Simple, Key, Repeatable Messages
Life is hard.
And difficult.
But at least it’s not complicated.
Mental responsibilty.
Physical responsibility.
Spiritual responsibilty.
Career responsibility.
Administrative responsibility.
So Many Choices
Midlife distractions are everywhere, aren’t they?
And yet, life is pretty simple.
Where did all the complications come from?
Mind, body, spirit, money, plus all the day-to-day clutter.
Has anybody out there found the the answers to life’s big questions?
It's A Colorful Life
What do you do to feed your intellectual appetite?
What do you read?
What do you study?
Is your glass half-empty or half-full?
Who do you hang out with?
What do you watch on TV, the Internet, DVD’s?
These are all questions that only you can answer.
Do you?
Imagine two people. One has great answers and one doesn’t have a clue. Which one do you want to be?
Thank you for visiting Mid Life Celebration. I know most of you are insanely busy. How? Because I’m one of you. It’s also easy to predict that most of you will not have time to click on this video, especially if you’re reading from a handheld device.
So this is for the others. The few. The ones who know full well that life is hard and that carving out time has to be some one’s responsibility.
Did you watch the sunset last night? Or the sunrise this morning?
Time marches on. This is a beautiful story. Just like last night’s sunset. But you really have no idea do you?
Think About Making It Simple
How much is enough? A famous and sultry actress from yesteryear, Mae West once said, “Too much of a good thing is wonderful”.
We can assume she wasn’t talking about stuff. Anyway, the question still remains. And some collect stuff that defies logic, common sense, basic hygiene, and fundamental organizational skills for practical living.
Excessive collecting can complicate relationships and alienate people from the ones they love, just for starters.
Most of us certainly don’t have the answers, nor do we have any appetite for supporting this behavior. If we did, would that make us co-dependent? Like being co-dependent with an alcoholic in denial?
Click here to read “Why do we collect so much stuff?”
Each day, do you attempt to simplify? De-clutter? Detoxify? Purge? Reevaluate?
What if you did?
John 3:16
Valentine’s Day. Mid Life Celebration. Sunday, February 14, 2010.
Today’s thought is a simple one.
John 3:16
Brothers
Tell me.
Show me.
Involve me.
Common sense is hardly common practice.
If anyone has anything to help my Family find peace and comfort as we say good bye to our beloved Canine Son, Carter, please know you may leave comments here or email them to jeff.noel@me.com , if you’d like to remain private.
Get A Grip & Be Prepared
Ever wonder how you’ll handle all of the challenges you face today?
And let’s suppose we actually do get a handle on our overwhelming challenges, then what?
What are the odds that we’ll be overwhelmed again soon?
Maybe I should go back to drinking everyday. After a few drinks, we are medicated enough to stop worrying about today – it can wait until tomorrow. That’s a nice relief – no more worry today.
But it mostly can’t wait. If we do wait, more stuff is added to our “pile”.
Then we reach for our “midlife medication”.
Why we fail to look in the rear view mirror and see what is coming is beyond me.
Well, it used to be beyond me. Now, it’s staring me in the face. Every day.
It’s a ton of work, but at least I’m being honest with myself.
Talk about mid-life peace of mind.
Well, not talk. Do.
Mental Stability, Mental Wellness
Find a million ways to get and stay motivated, right?
The Internet offers limitless opportunities to get valuable information. One of the things I do is experiment with various email subscriptions to helpful mid life health topics.
Everyday Health is one of those that gives more than I can keep up with. However, I do scan every email they send and here’s one that resonates. It may also help you.
Click here to gain insight on mid life hoarding and the possible link to OCD.
Insights and knowledge help us move closer to having Peace at Mid Life, even if we are, or know people, who are Hoarder’s (with or without OCD).
Florida Real Estate
As we all strive to stay alive in this brutal recession and down economy, it is the most creative and the hardest working that not only survive, but thrive.
How is it possible to thrive in a great depression? Well, for starters, we’ve already mentioned it: be the most creative and hardest working in your industry.
Like this Central Florida Real Estate Agent. She placed her business cards in the most creative and unusual place ever seen. Shot a One-Take-You Tube video and posted it Super Bowl Sunday.
Yesterday, my Google Alert for Mid Life Celebration captured this viral spread of that You Tube video and the most amazing, simple, and creative Florida Real Estate Marketing you’ve seen in a long time.
Click here to check it out. It’s brief (20 sec), powerful and it might just be the catalyst for your next successful, creative idea to market your business.
Super Hero?
Men of a certain age is the target audience for Mid Life Celebration. Baby Boomer men, and Gen X men over 40 years old.
All are welcome, of course. Yesterday’s Mid Life Celebration Guest Blogger, Lorie Sheffer, recommended “Men of a Certain Age” on TNT, tonight (Monday’s) at 10PM.
Click here to view Men of a Certain Age website. Viewing it will give you a quick idea whether or not you want to check it out. I’ll have to record it because 9:30PM is “lights out”.
Took a quick look yesterday. Really liked what I saw.
If you’ve seen it, and feel like it, share a quick comment about the show. Happy Monday.
Are You Ready For Today?
Lists. Top ten lists. Mid life. Midlife lists. Midlife top ten lists.
Mind, Body, Spirit, Money.
Life’s Big Four. Life’s four big decision areas.
All day long we make decisions around these four very simple concepts of mind, body, spirit and money. Mostly unaware.
Having answers to critical questions empowers us with a peace that is unknown to people still searching.
What they are searching for and why they pass by the obvious, is understandable and it is also sad. Humans are conditioned to complicate life. Complicated does not get us closer to peace.
Only discernment, organization and finally, determination to be focused and disciplined.
I know well. It’s taken me 50 years to figure it out. Ok, I’m slow. But also determined.
There is hope for you and your dreams. If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a million times – there is no shortcut.
MONEY
Top ten MONEY questions you should have answers to:
1. Do you spend less than you earn?
2. What is your net worth (assets minus liabilities)?
3. Do you have a CPA and Attorney?
4. Do you have a will?
5. Is your image tied to your possessions?
6. How much do you donate to charity?
7. Do you have a passive income source(s)?
8. How are your investments and assets diversified?
9. What size is your rainy day fund?
10. What’s your retirement date, and plan afterwards?
These are the basic, fundamental questions you should have ready answers to. Money is the one most people struggle with understanding how it works.
There is a Peace that surpasses all anxiety, when we have a solid, practical, and proactive approach to Money.
SPIRIT
Top ten SPIRIT questions you should have answers to:
1. What is Love?
2. What is more important than Love?
3. What is Hate?
4. What is worse than Hate?
5. How does the mind or body influence Spirit?
6. If you or your dearest loved one was dying, what would you do?
7. How do you count your blessings?
8. Whom do you thank for your blessings?
9. How often do you pray?
10. What’s at the very center of your spiritual beliefs?
These are the basic, fundamental questions you should have ready answers to. If not, you will not have Joy in your Spirit, nor will you have Peace in your Soul.
It’s that simple.
BODY - One of Life's Big Four
Things you should know the answers to:
1. What’s my weight?
2. What’s my cholesterol?
3. What’s my blood pressure?
4. What’s my BMI (body mass index)?
5. What’s my trigyliceride level?
6. What’s my resting heart rate?
7. What do I do for exercise?
8. How important are my eating habits?
9. What are my health goals?
10. What are my health beliefs and habits?
Knowing these is crucial for being personally responsible for your health. Not knowing these is a recipe for disaster. There are no short cuts to finding Peace.
There is a Peace that surpasses all understanding when you have done your best. Making excuses chases Peace away.