You've probably seen this video by now, but seeing something hopeful amidst so much destruction and loss, is why these things happen. I'm certain of it.
The bad things happen to show us the HOPE that is STILL THERE.
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Think about living
Something cool and awesome from someone who is teaching those around him to live life to the fullest every single day. And now, he's teaching the world to as well. Our lives are short. They really are.
The next time you think about saying that spiteful thing that feels so great in the moment, or not holding that door open, or being mean spirited, or hateful- think about what would happen if that was the last thing that person remembered of you. That would suck.
Think before you act. Think about life. Memory Eternal, Zach!
The next time you think about saying that spiteful thing that feels so great in the moment, or not holding that door open, or being mean spirited, or hateful- think about what would happen if that was the last thing that person remembered of you. That would suck.
Think before you act. Think about life. Memory Eternal, Zach!
Monday, May 20, 2013
Freedom in Adulthood from the rat race
Watch what you worship. Part 2 of a speech I spoke about the other day about the boring reality of adulthood.
Here, David Foster Wallace continues to discuss freedom that you can have in adulthood, with (20:21 minute) attention, awareness and discipline. Moreover, to sacrifice for the people you love.
Here, David Foster Wallace continues to discuss freedom that you can have in adulthood, with (20:21 minute) attention, awareness and discipline. Moreover, to sacrifice for the people you love.
Saturday, May 18, 2013
The reality of adulthood
The most obvious realities in life are the hardest to understand....... what is life like day in, and day out? It's boring. This is truth. This is reality.
This is something I wish I knew a decade ago, but which I fully embrace in my own life today. I learned this lesson. There is something good to be found in each boring every day activity. It's there. But you have to look for it. Try to assume the best, not the worst. Trust that people's intentions are better, most often, than how you may receive their actions. Watch what happens. Last week, someone paid for my coffee in front of me in line at the Starbucks Why? I have no idea. But I paid it forward and paid for the car behind me in line. I felt like I won the lottery.
Like I said, there is good stuff all around us.
This is something I wish I knew a decade ago, but which I fully embrace in my own life today. I learned this lesson. There is something good to be found in each boring every day activity. It's there. But you have to look for it. Try to assume the best, not the worst. Trust that people's intentions are better, most often, than how you may receive their actions. Watch what happens. Last week, someone paid for my coffee in front of me in line at the Starbucks Why? I have no idea. But I paid it forward and paid for the car behind me in line. I felt like I won the lottery.
Like I said, there is good stuff all around us.
Friday, May 17, 2013
Make a slight change in your course.... now!
This is a great idea worth spreading, about folks in their 20's. I was just talking about this with my therapist today.... I am so thrilled that I am in my 30's now. My 20's were far too tumultuous, but thankfully, they brought me to where I am today. Which means, I really do like where I am now. I own whom I am. And I like myself better.
Take a particular look at minute 7:30 which discuses the crux of the issue which I have seen happen around me... if you put off living your life in your 20's, your 30's will be a hot mess. You can't experience everything you may want to, if you wait too long to get started.
From Meg Jay, herself:
1. Get yourself some "identity capital...do something!" minute 10:00.
2. The urban tribe is over rated. New things come from weak ties.
3. You can pick your family (and your friends). The time to start picking is now. Be intentional with love, and work; choose what you want, don't choose who wants you.
Take a particular look at minute 7:30 which discuses the crux of the issue which I have seen happen around me... if you put off living your life in your 20's, your 30's will be a hot mess. You can't experience everything you may want to, if you wait too long to get started.
From Meg Jay, herself:
1. Get yourself some "identity capital...do something!" minute 10:00.
2. The urban tribe is over rated. New things come from weak ties.
3. You can pick your family (and your friends). The time to start picking is now. Be intentional with love, and work; choose what you want, don't choose who wants you.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
2 days until I'm a married woman
It's pretty weird that I'm going to married in a few days. I've been thinking about what it would be like to be married since I was a kid. For most of my life, until I said yes to N, I never thought I'd find my person. It just seemed unattainable. Who would have ever thought that there would be a guy out there that would be the yin from my yang?
Definitely, not me. P, my best girl, had faith that I would find my person, as did my other best friends. They all sincerely believed that my guy would come. They kept up the faith for me, when I would slip up.
And he did. He's here. He's not going anywhere. I'm thrilled.
To be clear, N isn't the perfect person I was waiting for. He is the best person for me and makes me so very happy. I'm so excited I can barely sleep, eat, or focus on anything! Horrah for wedding day!
Feeling very very very blessed, kg
Definitely, not me. P, my best girl, had faith that I would find my person, as did my other best friends. They all sincerely believed that my guy would come. They kept up the faith for me, when I would slip up.
And he did. He's here. He's not going anywhere. I'm thrilled.
To be clear, N isn't the perfect person I was waiting for. He is the best person for me and makes me so very happy. I'm so excited I can barely sleep, eat, or focus on anything! Horrah for wedding day!
Feeling very very very blessed, kg
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Women Can't Have it All ...and that's ok
Now that I am (almost) married, I am embracing the fact that I can't do everything, and I can't have everything. That means, that something has to give. I can't be the best friend, daughter, employee, fiance/wife at the same time. There is not enough time in the day!
Listen to this woman, who has struggled with this professional and personal dilemma In particular, if you are a mom, you have to realize that you won't be able to do everything no matter what. You can't be the most present mom and the best employee. Anne-Marie Slaughter made the choice to give up a very high esteemed job with the government in order to go back to being closer to home and more present for her family.
I get it. I don't judge her. I probably would have done the same thing. Hell, I moved two hours South to a smaller city, away from my family and my career trajectory in order to make N happy and have a more care-free life style. That was my choice, and after three months, I can say honestly, it was the best one for us as we start our new life together.
Listen to this woman, who has struggled with this professional and personal dilemma In particular, if you are a mom, you have to realize that you won't be able to do everything no matter what. You can't be the most present mom and the best employee. Anne-Marie Slaughter made the choice to give up a very high esteemed job with the government in order to go back to being closer to home and more present for her family.
I get it. I don't judge her. I probably would have done the same thing. Hell, I moved two hours South to a smaller city, away from my family and my career trajectory in order to make N happy and have a more care-free life style. That was my choice, and after three months, I can say honestly, it was the best one for us as we start our new life together.
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