Hiking through the lush, peaceful woods, the sunshine peaks through the branches and warms my head and shoulders. The trail, covered with fallen fir needles and aspen leaves, twists and turns. I around the turn and there it is. Standing boldly on the edge of the trail amongst many types of flora and fauna, the sight stops me in my tracks. Reverently, I raise my sight to it’s ragged, broken top silhouetted against the bright blue sky. This is the story of the old Patriarch.
Lyrics can say so much and generate wonderful memories and strong emotions. The outdoors are magical.
The song Rocky Mountain High by John Denver brings back fond memories of hiking in the Rocky Mountains in my college days. There’s a certain freedom, quiet and peacefulness when walking in the woods be it summer or winter.
Being out in nature calms my soul and spirit. I’m in awe of the beauty, serenity and the vastness of space and time. It’s great to do in retirement or any stage in life. Going outside and experiencing nature is a Great Self-Help technique.
Mother Nature is calling. Go outside today and be recharged. Take Flight in Life.
(all text and photos © by John McFadden)
When you are born you do not have any Beliefs. Your mind is a clean slate. As you grow up, you develop and learn beliefs about yourself and all things in the world from your environment, your parents, family and what you read and listen to. Before you know it, you have learned beliefs about who you are, your self-esteem, your self-confidence, your talents, skills, abilities, likes and dislikes, food, religion, politics, love, money and everything else in life. These beliefs guide and influence how you live your life. If you are lucky to grow up in a positive family and environment, life will be good. However, if you are in a negative environment or family, life will be a struggle.
Fortunately, these beliefs are learned and therefore can be changed. It’s up to you to choose your core beliefs about yourself and life. Your beliefs are manifested in your words and actions. So why not choose to believe empowering beliefs, especially about who you are. Start Believing in Yourself! Become your own best friend and talk to yourself in positive terms and Believe in Yourself. You can change your beliefs and your life.
(all photos and text copywrited)
When you combine words with the unlimited power of your thoughts you have the potential to change a life and the world.
You have the choice to tear down or build up a persons life with the words you speak.
Choose your words wisely and know they will influence someone’s future.
Every New Year offers the chance to make important changes to your life. It’s a chance to set specific, measurable goals which lead you to the life of your dreams. Goals not written down are merely a wish and seldom come true. If you want to make changes and improve your life, set some goals for the new year. Make them Clear and Simple and Powerful. Goals give you a reason to get out of bed and live live to it’s fullest everyday.
Here are 16 Areas of Life you might consider making improvements in and setting goals for. When you reflect on these and other areas and write down your personal goals you’ll be on your way to achieving your dream Life. Goal setting is a way to take control of your life and create the future you desire.
Take Flight with Personal Goals.
True friendship surpasses all understanding. It surpasses differences in Politics, Religion and much more.
Be a true and faithful friend despite your differences.
Christmas is about Christ who forgave our sins. Is there someone you want to forgive during this Christmas season?
Do you get the same thought frequently, nagging at you, and that just won’t go away? Do you push it aside and try to ignore it, swatting it away like a pesky fly? But wait, not so fast. It might just be a clue to your Happiness. In many cases it’s a message or clue from God and the Universe about something you enjoy, are good at, and are meant to do with your life. Before you ignore it, stop and consider it as a possibility that you should investigate. Who knows, it could be your next chapter in life. Do what you love and have fun.
When you have an issue with someone it’s best to talk to them face to face, one on one and work things out. Come to a mutual understanding or agreement. Don’t text them, don’t email them as that lead to more misunderstandings. Call them or go see them. It you don’t and you don’t or won’t forgive them, you are damaging yourself more than hurting them, you’re poisoning yourself. Do you want live life like that? With the cloud of anger and unforgiveness hanging over you? You’ll be happier and enjoy life more after you speak to them and work things out.