I work well under pressure. Some people don’t like pressure and deadlines, and that’s okay. I thrive in it.
This might be due to my childhood trauma. I grew up in a chaotic, oftentimes violent home. You learn coping skills when in that environment. Some of those skills help you, but many come back to haunt you if you carry them into adulthood.
Whatever pressure cooker you do your best in, keep doing it. There’s no shame in disliking pressure…
I have made more mistakes than I can count. Thomas Edison failed over 10,000 times when searching for a long-burning filament. Abraham Lincoln ran for public office eight times before finally succeeding.
None of us fail from our mistakes. We learn from them. Getting things right the first time happens but it’s a rarity.
If you are in the middle of a struggle, I encourage you to keep going. You get closer to a breakthrough every time you try and don’t succeed…
In the culture of today, we like to place labels on people. You know what I mean. You’re conservative, liberal, gay, straight. The list goes on ad infinitum.
By labeling people, we place them in categories, sort of like filing cabinets in our minds. In doing so we miss so much. Everyone has stories, fascinating stories that we might miss because we think we know all about them from the label we have assigned them.
I encourage you to remove the labels. Get to know the person for who they are, not who you think they are. You will meet some wonderful people along the way…
Families can be difficult. We don’t get to choose the family we are born into. Nor are we offered the opportunity for a new selection once we are born.
Our name is the first foundation of our identity. If we do something that we get notoriety for, we either bring honor or shame to our family’s name and reputation. These “honors” can go on for generations.
Abuse is a familial malady that lasts until someone puts a stop to it. That, too, can last for generations.
No matter the family we are born into, our sole obligation is to be the best person we can possibly be. We have a choice…
Trigger’s have meaning beyond being part of a gun. Triggers are something that create an unexpected emotional reaction. They can be events, situations, or even people.
A personal trigger for me is lying. I was lied to as a child, so this one runs deep in me. When I hear a lie, it does something to me I can’t describe. I get angry, disgusted and hurt all at the same time. I get over it, but my ability to trust the person who lied has been compromised.
Think about your own personal triggers. Then commit to understanding where they come from. Be ready, because you will gain insight into yourself…
Our world still has kind, decent and respectful people in it. Most people are good, and oftentimes remain silent so the disrespectful, rude and indecent people don’t shout them down. I will not remain silent.
Recording artist Jason Aldean released a new song called, “Try That in a Small Town.” His message is clear. Small town values reflect our sense of community, our respect for the flag, and our placing law enforcement in a place of honor. We don’t condone spitting on police officers, crime (BLM, Antifa), or flag burning. Community means we come together to help each other, regardless of our politics, sexuality, or religion.
Take a listen to the song. I believe you might love the message…
We are all performers in some ways. We post our happy times on social media, or we embellish our accomplishments to impress others.
Let’s be fearless in showing the world who we are, not who we pretend to be. People will hold us in judgment no matter how hard we try to please. Those attitudes don’t count!
Give your best. Always. There are good people in the world. Those are the ones we need to stay connected with…
Why are boundaries difficult for people to set? Let’s explore this a little.
Setting boundaries begins with a healthy self esteem. You value yourself in the right way, therefore you are careful with your time. This isn’t ego, it’s a way to take care of yourself. Saying yes to everything will burn you out. Too much stress in your system will produce inflammation.
Learn to say no to anything that doesn’t enrich your life. It’s okay…
I love music. I always have. Every waking moment there is a song playing in my head.
Concerts unite us. There are carnivores, vegetarians and vegans sitting next to each other, enjoying the groove. Gun lovers and gun grabbers, too. For a couple of hours the world is right.
Pay attention to the lyrics of the music you love. They speak to your inner spirit…
One thing I learned from experience is that most people have agendas. They want something from others and then they are through with them.
I’m not being negative or rude, I’m stating an observation. Perhaps you know someone of influence or prestige, and someone else wants access to them. It’s not a crime, but you get to choose whether or not to grant access to the person.
I encourage you to drop any agenda you might have. Meet people where they are, as they are. You will gain so much more in your relationships without agendas…
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