Two days ago was the first time in my life I have watched
the sun rise, and watched the sun set in the same day. It was pretty neat. I am a person that strongly believes in the
power of positive influence to life longevity.
Weird things that made me smile in the last 2 weeks:
-On his first day of kindergarten, my son telling my wife
she should really leave the classroom now.
-Deep dark rain
clouds mixed in with intense sunsets.
-Flying.
-Johnny Horton on the radio while driving to the mountains.
-Untangling my kids fishing lines.
-Catching a salamander and moving it off the work site. (I
haven’t seen a salamander since I was a kid!)
-Old barns in wheat fields
-Two ravens having a conversation on a roof top.
I find it is easy to focus on the things more tangible to
maintain health and happiness. Diet and
exercise always take the forefront in my life. More importantly though,
health of mind. Being involved in the
martial arts we know how important the mind is in controlling the body. Presence of mind determines completing 50
push-ups or completing 500 in a day. It’s
the difference between breaking a knuckle and snapping a board. Presence of mind affects health in a big way.
Staying positive, taking joy in things you pass by every day will mean a
healthier lifestyle.
If you are conscious of them, there are a million things
that you pass by everyday that will affect your presence of mind in a positive
light. Positivity breeds
positivity. Surrounding oneself with
other individuals of positive presence of mind is important to me, and
important to maintaining a strong mindset.
It is partially why I joined the I Ho Chuan in the first place. In the
presence of engaged individuals, I will be a stronger individual. In the presence of positive engaged individuals,
I will be stronger in body, but also in mind and spirit.
In the
I Ho Chuan we are expected to show leadership, and make positive advancements
in our lifestyle. Positive advancements
seldom come from negative leadership regardless of engagement. Expecting results under continual criticism,
anger, disappointment, won’t inspire the school and our community or cause the
changes we wish to see. I believe we
should be inspiring for more than our accomplishments, but also for our strong positive presence of mind.
What made me smile in the last two week:
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2. Realizing that I can change recorded scores on your PS3
3. Letting the cat scratch your leather couches when you not around (kidding!)
4. Watching my sister's face when she calls you.
5. Seeing the boys get excited when they want to tell you something.
6. Seeing your family talk about you (behind your back) with loving exasperation.
I believe that God places people in our lives that will change us - for better or worse. We too, are also placed in others lives to change theirs. Sometimes we change others by not crashing into their cars or helping them pick up their fallen items from the floor. However, some of the most life-changing instances happen in the form of a gentle smile from a stranger - a display of love from one human being to another.
Good leaders have strengths of varying forms; but great leaders show love to their followers and humbly receive the love their followers in return.
Love is the great connector of life.
Don't forget to give it.
Don't forget you have it.
Talk to you later, fearless leader!
From the Underling in the Hobbit Hole in your basement.
I can totally appreciate the same things as you, yes even the Johnny Horton (must be a family thing)! Keep taking the time to notice the things that bring enjoyment and peace! Miss ya!
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