usual, etc&#8230; We both worked really hard. She never took a break. This was actually the first time I hired someone to do this for me so I wasn&#8217;t sure what to expect. The help was wonderful&#8230;</p>
<p><span id="more-136"></span>I finished my work and asked her if she needed help but she stopped, looked at me, and said &#8220;I am here to help you!&#8221;</p>
<p>Her words then just made me think about how selfish I am sometimes. I don&#8217;t always help. Sometimes I am busy with just life that I don&#8217;t even pay attention to what other people are going through. Do I come across so helpful to others like she did to me? Hum, not sure. Do I care to lend a hand? Not like I should. Yes, I paid her to work, but it was her attitude of service that impressed me, her willingness to help.</p>
<p>There are plenty of opportunities to help. There are situations in our day that challenge us to take over the lead where someone has had enough. Do we even sense to do it? Do we care? May I be reminded to be attentive to those around me.</p>
<p>I hope next time an opportunity knocks on my door I can say like Olga &#8220;I am here to help you!&#8221;</p>
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		<title>Where have I been?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 03:28:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yes, it&#8217;s been a while since my last blog and I&#8217;m sorry. Life happens every day. I am making an effort to get better at this and blog more often. Actually, I am learning to simplify my life. That is a blog on its own, but I am trying to spend more time doing what [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=claudiaduncan.wordpress.com&amp;blog=8841704&amp;post=131&amp;subd=claudiaduncan&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Yes, it&#8217;s been a while since my last blog and I&#8217;m sorry. Life happens every day. I am making an effort to get better at this and blog more often. Actually, I am learning to simplify my life. That is a blog on its own, but I am trying to spend more time doing what I like, instead of being busy all the time. So cheers to that!</p>
<p>Have tons of things to share with you soon. From work to my recent trip to Panama &#8211; stay tuned&#8230;</p>
<p>Love,<br />
Claudia</p>
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		<title>La belleza de saber vivir</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 03:23:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Conferencista motivadora, exitosa mujer de negocios y ex Miss Universo Bárbara Palacios presenta “La belleza de saber vivir”, un libro inspirador publicado por Grupo Nelson (Nashville, Tenn.) Bárbara Palacios es una figura pública reconocida y respetada en América Latina y entre los hispanos en Estados Unidos.  Desde el momento que fue coronada como Miss Universo [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=claudiaduncan.wordpress.com&amp;blog=8841704&amp;post=125&amp;subd=claudiaduncan&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><em>Conferencista motivadora, exitosa mujer de negocios y ex Miss Universo Bárbara Palacios presenta “La belleza de saber vivir”, un libro inspirador publicado por Grupo Nelson</em></strong><strong></strong></p>
<p>(Nashville, Tenn.) Bárbara Palacios es una figura pública reconocida y respetada en América Latina y entre los hispanos en Estados Unidos.  Desde el momento que fue coronada como Miss Universo 1986 en Ciudad de Panamá, Bárbara Palacios cautivó a personas en todo el mundo con su carisma, sencillez femenina, personalidad vibrante e inteligencia.</p>
<p>Veinticuatro años después de haber saltado a la escena internacional, su popularidad y nombre continuan intactos. Su primer libro, <strong><em>La belleza de saber vivir</em></strong>, es el testimonio de una vida vivida al máximo, en perfecta armonía con Dios, los valores familiares y los desafíos de la vida cotidiana.</p>
<p><span id="more-125"></span>Publicado por <strong>Grupo Nelson</strong>, la división en español de Thomas Nelson Publishers, <strong><em>La belleza de saber vivir </em></strong>es un libro inspirador escrito por una de las personalidades más conocidas y queridas en América Latina. En nueve capítulos fáciles de leer, Bárbara Palacios navega por los trayectos más importantes de la vida: la aceptación, el enfoque, el balance, el liderazgo, el optimismo, la gratitud, el perdón, la dignidad y la fe. ¿Está preparado para enfrentar positivamente a los desafíos más difíciles de la vida? ¿Cuáles son sus puntos fuertes y sus puntos débiles? ¿Le gustaría transformar sus limitaciones en poder? ¿Le gustaría generar esperanza, disciplina y perseverancia? ¿Conoce su GPS interno (moral innata)? <!--more--></p>
<p><a href="http://claudiaduncan.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/la-belleza-de-saber-vivir-cover-pdf1.jpg?w=200"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-127" title="Portada - La belleza de saber vivir" src="http://claudiaduncan.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/la-belleza-de-saber-vivir-cover-pdf1.jpg?w=140&#038;h=210" alt="" width="140" height="210" /></a>En <strong><em>La belleza de saber vivir</em></strong> el lector encontrará las respuestas a estas preguntas importantes. El libro es un manual para poner en movimiento a nuestro GPS,  para descubrir las herramientas claves para alcanzar nuestros objetivos principales en la vida.</p>
<p>El profesionalismo, integridad y encanto de Bárbara Palacios ha trascendido hasta convertirse en una moderna y exitosa mujer de negocios y empresaria. Sus múltiples negocios incluyen agencias de publicidad y actualmente lidera su compañía, BP Group, con su propia línea de joyería, productos de belleza y tiendas que llevan su nombre en Estados Unidos.  A la par de sus actividades empresariales, compromisos televisivos y conferencias, Bárbara Palacios lleva una vida tranquila junto a su esposo e hijos. Mujer de sólida fe y profundo amor por Dios, en <strong><em>La belleza de saber vivir </em></strong>Bárbara, antes que nada, agradece al Ser Supremo por darle la oportunidad de escribir este libro. Dios es el apoyo, guía y la presencia constante en la vida de Bárbara, por eso <strong><em>La belleza de saber vivir</em></strong> es un acto de fe en Dios.</p>
<p>Bárbara Palacios continúa siendo un ejemplo de principios y estilo.  Sin duda, <strong><em>La belleza de saber vivir </em></strong> es otra corona en su exitoso sendero personal y profesional.</p>
<p>Para leer un capitulo de muestra visite: http://www.scribd.com/doc/27275915/La-Belleza-de-Saber-Vivir-Sample</p>
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		<title>Just thinking&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:08:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[OK &#8211; I will be short but here is my thought of the day: &#8220;Whatever you do, wherever you go&#8230; live a life of excellence! Don&#8217;t settle for less.&#8221; There&#8230; that will take you a long way! Hasta la próxima.<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=claudiaduncan.wordpress.com&amp;blog=8841704&amp;post=122&amp;subd=claudiaduncan&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>OK &#8211; I will be short but here is my thought of the day:</p>
<p>&#8220;Whatever you do, wherever you go&#8230; live a life of excellence! Don&#8217;t settle for less.&#8221;</p>
<p>There&#8230; that will take you a long way!</p>
<p>Hasta la próxima.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[After being in our new home for a few months, I finally took the time to look around in every room of the house to get a feel for the décor I have, and what I need. Following a thorough check, I realized that I had moved into a much bigger home with not as [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=claudiaduncan.wordpress.com&amp;blog=8841704&amp;post=116&amp;subd=claudiaduncan&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>After being in our new home for a few months, I finally took the time to look around in every room of the house to get a feel for the décor I have, and what I need. Following a thorough check, I realized that I had moved into a much bigger home with not as much stuff as in our previous one. You see, while packing for the move, I got rid of collectibles and junk that we had accumulated throughout the years. I decided that I didn’t need a bunch of stuff to clutter my new home and my life… I needed a new start. No more worrying about spending my Saturdays rubbing of dust of stuff that just sits there. No more.</p>
<p><span id="more-116"></span>But taking this a little deeper… I’ve been asking myself lately “how many collectibles am I still holding on in my heart?” What memory or incident have I allowed to settle in the dust of bitterness? Have I dusted it off? Maybe. Maybe not. But, what if I haven’t really? Right now my life is so much simpler without the extra work of having one more thing to do – one more thing to dust or care for. What about my spiritual life? What about the condition of my heart? Could I experience the same simplicity in my inner spirit? Absolutely yes!</p>
<p>So many times we go through life carrying stuff that we have no use for. This “stuff” hinders us from living life to its fullest. It hinders us from experiencing every day joy. Decide today to get rid of it. No more dusting. Don’t hold on anymore to meaningless stuff. The Bible says “Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing <em>I do,</em> forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:12-14 NKJV</p>
<p>Let us live a clutter free life &#8211; a life full of God&#8217;s bountiful love.</p>
<p>On a side note – I have nothing against figurines and things that people give me. And no, if you love collectibles, please keep them. I’m not suggesting you get rid of them. This is just an analogy! But if you do want to get me something for my birthday, a gift card may do. Thanks for reading.</p>
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		<title>Plant some seeds of perspective</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[I started this blog about two months ago but yet I haven’t written a lot. Life is busy. A beautiful family, a job that keeps me running and building a new house are reasons enough for not blogging. However, I am not a quitter. Today though, I have a little something to share. Let me [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=claudiaduncan.wordpress.com&amp;blog=8841704&amp;post=96&amp;subd=claudiaduncan&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I started this blog about two months ago but yet I haven’t written a lot. Life is<img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-105" title="j0433196" src="http://claudiaduncan.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/j04331962.jpg?w=300&#038;h=200" alt="j0433196" width="300" height="200" /> busy. A beautiful family, a job that keeps me running and building a new house are reasons enough for not blogging. However, I am not a quitter. Today though, I have a little something to share. Let me warn you, I am not a natural writer but I will share my thoughts anyway.</p>
<p>I just finished reading <a onclick="return mugicPopWin(this,event);" oncontextmenu="mugicRightClick(this);" href="http://www.amazon.com/Noticer-Sometimes-person-little-perspective/dp/0785229213/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;s=books&amp;qid=1253213482&amp;sr=8-1"><em>The Noticer</em></a> by Andy Andrews. As I sit in this flight returning home from D.C., I am experiencing a few emotions. The last two books that stirred me like this were <em>El alquimista (The Alchemist) </em>by Paulo Coelho and <em>Purpose Driven Life</em> by Pastor Rick Warren. It’s almost like there are books designed to meet you at different stages of your life. I like to read but with such a busy schedule it’s almost a treat when I can actually do it.</p>
<p><em>The Noticer</em> is the story about an old man named Jones and his encounters with the residents of Orange Beach, Alabama. These encounters are what I would call divine appointments. Jones meets people who are at the lowest points in their lives. From hopelessness, to failing marriages and lost dreams, the old man takes these opportunities to impart a little bit of perspective in each life encountered. People are never the same. After visiting with Jones, they gain new perspective and move on to living meaningful lives.<span id="more-96"></span></p>
<p>The different stories in the book make me think of my own life and what I am called to do. You see, God has gifted us to serve in different areas. Are you currently serving where you are supposed to? Are you called to be a noticer?</p>
<p>Do you care for people? Do you often feel led to share some wisdom with others? How about that person that you constantly pray for? Or the neighbor that you call to make sure he/she is OK? Even more, how about the colleague at work that you find yourself constantly encouraging? If you answered yes to any of these, then you are a noticer. You notice and find things in peoples’ lives that they can’t notice themselves. You help them see above what meets the eye to give birth to a new beginning.</p>
<p>Today take a moment to pay attention to the people around you. Look at their lives and see where you can impart a little bit of perspective. You will be amazed at the results.</p>
<p>By the way, Grupo Nelson will be releasing this title in Spanish this Fall &#8211; <em>La maleta</em>. Stay tunned.</p>
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