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Use your eyes to see the needs, and use your talents to meet them. ~ unattributed
We all have things we are passionate about and most of us want to make a difference in the world.
We have all been gifted with unique talents and abilities.
And I have been amazed and delighted at how often the passions and talents of people are fortuitously matched; equipping them to accomplish their desired goals.
Even more alluring to me is how people with a common passion and a wide range of talents are drawn to each other to work together toward a common goal.
It’s like a choreographed dance or a beautiful symphony.
How lucky for me, that it happens this way, as that is my passion.
Because I believe we all have a mission and we are equipped with the exact right talents, education, experience and passion to accomplish it.
I believe that every person/skill you need is right there sitting around the table with you and together you can change the world.
~ DIANA’S ENORMOUS BOOK OF QUOTES ~
What’s your passion? What unique talent(s) help you to accomplish your goals? How do they complement the talents of your team?
rachelcarrera said:
I always love your optimism, Diana! ❤
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks Rachel. I am optimistic, it’s true. But using the gifts around the table is also very practical!
Diana xo
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rachelcarrera said:
This is true. 🙂
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jmgoyder said:
Recently a professor from the university where I used to work encouraged me to write a book about PD and base it around the blog. What do you think?
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dianasschwenk said:
I think it’s a great idea Julie. You would expand your reach to touch many more people who are living with, and caring for loved ones who have PD. ❤
Diana xo
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Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author said:
Diana, very nice and true post.
Eric Liddel, who was a Scot olympic runner depicted in the movie, “Chariots Of Fire,” said when asked by a fan, how he came to become a great runner. He answered: “God made me fast, and when I run, I feel His pleasure.”
I believe we can all say the same; and gather with those who are like gifted to fulfill our unique purpose.
-Alan
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dianasschwenk said:
And when I run, I feel his pleasure… I love that Alan, thank you for sharing it with me! ❤
Diana xo
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pattyalcala said:
You must be talking right to me Diana. I would never have believed it if it did not happen to me. It has been a miracle for me. I love the way you think!
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks Patty. Most of my posts are a sermon to myself, it pleases me that it also touches you. ❤
Diana xo
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Minuscule Moments said:
Fabulous way to look at it Diana, when we share our dreams they do become bigger and brighter. Thanks for having such an inspirational blog this year, so happy we connected. Happy New Year to you.
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dianasschwenk said:
Generous and kind words Kath – thank you so much! So glad I was introduced to you by Jennifer. ❤
Diana xo
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joannerambling said:
Yes yes yes you are so spot on with this post, I am glad I came and read it I really liked it
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dianasschwenk said:
So glad you enjoyed it Jo-Anne! ❤
Diana xo
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Val Boyko said:
This is a great perspective that we can all bring into our awareness when we share a passion 🙂
I love it Diana!
Val x
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dianasschwenk said:
Thank you so much Val! ❤
Diana xo
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markbialczak said:
I adore a succcessful collaborative effort when the pieces fall together from all the different sectors, Diana. It was one of the glories of working in a newsroom for three decades.
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dianasschwenk said:
You miss it, don’t you Mark? Here’s hoping you find something like it again in 2015!
Diana xo
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markbialczak said:
Some days more than others. Thanks, Diana! 🙂
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billgncs said:
Most people are attracted to someone with a vision – for they’ve long ago let go of their own
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dianasschwenk said:
Or maybe their vision is to be on a team with a like passion Bill?
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billgncs said:
I think vision is a gift
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dianasschwenk said:
You may be right about that my friend.
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bulldog said:
Makes me think I must be more aware of those around me…. great post
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dianasschwenk said:
Thank you so much bulldog! ❤ I'm sure you're more aware than you think.
Diana xo
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Louise Gallagher said:
Love this post Diana — and I too like how Ian put it — “with no associated authority” Both of you are brilliant examples of passion and inspiration in action!
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks Louise and back at you! ❤
Diana xo
p.s. share a glass of wine this week??
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Ian Munro @ leadingessentially.com said:
I love this post Diana! It inspires two thoughts for me. The first is to make sure we look at those around the table with us using lenses of future possibility, not past experience. The second is to ensure that we know our deepest passions and use them at that level. I used to think of my passion as team leadership and I’ve since discovered that to be intrue. At a deeper level, my passion is for facilitating the success and progress of others, a passion best deployed with no associated authority! Very different motivations when one gets to the base of it.
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dianasschwenk said:
What a great example Ian!
‘with no associated authority…’
The way you describe your passion makes me think of servant leadership…a leadership that serves others, coaching for example.
Diana xo
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Ann Koplow said:
I believe that, too, Diana, with a passion!
Love,
Ann
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dianasschwenk said:
That’s awesome Ann – thank you!
Diana xo
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