What can we learn from the Walt Disney World marathon runners?

inspiring words on small stones in airport gift shop
Positive thinking attracts better outcomes

 

What can we learn from the Walt Disney World marathon runners?

  • that it’s okay to think BIG
  • they convinced themselves it was important enough to risk failing
  • they knew it would be one of life’s biggest challenges
  • they knew it would be amazing to be able to say, “I did it
  • they shipped, they took action
  • but first, they dreamt of finishing (shipping)

Everything on this list speaks to positive outcomes and the power of thinking that way.

The Next Blog is pretty good too.

 

We so rarely find quiet, uninterrupted time to think creatively, but when we do…

jeff noel's Internet bio 2009
Takes a long time to become an overnight success, a looong time (old Twitter stats/profile)

 

The point here: to reassure ourselves that what often feels like wasted time is actually the best way to spend it.

We so rarely find quiet, uninterrupted time to think creatively, but when we do we often stumble upon something beautiful, inspiring, or both.

A few hours (yes, hours) of quiet and focus yielded this Facebook biz page summary.

Sooner or later it becomes crystal clear. Life is not a dress rehearsal. So I’m here to remind you why today is not a good day to put your dreams on hold.

It takes forever to write only a few words. You know, the summary of what we could drone on and on about, quickly, effortlessly.

Twitter stats/profile now.

The notion of balance and wellness continues in a very brief post at the next Blog

 

Guest Blogger Lorie Sheffer: Changes

Addy Sea was built in 1902 (photo: Lorie Sheffer)
Addy Sea was built in 1902 (photo: Lorie Sheffer)

 

When I was younger, I wondered why “old people” sometimes seem so resistant to change.

I have not been to my favorite beach town in 6 years. So much has happened in my life since the last time I was there. We lost 5 family members ranging in age from 2 to 85 years old. Two have struggled with and recovered from prolonged, life threatening illness. Two jobs were lost, one of which has been replaced and one of which has officially become “retirement”.  I’ve attended weddings and college graduations, a medical school graduation and watched as my now 5’10” tall grandson has entered middle school. Six years filled with much tragedy, much happiness, but most of all, tremendous change.

My husband surprised me with a trip to our favorite oceanfront bed and breakfast, in part to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary and in part because we so desperately need a reprieve. Aside from a few new bed linens and reupholstered antique chairs, it looks exactly like it did the last time we stayed there. The beach and boardwalk, however, are barely recognizable. “Updates”, have been made. “Improvements” to the quaint town have resulted in torn down iconic buildings and a dune that protects from erosion while totally obscuring the view of the beach from the boardwalk. Even the bridge which spans the inlet to the north of the town, that landmark that used to induce squeals of “We’re here!” from the back seat of the car, has been replaced with a new and improved suspension bridge.

They can’t change the ocean herself. The ocean is such a wonderful, comforting constant. When John Addy built the lovely Addy Sea back in 1902, as a summer home for his Pittsburgh family, the ocean looked the same. The Addy Sea looked much the same as she does now, as well. She’s been lovingly restored and updates have been made, but her soul remains the same, a grand Victorian lady. As I enjoyed afternoon tea by the marble fireplace, the sound of the waves breaking on the shore, I finally understood why “old people” are sometimes resistant to change.

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When is it appropriate to cough on the people around us?

Mid Life Celebration being Googled
The goal’s so big, it’s scary

 

When is it appropriate to cough on the people around us?

Never. Even more so when we’re contagious, and at the risk of an epidemic. Right?

But what if we spun it around and thought of our positive attitude as a virus, and contagious, and we wanted to spread it.

So yeah, go ahead. Cough away. And please don’t cover your mouth, nor use hand sanitizer.

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Why would putting last things first be a game-changing approach?

Father and Son talking during neighborhood walk
We work so hard, our Family gets the crumbs of our energy and time (photo: Cheryl Noel)

 

Why would putting last things first be a game-changing approach? Sounds weird, eh?

Think of our stereotypical end of life issues:

  • health
  • regrets
  • pain
  • worry
  • fear

If we attacked the root cause of those typical end-of-life challenges early on and were purposeful, well, now does it make sense?

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