That's Okay, Really?

Tried to change a TV configuration, just did not fit, even with help.  Oh well, get some other help.  Then I completely misplaced the folder with the manual, controller and the like.  Not the happiest of events but a wonder coping experience with a couple of calls and I'm sure one way or another we will find a way or we will make a way.  Thank You Lord.

Hey There

We a late n moble today whic h i s c o n f u s i n g m y s u d d e l y n o t s o s m a r t p h o n e .

Oh boy a revision, from my laptop.  Funny how the internet works so very well in one format rather than another.

No Matter What

No Matter what is happening, didn't work, or is on the way, daily persist and pursue your vision with prayer, plan, counsel, and action. It is how we make progress.  Oh, by the way, taking a deep breath, laughing resting, and pulling  away to reflect is just as important. In the end, take action, could be a small step, or a keyboard stroke.

Is This Really Necessary?

Is this really necessary?  Yes, a good habit is worth having and strengthening.  Regardless of what is happening around us.

Michele Is

Michele is pregnant and her husband quit smoking.  Congratulations to both of them.  This makes brother Ron a grandfather to be.  How very exciting for everyone, especially the soon to arrive baby.  If we have been lucky enough to love, learn, and create, then nurture, encourage, support, teach, mentor and finally launch a child it is the most rewarding experience.  Thank You, Stephanie, Katy and J.J.

Golly

Golly, the journey starts with a step, but planning ahead, is a much better idea than just taking a step and hoping for the best.  Planning not the end in itself but does help, along with vision, wise counsel, revision, action.

It Happens, No Excuses, Necessary

It Happens, No Excuses, Necessary

Tight deadline, constricted non-thought, non-process, hit the ground confusing movement with action.  Yes, it does happen regularly.  What can we learn from this?  I am thinking the lessons learned won't come from pancakes, that's a fact.  No, a deep breath or two, a little perspective, and reflection, oxygenate, hydrate, focus, make allowances for season and wind, humidity, etc., then...

Continue

Continue?  Momentum, oddly when at TCU, I joked that the most influential force on earth was momentum.  Had no idea just how accurate that observation was until just now.  We tend to continue to do what we have already done, even if it might not be such a great idea.  Golly, why is that?  Could be because we are used to it?  Or is it that something new disappointed us earlier in life and we decided not to do that again?  Some of life makes all the sense in the world and should be continued.  Other times, we just need to take a little step in the right (new) direction and discover, the water is fine, the drive is good, fish properly caught, preserved and prepared is as good as meat,....  You get the idea.  Keep thinking, learning, and doing.

Let's Get This Straight

Let's get this straight.  We have a vision, we meditate, probably hesitate, we muck about, find a recipe, mechanically go through it, practice, practice, practice, add a little magic, vault into Mastery, then if we have a heart and soul, Mentor.  Too many quit sans vision, quickly start and tragically finish way too early in the process, yet, the Joy associated with Mentoring, as the Journey of Learning continues?  Well, that brings a smile to old and young alike.  Wouldn't you agree? 

Hand me

Hand me another brick to build the wall, or box to load or page on which to compose, taking a step in the direction of the vision teaches us the lesson we need to learn that only focused action can produce.  It is a delight.

Listening and Learning?

Listening and Learning?  If not why not?  Each and every moment provides a potential lesson which could save time, bring Joy, add to our vision and help us along in our Journey.

No Worries?

Yes, almost forgot, yet, not to worry, just take a deep refreshing breath, focus on the most important part of the message, and deliver.

Are We Ready?

The day is here, are we ready, prepared, planned action, action taken, eyes wide open and heart in the right place?  Good, let's get on with it together.

Friendly

^{Proverbs 19:24} A man who has friends must himself be friendly,^[b]
But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

Friendly, does take some effort and is not always welcomed, but in the end which would we rather be?  A loveing, warm friendly person or..................... that other guy?

Packing Away

Packing Away our memories and stuff.  Had no idea putting together boxes and dish barrels could be so much fun, hope I can reassemble the dinning room table on the other end.

Packing

Packing, nothing quite as silly as packing up thirty years of collecting and trying to get it in boxes.  Luckily the boxes are sturdier than they used to be.  So, not to worry, order the right stuff by hiring a professional to assess the situation, and relax we have plenty of tape, boxes to assemble, bubble wrap to protect the dishes along with the dishes inserts, it is all good.

Plan Ahead

Plan ahead, then work through the plan, learn along the way, seek wise counsel, revise, refine, continue with constant never ending improvement and wonder and be grateful for how lucky the coureous good people can do fine work.  If we plan work and work our plan.  Focus on what is good right and true.

Bad Dreams

Bad Dreams, not sure why anyone would want them. Yet, I hear of it almost every morning. Unresolved issues, disappointment, trying to relive and improve the past.  Wondering why waste the time trying to change what can't be changed while not focusing on the grand and glorious moment we have right here and now.

It Is True

It is true, a fine clean habit to have.  Vision, plan, action, follow up, learn, listen, act, review, put it out there for art and look forward to improvement while putting Joy in the Journey.

Trying To Get Better

Trying to get better by doing it regularly and thoughtfully.  Focus, on what is important to you and to those who you love.  Focus on developing those unique skills and positioning so you can help others get what they want for themselves, while you and I provide that unique blend of now and wow.

Not That Again

Not That Again.  Yes, it is morning, great time to give thanks, take in a deep breath, meditate, read the scriptures, and ponder the wonder of Grace, decide where and when to concentrate our thoughts and efforts, and express gratitude for the opportunity to love, serve, and enjoy, life.

Scratching

Scratching:  Every night for the past week or so, not far from my computer I hear scratching.  We have an about to be torn down farm house in North Dallas, which has a pier and beam foundation. It has a crawl space which has not been populated until lately.  Bob the bug man came by and gave me directions, guess we will just have to wait it out.

Choke

Choke, oddly chewing on some almonds, took a breath and lost it all, choke, to choking.  How very funny get the metabolism started and all but lost breath to carry on.  Another bump in the experience to teach, there is an order to life, when violated there are consequences some not so threatening others all but life ending.  Be aware and be wise, act accordingly.

No Thank You

No Thank You, I don't want a ..... ....., but thank you for asking.  Golly, life moves right along in three directions at once.  How funny and delightful, always new things to learn, perspectives to understand, methods and procedures revised, yet, the truth remains the truth.  Thank You Lord.

Moods

Moods, come and go, choose to be happy.  How? Well there is a bright side, could be a new experience, a learning opportunity, or a change of heart or point-of-view.  Yet, what a waste of life and breath to ponder regret and let it poison the gift that is present.

Selling OUT

Selling Out, almost everything we don't want must go or be plowed under, no kidding. What? Home sold, will move what we like and want to keep, selling the rest.  Lucky for us, even the house parts can go.  Why? Well, PVN will be knocking down the house, grass to grow soon to follow.

Are We Thankful

Are We Thankful, when things simply work? or Do we simply take them for grated?  Just curious.  Seems as time teaches we see more things which do not work all that well, while new and improving technology, hops and bogs, and sometimes fascinates, and at other times takes its sweet time coming to life.  Can provide smiles or sighs or both.

Oh Well

Oh Well, we move on and on until we pass on, and that's okay.  Live each day as if it counts, and yes, it does count.  Not to worry or be in a hurry, just a step toward the vision or within the vision works, every time.  May just be a learning experience, yet it could be an earning one as well.  Did we have Joy in our journey or was it drudgery?  If drudge how can we add and be the Joy?

Turning The Page

Turning The Page, to a brand new chapter. Yes, turning the page ending over thirty years of mowing planting, scrapping painting and walking the back pasture.  John Deere tractor on ebay and about to be sold, closing documents to execute wires to authorize, insurance coverages to be changed, along with an address and the route to and from the office. Life goes on and on with new adventures and venues.  It is all good, for goodness sake.  Wow!

Not A Day Goes By

Not A Day Goes By, without some new surprise or adventure, particularly in business.  Just don't get it sometimes, and at other times, it makes me laugh right out loud, which is entertaining while disappointing, but my spelling is improving through use. So, what adventures will today unfold? Negotiations for this and that job, verifying paperwork is in good working order, helping clients fulfill their wishes two generations at once, working with a new attorney, firming up a couple of work bids, finishing up some case preparation, preparing for a couple of real estate closes, maintaining perspective, and enjoying each step of  the Journey.

Is It Okay?

Is It Okay? to do that again?  How about if it benefits some.....else? The greater good, purpose, why God put us on this earth? Okay, then, we have work to do, energy and skills with which to do it, the inclination, desire, and audience.  Oh, Boy! Let's

First Thing In The Morning

First Thing in the morning, do we give thanks, open our eyes with an attitude of gratitude, lessons learned from yesterday, and new paths to live our vision, and spread the good news?  or  Do we waste time wishing and hoping or is it hopping from one whoops to the next?  Just a pleasant first thing in the AM rant, to generate thoughts, actions, improving plans and with luck Joy in the Journey.

It Could Be

It Could be simple, clear, to the point, yet, we talk, rather than listen, we don't ask, and learn, rather we show and tell.  Take a deep relaxing refreshing breath, smile, be warm friendly patient and persistent, it can and usually does work out one way or another way.

Doing It

Doing It, doesn't matter how small or large.  We are about to sell one home and buy another.  The thought of moving isn't so bad, the thought of packing?  Another story in and of itself.  Yet, if we start with one room and work our way around a piece at at time, we have eaten the elephant, and enjoyed the Journey.

Pitching

Pitching, another day another pitch no kidding?  Yes, Internet marketers, coaches, writers, all with messages of increased attention, traffic and $$$.  When would you like to get started being more efficient, profitable, with more spare time and energy to savour?  Golly, why not right at this very moment.

Just Too Funny

Just Too Funny, we thought we knew, then we took another look and discovered just how little we did know.  ? Oh, taking another look, along with a step back brings a sigh and a smile, along with a new and improving perspective.  Just keep on listening, looking, doing and learning. 

Then There Was One

More moment or second to get up and after it or roll over and try to catch a break, some rest, and relief.  Luckily on a good day we get up and after it then take a break.  By day's end we are pleased with the effort and the results if we have vision, passion, focus, use resources well, well.....  Yet there is Joy in the Journey.

It Really Does Matter

It Really Does Matter:  Putting in the time, making the effort, getting coached, adjusting, taking a step back, then forward, enjoying the journey, taking a break. Then what, getting up and after it all over again.  No Doubt, No Quit, no spitting either.