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The Journal Journey Part 35

 It has been way too long since we took a moment to reflect on the journey.  Today’s Journal Journey is a combo day from February 18th and 20th, 2017.  I think it has been about a month, maybe two since the last entry so forgive the delay. Let’s get back into it!

 These first few are from Gary Vaynerchuk.

-          “I don’t care if I am right or wrong.  I’m just blown away that you don’t want to find out.”  I read this and think about trying new things, challenging ourselves, and seeing what we are really capable of.  It could be that stage I am in currently, the books that I am reading now, or my awareness but that is what I am viewing in this quote.  Can you run a 5k? Can you start a business? Can you get that promotion or new job? Would that person want to go on a date with you? How many of us are afraid to take that step toward any of these, or some other mission, because we are afraid of being wrong? I know there have been many times over my life that I didn’t want to jump in and take the risk of being wrong……or failing.  Hell, just last week, Robin and I were talking about this new venture we are on and I told her I was scared of it not working out.  Being scared is one thing but when it prevents you from finding out, that is different. That is when we must summon our courage to go forward anyway.  I don’t care if I am wrong, I really don’t.  But what if this falls flat and we have wasted our time?  That was where my head was going last week with these thoughts.  But its not about that; what are we learning in the process. Even better, who are we becoming? I’ve already stretched myself a bit and we are just taking the first few steps and I’ve learned a bunch.  Not sure we’ve become any different just yet but certainly have gotten out of our comfort zone.  Whatever does happen, we will certainly find out if this jump was a right one 😊.

-          “You are never going to be who you copy.” – Came across different versions of this the last couple of days.  I sense a bit of comparison here; wanting to be someone different or have things that others have?  We’ve all had those thoughts I am sure; I know I have.  Could be a job, a money, be able to run that time in that race 😊; but that isn’t our path.  That is their path and the quote is so right on, we will never be them……….and, why would we want to be?  The grass is usually not any greener on the other side.  The glamour you may see in other’s lives is what is intended to be seen. Of course, you are not going to glimpse into the dirty, nasty, shitty stuff they have had to go through to get where they are.  We are all going through all that stuff and we were meant to.  We were meant to so we can create the lives that we deserve; that we are meant to have.  We are creating who we are supposed to be. You God intended for us to be.

-          “When you give and expect something in return, you lose.”  - Let’s be honest, it is nice to get presents right? We just celebrated the holiday season and I am very satisfied with the generosity that many have shown with the gifts that I received.  Nothing wrong with that.  I didn’t give my kids or wife gifts expecting anything particular in return. Seriously, I wanted socks.  That’s it, just socks. Most years its underwear but I scooped some of those up a few months ago 😊.  I think this goes beyond that though, but I am sure there is a story to tell with the holidays.  My focus goes to doing a favor for someone else or maybe going out of your way to help someone.  I know there have been times that I did something like that and was pissed if there wasn’t something done reciprocal.  Hell, I’ve loaned money to someone in the past and have yet to hear a word from them about it.  Actually, they still ask me for help.  But I’ve learned that they needed that help more than I did back then, and I’ve come to appreciate those situations and be grateful to be able to help. In those situations, as I look back, I believe I did lose because I had expectations.  I will end this part with this, think of a time you did something out of the kindness of your heart; donate time, or money, or do something really selfless? How gratifying and fulfilling did that make you feel?  Pretty amazing? That feeling is a great gift we receive when we genuinely give to others.

 Shifting gears here; these are from the book, The Energy Bus!

-          “Make time for them. Recognize them. Listen to them. Server them. Bring out the best in them.” – This book by Jon Gordon, was a great story about the importance of how we act, or the energy we have, can flow to others.  I know when I am pissed off, down, or having a bad day, my wife and kids can sense it.  It creates an energy throughout our house that; well, we don’t want to live in that space.  Most of the time they just avoid me 😊.  Life is too short to be pissed off and having that energy reflect off your family, friends, colleagues, it’s not worth the effort.  I’ve heard many times it takes much less effort to smile than it does to frown.  How often do you smile at someone on the street or in the store? It is contagious, well, most of the time unless you run past me having one of those moments 😊.  Seriously though, when you smile at someone, I mean genuinely smile, their response is a direct smile back.  At that moment, we bring out the best in them while we are working on brining out the best in ourselves.  Sit there and put a smile on your face, right now! I don’t care how pissed you are or what you may be pissed about. Smile!!  It will be fake at first but keep it there and see how long it takes to break into a giggle, and then a laugh.  That shit works.  Whatever energy it is we do have it reflects off others.  

-          “Your trust needs to be bigger than your fear.”  - Facing this currently.  Trust or faith? I think they can be used interchangeably.  Funny how we are ending with this and we started with the Gary Vaynerchuck topic above 😊.  Whatever it may be that we are going after or chasing down, I believe there will be fear. You can describe the feeling however you want but it is fear.  Fear to get started. Fear on how to do it. Fear of failure. Fear of success. Fear of being wrong. Etc. Etc. Etc.  The fear will be present but when you trust that you will figure it out and have faith that it will work out, that fear becomes courage.  Letting go of expectations is big here, I think.  When I say, “it will work out,” that doesn’t necessarily mean that the person will say yes to that date.  However, when he/she says no, the world didn’t stop spinning and you are still around to go ask someone else.  You just learned that this particular person wasn’t for you at that time. Expectations are a bitch and that is what leads us to fear.  We set these expectations in our mind that it will work out in a particular way and when it doesn’t, we begin to fear going after other things because, well, expectations weren’t met.  Hey, you just asked that person out on a date.  Feel good about that.  You had the courage to get out of that comfort zone. So, what if she/he said no, their loss!!!  I am using this as an example but hopefully this tells the story and is transferrable. Have faith that whatever the outcome, you will overcome it, learn from it, grow from it, and find out more about yourself.

 See you on the next trip!

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[lopojo]

I concur! Yes, you are! (Art & Inspiration by: @lynn_giunta ). #dontquit #takeanotherstep #carryon #keepgoing #repost #positiveoutcomesonly #art #nothingbeatsafailbutatry #havealittlefaith #illustration (at Burbank, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjjoL3rrrm9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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[jay3v]

This is for all the non-believers That dream do come true with hard work an dedication. #empireinmotion #takeanotherstep

[lopojo]

Patience, dear heart Patience. (Art & Wisdom: by @cm.writer ). #holdonalittlelonger #bestrong #dontlosehope #takeanotherstep #joycomesinthemorning #repost #illustration (at Burbank, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmvGMkULJy-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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[lopojo]

( Inspiration by: @illujodes ). #thedeepestcutsarehealedbyfaith #ithinkicanithinkicanithinkican #takeanotherstep #dontquit #keepgoing #Godhasaplan #art #whatdoesntkillyoumakesyoustronger #staydetermined #repost #illustration (at Glendale, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWMpgZiJK8M/?utm_medium=tumblr

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