“Don’t let one cloud obliterate the whole sky.”

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Our quote today encourages us not to let any single problem overshadow all the good in our lives.

Just as one cloud cannot cover the vastness of the sky, one setback shouldn’t eclipse our happiness or hope.

Life is filled with moments of beauty, joy, and opportunity.

When difficulties arise, acknowledge them, but don’t lose sight of the bigger picture.

Keep your focus on the bright spots and remember that clouds pass, revealing clear skies once again.

EXERCISE:

Where in your personal or professional world can you apply the idea of not letting one cloud block your entire outlook?

What strategies help you stay positive during these dark and difficult time?

“Life is like an onion; you peel off one layer at a time and sometimes you weep.”

—Carl Sandberg, 20th Century Pulitzer Prize winning poet and journalist

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Do you do much cooking? If so, how often do you use onions in your recipes?

If you use them often you know that they are most often sliced and diced rather than peeled layer by layer.

Life can be like that too, when its difficulties and challenges seem to slice through our existing plans and expectations.

Getting back to cooking, what happens when our layered friends are sautéed and browned?

Yep! the caramelization process brings out natural sugars to enhance their subtle sweetness!

EXERCISE:

Like an onion, how can you bring out more of life’s sweetness into your days and accept the tears that often come as we slice, dices and layer?

The Quotable Coach