I Can Do!

Life is a series of choices. People already tell me, “Well I can’t have what you have.” Quite frankly any such iteration of that line is a lie they tell themselves to justify their life choices.

True, not everyone can be a fighter pilot or a surgeon or other high level technical type profession, but everyone can improve upon themselves - but most choose not too.

Rather than participating IN life, many choose to be the spectator. Rather than going the extra mile they do enough to get by.

Most people do not get what it took for me to achieve what I have in life. I have a desire to be IN the game of life and am willing to put in the extra effort NOW (in whatever that may be) so I enjoy the fruits later.

"What happens on weekends and between 6pm and 9am directly affects a person's performance from 9am to 6pm. The person with a constructive off-the-job life nearly always is more successful than the person who lives in a full, dreary home situation."

~Dr. David Schwartz (The Magic of Thinking Big)

{A treasured book}

Detach

It begins with a burning desire of a greater future that no one suggested but came from within. Your vision, your passion sets the stage for your determination to make things happen in your life. We are the masters of our destiny in a world of infinite possibilities - it’s not about what’s out there but what’s inside of you.

Get out of the “blame game” and take full responsibility for everything that happens in your life. Bad things occur we have no control over - how we deal with these establishes our character. If the vision is grand enough, and we do not allow ourselves to be attached to the outcome, setbacks teach us wisdom and bring us steps closer to the dream.

Too often people get too discouraged when things go “wrong” because they are attached. But when you let go of that attachment, and see setbacks as learnings, tools added to your toolbox of knowledge and wisdom, it’s because your vision is greater than disappointments and success is nearing.

Living in Alignment

What does it mean to live in alignment?

It means you live your inner purpose in daily joy. As I speak to in my book - joy comes from within and to find that joy you must first fall back in love with your inner being - the happy baby - born in God’s love.

Once you find that inner peace, that deep connection of love, you begin to understand nothing out there can affect your inner joy. You take yourself, others, and life’s experiences far less seriously. As a result you find yourself living in alignment and attract happiness from all around you. You see the beauty in the littlest things and happenings in your life. And when tragedy strikes, because you are in alignment, you can move through it without anger or feeling repressed because you are at peace

It is a beautiful place to live!

Dance Freely

Allow the inner you to dance freely

Spread Love

Take a moment to appreciate all in your life. As we are learning in our book of the month, “Man’s Search For Meaning,” without suffering we cannot experience meaning.

Life is about living; it’s not all ‘roses’ yet each experience brings with it even greater meaning to one’s life. Discover your deepest inner love and spread it amongst the world. God knows the world needs each of our love spread to others.

Move Forward

Keep in mind none of us are perfect. This is why Jesus came to this world - he didn't come for the righteous; he came to heal those who were not.

Regardless of the errors of the past, this is a new moment in your life. Remember, this is your first time at this life of yours and like with anything else, mistakes will be made.

Don't let them tear you down but serve as increased knowledge and wisdom of what not to do, or didn't go so well for your life -- and ALSO, remember to reward your soul with those greater things you've done right!

Love Your Self

Love your self.

This is not about arrogance or ego. This is about loving your soul, your spirit, your I Am and being grateful for your creator and all you are. Give yourself the opportunity to shine light unto this world as no other possibly can.

That inner being that is you, is unique - like the snowflake, no two are alike.

Faith

With faith we can accomplish anything. 
With doubt - well, it’s the killer of dreams. 

When Peter first stepped out of the boat he had absolute faith - then, he became a “realist,” doubted, and began to sink. 

What a valuable lesson for all of us to comprehend. ❤️

Visionaries

What do you typically see first?
Possibilities? or Obstacles?

Do you first feel how you can accomplish?
Or are you faced with the “I can’t?”

We live in a world of infinite possibilities in the greatest land to make dreams a reality. 

If not already, train yourself to first ask,
“How can I?” and act upon your vision 💝

Time

Spend time, your precious time, with people who you value and who value you. From volunteering your time, to family, to friends - 

The “Dash” is the shortest marker on a gravestone yet it encompasses your entire life. How will you spend it?

Enjoy Life

May your today be ever fulfilled with the best of life❣️Love Osho - such a way with words 💪🏻👍🏻🌟

Infinite Possibilities

The world is a place of infinite possibilities - including you ❤️

Wishing you a wonderful and blissful day.

Honor Failing

How often have you felt or said to yourself, “But I don’t want to fail!” Or, such a thought actually keeps you stuck in an old pattern? Fear can be your enemy or you can turn it into a driving force.

Wondering how others “see you” or afraid to try something new is a kiss of death to remain stuck in a limited view of the world. Become adventurous! Get out and experience new things. You can only learn by failing - so don’t resist it - HONOR it! Make “failing” a fun adventure knowing you are growing, evolving, and creating a new and better life experience for yourself!

And utilize the simple philosophy of being your very best each day with whatever it is you are doing or tasked with. Ask yourself, “How can I be giving my very best right now?”

Then plan, do, check, adjust. Envision the outcome while being prepared to learn and adjust should “failure” occur. It is a process - Embrace it all!

Be willing to laugh - especially at yourself.
And I love all of you folks with a sense of humor that brighten my day! Your creativity brings new light to an often bitter world. Thank you for spreading your joy ❤️

This is a custom, one of a kind Schwinn 7’ Unicycle created by my Dad. I sat there and watched him sketch out the initial drawing on our kitchen table after I bent a shorter one he had brought home from Japan for me to try. He said, “What garbage.” And we went inside and he created the Schwinn Giraffe - this was a prototype but they decided to go with the shorter version for production.

Success can be defined in many ways but for me nothing spells success more than setting a personal vision and accomplishing it.

It is personal and not communal. It is a reward from the inside out rather than acclaim and fortune. However you decide may you achieve the success you seek. 💝

This is from my devotional this morning and how appropriate to this post:

“Henry Ford went broke five times before he succeeded in business. Albert Einstein didn’t speak until he was four, didn’t read until he was seven, and was considered “mentally slow” by his teacher.

“The famous sculptor, Rodin, was thought to be an idiot by his father. Walt Disney was fired for a lack of creativity. Lombardi was accused of a lack of motivation [seriously?!]. Winston Churchill failed the sixth grade. Abraham Lincoln’s resume is one long trail of failures and disappointment. Fred Astaire was considered an average dancer and screen test failure. Rocky Marciano couldn’t make it in baseball.

IBM passed when first offered the photocopier (so did Kodak and RCA). Cheese, penicillin, paper towels, and aspirin were all by-products of mistakes [yellow sticky notes too!].

“History proves time and time again the number one qualifier for outstanding achievement is failure.

“We all fall down, but we mustn’t stay down. Every failure is an opportunity to begin again in a wiser fashion. We have more going for us than the formidable than the human spirit. We have the help of the Holy Spirit.

“Get up! Get moving! Quit whining! Seek guidance, and live your life to exceed every ody’s expectations.”

Deserving of Success

How little this is understood today. In the "instant everything” we are surrounded by, so many are of the belief they should have things handed to them, or that success comes without real effort.

One fact of life will never change, even if you get "lucky" with instant success, your true self-esteem won't be lifted from the inside until you reach that point where you feel you are "deserving" of success. And to get to that point requires focused discipline and a solid work ethic.

Masterful Leadership

Vince Lombardi was one of the greatest coaches to emerge way before there were great coaches and still modeled today.

His secret was in motivating and inspiring his players to rise to the very best of their abilities while focusing on the team as a whole. This is an art of masterful leadership.

Each of us has the ability to be our very best each day. And what’s the payoff?

Higher self-esteem, greater self-worth, improved self-discipline, and the deserving of success. On a larger scale, you uplift, inspire, and provide hope to all others around you.
❤️

Jesus

Wishing you a beautiful Sunday fulfilled with love and gratitude. 💝

Earlier in the week, my daily devotional had this sentence: “Cursed is all learning that does not point to the cross of Jesus Christ.” What a profound statement. But when I learned this was written in Princeton’s original charter I was amazed at how far we have come to remove God from our society in many different ways. Of course, it’s no longer a statement in their charter. 

That sent me searching and looking up all sorts of fascinating factoids last night which eventually led me to the meme’s quote - and it filled me with glee.

Dreams

When your vision is so powerfully clear, nothing will stop you, not even the dreaded “Dream Steelers.”

Your dreams are worth it 

Vibe

The world is energy - your vibrational flow is key to everything in your world. How you experience life on a day to day basis is directly linked to whether you are vibrating at a high or low state.

Here are some simple ways to protect your vibe - not mine but a great start. Keep your eye on the vision - steer clear of the past - especially that which does not serve you!