Day 258 of 2025-The Illusion Of Security

 Hi Friends,

Yesterday I wrote about how someone I knew gave 35 years to a company and was let go with only three days’ notice. It reminded me how fragile the idea of “job security” really is.

We spend so much of our lives working because we believe it gives us stability. But in reality, that security can disappear overnight. A company can restructure, a role can become irrelevant, or leadership can change and suddenly everything feels uncertain.

That doesn’t mean work is meaningless. It means we shouldn’t confuse it with identity or security. True security comes from within our skills, our relationships, and our resilience.

The more time we spend with ourselves, the more we discover what truly matters. When you lead yourself first, external shifts don’t shake you as deeply. You begin to trust that no matter what changes, you’ll know how to stand, adapt, and move forward.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 257 of 2025- Disposable

 Hi Friends,

So, I found out that someone I know at my job was terminated. She had been with the company for 35 years. That’s a long time and she was only given three days’ notice.

It’s sad to think that after dedicating so much of her professional life to one place, she was let go just like that. But that is life, it can change at any given moment. I’ve always heard, and I’ve come to believe, that everyone is replaceable on the job. It doesn’t matter how much time, effort, or service you’ve given to a company. The truth is, any one of us can be replaced at any time.

So why not relax a little? Why not follow your heart, lead yourself, and truly go after what you want?

Think about it. You may be working 10–12 hours a day, and before you know it, those days turn into years and one day, you’ll look back and realize it’s been 35 years. If you’re giving so much of your time, make sure what you’re doing brings you joy.

At the end of the day, jobs will come and go, but the time and energy you give can never be returned. So spend it wisely, doing work, and living a life that actually matters to you.

Have a great weekend!

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 256 of 2025- End Of Week, Higher Bar

 Hi Friends,

The end of the week isn’t a time to coast, it’s a test. Did I raise the bar higher than where I started on Monday? Or did I let it slip back into comfort and routine?

Leadership means I don’t settle for just “getting through” the week. My moral responsibility is to finish stronger than I began. That means holding myself to the same high standard on Friday evening that I set on Monday morning.

The bar doesn’t drop because the weekend is near. If anything, it climbs higher. Because every week is another chance to prove, to myself, that I’m leading, not following.

Reflective Question: Where does your bar stand at the end of this week—and what will you do to raise it even higher next week?

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 255 of 2025-No Excuses

 Hi Friends,

Moral responsibility doesn’t wait for a “better time.” It starts today. Right now. Every excuse I make lowers the bar, and every action I take—no matter how small—raises it.

The truth is, nobody else can do this work for me. Nobody else can set my standard or walk my path. That weight belongs to me, and so does the reward.

So today, I strip away the excuses. I do the work. I raise the bar. And in doing so, I lead myself where I need to go.

Reflective Question: What excuse do you need to let go of today so you can raise your bar?

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 254 of 2025- The Higher Standard

 Hi Friends,

The standard I set for myself today will shape the life I live tomorrow. That’s why raising the bar isn’t optional, it’s the foundation of self-leadership and being a CSO.

It’s not about perfection. It’s about direction. I choose to demand more of myself, not because it’s easy, but because it’s right. That’s what moral responsibility looks like: refusing to settle, refusing to coast, refusing to let today slip away without growth.

The question to ask every morning is: What does raising the bar look like for me today? And then go live it.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 253 of 2025- Raise It Today

 Hi Friends,

Setting the bar high isn’t a future goal it’s a present duty. If I wait until tomorrow, the bar will already have lowered itself through excuses, comfort, or hesitation. My moral responsibility is to raise it today, to demand more of myself than I did yesterday.

Each choice I make now, no matter how small, is a reflection of the standard I set for my life. Will I act with integrity? Will I show up with discipline? Will I take one more step even when no one is watching?

The only real competition is the person I was yesterday. And the only way to win is to outgrow her today. To me this is my role as a CSO. 

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 252 of 2025-Keep Walking

 Hi Friends,

Being my own leader sets the bar high, higher than anyone else ever could. I aim, then aim again, each time pushing one step further, one step higher. It’s not just ambition; it’s my moral responsibility to myself.

In my last post, I wrote about crossroads and the courage it takes to move forward. The path itself didn’t matter—it was the act of walking that made the difference. And that’s the truth of life: we must keep walking. Step by step. Choice by choice. 

Leadership of self begins with listening to your conscience. That quiet voice inside doesn’t always shout, but it always knows. And when I choose to honor it, I lead myself with clarity, integrity, and purpose.

So here’s the challenge: Are you willing to raise the bar for yourself, not once, but again and again? Will you choose to walk, even when the path is unclear?

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita