The article "Whats in a Name ?" talks about attraction, it has been released by Mary Gardner.
What’s In a Name?How often have you thought about the name that you were given?
Do you know what your name means?
Have you lived up to the wonderful menaing of your name? I haven’t given much thought to my name in a long time until recently.
For several reasons, my name is giving me a lot of respect in this community that I’ve joined.
I guess it’s so ironic that something so simple, as ones name, can give you a leg up or potentailly initially harm ones’ reputation.Think of these names, and what comes to mind? Hilton,
Diana,
Madonna,
Oprah,
Kennedy,
Clinton,
Bush,
Jackson,and
JenningsJust the name Jennings.. (AKA: Peter Jennings), is at this moment reminding all of the smokers that their lungs are quite possibly getting sicker and sicker every day. I just heard this morning that Peter Jennings death is waking up smokers all over the country about the dangers of smoking or being a former smoker.How about the other names? It’s a mix of first and last names, and every one of them will bring up images in your mind of a person, an event, and of course, a reputation.How about your name? Are you donig everything you can to give your name a good reputation? Are you living up to the dreams and aspirations of your forefathers? Are you a living example of all of the hard work that your parents and grandparents and those before them struggled for all of their lives?Coming back to Florida and seeing how everyone I meet has such intense respect for my family helps me want to live up to their expectations. I see it as a chlalenge and as an honor that has been bestowed upon me. Its like a gift that I didn’t deserve by my own works.Before now, My name Mary Gardner meant little more than how I told people to remember me: “Mary, Mary quite contrary, how does your GARDNER grow? ” But now, the GARDNER name has significance; at the school, at the cuhrch and in the community. My first name Mary also hlods special sentiments around the Catholic church that I at this moment attend. It’s special. And somehow, for the first time, it makes ME feel special.
And I guess it’s changnig me, for the better.Now I feel like I want to be more poised. I want to gain more spiritual insgiht and wisdom.
I want to be able to sreve people more.
I want to be a better parent. I want to be a better wife.
I want to be a better firend. I want to help the community at large.Living up to the stellar reputation that my parents and my relatives have created is going to take a lifetime of commitment and of service.
But I’ve seen people seeking fame or fortune become lonely and bitter in their old age.
I see at this moment what my future hlods.
If I can manage to do a tetnh of what my parents and family has done for others, then I will be making a difference in other peoples’ lives.
I’ll be contributing to the community and helping build stronger people, mentally, physically and spiritually.Names don’t tell everything.
But they do tell something. They give us a starting point. They give us something to live up to or to live down. If you're one of the lucky ones who have a name to live up to, then strive to continue that fine reputatoin that has been started. If you aren’t so lucky that you’ve been given a name that has to be lived down, then do whatever you can to make YOUR name shine like sterling, so no boy can find fault with you, regardless of your family.What’s in a name? That’s entriely up to you. Your name; Your reputation, It’s up to you.Your name is what you make it…Make it matter.To learn more about Mary go to: http://www.Marygardner.Com/
Mary Gardner is an Executive Communications Consultant and Coach.
She works with, coaches and trians individuals, sales teams, executives, and celebrities. She enjoys seeing the hottest come out in people and has fun in the process. Mary is married to Sway and is mommy to Jeremy 5 and lvies in Orlando, FL.
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