Tuesday, May 8, 2012

"God Within.."

One Sunday afternoon, my boyfriend and I planned to have lunch together somewhere in CdeO. After hearing the Mass, I decided to just wait for him inside G-Mall. While waiting for his text or call, it has been my habit to spend my time reading books inside National Bookstore or in other book stores (which I often do when I'm waiting for him inside Malls). I usually read books of success-stories of different entrepreneurs,  inspirational stories about life or sometimes religious books. I was engrossed of this book of Mary Kay Ash, she was one of the Most Dynamic Businesswoman in America and the book was all about her success story. Frequently, I just read books inside the book store and wouldn't care to buy it, I just read, finished or not, I go & leave the book . Sometimes, I can spend my whole leisure time inside and be able to finish different books during my stay. But, that Sunday afternoon, I don't know but I just found myself getting money from my pocket, went to the cashier and purchase the book. That's it! I bought it.

No text or call from my boyfriend yet, so I decided to read the book while waiting for him. And I tell you, it's A MUST READ book especially those people out there who are planning to have their own business someday. The book is full of encouraging words & the circumstances given are really into reality where I believe every ordinary businessman can experience. Mary Kay talks about how, what, where, when and why -- all about in business & life. She talks about making negatives to positives. Smiling despite the problems she encountered, despite her loss of her husband, she tells us how she was able to manage to smile in front of other people. She was a woman who is indeed full of enthusiasm. I love and was moved with passion in reading her book because she is a God-fearing & religious woman also. She were able to connect every happenings of her life to God's purpose & plans for her. She was a woman whom we can call "selfless" despite her success in life rather than a "selfish" one. Have you heard a woman who, despite her downfall she smiles just because many people, specifically women are in need of that smile & she has to go on with life for her to help others? That's Mary Kay Ash, the founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics,  a privately held company that sells skin care and cosmetic products. 

Upon reading her book, one of the word that she gave emphasis there is Enthusiasm  which in Greek word means "God within". This word has become the word of mouth of the Mary Kay Cosmetics. As for them, enthusiasm is contagious--even for yourself! That's why every Monday, which for them the end of the care free week-end and the start of work week, enthusiasm plays an important role. They traditionally held their meetings on Mondays and if last week was not good for someone, it was good for someone else probably. So, they often tell their Consultants, "If you had a bad week, you need the unit meeting; if you had a good week, the unit meeting needs you."

So, for me, as a lesson, I believe that everyone can generate enthusiasm in his or her own way, even a parent to his/her children or a teacher to his/her pupils or students. For example, in a family, if a mother starts the day in a grumpy mood, the chances are that the whole family will leave the house with this same attitude. So, even though she might not feel like it, every mother should make an effort to smile and greet her kids a very good morning. Before long, even if she didn't  feel cheerful to begin with, she'll feel better too. 

That's the power of enthusiasm or our smiles! It's contagious. It's like a virus, and you are the carrier. One can take it from you, you can be their influence to be one, just like Mary Kay. As she once said, "My goal is to live my life in such a way that when I die, someone can say, she cared". And I believe, Mary Kay Ash did. 


Grab a copy of her book. It's worth your time. 


"Don't limit yourself. Many people limit themselves to what they think they can do. You can go as far as your mind lets you. What you believe, remember... 
you can achieve."  
- Mary Kay Ash

"God Bless You Beautiful Hand-Made of GOD!" ^_^


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