Reignite the Passion

I reignite my passions through self-reflection.
I take time each day to reflect. Reflecting helps me identify things that are important to me. The best way for me to reflect is to remove myself from the whirlwind that surrounds me. I look for a quiet place with a comfortable place to sit and I enjoy the beautiful sound of silence.
With my eyes closed, I draw up times when I felt pure joy. Allowing myself to go back to that time gives me inner peace. The pictures in my mind do not consist of possessions because my joy does not come from things I own.
What I see are the faces of my family and friends. I hear the laughter of children and I feel the gentleness of the ocean’s breeze. That’s when my passions erupt like a volcano.
It is essential that everything I do is driven by passion so I can live a fulfilling life. I cannot be led by greed or selfishness. I feel real happiness when I am aware of my passions and I pursue them.
I find myself going through the motions of a meaningless life when I do not reflect. I take on obligations just to have something to do. Even a worthy cause can become a burden if I am doing it for the wrong reasons.
Exercising reflection tones my soul’s muscles. My soul gains unnecessary weight from distractions and stress. When I pause and search my heart, I can distinguish between those distractions and my true calling.
I am excited about what is to come. My vision is focused on fulfilling my calling. I do my best when I am passionate and I am passionate when I pause for reflection.
Questions of Reflection:
1. What are the things that bring me the most joy?
2. Am I taking enough time to relax and reflect?
3. What unnecessary weight am I carrying?
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One Awesome Tip to Getting Things Done!

“The resistance to the unpleasant situation is the root of suffering.” Ram Dass

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How do you get things done?

As you may have noticed there are a lot of tips about that floating around online.

One of my favourite productivity tips that have enabled me to get more done is to adopt a habit of acceptance.

This is a very helpful thing to cultivate. Here are two reasons why:

• Less suffering. Pain is unavoidable in life. Suffering is however optional. The funny thing about a problem is that the negative feelings you may feel because of it do to a large extent not come from the problem itself. It comes from your resistance to the problem. You can choose to accept things as they are at this moment. When you accept you stop creating suffering within your own mind.
  
• Less mental fatigue. You may sometimes be more tired because you get more done. But I have found that I feel less fatigued mentally and in better shape internally when working in an accepting mode. There is much less overthinking and negative emotions when you are in an accepting frame of mind so I guess that makes sense.
  

As you can see, acceptance is useful beyond just the area of productivity and is something you can incorporate into any part of your life.

Have YOU Had Your Breakthrough Yet?

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Today is a New Day!

No matter how much we've accomplished or how many mistakes we've made, whether we're resting or facing huge life challenges . . . God promises that He will make your life new every day.



When the sun comes up in the morning, His goodness, love and favor are new, creating new opportunities for your life.


God's Word says, "The faithful love of the LORD never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is His faithfulness; His mercies begin afresh each morning" (Lamentations 3:22-23).


Do you wake up expecting God to do great things in your life, or do you wake up worried and anxious about all the problems you're going to face?

In Psalm 5:3 David asks of the Lord: "Listen to my voice in the morning, Lord. Each morning I bring my requests to you and wait expectantly." David was a man after God's own heart. He knew God and saw the Lord do incredible and miraculous things in his life.

What you pursue in the morning sets the tone for your whole day.


Every morning when we wake up, Victoria and I thank God for the privilege of knowing and serving Him. And then we thank Him for bringing wonderful, like-minded, caring people like you into our lives to partner with us in accomplishing His plan.


Victoria and I encourage you to spend time in God's Word, apply it to your life and determine to set the tone for each day by rising with the purpose of God's love shining through you. As you do, you'll enlarge your vision and make room for God to do amazing things in every area of your life!


We love you, and we're praying that you'd experience everything God has for you every day.


Joel Osteen

Others Are Watching YOU! : )

YOU are a catalyst for change
YOU are a teacher
YOU are inspiring
YOUR motivation is contagious!
You have tremendous power to influence your immediate circle,
You have more power than anyone outside it,
You allow others to witness your fearless leap to health and longevity.
Be an example of courage and strength
YOU ARE THE LEADER, THEY WILL FOLLOW!
-- Quote from Facebook Friend, Ness Kavanagh

Very Thought Provoking....

I listened to Philip talk on a video today...

I LOVE THIS QUOTE:
Philip McClusky says: "Why would I accept anything less than HAPPINESS in my life all the time? Even through the times that may seem tough...because when things come into our lives that feel like pain, sometimes that is just the wrapping. Once we unwrap that present, underneath that is really GROWTH! " : )


My thoughts on this: Sometimes we settle for the "good" or the "good enough" when "THE BEST" is within our grasp. I am pressin' on to THE BEST LIFE!

THE BIG EVENT: Trenton and Renee's Wedding!

This beautiful fountain is at Lakeside Park in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin where my son Trenton and his beautiful bride Renee were married on Friday, August 6, 2010.


Proud to present to you the wedding ceremony and highlights from the reception:











Renee, my daughter in love, had every detail planned out!  Beginning with the Groomsmen meeting the girls at the convertible and having them escorted over the bridge and all the way to the gazebo…It was a neat procession…all the music was unique…


Renee had been very ill for the past week, so much so, that they were considering post-poning the wedding.  Trenton even had a wheelchair ready for her if she needed it!  Renee didn't make the rehearsal, but she made the wedding and was able to walk down the aisle! : ) 
The Happy Couple is now off to Jamaica for their honeymoon!

Be Quick to Give God the Credit