Speed bumps

While driving, we are generally provided a courtesy sign on the side of the road that a speed bump is ahead.  We know to slow down and take the speed bump at a lower speed.

This isn't the case with life.  Speed bumps in life come in may forms.  They may be the death of a loved one, or a friend that is your age, or even your own time to stare death in the face.

These events have the same effect.  They cause us to stop and think about the precious life we are leading, and if even for a moment, we stop our schedule, talk with those we care about, and just be.

Take time this week to disconnect from the outside world, spend time with your loved ones, spend time in nature, and be still.

Just in case you were wondering...

YOU 

ARE 

ENOUGH.

Your piece of the puzzle

We all have different talents.  For so many years, I was jealous of those with a great singing voice because I have always desired to make a joyful noise.  That bit of jealousy kept me from honing my own talents. 

This morning, well it was 2:30 a.m. and it is technically morning, I was driving to work and listening to praise music and it seemed to click in my head.  The people that write songs and/or sing them have that talent to relay a message to those of us that listen.  Singing is their talent.  Story telling in a song is their talent. The same song can have numerous messages for a multitude of people. 

Be appreciative of your talent.  Hone it.  It is your piece of this puzzle that we call life on earth that will touch a life somewhere, some how.  You may never know the life you touched, nor the long reaching effect that will have.  Just use your skill, put it "out there" and let the message reach the person for which it is meant.

You don't have to pander

For those of you building a business, or a brand, this is a good reminder that building something that will last requires time, effort and the right people.

The reason you don't have to pander is that you're not in a hurry and you don't need everyone to embrace you and your work. When you focus on the weird, passionate, interesting segment of the audience, you can do extraordinary work for a few (and watch it spread) instead of starting from a place of average. ~ Seth Godin

What do you see?

The key to happiness

Figure out what it is that you love.  Then, go do that.

Age

You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream. ~ C.S. Lewis

Today

Today my life will be filled by:

The Wall

If you're a marathon runner, or know one, you've heard them speak of the wall, which usually occurs around mile 18.  At this point your body wants to quit and your "sensible brain" is screaming for you to stop.  

It is only through sheer determination, grit, and will that get you through the wall.

Many of us are at a wall in some sense.  For some it is emotional, for others it is seeking a dream.  The world may be telling you to stop, but I am telling you that whatever your wall is, you can get through it.