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1 Big Life Action

1 Big Life Action

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Each one of us has the opportunity and duty to make the world a better place. To leave the world better off than when we were born. To take Action. We all come to this world with at least one special talent unique to us. It is our duty to develop that talent and put it to good use for the betterment of our world.

What talent do you have? It can be anything, big or small. It could be that you are nice to people, or a smile that makes others smile, or you’re talented with words, music, sculpture, painting, leading others, networking, negotiating, teaching, listening, building, carpentry, encouraging, meditating, yoga, meditation, photography, jewelry making, designing, spiritual leadership, an author, pre-school teacher, artificial intelligence (AI wasn’t used in this post), therapist, barista and so many more.

You may not think you have a talent but you most certainly DO! Dig down deep inside, find it, develop it and then share it. When you undertake this Big Life Action you will help others, and be more satisfied with your own life. It’s worth the effort to find out what your Special Talent is.

YouTuber Jonna Jinton as her 4.8 million followers what message they’d like to share. Below is what I shared. (This is her finished video with some of her followers responses. https://youtu.be/HsKWoCJ3eq4?si=SK-w_MgvfgeiuKpp)

Thanks for reading, John

(Text, Photos, Video by John McFadden)

The Power of Cool, Clear Water

The Power of Cool, Clear Water

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“Human nature is like water. It takes the shape of its container.” ― Wallace Stevens.

“Run wild and free like a waterfall” ― Anamika Mishra

Water is essential to life just as in Love. Take care of both and they will take care of you.

Water conforms to whatever shape is needed when it encounters an object. As Bruce Lee famously said,

“Empty your mind. Be formless. Shapeless. Like water. You put water into a cup, it becomes the cup. You put water into a bottle, it becomes the bottle. You put it in a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Water can flow, or it can crash. Be water, my friend.” Bruce Lee

You are as powerful as water. Choose your path and adjust as you go forward. Adapt to the situation by being strong yet flexible and you will reach your destination.

Powerful waters

Snowbasin Resort, Utah, Spring

Round granite rock formed in Truckee River, CA

Roaring River

Roaring River

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Utah received record snowfall this winter (2022-2023) which is reflected in large amounts of melting snow runoff. Our rivers and streams are overflowing. The sound the rushing river makes is like a roar. It’s a beautiful sound filled with so much power and potential.

Happiness

Happiness

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We all seek Happiness. We all want to be happy. How can we find Happiness? Look inside yourself. What activities make us happy and give us energy? We must realize happiness isn’t found “out there”, we find it inside ourselves. Sit quietly, meditate and listen to our soul, it will tell us the right path to follow to have happiness. Be in the moment and be grateful for all you have, the little experiences, the people in our lives, they’re all there to make you happy. Remember, it’s found inside you and it’s different for each of us. Find you Happy.

You Choose Your Life

You Choose Your Life

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Life is a series of choices that YOU make.

Your choices determine or create your life.

As the Grail Knight in Indiana Jones said: “But choose wisely, for while the true Grail will bring you life, the false Grail will take it from you.”

Use your choices to create a great day and life.

2 Ways to Effective Communication

2 Ways to Effective Communication

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For clear communication avoid Texting and Email because they are the least effective forms.

When you want to communicate your message and have it clearly understood there are two ways. The best way is talk live, face to face. If that isn’t possible the second best way is via video chat, such as FaceTime or Zoom.

Effective communication

Find Beauty in Your Life

Find Beauty in Your Life

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Happiness can be found when you Find Beauty in Your Life. In today’s crazy world of out of control social media, politics, crime and anger, take time to find the beauty that is all around you. It might be a pretty cloud, a flower growing in the crack in the sidewalk, the genuine smile of a little child or a complement from a stranger. Some days you might have to look hard for it but it’s worth your effort. There’s Beauty everywhere when you slow down an look for it.

Why Are You In My Life?

Why Are You In My Life?

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Life is a series of people teaching each other important secrets of life.

Over time, I’ve learned that everybody who enters your life does so for a reason. Sometimes it’s to help you learn a needed lesson. Sometimes it’s to help you navigate a tough time. And, sometimes, it’s to show you how not to be. They become an example of bad behavior that you shouldn’t repeat or the type of person to be careful of.

Think about all the people in your life. Does anyone stand out? What can you learn from them? At the same time, you entered their life for a reason too. What can you teach them just by being you? Be a special person to someone. Pay it forward.

Are you holding a Grudge?

Are you holding a Grudge?

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Holding a grudge and not telling the person why is like spitting into the wind. Holding a grudge will destroy you. It heals nothing. It shows your real (poor) character. If you can’t forgive, don’t expect others to forgive you. Grudges block forgiveness and happiness. Forgive, forget, and don’t hold grudges. Holding a grudge is a sign it’s time to heal thyself. A grudge hurts you more than the other person.