Two days ago…neither of us recalled the Owl being so big.
Caution, borderline self-indulgent post. But i needed to hear myself say this today.
Knowing that i am compelled to say something tomorrow about what i learned yesterday, what i get to do today, and what i hope for tomorrow, i notice things in glorious, simple ways i would never tap into if i didn’t write every day.
And what i learned, get to do, and hope for might help someone else on their journey to live like they mean it.
Every.
Day.
Five differently-themed blogs.
On five different websites.
Since April Fools Day, 2009.
Yeah, seven and a half years, five-a-day, never missing a day.
Ever.
Impossible.
(note: 65 days from 8 consecutive years…insane)
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This website is about our mental attitude. To easily leave this site to read today’s post on jeff’s physical health website, click here.
On April Fool’s Day 2009, jeff noel began writing five daily, differently-themed blogs (on five different sites). It was to be a 100-day self-imposed “writer’s bootcamp”, in preparation for writing his first book. He hasn’t missed a single day since.
Today revolves around a special “first” for our 15-year old High School.
There’s something good about belonging to a tribe.
That sense of being part of something meaningful.
Acceptance.
Shared values and shared experiences.
Support.
Tonight, for the first time in our small School’s 15-year history, or Boys Basketball team has made it to States.
There is something electric in the air.
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On April Fool’s Day 2009, jeff noel began writing five daily, differently-themed blogs (on five different sites). It was to be a 100-day self-imposed “writer’s bootcamp”, in preparation for writing his first book. He hasn’t missed a single day since.
This website is about our mental attitude. To easily and safely leave this site to read today’s post on jeff’s physical health website, click here.
There may only be one or two people today for which this is the right message at the right time…
An unsolicited book compliment from my wife’s 5th grade (1968) teacher.
Why is this important to share?
Because it’s risky.
Risky to think an opportunity would have been easy to share, but fear or apathy denied it.
Here’s an excerpt from yesterday’s email to my wife:
“The bonus I received from my visit (to see my wife’s parents) was a copy of Jeff’s book your mother gave me. I thoroughly enjoyed the book—I also like the format.
While reading the book I realized I followed many of the questions Jeff outlined in the five areas of life—mind-body-spirit-money-HQ . Maybe that is why I believe I did an ok job as an educator and in my personal life.
The section of “the fear of dying” was most enlightening and beneficial. In addition I have taken Jeff’s challenge to do “something great within 72 hours”. After finishing the book I started 3 challenges and I am much happier …More are planned.
Again, thanks for the impact YOU have made on my life..Because of you I kept in touch with you and your parents over the years….and now through Jeff you continue to have a positive affect on my life.. Not many teachers can say that about a 5th grade student they had in class over 50 years ago.
Best wishes for a healthy and happy New Year.”
i’m not selling books, i’m offering hope that you can love yourself the way you deserve.
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On April Fool’s Day 2009, jeff noel began writing five daily, differently-themed blogs (on five different sites). It was to be a 100-day self-imposed “writer’s bootcamp”, in preparation for writing his first book. He hasn’t missed a single day since.
This website is about our mental attitude. To easily and safely leave this site to read today’s post on jeff’s physical health website, click here.
