Blind side: Defined as the side on which your vision is limited or obstructed.
I feel I have been blind-sided these past few weeks with unexpected challenges. As I wrote in tip#322 my mind had been unfocused and my confidence shattered for my New Year's business goals.
It's now almost 3 weeks of feeling this way and thankfully I've been seeing the silver lining of this "positive pause" I've been floating in. These periods can be mentally and emotionally painful because you can feel helpless. You can feel lost and out of options.
And yet the most empowering feeling can come from the caring support of friends, family and colleagues. I feel truly blessed from the small circle of friends I have confided in recently about the depths of my challenges. They continually fill me with unlimited hope.
The Blind Side 2009
The movie The Blind Side
demonstrates the empowering feelings that come from giving AND receiving support. The story is based on a true story of Michael Oher who was rescued from his impoverished upbringing by Leigh Anne Tuohy (Sandra Bullock) and her family.Leigh Anne's heartfelt actions were so loving that it will inspire you wherever you are in your life. And seeing the positive transformations with Michael, his school grades and football playing demonstrates the power of being able to help someone in need. Equally inspiring is how her entire family was quick to welcome this youth into their home especially her charismatic little boy S.J. (Jae Head).
So if you feel you've been blind-sided in your life, workplace or career remember that there is always someone somewhere watching your back. And if things are going well right now, be aware that supportive relationships need to be nurtured all the time. Therefore, do your best ANYTIME to be there for others in need.
This way you will constantly be in the flow of positive energy that supports and nurtures. And this energy will flow to you in times you feel lost and hopeless. Watch out for other people's blind side and someone will watch out for yours!
Emmanuel Lopez-Motivatorman
Motivational Specialist &
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www.motivatorman.com
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7 comments:
I have your blind side, my friend!
L
Many thanks L!
And I've got your blind side, my friend!
Emmanuel
Motivatorman
What a beautiful post, Emmanuel! And what timing - I just watched this heart-felt, inspiring movie just last night! It was incredible to see Michael flourish with love and support.
The best part of this movie is Leigh Anne's unwavering belief in Michael. No matter what happened, she always saw the best part of `Big Mike'.
I think this is the key to being supportive in your relationships - your belief in the greatness of others.
Emmanuel, I've said it before and I'll say it again: I believe in YOU!
Thank you for the blog post and sharing your challenges with the world. This, in itself, is a courageous act and I KNOW you are strong enough to overcome any challenge life decides to present you.
Steph @ Live Lighter.org
i didn't swoon over this movie, but i really enjoyed this review. it made me rethink the movie a bit
Emmanuel,
this was a great post. I too enjoyed this movie. I outlined it in my weekly TV show a few weeks back. I thought that it was a great example of building trust as a leader as well.
Check out the video if you would like: http://blog.yourtrainingteam.com/episode1
Thank you Candice and Russ. It always energizes me knowing that my perceptions of movies can help transform the way others view the same movie.
Emmanuel
Motivatorman
Thank you so much Steph for believing in me. It's amazing how powerful that statement is.
Emmanuel
Motivatorman
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