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- The Best Kind of Bold March 27, 2012
- Control Freak March 24, 2012
- Back in the Saddle March 5, 2012
- Do You Hear That? October 10, 2011
- First Things First October 8, 2011
- Let’s Die, Living October 6, 2011
- Two Things You Can Do September 29, 2011
- No Regrets September 23, 2011
- Possibly Anything September 15, 2011
- Take Two September 14, 2011
The One Thing Changes Everything
Life is what you make it. You can choose to be miserable or you can choose to be content. Regardless of what you have or don't have. You can choose to be happy or you can choose to be upset. Regardless of the circumstances that you think are defining you. You can choose to sit on your butt and do nothing or you can choose to get out there and LIVE your life with passion and purpose. Your choice. No matter what. And that is the plain, no-BS, absolute, bottom line, truth of all truths. You get to choose how you take the [...]
Just Add E
Just add water. Are there three sweeter words in a "how to prepare" list anywhere on the planet? I don't think so. It's like magic! All you do is take the powdery stuff in the pouch, pour it into a bowl, and just add water. You're home free. In this sense, water becomes even more amazing than you already thought it was. It becomes the Super Ingredient that makes all of the other ingredients contained in their various cans, bags, and boxes come to life. What if I told you there a was a Super Ingredient for your life [...]
Three Steps to Achievment
Accomplishing your goals really comes down to having a definitive plan and being able to execute it. In fact, one of the reasons that so many folks get sidetracked on their way to achieving their goals is that they don't have a plan at all. Because a plan is so important, I wanted to share something meaningful with you that would have the greatest positive impact. So here are three steps that I have found to be incredibly effective in achieving anything you want in life: 1. Decide what it is you are trying to achieve Seems like a [...]
It’s Time to Get Your Positive ON!
Everybody needs a little positive mojo in their life. Even the most optimistic among us can use encouragement each day. Let's face it, the world can be a pretty negative place sometimes. You may be one of those optimistic people who make the conscious decision each day to be positive. If you are, I think that's awesome, and I say congrats to you! You might also stay focused on your goals most of the time. If so, again, I say to you, I love it! However, in the same breath, I would also tell you that you still need some of that [...]
Don’t Sweat the Big Stuff
I think it's pretty much consensus at this point in our history that stress is bad for us. It doesn't solve anything, makes us feel bad, and wastes a lot of energy on things we don't necessarily have control over. It also makes us sick! Doctors have linked just about every lousy thing that can happen to you or I to stress. Not that stress is the sole cause of many of our ailments, but it seems to be a consistent contributor. And certainly, when added to the mix, only seems to make things worse. So why is it that we stress out? [...]
Three Simple Things
I'll tell you about three things you could do every day that might make your experience here on the planet a little more enjoyable. You certainly don't have to do these things. Just because they work for me, doesn't mean they'll work for you, right? After all, we're all on a different part of the path, we're all at a different place in the journey, and we're all unique. The things that one person finds to be extremely effective in moving themselves to the next level may not be exactly what the doctor ordered for someone else. I get [...]
Alzheimer’s A to Z
Without question, one of the most painful experiences of my life was watching my grandma slowly die from Alzheimer's Disease. Many of you who read the blog have read my posts about my grandma, and if you have, you know what an amazing individual she was, and how much influence she had on my life. I can't possibly say those things enough or in enough ways to ever do her justice, so I'm going to rant again...just a little bit. My grandma was one of the most vibrant and wonderful people who has ever lived. She was full of light and [...]
Feeling Lucky?
Have you stopped to consider how lucky you are? Now look, "luck" can be defined a few different ways, and because of that, it's usually a pretty subjective term. Typically, I like to say that luck is that thing that happens when preparation meets opportunity...but I also reference it quite often by saying that I am lucky and blessed in many ways. When I say it like that, I think of it more in terms of good fortune, and that thing that makes me feel grateful. For the purposes of this post making any sense, let's talk about [...]
The Power of Presence
If you're a parent, you have no doubt experienced a moment or two when you wonder if you're doing the best job you possibly can. I actually believe that's a good thing, because, the way I see it, if you're actually concerned about the job you're doing, that means you care. And if you care, that's a great place to start. I think the best parents are just like the best people in any other endeavor in life. Always searching for new and better ways to do things, reading up on tips, asking questions, setting goals. A serious and [...]
Your True Best Friend, Within
How much quality time do you spend with yourself each day? Think about it before you answer. I mean, look, you're always there for you. I just can't help but wonder if you're really take advantage of that. Everywhere you go, you're right there with yourself...everything you think about, you're thinking about, it too. You follow you around like a shadow, waiting to help, whenever you give you the chance. Do you trust yourself? Would you go to yourself for advice? Do you love yourself? Do you respect yourself? Your life [...]
Right Here, Right Now
One of the most miraculous and wonderful things about this life, is that you can be or do anything you wish to be or do. Now, what really gives that idea power and makes it truly liberating for you, is that you can get started on whatever it is you wish to accomplish right now. Right where you are, regardless of your circumstances. That's the beauty of it all! No matter where you are, you can begin to change your situation and begin to move in the direction of whatever it is you wish to achieve. It may not happen overnight, in [...]
Life’s a Beach
I've found that life is significantly more fun, when I'm doing fun fun stuff. That's not a very deep thought, I know, but I was reminded of this simple truth this weekend. The family decided that we were going to take off down the coast, hit the beach for an entire day, have a great meal together and then shack up in a hotel somewhere instead of driving home. So, we took off. We left laptops, video games, and cell phones behind (well, okay, the cell phone were in the car) and headed for the Pacific Ocean. Now, the funny thing is, [...]
The Law of Distraction
Is the law of attraction real? Absolutely. Do I believe in it? I sure do. Has it worked its "magic" in my life? Yup. Am I consumed by it? Not a chance. You may be wondering why I would say that. Allow me to explain myself... I honestly believe that the majority of the people who can't seem to get in the groove with the law of attraction make a huge mistake when they become totally consumed by the law itself. Or the idea of the law. They completely obsess over it. LOA becomes all-encompassing, and nothing else [...]
Parental Guidance
Here's one for the parents. As I was writing for my blog this evening, I was outside enjoying a beautiful southern California evening, and watching the kids play in the pool. I am always moved when I hear my kids laughing and enjoying themselves. They are real characters, too. I consider myself lucky to be able to share in their lives, and I take the responsibility of being dad as serious as a big kid at heart can possibly take it. Inevitably, and no matter how hard I try not to be sappy, I always end up waxing sentimental when I [...]
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