BREAK THE RULES

If you want to get ahead of the herd, stop thinking like they do. Don't just solve a problem, realize that another problem will arise from the resolve and think of ways to solve it. Write that down. Continue this  process over and over. Each resolution eventually creates another issue. 

Life is ever changing no matter how much it may look the same. The very heart of nature and all creation is organized chaos, nothing stays the same, everything is always changing. Change is inevitable. Think ahead, be prepared for the next change before anyone else sees it coming. Set yourself apart.

Instead of doing the same things as everyone else, choose to be different, think different, act different. Instead of reading the latest best seller, grab something obscure or better yet write something yourself. Instead of jumping on the latest fad create your own; instead of buying the latest "iWhatever" look for more cutting edge technology or better yet take a break from technology and go back to the old pen and a notepad way of tracking ideas.

If you follow the herd you will never stand out. Instead of rushing along blindly with them, think about the opposite direction,  what untold opportunities are there awaiting your discovery?

Break the rules! 

Forge your own path in the opposite direction of where everyone around you is rushing to right now. 

Break the rules.

Be a mermaid in a sea of fish.

Try it.

Break the rules.

GET OVER YOURSELF

If as you go about your day,
Someone offends or embarrasses you in some way,
Don't react with "I'll make them pay",
That's just your ego getting in the way.
What difference does it make who is wrong or right anyway?
One thing is for sure the spirit of offense will ruin your day.

Your ego will rise up and put on a serious face,
Begging you to let it "put them in their place",
But what good is one more wrong deed done?
Ignoring the invitation to a fight is much more fun.
People today love to argue and criticize,
When you are at peace with yourself you won't listen to society's lies,
They don't really know as much as they think they do (and neither do you),
So why get caught up in so much ado?
Just put your ego on the shelf,
And get the hell over yourself.

CRAWDAD SONG

You get a line and I'll get a pole, Honey,
You get a line and I'll get a pole, Babe.
You get a line and I'll get a pole,
We'll go fishin' in the crawdad hole,
Honey, Baby mine.

Sittin' on the bank 'til my feet get cold, Honey,
Sittin' on the bank 'til my feet get cold, Babe,
Sittin' on the bank 'til my feet get cold,
Lookin' down that crawdad hole,
Honey, Baby mine.

Yonder comes a man with a sack on his back, Honey,
Yonder comes a man with a sack on his back, Babe,
Yonder comes a man with a sack on his back,
Packin' all the crawdads he can pack,
Honey, Baby mine.

The man fell down and he broke that sack, Honey,
The man fell down and he broke that sack, Babe,
The man fell down and he broke that sack,
See those crawdads backing back,
Honey, Baby mine.

I heard the duck say to the drake, Honey,
I heard the duck say to the drake, Babe,
I heard the duck say to the drake,
There ain't no crawdads in this lake,
Honey, Baby mine.

This song evolved from Anglo-American play-party traditions and African-American blues.
Workers building levees to prevent flooding of the Mississippi River in the South were among the first
to sing it. (1850-1875)

NINE WEEKS: Day One

NINE  WEEKS: Day One

It is amazing how quickly a body can get out of condition. Just how quickly became evident at 7:30am this morning. Fainting and puking seemed eminent during Core Cardio. The twenty five minute struggle felt like hours.

"Nailed it", nope not this time, but the nail was set shakily in place and ready to be hit. Tomorrow is Speed 2.0, yes an oxygen tank is on stand by.

Philipians 4:13

NINE WEEKS: The Night Before

NINE WEEKS: The night before

Getting geared up and motivated to begin the next nine weeks of exercise and diet starting at 7:30am tomorrow.  Reminding myself that this should be viewed as a lifestyle change not just nine weeks.

Fighting down feelings of discouragement and disappointment over weight gained this summer.  Envisioning a fit and healthy me to build up my determination.

It can be done, one day at a time.

THE NEXT NINE WEEKS

Those of you who have never had to deal with being overweight should drop down on your knees and give thanks. The older I get the more difficult it is to get and stay in shape. Earlier this year BeachBody Coach R.J. Reynolds helped me make significant progress using the T25 program. Yes, T25 is an extreme program, but by uaEventhe modifiers, adding in clean eating, and a daily walk with my Aunt Sally & sister Mona, I was on track and feeling great.

Then life came along with changes that created convenient distractions. My work focus changed creating stress as I adjusted to the income change. At the same time my work was changing my living address changed. Living by myself made it easy to turn an area in my house into "my gym" but living with two other people in a house that is not my own is much different. For several months I have struggled with getting settled-in to my new surroundings. This struggle caused me to loose focus on my nutrition and exercise routine. This lack of focus caused me to loose all the ground I had gained, the lost pounds returned and brought more with them.

Fortunately for me Coach R.J. never gave up on me. He has stayed in touch and continues to encourage me. My friend Sherry says that Monday is the best day to start anything so this past Monday I started my daily walks again (I miss you Aunt Sally & sister Mona). Next Monday I will start the T25 program again (thank you Coach RJ). Even though I still don't feel comfortable claiming space for "my gym" in my new place, I will make myself do it.
I will be doing the Beta and Gamma Phases of T25 and I will be posting something daily about my experience as I make my way through the next nine weeks. If you are struggling with fitness I hope my upcoming posts will encourage and help you. If you are looking for a great Coach check out the link below to Coach RJ. If you have overcome a weight or fitness struggle please share your tips with me.


Yes I got side tracked, yes I lost ground, yes I let the horse throw me, yes I might get thrown again and yes I will continue to pick myself up, get back on the horse and I won't stop until I am proud.


http://www.beachbodycoach.com/esuite/home/RJXPRESS

BUILDING CASTLES IN THE SKY

"Pray, Be, Serve"
instead of "Do, Be, Have"

For most of our life we may abide by the theory that if we "Do" a good job we will "be" successful and "have" the things we want. Countless hours and energy can be expended as we neglect ourselves, and others, chasing corporate and social illusions. Do, be, have. Those of us in the workforce realize it isn't that simple. Have you spent a lifetime doing hard work to be successful and are still barely making ends meet? Or have you excelled to have a plethora of expensive things, which have taught you that expensive things cost far more than their obvious price tag and are seldom worth the cost of acquisition or maintenance.

Some of us have learned there is a void in our being that no amount of doing or having can fill. The void can only be filled by communicating with the one who created us.

What if we broke away from society's mantra of " do, be, have" and shouted a new mantra "pray, be, serve"?

I dare say that if we were shouting "pray, be, serve" instead of "do, be, have" mobs of young people would not be attacking strangers for no reason in the "knock out game". They would be finding ways to help others instead of harm them.

Some may see the mantra "pray, be, serve" as a weak way of living. Oh contraire, God instructs us to daily put on our armour and stand firm. To actively participate and be passionate about His plan for our lives.

"Pray", spend time with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, praise Him, listen to Him, read His word in the Bible, feel His never-ending unconditional love, pray for others. "Be" the loving unique soul He created each of us to be, He wrote a letter of instruction to us, it's called the Bible. "Serve" Him by using our talents to help others, give freely and joyfully of our time and resources.

Sincerely open your heart to Jesus and you will immediately understand the difference He can make in your life. If He is knocking on the door of your heart, let Him in. Do it now.