01.15.14 some moments seem longer and than others. Somedays seem to pass bye within the blink of an eye.
Here's to pausing, unplugging, and enjoying a moment in the day: a sunrise, a gentle breeze, a cloud passing over head, a bird singing, a refreshing rain, the warmth of a fire, a saltwater bath, a drink, a meal with a friend, solitude, a sunset, a good night story or day closing night cap....
good day & good night.
01.12.14
This morning I decided to take the kids out for breakfast at the local market accompanied by a time of watching some locals carve the surf off flat island.
Why?
I was up.
Plus, it that's how I roll once in a while.
And as parents of three the lack of sleep is a somewhat common thing between sleepovers, sporting events and work. So, I concluded it might be nice thing to let my wife have a little extra rest and some peaceful and quite (truth be told she's a night owl and I'm dawn patrol). So, off to the market we rolled picking up a muffin, oat bars, and a few morning fruits. Then to enjoy watching a few guys glide upon the waves of liquid.
The snap/pic below was captured as I settled upon a rock and silently enjoyed the morning watching my kids explore, discover, and get soaked by a wave now / then.
Here's to life and the daily journeys it holds.
01.09.14 Everyday there are people that need to be inspired, encouraged, and value needs to be added to them. Not to the degree of babying an adult or coddling someone that is not doing their job. But on the side of genuinely adding value to a few individuals through out the day.
Where can you start?
Start with believing in yourself, your family, and then move to your friends and coworkers.
Be genuine!
If you can't find anyway to add value to someone it's probably best to keep you mouth shut and simply smile.
Value that contains BS, feels like BS, and is received as BS. Truth be told every one of us has experienced the facade or masquerade of un-genuine statements.
One of my past employers would attempt to encourage and value to individual's during a staff meetings. It's a great concept or idea; however, it came across as somewhat emotional, sappy, and very un-genuine. At the end of the day employees feel belittled vs appreciated or valued.
Bottom line: in order to add value to someone you must be genuine!
I for one am tired and sickened by the facade and sappy masquerading dance that is played.
Where can you start if you honestly struggle with genuinely adding value to others? (Some people do as they've played the game so long)
Start small but start now!
In other words start by finding value in the moment: a sunset, a nice meal, running water, or a flushing toilet! As you start to find value in the moment you'll be that much closer to being able to see the potential and value in others.
“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of other’s opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.” - Steve Jobs
Some would say clarity comes from coming in line with Gods path for your life - but how does one discover that path? What if God remains silent? Others would say a person forges their own path - so then it only matter what one is willing to do to attain that goal. So does clarity come from religion or ones own fate? Clarity comes along the path of life as we travel to some while others wonder in confusion. Some live within a western Christian mindset where God is much like a lucky rabbits foot or a good luck charm, but Jesus himself did not live a life for prosperity or followers but one dedicated to others and the greater good. Some would say Nelson Mandela was a type of Christ or had a heart much like Christ when looking at the legacy he left behind.
Where do you find clarity for tomarrow?
