Thought for The Day - All of That Stuff!

It's frustrating and maddening and at times, brings tears to your eyes! The times when you can't get what you want and when you make an effort and fail; it drives you crazy! And when well meaning people "encourage" you with "well meaning advice" that sounds a lot like suggestions of surrender! No matter where you turn, the whole world seems poised to destroy your good intention. But...

You are turning, meaning you continue to look for some way, "some how" to do what's in your heart! For some of us, it is an intention, like the roots of an Oak tree, buried in your soul! It's source of life so strong, no matter what conditions and storms exist, you fight like a undisputed champion, until you have achieved!

All of that energy, including what seems to work against you, is working in your favor and is the necessary fuel to propel your life forward! You keep fighting through it all! And "all of that stuff" will one day feel like encouragement and validation!

Thought for The Day - Perfection

The two fluorescent lights above my head,
Illuminating the center point,
The easel and canvas given equal light
The clutter of paints
Stacked in plastic transparent drawers
Stacks of paper,
Subliminal image sources
And the spine of books
Neatly lined up above me
Providing the same
And the music
A constant companion
Like oxygen for my soul...

Where the light hits your soul,
When the opportunity presents itself
Shine!

Thought for The Day - Something All Your Own

Some people live the length of their life searching for "that thing..." They are certain their purpose for living isn't to contribute to medicare or to be a statistic on the census bureau. But they aren't sure to what degree their daily breathing, eating and sleeping contributes to the grand scheme. You look among your peers, the eyes of family and friends for the answer. You read "The Good Book" and other books of life, searching for it and nothing seems to fit. And every now and then, you stare up at the stars, wondering if...

Every where you search reflects your purpose. The world is simply a mirror of the wonderful energy in you! And your purpose exists in the work of your heart and mind that brings the deepest satisfaction. Now, you can "name it," give it a designation, try to make it fit into a category, but at some point, that "box" isn't large enough to contain the essence of who you are.

You are made in the image of God, my friend and as vast and passionate as His love for us all can be expressed, so awesome are your reasons for being here! Make every effort to live life to the fullest knowing no effort of self-discovery and service to others, is wasted!

Thought for The Day - Pleasant

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A moment, quietly reflected, peaceful, lingering like a cool breeze...

Thought for The Day - Clouds

Lovely weather we're having?  One of the most interesting series of seasons I've experienced in a while! Brutally cold weather, rather cool spring and the summer is a series of cooler days with "pop-up" storms and rain. And accompanying it all? Clouds. Got to have clouds to have snow and rain. And you've got to have clouds to bring the mood down. Or you can just be in a "downer" mood.

One great thing about the rain: it makes it easier to maintain a beautiful lawn; I don't think I've seen it this green and even all of my adult years. On days when the forecast is "partly cloudy," that mix allows the grass to get a break from the extreme sun. Throw a rain shower here and there and the yard is beautiful!

Clouds come and go; I've taken pictures recently of awesome cloud formations. I'm looking forward to getting more shots as well, especially the stormy ones where the sky turns a luminous green.

One cloud doesn't get moved by the wind and the other clouds heading east over Lake Michigan: the cloud that's been in my life no matter what. That's the cloud of dreams and goals. I can say for certain I can see the shape it takes! It is clear to me now and I am grateful it has never left me.

Thought for The Day - Sunrise

We anticipate it, some of us; the answer to a silent prayer, the promise of resolution and success. Or the rising of the sun communicates another opportunity to be our best. If you're like me, there are a string of days behind you where you are certain you blew 'that' opportunity once again. But come morning, "I'm gonna try again!"

Lately, I check the weather before going to bed and as I wake, for the time of sunrise. We're passed the beginning of summer, so day by day, it is winding down, moving toward 6:00 AM. It feels like time is winding down as well, with each passing day. But in spite of my feelings about the loss of time, I'm working more and more toward my goals.

Thought for The Day - What's Next

It's a question that comes up often for me. And it isn't a matter of having an answer or not knowing what to do. It is a matter of doing it. And too often, "taking action," is in low demand.

"Reality..." yesterday I talked about keeping one's goals in mind and not allowing reality to prevent you. Well, in the moment-by-moment, day-by-day, you and I feel the bite of reality. It's the daily grind, the work of distraction that not only sustains us, but hold us captive. Well the work environment doesn't; but our need for income does. Don't get me wrong, we need income and we need a source of it, but the desired path is so very different!