Gordon Family Extravaganza

My heart strings.

2012-02-05T09:34:00.000-06:00

While of late this blog has taken a philosophical view on life in general, as I work hard to implement the new skills and desires into my daily actions, this is still, after all, my personal blog.

Today, the Sabbath, I write what is in my heart.

I have been so very blessed to have the life I live. It has not always been easy. I spent the better part of my childhood and early adult life depressed. I attempted suicide on 4 separate occasions. No one knew or cared. I spent the entire night on the bathroom floor vomiting and in agony, all I wanted was someone to come slide my sticky hair off my forehead and tell me they loved me. But I stayed there alone, heartbroken, and feeling like a failure.

So lucky and blessed that I was not successful. Because although my life is far from easy, or pain-free, I am abundantly happy & blessed.

I have the privilege to bear 6 children, and the honor to foster/adopt Claudine and her son, Dante. These two, while not of my womb are so tightly knit to my heart. I think of them every day, I pray for them every night and I love them as if they were my own.

I love.

That is what I do, and if I see someone or something that needs loving, I do it.

I spent so many years of my life wondering if anyone loved me, that I make it my mission to leave each child in my home keenly aware that I love them.

I want each child, not matter how big or small to KNOW they are special, they are unique and no one can replace them.

I love.

I open my home, and my heart to those who seek it. I happily give of my resources to 'outsiders' and make them feel like insiders.

Right now I have an extra child in my home. He has a family, a mother who loves him, I do not want to discount what she is to him. He Loves His Mother. But for whatever reason he needs a safe place to land each day. He has slowly come to be a part of our crew. He has his own chore list, and responsibilities, he loves, teases,plays, argues, and annoys just like the rest of them. He has chosen to be a part of our family, even if it is not permanent he is here now. I will give him all I can for as long as he needs it. My heart is attached to him, for we know that when we serve, we love. I love this son, and hope and pray for the best for him whatever direction he takes.

I am thrilled to say we will be having a baptism in our building Feb 9th. 7:30 p.m. Come if you want to see who is taking to the baptismal waters. It is not my announcement to make, I will allow the participants to invite and tell whomever they choose.

For now understand this, my heart is driven to help others, to serve others and to lift others. It is my greatest desire to love.

I know I fall short, I have let my responsibilities slip, and I pray I will have the DEDICATION to choose the best path. Each and every day.

I wear it on my sleeve, and always plan to. Thanks for allowing me to share my thoughts and feelings. Looking forward to each new adventure as it approaches!

Time to Believe.... Part 7 ACTION JACKSON!

2012-01-23T09:28:00.000-06:00

NOW GO!

DO!

ACT!

Do not be a part of the 99% that learn, read, search and know. but do not do.

It is like the dietitian KNOWING what is healthy, and choosing Fast-Food anyway (Which I Do occasionally)
It is like the Financial Counselor knowing how to invest money, and grow his portfolio and he goes into debt instead.
Or the Yoga instructor who never practices that Adho Mukha Svanasana.

knowing is HALF the battle.

DOING is the other half.....

So go!

GO NOW!

Get on with it......

Time to Believe.... Part 6

2012-01-22T06:25:00.001-06:00

OK, since this path is NOT a short one... and you have spent at least a year in educating yourself, becoming the expert and allowing yourself to enjoy the journey. You have humbled yourself and learned all you can about your area of interest.

Now comes the fun!!

TEACH what you have LEARNED!

Now give back to others, offer to share what you know, what you love and why it means so much to you. Make that joy contagious. Maybe others will not lose it AS MUCH AS YOU DO.

But share anyway... some portion of what you have learned will be the nugget of information that is vital (VITAL) to someone else. IF you keep it to your self.... your not using those God-Given talents their full glory.

TALENTS?! You say..... WAIT a minute, I had to work LONG & HARD to become the expert, to learn all I can and to have this much knowledge, that was WORK, not TALENT!

yep. Your right, your absolutely right.

And God gave you the TALENT of loving that subject and the TALENT or Gift of Knowledge.

Now share it. You TRULY only know what you know...when you can teach what you know. The Student becomes the teacher and the knowledge becomes a PART of you!

teaching is the greatest gift, honor & privilege! So share it!

Time to Believe Part 5...Seek out mentors

2012-01-21T06:07:00.001-06:00

So you have realized who you are.
And you have studied all you can.
Now you are ready to move onto the next level, you are BOOK SMART but lack experience.

So this is the part where you HUMBLE yourself, you accept that you only understand in THEORY your area of expertise, and you find someone with VAST experience and working knowledge on what you have chosen.

Find a Mentor.

Sounds difficult. Maybe. But most people who are the experts in their field enjoy SHARING this passion & JOY! They WANT others to love what they love, and so when they see a eager, young(or older), energetic individual that has shown such interest in what they have interests in...they are typically THRILLED with the opportunity to share in that passion.

So use a little flattery, (for them) and a bit of humility (for you) and ask them to teach you. Be willing to learn however they offer to teach, if that means you will be scrubbing toilets for the first 3 months of your apprenticeship (because they have not had the time to get around to it....) then ACCEPT that JOB! WORK like you have never worked before.... in the end you will gain their respect and TRUST and they will gladly impart all their wise advice and experience for your benefit.

be an ASSET to them!

Be patient, Be Kind, Be humble, Be HUMBLE and be WILLING to WORK for it!

(in the end it is pretty fun......ENJOY the JOURNEY!)

Proclamation of Imperfection!

2012-01-20T10:18:00.001-06:00

Proclamation of Imperfection.

What does this mean?

It means I openly and honestly admit to you, my friends, readers, fans, and supporters.

I AM NOT PERFECT.

I share on here the words and thoughts that INSPIRE me! I am not preaching, I am sharing, I am not condemning, I am growing, I do not profess to be perfect, or the Example to others... in only way can I be an example. that is my DESIRE to do GOOD.

I have weaknesses and issues abounding in my life, If I were to list all of them....alphabetically it would take up at least 36 pages and a WHOLE lot of time....

BUT I will say this. I have been asked & Encouraged to share the HAPPY & UPLIFTING times and thoughts of my life. and this I attempt to do here. With you as the recipient (whomever you are...)

I am weak, but I get back on that horse every day. (OK maybe not EVERY DAY) some days I just stayin my PJ's and lament at my weaknesses. but then I get a most glorious thing. a Phone call from a friend, business partner or mentor, asking me to be a part of something BIGGER THAN MYSELF!

AND THE FIRE IGNITES ONCE AGAIN.

And so I go on. Plugging away at not only my TO DO LIST, but my TO BE LIST!

I aim to BE a friend, and a help to those I meet, near & far. I AIM to be a GREAT mother and wife, I AIM and fall short of these tasks.This I share with you, not because I am making excuses, but because I feel VERY strongly that only through admitting our weakness can we be made strong.

and another thing. YES I am totally DEPENDENT on spell check. It is not that I Can't spell, it is that I am lazy. Yep I said it I am LAZY.

Good day. Good Luck, and thank you for allowing me the indulgence of professing my weaknesses to the world.(Thanks Tarryn!)

time to believe.....Part 4 Become the Expert

2012-01-20T09:07:00.000-06:00

You have committed your self to seeking out information, knowledge and experience.
DO not think you can put yourself in a box (of comfort & safety) and gain the most out of life!

GET OUT!

That is right, get out and learn everything you can about your area of interest, as you focus on your area of interest and BECOME THE EXPERT it will not feel like work, it will feel like.....BLISS.

If you are studying, searching, working and seeking deep into the area of your greatest interest, you will find that the 'work' of the work is no longer work. (was that redundant?)

So Get that book. Read that article, search that blog, find all you have access to about the area that brings you the most happiness, interest, passion and enjoyment.

Go on....

I meant NOW!

The way you succeed.

2012-01-08T20:02:00.001-06:00

Lose Weight

Get out of Debt

Learn a new Skill

Finish your Degree

Build a House

Build an Empire

Make more Money

Build your Year supply of Food storage.

Do you have a desire to accomplish any of these?

What is the ONE thing each of these have in common? A vision, and end Goal in mind.

When you have a desire, no matter what that desire is. You must keep your end goal in mind.

Life is a struggle, it is a challenge and a lot of work. Each day we will be faced with distractions and ways that will take you OFF focus OFF track, and Divert your attention from your goal.

When you set out to lose weight, and you get an invitation to a party, or a holiday comes up (ever single month) or your favorite chocolate goes on sale. Do you divert your path? Do you change your course? Maybe. But will you receive the benefit (reaching that goal) if you waver in your commitment to the goal.

When you set out to pay off all your debt, and Kohls has a DEEP DISCOUNT sale, and you get an offer for additional 40% off coupon. Do you divert your goal, do you spend a little more than originally planned, since it is such a great deal. Maybe. But does it bring you closer to being debt-free?

Stop and Think.

as you set your goals in writing, and you COMMIT with all your energy stick to the plan. DO NOT WAVER, focus on the desire to accomplish the task.

Stick to the task 'till it sticks to YOU!

"BOOST" Encourage and Lift.

2012-01-03T08:43:00.001-06:00

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I HONOR and Appreciate my Mentor/Coach (Kevin Hall )

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"Groucho"

2012-01-03T08:03:00.002-06:00

"Each morning when I open my eyes I say to myself: I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall be. Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn't arrived yet. I have just one day, today, and I'm going to be happy in it."
Julius Henry "Groucho" Marx

Time to Believe.... Part 3

2011-12-27T13:42:00.000-06:00

Seek out Knowledge.

When you read, ask and search for new information it forms a more concrete idea in your mind of WHO YOU ARE.

If you know there is a WAY to change, but you are not sure WHAT that is, Take the time, invest in yourself, and learn. About everything.

Investigate the lives of those you admire, both dead and alive. Search, learn, read grow. Just as when you plant a seed in the ground, then you nurture, water and adore that seed, you imagine it growing and eventually being harvested.

So too with your thoughts, you are planting seeds of thoughts to grow into ideas.

Spend time deep in learning. Seek out light. Do not waste your time with garbage, just as you would not plant seeds of noxious weeds, plant carefully in the garden of your mind.

As you seek out this knowledge, you will find that area that brings you specific glee, bliss and passion. You will discover WHO you are meant to be.

As you study, learn and cultivate higher knowledge you will discover your purpose.

The Mission Your God has sent you to tackle.

Now get to it......

Knowledge is the ONLY thing we take with us into the next life....

Recognize your time is Limited....Part 2

2011-12-26T09:01:00.000-06:00

If not You, then who?
If not This then What?
If not Now, then When?

How many times have you seen a problem, anything from a piece of trash lying on the sidewalk, to a homeless person pushing a shopping cart.

Maybe you have thought "oh that is too bad, someone should pick that up." and then you walked away. So let me ask you something. WHO is that SOMEONE?

If you looked at the homeless person and though, "What a shame, that must be humiliating" Then you proceeded to your warm, lavishly decorated, comfortable home and life. Leaving the responsibility of that one individual to 'someone else'

Certainly these are not YOUR problems to consider?

Certainly SOMEONE else has a solution.

DO SOMETHING REMARKABLE EVERY SINGLE DAY!

Who will start tomorrow on their "Bucket List" ?
What is wrong with today?
What is keeping you from working on that list of Goals? What are you waiting for?
To get out of debt, Loose weight, Start exercising, Kick that bad habit, Reach out to a loved one.

Your time here is LIMITED, so START NOW!

It is Time to believe . . . . Part 1

2011-12-23T12:17:00.000-06:00

For those who believe no proof is necessary, for those who don't no proof is good enough.

What are the steps to finding your personal mission, your ideal life?

It is my aim to help you create this vision in your mind, and move it to paper.

A goal that is not written down, is simply a DREAM......

While I *AM* a huge advocate of dreaming, I admit that it can only get you so far.

Dreaming is planting a seed, and the cultivating takes effort. Starting with the act of writing down the details of your dream, Where are you, what are you doing, where do you spend your time, who is surrounding you, How do you feel. If you focus and dig deep into your dream, assessing the finite details you will establish what you TRULY desire.

When we are on path to our bliss, our personal mission and our dreams, we create an energy that lifts, brightens and offers hope to others.

When we are on track and making actions, movement and progress towards our goals, we will find increase in happiness, and the efforts to overcome the FEARS become easier.

Fear and Faith can NOT co-exist. Fear is from the adversary, Faith is of God.

Now take a minute and answer, who wants us to be fulfilled, happy and energized?

Not the Father of all Lies. He desires us to be depressed, angry, resentful, jealous, and waste our time.

WHO are you serving when you remain small, depressed, and angry?

Not the Father of Light.

So start, spend some time in meditation, relax, allow your mind to flow into peaceful thoughts. and Dream. Imagine if you had no restrictions whatsoever, what would your house look like? your car? Your Physical Body, your bank account, and what would you be spending your time doing?

Then write it down, write down every detail you can recall. Write down the colors, the smells, the sights, the feelings and the sounds you experienced.

Be as detailed as you can.

When it frightens you, then most likely you have it almost figured out.

Step one-
Recognize WHO you are, you are a creation/offspring of God, you carry a capacity in His image and you are capable of BIG things.

You are here to Glorify Him.

Is what you are doing Glorifying Him? or is there room for improvement. (always)

make an Honest assessment of where you are, and what you need to do.

Fascinating info

2011-12-15T22:01:00.000-06:00

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For the lone reader who requested a post.

2011-12-15T21:56:00.000-06:00

Here it is.

Now you have all that I am.

That is how considerate and accommodating I am.

(actually I am working my little tail off...ok not so little but....any way I digress.... I am working my TAIL off on a project for and with Wesley the Bush Pilot.....I will let you all know when it is ready for public viewing!)

Become Sarah Conner?

2011-10-23T22:13:00.001-05:00

Why home school? someone more articulate than I am can explain it.

Here Glenn Beck answers WHY it is important to bring our children home, and educate them on thier future. IF we don't do it... Who will?

BELIEVING!

2011-10-22T17:26:00.000-05:00

Seeing is NOT believing FEELING is believing!

Some of us were given one gift, others may have been given 4.

Open your gift, the one our Creator and Lord gave you. What is it? Do you have a gift of insight, patience, Love, wisdom, humility.

Use it.

Now . I mean literally, go out and find ways to use the gifts that your heavenly father has given you. It is a gift, and he intended it to not only bless your life, but bless others as well.

So find it.
Open it.
and use it.

Not using your gift is a sin, if you do not believe this, read the parable of the talents. Matthew 25:14-30

Fall weather

2011-10-22T06:00:00.000-05:00

This beautiful fall weather is amazing.....

My daughter, Madi and I went on a long walk with the dog. Our great dane has been such a sweetie while we are traveling, you would not believe the change that has come over him. When he first came to our house he was jittery and nervous. (probably the onslaught of 6 kids at once ) and he really disliked being affectionate with us.

But he has really come around since being with us on the bus trip.

He acts like a little kid, he plays, chases, rolls around and wrestles with us. so much fun!

When I was a little girl i had a yellow lab, I named her Max. (yes, her.)

Max would play fight with me, and grab ahold of my arm gently and wrestle with me in the grass. She was so fun and playful, and I have missed that in the many little dogs we have had the past years.

But here I have my dream dog (wanted a Great Dane since I was 8) and he has been so playful!

on another note:
The kids put on a play for their grandfather.

Rubi put on dress-up clothes and Abi & Gracie were dressed as young boys.
The 'boys' attacked Rubi (the damsel in distress) and Zeke in his Batman cape came to her rescue. He was "Super-Jay" (grandpa Jay)

It was short but cute.

It has been relaxing and fun visiting Utah, we have reminisced and visited areas of my old stomping grounds, Took the kids by my old High School.

It has been a nice introspective trip.

I am amazed at the abundance in Utah, people are beautiful, the mountains are breathtaking, people here are so resourceful and entrepreneur-minded. It is exhilarating, and competitive, it is almost 100% opposite of my small little Missouri town.

Life is a slower pace, the people are like they are in Mayberry, old-fashioned & hard-working good people.

I like that we are small, and that we have room to grow, we all live on our parcel of land, and have plenty of room for the kids to roam.

I am reminded of the reasons why wemoved there in 2006. I am reminded of the values and lessons we longed to teach our children. Hard work, honesty, skills that will keep you comfortable in a crisis.

I love visiting Utah. I love seeing family, friends and my old home town.

But I sure love coming home.

Thank yout o my friends in Missouri, who have helped to make Rural NortWest Missouri...."Home"

Managing the Chaos

2011-10-21T21:24:00.002-05:00

I have 6 kids.
4 Daughters (two are teens) and 2 sons (5 yrs & 2 yrs)

I LOVE parenting them, they are such a joy.

But it was not always so. OH NO, if you go back into the archives of this blog, you may find days of ranting, screaming and raving. Threats, and frustration uncooperative children, and a wreck of a home every single day.

I was at my whits end.

I cried daily, and I begged heavenly Father to take this burden from me. I seriously dreamed of sending the kids away to boarding school, to public school, to army camp....

I did not have a love for the daily tasks of being a mom, and I did not feel like I was helping to equip my children for success.

Then I met a super-mom...no literally, she has 25 kids, and she has such a sweet demeanor and her children were kind, obedient, and respectful.
I was so privileged to spend an entire 6 weeks with this amazing mom. I observed for the first couple of weeks, and finally got the nerve to start asking questions and finding out how she managed.

I shared the wisdom I learned from that on this post....

but I expanded on that knowledge by listening to This set of CD's and I have altered and forever changed how I saw mothering and parenting. I can honestly say my paradigm has changed and I feel LOVE and HONOR to parent these kids. I am IN LOVE WITH MY LIFE!

If you are struggling, please consider the changes that can come in your heart, and in your habits that will change how you view parenting and how you view running a household.
Take the time to listen to this CD and let me know what YOU learned from her advice and experience.

Love our Children

2011-10-21T06:00:00.002-05:00

Women. Love your Children enough to follow your passions. Share with them you desires, goals and dreams.

The Lord is pleased with your choice to parent. He recognizes the sacrifice and has gifts and blessings according to this sacrifice.

You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth....

For even as He loves the arrow that flies, so too He loves the bow that is stable. Khalil Gibron

let others live small lives.
But not you
let others argue over small things
But not you
let others cry over small hurts.
But not you.
Let others leave their future in someones else's hands....
BUT NOT YOU.

You will NEVER rise above the expectation you have for yourself. CHOOSE where you want to be. CHOSE who you want to be. TAKE ACTION
DO NOT HESITATE
DO it Now.

SHOW love- Kisses, hold hands, reach out to them, show an interest in what they are doing.
SPEAK love- Use kind words, use gentle tones, allow them to express themselves and learn in a safe environment, where they know that no matter what mistakes they make, you will always accept, love and support them.
BE Love- When we forgive, and accept ourselves, in each imperfection, we are teaching our children (who idolize and adore us) that we know we are imperfect, but we love them perfectly.

*I AM NOT ADVERTISING to leave the home!*

I am simply saying that we as Mothers have a responsibility to love our children enough to take time to develop our own skills and knowledge.

READ A BOOK
and share it
TAKE UP A CAUSE
and share it
LEARN A SKILL
and share it

Our children need to see the variety and possibility in life......through our eyes!

The POWER of Words

2011-10-20T06:00:00.000-05:00

The Power of Words.
A secret word that unlocks the hidden strengths and talents in yourself and others.

I just finished reading a powerful book. All about words. The root of words, the strength of words, etymology. What a beautiful thing.

Aspire, Discovering your purpose through the power of words. by Kevin Hall

I will share with you some of the words, and their power.
Before this word is spoken the palms of the hands are pressed together, the head is bowed, and the hands touch the heart.
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If you have practiced Yoga, you may have heard this word. Roughly translated it means'
“The divine light within me salutes the divine light within you,
I salute what you do best, I salute your natural gifts. I honor your uniqueness and your specialness.”

Pretty powerful huh?

So what do you think would happen if we spoke a single word with that much power, strength and energy to each person we greet?

Be who you are born to be.

Open your gifts AND USE THEM!

The cave that holds our greatest gifts also holds our biggest fear.

When we are around a true friend, we are free to be ourselves.

Are you a true friend?

The next word I want to share with you is called a secret word, it unlocks the potential inside each of us and gives us permission to Love.

This word is GENSHAI
(Pronounced Gen-SHY)>

This word means that you would never treat another person that would make them feel small.
Not yourself, not anyone.
Say this aloud with me:
1- I am Worthy.
2-I am capable.
3-I am deserving.
4-I forgive myself.
5-I trust myself.

When we choose to treat everyone as a unique and valuable person, we would never place ourselves above, nor below anyone. We are all on a path, and we have learned valuable and irreplaceable lessons along the way. Others are not smaller than ourselves, nor are we smaller than anyone else.

The last word I will share with you today is

OLLIN-
this is an Aztec word that means exactly what you say... “All-in” it is what they would use when their were earthquakes, and emergencies implying that AT THIS MOMENT we are required to MOVE & ACT.
Immediately and without delay.

Move on something you felt moved to do, respond to the inspiration, insight and do it NOW.

When inspiration strikes it is meant to be acted upon IMMEDIATELY

DREAMER.....

2011-10-19T06:00:00.000-05:00

DREAMER

This was the slight thrown at me as a child. It was said with such disdain and disappointment that I grew to believe it was a bad word. I derogatory title. I was a 'dreamer' I had my head in the clouds, I was not going to amount to anything, because I did not have any skills to match my imagination.

Today, after 30+ years of struggling, I have come to appreciate, that my imagination, is an asset. I feel pity for those who do not have one. I feel pity for people who do not have a dream, or they have convinced themselves that to dream is to be immature, or unrealistic.

I love to dream, and I thoroughly love cultivating a dream in others. When their eyes light up with hope, with the possibilities and with a smile. It is all worth it.

I may be a dreamer, but I am a HAPPY GIRL and I LOVE MY LIFE!

Do you have DREAM APATHY? Sign up and join others who are combating dream apathy daily on

LEMONS!!!

2011-10-18T21:09:00.005-05:00

When life gives you LEMONS What do you do?!

Make Lemon Meringue Pie...Why? Cause it is way more involved than Lemon-Aid...and Cause my Grandma Clara was the best Lemon Meringue pie maker. EVER.

So here is the real deal.

I am determined to practice what I preach! We drove out to Utah on a borrowed dime. I had the faith that I would learn new skills and meet new people that could direct me in my long term goals.

THIS I HAVE ACCOMPLISHED!

I have learned from the MASTERS. I have been energized and Invigorated. I feel like my zeal for life has grown Immensely!

ENTER Opposition!

We arrived and had pay-day. We survived the Month and Wes returned to Alaska for his work.
I attended a birth, and got busy learning and exploring many venues and skills I had never before attempted.

I made appointments and met in person with many whom consider to be Masters of their art.

We all packed and prepped for 2 days to go camping. My Wesley changed the alternator in the Bus, and we all merrily went along our path....we made it a whopping 45 miles...then

The Transmission Seized up in the bus!

HA !

Hilarious I KNOW!

And so we sat in the Harmon's Parking lot...and made phone calls, and checked out prices. We GULP have to come up with $1450 to have the Tranny Rebuilt.

It is about $450 more than is in any account. (secret is out)

So what do we do?

My Wesley offers to sell his Guns, Bows, and Canoe. (NOT AN OPTION)

And so we were able (with prayer and patience) to coax the bus back up the Provo Canyon, and in to Heber. When we arrived at our destination, the bus was SMOKING up a storm and the Transmission gave up the ghost.

We are SO BLESSED!

WHY?
Because we were headed out for a 2000 mile journey
we COULD have been 600 Miles from ANYTHING.
We COULD have just spent our last dollar on fuel.
We COULD have Been stranded for days waiting for family to drive to pick us up....

We are so Blessed. We have a WONDERFUL Grandma who makes us feel welcome and creates a space for all of us to sleep comfortably.

We are so BLESSED we have items in our ownership that we can sell off to pay for the expensive Transmission.

We are BLESSED we have plenty of food to eat, clothes to wear and a warm, fluffy down comforter to sleep with.

We have a BURNED Transmission, and an empty bank account, but we are BLESSED!

LEAD ON.....

2011-10-18T06:00:00.000-05:00

Becoming a great leader.
What are the qualities of a great leader?

Leaders look to others first, they know that while they are capable of doing many things, they are also able to allow someone with a skill greater than their own to perform and excel.

Leaders Love their job.
Leaders Love their team.
They wake up with passion.
Work with all your heart.
They write down goals.
They serve.
They lift.
They do what needs to be done, regardless of the task.
They don't mind getting dirty.
They are humble.
They are approachable.
They discuss with their team to help everyone grow together.
They know what motivates them.

Who is a great leader? Gordon Morton Sr. said, “Watch what the masses do. And DON'T do it!”

Leaders can separate themselves, we can all strive to become better, and : “be willing to work like no one else will, so that one day we can Live like no one else can.”

Do not follow where the path may lead.
Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.
Harold R. McAlindon

Go to the people. Learn from them. Live with them. Start with what they know. Build with what they have. The best of leaders when the job is done, when the task is accomplished, the people will say we have done it ourselves.
Lao Tzu

FEED YOUR DREAMS!

2011-10-17T06:00:00.000-05:00

FEED YOUR DREAM DAILY!
How? Use photos, quotes, messages written on your walls, speak out loud the desired results you are seeking. Make a dream board. Take a week, or two, and find pictures, in magazines, or print them off the internet, hang them up where you can look at them daily. Keep the Dream Alive. And you will find more purpose in your daily tasks.

Look for a cause, be apart of something BIGGER than you! Seek to help, lift, aid, support someone or something bigger than you. It may be your children, your grandchildren, a humanitarian cause, or a religion. Whatever it may be, incorporate it into your daily habits. Think beyond yourself. Look for opportunities to stretch, and serve.

Bumps in the Road (aka LIFE is HARD)

2011-10-16T06:00:00.000-05:00

BUMPS IN THE ROAD!

Its not fair....LIFE is rough....Life is not fair.....Someone is always getting more than me.

Have you heard these antics before?

Have you said these before?

When you see an Olympic Athlete, do you ever hear them say

“ This workout is too hard. this workout is not fair. I have to work harder than the next person....”

NO! NEVER! And tell me why is that?!

NO pain NO gain. We become who we are meant to be through adversity.
Obstacles in life are the Salt & Pepper, the add variety, and flavor. I personally like myself a little Cajun Salt, or Jalapeno Slat... I like FLAVOR.

So when an obstacle arises, we can either sit back, and say...such is life... I give up.

Or we can LEARN, STRETCH, GROW and overcome! Think outside the box!

Realize that each and every struggle is a opportunity for growth, just as each and every workout brings an athlete closer to the goal of successful competitor, each and every life challenge is a workout to bring us closer to our goal, of being competent, successful, happy intelligent humanoids. :)

When you are living your passion, and following your mission, you will find zeal, excitement and joy in the journey, however in order to keep the 'sparks' alive in your daily struggles you must