Why? I have everything I need and far far more than most could ever hope for, so why? Why do I allow myself to be so unsatisfied with where I stand today and instead am permanently fixated on where I want to go, what I want to do and what I want to have.
Too often, as in almost always I miss out on the joy of the moment I am in. Rarely have I reveled in what I have. Even as I write this I think of the things I want. I ahould be enjoying a Sunday morning with my family, really taking in that experience, but instead thoughts of tomorrow and my disdain for it dominate my mind.
I get that complete satisfaction is probably not healthy and we should look to improve ourselves and our position, but shouldn't the purpose of that improvement be central to our thought process, what are we truly trying to accomplish and why?
I don't have those answers, but I would like to.
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Monday, July 7, 2008
Adversity
It is in adversity that we find out who we are. Think about for that for a second, we will live thousands and thousands of days, but will truly remember only a handful. We will remember our highest highs and our lowest lows, but if life was easy we'd have neither.
As we continue to move forward and continue to succeed our work will continue to be challenging. The day we embrace the idea that there really is no finish line is the day we go from standing on the earth to holding it our hands.
As we continue to move forward and continue to succeed our work will continue to be challenging. The day we embrace the idea that there really is no finish line is the day we go from standing on the earth to holding it our hands.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Believe in people
Do you think that at your core you are a good, hard working, well intentioned person?
Do you think the same of those around you?
If you answered yes to the first and no to any of the second, why?
I contend that most people want to contribute and they want to do something well. They want to feel good about themselves. I would further contend that most people do not feel good about themselves.
People tell themselves they are not good, can’t do it, won’t get a chance, aren’t significant, etc. etc. etc. Then they go and prove it to themselves everyday, cementing these beliefs in their mind. Wouldn’t it be great if you helped just one person believe in themselves? Truly believe that they were better than they were living, capable of so much more.
Then watch them go out and prove it to themselves everyday, cementing that belief in their mind.
Do you think the same of those around you?
If you answered yes to the first and no to any of the second, why?
I contend that most people want to contribute and they want to do something well. They want to feel good about themselves. I would further contend that most people do not feel good about themselves.
People tell themselves they are not good, can’t do it, won’t get a chance, aren’t significant, etc. etc. etc. Then they go and prove it to themselves everyday, cementing these beliefs in their mind. Wouldn’t it be great if you helped just one person believe in themselves? Truly believe that they were better than they were living, capable of so much more.
Then watch them go out and prove it to themselves everyday, cementing that belief in their mind.
Perspective
Ever had a bad day? Needed some real perspective? It is rare that I consider any day particularly better or worse that any other, but last night I got what I needed.
After eating dinner we were hanging out in the family room when my 23 month old son (as he often does) came over and said “daddy hold you”. So I picked him up; normally he would want me to toss him on the couch or take him someplace that he can’t reach by himself and he probably shouldn’t be getting into.
But then he said, “daddy?”
“Yes, hunny”, I replied.
“I wuv you daddy”
Now he has “parroted” I love you many times, but that was the first time it was unprompted. Words can not describe…
After eating dinner we were hanging out in the family room when my 23 month old son (as he often does) came over and said “daddy hold you”. So I picked him up; normally he would want me to toss him on the couch or take him someplace that he can’t reach by himself and he probably shouldn’t be getting into.
But then he said, “daddy?”
“Yes, hunny”, I replied.
“I wuv you daddy”
Now he has “parroted” I love you many times, but that was the first time it was unprompted. Words can not describe…
Believe in yourself...
I know this; you will have good days and bad, easy days and difficult ones. You will encounter people who believe in you and people who do not.
You are the only constant. There is no one who can make you feel a certain way. You are your own insulation to life’s circumstances.
Ask yourself this; does a bad day at work transition into a bad night at home? Vice versa? Do other people’s opinions of you knock you down or prop you up more than your own opinions of yourself?
Know thyself
There can be a million people who don’t believe in you and only one who does, it doesn’t matter. Just so long as the one is you.
You are the only constant. There is no one who can make you feel a certain way. You are your own insulation to life’s circumstances.
Ask yourself this; does a bad day at work transition into a bad night at home? Vice versa? Do other people’s opinions of you knock you down or prop you up more than your own opinions of yourself?
Know thyself
There can be a million people who don’t believe in you and only one who does, it doesn’t matter. Just so long as the one is you.
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Patriotism?
What does it mean to be a patriot? Some would have you believe that if you question the thinking of the government that you are somehow unpatriotic. That we should blindly and completely follow the ideology and actions of our leaders.
I would suggest precisely the opposite. We must question incessantly, challenge vehemently and think intelligently about the message that is being sent both nationally and globally.
This is not to say that we should be disrespectful, but rather thoughtful.
A patriot is someone who stands up to be counted when their country needs them. Whether it be in war or for peace, they pay attention and they pay tribute. Tribute to the idea that it is not enough to have certain inalienable rights.... you must excercise them.
Be a patriot.
I would suggest precisely the opposite. We must question incessantly, challenge vehemently and think intelligently about the message that is being sent both nationally and globally.
This is not to say that we should be disrespectful, but rather thoughtful.
A patriot is someone who stands up to be counted when their country needs them. Whether it be in war or for peace, they pay attention and they pay tribute. Tribute to the idea that it is not enough to have certain inalienable rights.... you must excercise them.
Be a patriot.
Saturday, January 12, 2008
McCain jumps to the top
The volatility of the race on the Republican side is a good thing. It shows people are paying attention and hopefully not just voting for the guy they think can win. There are still those folks around (like most of the folks supporting Romney), but the field is genuinely wide open.
I even think that Paul, Giuliani and Thompson should not be left for dead yet. You know Paul is sticking it out and I hope the rest do too.
I even think that Paul, Giuliani and Thompson should not be left for dead yet. You know Paul is sticking it out and I hope the rest do too.
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