Motivational quotes and general musings

[bigbumpkin]

The benefit of any goal is not solely in what you get when you reach it. Much of the value is in what you do to achieve it.

Even if you never entirely fulfill the goal, it can nonetheless bring positive benefit to your life. Having something specific and desirable to look forward to, will pull you forward.

Give yourself a compelling vision for tomorrow, and you’ll get good work done today. A detailed plan enables you to take effective, appropriate actions.

What exactly is it that will pull you forward? What can you work toward that will empower you to overcome the distractions and excuses?

Find and focus on a meaningful endpoint. That will harness your time and energy into meaningful and productive efforts.

When you’re sure of where you intend to go, you’re much more likely to get there. Point yourself toward a great vision, one that has ample power to pull you forward

 

[bigbumpkin]

Give yourself something of real value today. Give yourself the gift of enjoyment.

Decide today to find enjoyment and fulfillment in whatever you happen to be doing. Decide to simply and honestly enjoy the real person you are.

Look beyond the mere fleeting pleasures and set your sights on real, substantive enjoyment. Enjoy yourself in a way that says yes to life and to those things that are deeply important to you.

Don’t fall into the trap of thinking that you must feel guilty about enjoying each moment. For the more you truly enjoy and find real fulfillment in what you’re doing, the more you will contribute value and goodness to the world around you.

The most consistently enjoyable and fulfilling activities are those that make a positive difference. The more earnestly you seek real enjoyment, the more you’ll find that you’re giving of yourself.

Though the world has many problems, so too does life offer boundless possibilities for true enjoyment. Enjoy being a part of it all, and in so doing you’ll make it all that much better.

 

[Bump]

"Boards don't hit back"-Bruce Lee, Enter The Dragon

 

[bigbumpkin]

Don’t endlessly talk about it. Stand up, step forward, and do it.

Talk is cheap, predictable, tiresome. Action makes good things happen, brings value and excellence to life.

Yes, planning, discussion, and coordination are necessary. Just be careful not to permanently substitute all that talking for action.

Once you’ve made the commitment and worked out your strategy, there’s no reason to spend more energy on discussion. Put that energy into effective, directed effort.

You have no need for big, impressive announcements. Show what you can do by actually performing the work.

There quickly comes a moment when you’ve talked enough. That’s the time to begin getting it done

Anyone else caught in this artic blast ? I was working in the crap the other day. lol. Wicked! Windchill was supposedly 50 below

 

[Yano]

A close female friend from work. Known her 15 years, had her dad pass away. First loss of any close family member so she’s taking it very hard. I mean obviously it’s her Father so it will be bad. Just been trying to be there. Giving her and the Mom advice. He has car, house, bank accounts all in his name, the Mom isn’t on any of it with him. I said get lots of death certificate copies and get an attorney for sure. Didn’t live a will either . I have been through it all and was executor of Mothers will too .

That sucks

 

[Yano]

 

[orion7]

He guys been around awhile. Started several logs that always go belly up. Mostly for lack of follow up on posts. My last one I am letting die… but still sitting at gym on bench as I type this soooo….. just thought a place to visit for casual conversation and motivation would be nice. Even a spot to air your feelings out without judgement. I have a sympathic ear… and been told I am a decent listener. Thought I would just open up and let anyone speak from the heart.

So, aside from the long intro O wanted to drop the following thought.

If you find yourself feeling unfulfilled, give of yourself more generously. If you want to reduce stress, offer more kindness.

If you desire fewer worries, make it a point to put life’s issues into proper perspective. If you’re tired of so much anxiety, choose to be more patient.

The feelings you experience from day to day do not mysteriously arrive unprovoked. There’s a reason you have them, and plenty of useful things you can do in response to them.

Your feelings can inform you about the world you live in and the people around you. Yet their most profound messages are about you, your priorities, your behaviors, your values.

When you don’t like the way you feel, there’s a reason for that feeling. It’s likely prompting you to take a good look at the way you’re living your life.

Your feelings come from a part of you that seeks the best for you. Pay attention to them, make some adjustments, and you’ll probably feel a whole lot better.

Good reminder. Our feelings really are signals, not just random noise. Paying attention can make a big difference.

 

[bigbumpkin]

Fully welcome this day with open arms, with a grateful heart, and you will find it to be a good and productive day. Welcome the challenges as being a necessary part of life, and they will strengthen rather than stop you.

Welcome the opinions and perspectives of others, especially when they differ from yours. For by so doing you’ll enable your own perspective will grow more valuable.

Accept what is, and you will increase your ability to do, create or have whatever you wish. Live as though there is the possibility for good in every circumstance, and you’ll discover that it is there indeed.

Relish the cold, dark days just as enthusiastically as the bright, warm ones. Seek to extract just as much positive value from the defeats and mistakes as from the victories and successes.

The majesty of the sunrise would not occur without the darkness of the night. Effort would be impossible without rest, and likewise rest without effort.

Seeking only a select portion of life serves to diminish it all. Embrace the world in all its fullness and delight in the experience of being thoroughly alive

 

[bigbumpkin]

Whether your intended destination is a few feet away or several thousand miles, your job right now is the same. Take the next step.

All you must do is take the next step. No matter how distant or complex or challenging the goal may be, the thing to do is take the next step.

You don’t have to have it all figured out right now. You just have to know what’s next, and do it.

There’s no need for a superhuman effort, no reason to procrastinate, no cause for dismay. Simply go ahead and take the next step.

This moment has arrived and soon will be gone. Now, while you have it, make use of the moment to make some real progress.

The path to achievement stretches out ahead. This is your opportunity to take the next step

 

[Bump]

“The evil that men do lives after them;
The good is oft interred with their bones.”
― William Shakespeare, Julius Caesar

Don't let it discourage you from doing good when possible. Credit isn't the goal.

 

[bigbumpkin]

Say yes to the possibilities. Say yes to the challenges.

When it makes sense, when it enables you to bring more value to life, say yes. When it aligns with what’s important to you, say yes.

Say yes to the reality of what is, to the lessons and legacies of what has been. Though the world is not perfect, say yes to the positive opportunities it presents.

Certainly there are many situations in which saying yes is not the appropriate response. But don’t let that fact dissuade you from ever responding in the affirmative.

Plenty of goodness has come into your life because you were able to say yes at the right moments. Those moments continue to arrive, so be ready to make the most of them.

Go to the trouble, make the commitment, because your life and all of existence are worth it. Look for the best times to do so, and say yes