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This story may be a little out there for some of you.....................viewer discretion is advised!
Last week, I was working at my home office. It was a cool fall day, and I decided to step out on my deck.
As I could smell the crisp fall air, I noticed a beautiful butterfly folded on my deck.
Assuming it was no longer alive, I picked it up to admire the tremendous colors in his wings. As I did so, I realized that there was a glimmer of hope left in his very cold, and still life.
I decided to cradle him in my hands for a moment, in fact I went back inside and allowed the warm room to accelerate the somewhat optimistic recovery. A few moments past, virtually no time at all in my busy world, but something remarkable happened. He began to crawl on my hand and a few twitches were evident.
What could a few more minutes be worth to this little creature? Well, as fate would have it, those few moments were life changing. He started to respond to the warmth very quickly. I returned to the deck and held out my hand, offering support and encouragement to his healthy return. Moments later, his wings flapped with life and he went off. I took a moment to see him flutter away as he eventually landed on the warm grass, many yards away.
I must admit that this proved to be a surreal moment for me as I felt so powerful at that time, yet appreciated the fact that there was trust on his part. Sometimes being kind to a stranger is the greatest gift of all.
In life, we are presented with many opportunities to help others, but do we always take a few moments to make a difference? As you can appreciate, those few moments can be life changing for some and unforgettable for others.
Perhaps we can help a stranger in distress, or a friend that needs those few moments of our time! Ultimately, that may be life changing for us too!
"Helping you to the next level" (This has a new meaning for me this week)
I welcome your thoughts on my Blog in the comments section below.
Monday, September 27, 2010
Monday, September 20, 2010
Dam!!!
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Did you know that the Hoover Dam was constructed in the 1930's?
A dam's main purpose is to hold back the flow of water.
So, what's holding you back?
We all have dam's that get created in our life, to hold us back or to prevent us from doing something.
It may be because of fear, career, relationships, health, etc.
What if the dam broke free? In some cases this could be a great and powerful force. You could flow more freely in life and not have so much pressure...........that pressure could be Dam frustrating at times!!
Ask yourself, ...Am I ready to break free and let what's holding me back flow? or...Am I willing to be restricted from discovering what is behind the pressure and build up?
More often than not, you will feel much better and definitely more powerful when you allow it to break free. Believe me, I can attest to this, and it is indeed very liberating!
Not to be so Dam serious today, I wanted to end this week's Blog with a quick clip from the movie "Vegas Vacation" with Chevy Chase, that`s Dam funny.
Click here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6oxhLz9l5s
I welcome your comments in the comments section below.
Have a great week!
"Helping you to the next level"
Did you know that the Hoover Dam was constructed in the 1930's?
A dam's main purpose is to hold back the flow of water.
So, what's holding you back?
We all have dam's that get created in our life, to hold us back or to prevent us from doing something.
It may be because of fear, career, relationships, health, etc.
What if the dam broke free? In some cases this could be a great and powerful force. You could flow more freely in life and not have so much pressure...........that pressure could be Dam frustrating at times!!
Ask yourself, ...Am I ready to break free and let what's holding me back flow? or...Am I willing to be restricted from discovering what is behind the pressure and build up?
More often than not, you will feel much better and definitely more powerful when you allow it to break free. Believe me, I can attest to this, and it is indeed very liberating!
Not to be so Dam serious today, I wanted to end this week's Blog with a quick clip from the movie "Vegas Vacation" with Chevy Chase, that`s Dam funny.
Click here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6oxhLz9l5s
I welcome your comments in the comments section below.
Have a great week!
"Helping you to the next level"
Monday, September 13, 2010
Slow down, you're going too fast...
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As the song from the 60's suggests. "Slow down you move too fast, you've got to make the morning last"
...by Simon and Garfunkel -59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)
It opens with............
Slow down, you move too fast.
You got to make the morning last.
Just kicking down the cobble stones.
Looking for fun and feelin' groovy.
It has been way too long since I kicked a cobble stone. Now that I think about, I have never kicked a cobble stone...LOL
Well, we may no longer use the word groovy, but what about, content, joyful, happy, grateful, accomplished, fulfilled?
As I reflect on the past summer and the many contacts that I speak and communicate with it is evident that we are moving faster and faster and don't feel "groovy" as often as we should. I can definitely attest to this from time to time.
Where are you going in such a hurry? Remember, life is about the journey not just the destination!
Much like what Jack said to Rose during a dramatic scene from the Titanic...
"You learn to take life as it comes at you... to make each day count"
Are you making every moment count?
A very good friend of mine asked me recently, "Mike, do you take your own advice when you write your Blog?" The answer is yes. Remember, I am the first person to read the Blog and often refer back to past Blog's as a reminder to follow my own message. It is simple advice that we all need to be reminded of, from time to time.
Back to feelin groovy....
If we take a moment for ourselves and reflect on the journey and slowdown and not always go too fast, we may have alot more fun along the way.
Have a groovy week. Peace! (OK, a little too 60's perhaps)
"Helping you to the next level"
As the song from the 60's suggests. "Slow down you move too fast, you've got to make the morning last"
...by Simon and Garfunkel -59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)
It opens with............
Slow down, you move too fast.
You got to make the morning last.
Just kicking down the cobble stones.
Looking for fun and feelin' groovy.
It has been way too long since I kicked a cobble stone. Now that I think about, I have never kicked a cobble stone...LOL
Well, we may no longer use the word groovy, but what about, content, joyful, happy, grateful, accomplished, fulfilled?
As I reflect on the past summer and the many contacts that I speak and communicate with it is evident that we are moving faster and faster and don't feel "groovy" as often as we should. I can definitely attest to this from time to time.
Where are you going in such a hurry? Remember, life is about the journey not just the destination!
Much like what Jack said to Rose during a dramatic scene from the Titanic...
"You learn to take life as it comes at you... to make each day count"
Are you making every moment count?
A very good friend of mine asked me recently, "Mike, do you take your own advice when you write your Blog?" The answer is yes. Remember, I am the first person to read the Blog and often refer back to past Blog's as a reminder to follow my own message. It is simple advice that we all need to be reminded of, from time to time.
Back to feelin groovy....
If we take a moment for ourselves and reflect on the journey and slowdown and not always go too fast, we may have alot more fun along the way.
Have a groovy week. Peace! (OK, a little too 60's perhaps)
"Helping you to the next level"
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Surround yourself with good people!
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Corporations try to do it, as they always try to recruit the right people.
In our personal lives, it should be similar, or at least in theory.
“You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.”
– Jim Rohn
Do they raise you up, or bring you down? Do they bring negative or positive energy?
As I see it, we don't always surround ourselves with the people that help us get better, or more positive. Why not? Are we even aware of it?
In my business, I work with a number of different businesses from time to time.
Over the past 5 months I have worked very closely with Terry R. He is truly good people. While we have a strong working relationship, I know that I am a better person every time that we communicate and meet. He raises my game and makes me better. Thank you Terry!
I had the good fortune of spending the long weekend in Southern Saskatchewan with my family and enjoyed the harvest mode of farming for the first time in many years. Now that I am a city boy, I do not have the opportunity to do this very often.
During the trip I realized many things. First of all, I have an amazing family. 3 awesome sisters and 2 great brothers. When I am in their company I know that I am surrounded by good people. They raise me up, and never bring me down. They always offer unconditional love and support and there seems to be no limit to this. Yes, I know that I am a very lucky man!
As we go through the ups and downs of life we need to think more about who we spend time with. Having said that, the people that associate with us can say the same. What do we bring to the table? Do we raise them up and bring positive energy more times than not? Think about it...!
The above statement about being the average of the 5 people that you spend time with, must also take us into account as well. Are we improving the average?
"Surround yourself with only people who are going to lift you higher."
-Oprah Winfrey
Have a great week!
"Helping you to the next level"
Corporations try to do it, as they always try to recruit the right people.
In our personal lives, it should be similar, or at least in theory.
“You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.”
– Jim Rohn
Do they raise you up, or bring you down? Do they bring negative or positive energy?
As I see it, we don't always surround ourselves with the people that help us get better, or more positive. Why not? Are we even aware of it?
In my business, I work with a number of different businesses from time to time.
Over the past 5 months I have worked very closely with Terry R. He is truly good people. While we have a strong working relationship, I know that I am a better person every time that we communicate and meet. He raises my game and makes me better. Thank you Terry!
I had the good fortune of spending the long weekend in Southern Saskatchewan with my family and enjoyed the harvest mode of farming for the first time in many years. Now that I am a city boy, I do not have the opportunity to do this very often.
During the trip I realized many things. First of all, I have an amazing family. 3 awesome sisters and 2 great brothers. When I am in their company I know that I am surrounded by good people. They raise me up, and never bring me down. They always offer unconditional love and support and there seems to be no limit to this. Yes, I know that I am a very lucky man!
As we go through the ups and downs of life we need to think more about who we spend time with. Having said that, the people that associate with us can say the same. What do we bring to the table? Do we raise them up and bring positive energy more times than not? Think about it...!
The above statement about being the average of the 5 people that you spend time with, must also take us into account as well. Are we improving the average?
"Surround yourself with only people who are going to lift you higher."
-Oprah Winfrey
Have a great week!
"Helping you to the next level"
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