Every couple of years particular magic happens, The Olympic Games, Summer, Winter, It’s a global thing, 206 countries participating,  Most all people have a chance to participate in some fashion, feel the spirit, Competition, Camaraderie, Goodwill. The Olympic Creed captured thus, "The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win but …
Priority One: Be You
It’s basic, it’s simple, it’s SO important: Be true to you, first and foremost everyday. As responsibilities and commitments pile up, don’t lose track of you. That’s not to say welch on commitments you’ve made, or shirk responsibilities … What it does mean is, say “no” when you need to, and keep your priorities straight. …
Dear MAGA
Retribution is not the answer. Violence is not the answer. Tyranny is not the answer. Xenophobia is not the answer. Restricting Human Rights is not the answer. Unfortunately you’re not honest, or promote solidarity in any way. Fear is not the answer. Religious Restrictions are not the answer. America will not become a socialist country …
Micro
Micro-dose sometimes best: Enthusiasm Insístance IPA Encouragement Consequence Expectation Desire Elixir Excitement Effort Analysis Stretching Stalling Standing Silence Patience Love LOVE
Just Be
Saw this the other day and thought, GOOD,
30 Things
Daily Prompt: “List 30 things that make you happy.” 1/ My kids sleeping in. 2/ Wind chimes. 3/ Freshly brushed teeth. 4/ A glass of cold water. 5/ Clean feet. 6/ Listen to my kids sleep. 7/ Watching the whole game. 8/ A big salad. 9/ Pizza. 10/ A fresh haircut. 11/ A long walk. …
Overwhelmed
A simple expression, a quiet cry to be heard. “How are you?” “Overwhelmed.” Fine. Another word for “overwhelmed” is “anxiety”. It’s not a static condition; don’t let it define our imprison you. Acknowledge the feelings, but then, THEN, 1/ take one step back, identify and understand the cause; 2/ Do one thing to improve or …
Manifesting Joy
Like the ol’ adage goes, “happiness is a choice”, not an outcome. Choose to be happy and you can be. Joy is similar in my view. Seek and you will find. See and it will be so. For much of the last four years I’ve found myself plenty of times struggling, again and again in …
Letting Go
Simple wisdom, The earlier you learn it, embrace it, If you can’t control it, let it go, Remember it, the better off you’ll be in life, each and every day, If you can’t control it, let it go.
The Olympic Spirit For All
So so special, magical, universal to our human experience: Effort. Spirited Competition. Teamwork. This from Francis: “The authentic Olympic and Paralympic spirit is an antidote against the tragedy of war and a way to put an end to violence. May sport build bridges, break down barriers, and foster peaceful relations.” And another example, this awakening …
1/2_Full, All GOOD 