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We All Need PERSPECTIVE All Throughout Life

12/3/2021

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During the last 21 months or so, we have had the opportunity to take a different look at things in our world due to Covid19.  The entire world has been turned upside down during this time, as it has affected everyone.  For me personally, I looked at the chance to focus in on having more gratitude & perspective from that second weekend in March when the brakes were engaged in just about all areas of life..

This video clip of three "well experienced" people sharing their thoughts & insights about life, gives us a great view into our own lives - all through their eyes.  You will want to watch it for sure - find it HERE.  

First up was Cliff Crozier - born in 1915 and he mentioned that he had done everything he wanted to do in his life and that he knows how important it is to put effort into staying active and staying healthy too.  I tell you one other thing about Cliff - he's got plenty to smile and laugh about.  He's got a great attitude for sure.  ;-)   He mentioned that age is just a number and it doesn't bother him.

Amelia Tereza Harper - born in 1913 and she starts right off about being able to enjoy her memories of her life & the joyful times.  Got me thinking about how important (and how much we take for granted) our memories actually are.  My father-in-law who passed away in 2020 from dementia, didn't have too many of those joyful memories - or maybe he did, and he simply could not recall them to tell us about them.  In watching this video, especially with this part, I tear up every time.  I sure am hoping and praying that me and the rest of my family don't have to go through that again - especially ourselves.    In today's social media & internet world... taking time to be in the moment, to create the memories and not just "watching" others live life... that's where our memories are going to come from.   I can at least remember times without the internet / social media.  To tell the truth, I look back at those times with great joy & I do say, I miss them too.

Finally, John Denerley - born in 1914, speaks right away about his "mis-spent youth".  He does look back a bit and saw how much he wasted time doing things that didn't mean much.  Oh, he had fun it sounds like, but he sounds like he has  bit of regret from those time - not a ton, just a little bit.  But he sure learned some valuable lessons.  He flew in the RAF (Royal Air Force) in WW II and he said, it was more "of an adventure rather than a penalty, even amongst the bombs."  Again... a wonderful attitude that he had back when he was young, not just in his later days.

In just about all of my student posts that I read, they all mentioned how they hope to have what these people shared about their lives.   The pictures they have around them in the video.  The stories and the laughter & yes.. even the emotional parts too.... all go to show what goes into our lives really makes the journey worthwhile.   Powerful reflections that I think everyone needs to take the less than 15 minutes to watch his video & do some hard thinking as to what changes you can make to help your life go in a better direction along with having the end in mind, as to how you would like your race to finish up when it comes to that time.
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Lessons On Vacation About Time Flying By

7/23/2018

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More lessons from our recent little get-away to Traverse City, Michigan. These lessons came from eating out and visiting a place that our family stayed at for years.  Eating a great breakfast at a classic place called Sparky's Diner -    Great music and great breakfasts - along with a valuable lesson just watching people when the song by Bob Dylan -" Knock, knock, knocking on Heaven's Door" came on.  This older lady was leaving the diner with her daughter I think.   Listen to the story as I describe it in my podcast - find it HERE.  Amazing clarity came to me about how fast time is going by - for me, you, all of us.  

​Then our visit to the North Shore Inn -  A place that we stayed at for about 18 years with our family and my in-laws too - fantastic visit there to watch another sunset and both my wife and I were treated to some emotional and fantastic memories of just being there again.   It was like watching ourselves with the families that were staying there in the same units we used - and all of them sitting outside just like we did for all of those summers. 

I hope you enjoyed this episode on some things that mean a lot to me.   Thanks for listening. 

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Quote of the Week - March 4, 2013

3/6/2013

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“The difficulty lies not so much in developing new ideas as in escaping from old ones.” – John Maynard Keynes

There is a lot of challenge from getting away from old ideas and old habits - for many like me it's a constant challenge to break out into having new ideas.  The older we get, the more difficult it seems to be sometimes to developing new ideas.  Difficult yes, impossible no.  

Some of it depends I think on our dreams.  We need to keep them alive and continually out in front of us.  I try and get my students to understand that one.  It's been said - "if you don't dream and think about it, it won't happen!"  We will all end up somewhere in life. It might as well be someplace that we want to be.  We need to break away from old ideas and have new ideas in our lives in order to help make that happen.

Another key in helping ourselves to have new ideas is to have good people around us encouraging us to go after our dreams and helping us think of new thoughts and ideas.  We all know people that are helped by others to stay just where they are at.  Association is a huge part of success as the people we hang around play a big part in us taking on new thoughts and ideas in our futures. 

As always, I'm very interested in reading and responding to your thoughts. In fact, that helps me (and others) to develop new ideas and get away from old ones.
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Quote of the Week for January 2, 2013

1/3/2013

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"I used to say, "I sure hope things will change." Then I learned that the only way things are going to change for me is when I change."--   Jim Rohn

Found this quote right before the new year started.  I thought it connected really well, maybe just for me, I don't know.

I find myself not that excited about New Year's Eve - from the standpoint of not wanting to go out
and party, going to some bar or a big expensive dinner party, staying up all night, etc.  I have been one that really enjoys spending New Years Eve with my wife, my kids, other family members or friends; just playing a game, eating of course and just ending one year and starting another with people that I truly care about.

I do find myself getting excited or looking forward to the new year for a new start, a fresh beginning on things that I know I need to work on or accomplish.  I am not sure why I am unable to  accomplish things at other times of the year, when we all know it doesn't have to be a new year to get things done or to make changes.  All it needs to be is to make the choice to change and then to start the action of making the change(s) that need to be done.   The new year does help with the sense of urgency I have, since I know I will be another year older this year.  There are new habits  I need to form and replace bad habits that I have been doing for so long.  There are successful people I need to get around and listen to what they say and watch what they do.  So many things and all I have to do is just start doing them.

What about you? What's this quote mean to you?  I'm always looking to learn from others... and that means you. 
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Quote of the Week - December 10, 2012

12/10/2012

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“Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.” - Maria Robinson

I think all of us at one time or another dwell on our past, for both good and not so good reasons.  I've come to realize that my past is something to learn from, get better for today and for my future from those experiences.  I heard a great thought a few days ago about the past.  It's always been said that the past is the past and that we can't go back and change anything, so it's best to move on.  This person also went on to say that our past got us to where we are today.  That's the point that stuck out to me as something to dwell on and connect with. My past, as yours too, has gotten us to where we are today.  Good, bad and indifferent; that is something that we need to accept.

Something else to think about as the quote above suggests.  The things we think about and end up doing today, will not only become our past of tomorrow; but it will lead us to our future as well.  I'm trying very hard to spend time thinking about my past and how it's gotten to me where I am today.  There are changes I'm also trying to make today from where my past has gotten me to, since I know that I have the power and control to change things today and in my future.  Here is what I think is the missing piece to think about with the quote above.  The changes that we make today, don't just affect us.   They affect the people that we care about too.  Looking back, if I knew this little nugget in high school; wow.. the changes I could have made back then to lead me to a different future.  But the important factor is I didn't know and still wound up here in my future.  Looking around where I am today, it's still pretty good.  I'm in a good place and I'm working to make it and my future better.  

Now, if you are in high school now - you need to stop and ponder this a little bit.  Do your "homework" on this thought for sure, in other words spend a few minutes thinking about learning from  your past, don't get down about it and let it keep you from doing great things today and in your future.  It really doesn't matter what age you are, the younger the better for you I guess.  Take a couple of things to work on.  Things to get better at and keep moving forward towards your goals and dreams.  There is no age limit on this fact.  No matter when you start throughout your lifetime, you can make a new ending for sure.

This teacher loves to learn from others.  Do you have any ideas or thoughts on this quote that others can learn from,especially me?  Leave me your thoughts and ideas as I'm always interested in reading what you have to say.
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Got to Love Summer!

7/1/2011

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Got to Love Summer

There are so many reasons to love summer.  If you notice, so many people I think are happier, more at ease
and just in an overall better mood.

Summer is time to slow down hopefully a bit and unplug from the craziness of our regular lives.

Hopefully you have traditions that you get to look forward to every summer.

Whether it’s a regular vacation trip, swimming, summer camps for the kids or those special fireworks celebrations; there is always something to do over the summer.

Some of the things that we need to make time for during the summer I think is spending time with family and friends.

It was last summer, we had my parents and my sister with her family over.   There were a few minutes where it was just me, my parents and my sister sitting together outside.   We got to talk about memories that were special for sure, lots of fun stories.  So many great times. Vacations, camping, Tiger games, all great things we did together.

My family will be going to Traverse City here in Michigan.  We have been going there with my wife’s family for the last 15 years and we have a blast.  I wouldn’t change it for the world that’s for sure.

Summer seems always to go by so fast.

As with the rest of the year, time is something that we need to not waste, for we know that it goes by way to fast.

Time is the only commodity that really matters when it comes down to it and since it is summer that point really hits home as we do get time to think about it.

It’s amazing how much better an ice cream tastes during the summer.   How about grilling out; burgers, hot dogs, chicken, sausage, steak, doesn’t matter as it all tastes so much better during the summer.

It’s so easy to remember the summer memories as a kid too.  All the fun times swimming, staying out late, the sleep-over’s, playing all types of sports, hanging out with friends, etc., all great times.

So what are you doing this summer?  What special things do you have planned with family and friends?  What things are you doing to slow down, get unplugged a little bit and relax?  It would be great to hear from you as I always enjoy hearing summer time traditions from others.

Whatever you are doing this summer, I hope you find time to relax, renew and spend time with family and friends. 

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