Sleigh bells ring, are you listening,
There is something melodic and enchanting about sleigh bells. Aside from the warm fuzzies, are you paying attention to the sounds around you? Keeping your auditory senses keen enables you to pay attention to your surroundings. It also helps “tip you off to things” when engaged in conversation or in sales. Listening is both a dynamic communication and sales tool.
In the lane, snow is glistening
Ahhh, yet another sensory tool. Paying attention to visual tips also is invaluable in conversation and in sales.
A beautiful sight,
Are you paying attention to the beauty around you? How many “post card scenes” do you witness in a day? Are you “awe – struck” by beauty and creation or are you “argh-struck” by frustration?
We're happy tonight,Walking in a winter wonderland.
Are you taking time to stroll and enjoy life on a personal journey or are you whizzing by at warp speed missing it all?
Gone away is the bluebird,
Here to stay is a new bird
Here to stay is a new bird
Change. Mother nature accepts it, life exists around it. Yet, why does man reject it?
Bluebirds do not stay forever. New birds soon take their place.
Montgomery Ward, Zayres, Hills, Circuit City, Ames, video rental stores – all were bluebirds. Unable to adapt to change, adjust to consumer buying trends and patterns – those bluebirds have gone away.
Red Box, hhGregg, Target and Wal-Mart are the new birds.
He sings a love song,
As we go along,
Walking in a winter wonderland.
Pay attention to the singing of nature. I have recently come to understand why men hunt. I am not a hunter. But, in talking with hunters – I have come to appreciate the glow that comes over them when they talk about the peacefulness of sitting in a tree stand watching the sun come up.
In the meadow we can build a snowman,
Then pretend that he is Parson Brown
He'll say: Are you married?
We'll say: No man,
But you can do the job
When you're in town.
Have fun! Pretend. Get silly. Do something completely illogical with your kids or your spouse. It relieves tension, pressure and allows an adult to be a kid again – if even for a short period of time.
Later on, we'll conspire,
As we dream by the fire
As we dream by the fire
When was the last time you talked about your dream with your mate? Have you gone out and touched that dream? Have you smelled the upholstery in that car you always wanted? Have you taken it for a test drive? Have you gone to a Home Show and smelled the fresh wood from that log cabin home? Have you tried on that expensive watch you dream about? Have you picked up travel brochures for the special destination? Do it! Make it alive within you.
To face unafraid,
The plans that we've made,
Walking in a winter wonderland.
Two things will drive you to reach your goal. Either something will force you /push you toward it or something will drag you to it. You have to dream it before you can live it.
In the meadow we can build a snowman,
And pretend that he's a circus clown
We'll have lots of fun with mister snowman,
Until the other kids knock him down.
And pretend that he's a circus clown
We'll have lots of fun with mister snowman,
Until the other kids knock him down.
Again – have fun! Get goofy…..before goofy gets you.
When it snows, ain't it thrilling,
Though your nose gets a chilling
We'll frolic and play, the Eskimo way,
Walking in a winter wonderland.
Though your nose gets a chilling
We'll frolic and play, the Eskimo way,
Walking in a winter wonderland.
Life was meant to enjoy. It was not meant to be a drudgery.
Walking in a winter wonderland,
Walking in a winter wonderland.
"Winter Wonderland" is a pop standard written in 1934 by Felix Bernard and Richard B. Smith. It has been recorded many different times by such artists as Perry Como, Johnny Mathis, Karen Carpenter, Cyndi Lauper, and the Cocteau Twins.
Probably the most popular versions of this classic Christmas song, Winter Wonderland, were recorded to high acclaim by the Andrews Sisters and Perry Como.
The original recording was by Richard Himber and his Hotel Carelton Orchestra on RCA Bluebird in 1934. At the end of a recording session with time to spare, it was suggested that this new tune be tried with an arrangement provided by the publisher.
This excellent "studio" orchestra included many great New York studio musicians including the legendary Artie Shaw.
Use your senses. Enjoy each day. Dream. Set a goal – then chase after it.
Feel free to share some of your goals with me and the people who read this blog.
Ron
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