Tag: Death

i’d really like to see GNP dusted with snow before i die

Going to the Sun Road
Yesterday on Facebook.

 

How do we overcome the noise (real and imaginary) from others when our way of thinking and doing goes against conventional and traditional thinking and doing?

Since returning from Glacier with Howard two weeks ago, i’ve been crafting a return trip before October 1, when Logan Pass Visitor Center closes for 2017.

Two other factors creating a sense of urgency include Going to the Sun Road closing Eastbound from Apgar on October 9 for construction. Plus a heavier than normal travel schedule through October leaves few options.

Using Capitalone points, i’ll travel September 27-30.

Booked hotel and rental car days after returning, knowing they can be canceled without a fee.

It feels good to commit.

i had waffled almost constantly because airfare kept going up.

It also felt a little selfish.

The tipping point came when i honored the commitment to live like i have until my 60th birthday.

i’d really like to see GNP dusted with snow before i die.

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News of Walt’s death in 1966 spread quickly

Walt Disney memorial
Photo: December 15, 2016 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, One Man’s Dream Attraction.

 

News of Walt’s death in 1966 spread quickly.

And today (the 50th anniversary of Walt’s untimely death)  reminded me of something many people don’t realize…

Frequently while facilitating “leadership vision” at Disney Institute, class participants would comment how sad it was that Walt never got to see Walt Disney World.

Early on, i created a simple response to illustrate the power of leadership vision:

Walt saw Walt Disney World clearer than anyone, that’s the only reason it’s here today.

He painted a picture of it that was too compelling to walk away from after his death.

We bought nearly 43 square miles (27,443 acres) for less than $200 an acre.

We bought it cheap, we could sell it cheap.

To transform 43 square miles of alligator, snake, and mosquito-infested swampland into the “Vacation Kingdom of the World” was borderline hallucinogenic.

At 73, Roy O. Disney (Walt’s older brother) came out of retirement and for five years, led the initial development – Magic Kingdom, two Resort Hotels, and a Campground.

Two months after dedicating Magic Kingdom to the World in 1971, Roy passed away.

 

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The Paradox Of Preparing To Die

Seth Godin's Titan
This was in the packaging of a giant 17-pound book we received a couple days ago. What will it sound like when (if) you change your mind about preparing to die?

 

The Paradox Of Preparing To Die:

Like it or not, agree with it or not, we (you and i) are dying.

From the moment we’re born.

No?

So, should we be preparing to die?

i say, “Yes.”

Why?

Because the process of preparing enlightens us on how to live more fully in the routine, daily moments that fill our lives.

i could never relate to that idea because i had never done it.

i was floating back and forth…

Most of us are neither preparing to die nor preparing to live.

Floating back and forth between doing nothing.

Going through the motions.

Sleepwalking through life.

Neither living purposefully, nor dying purposefully.

But imagine preparing to die.

Can you?

Recall how you anticipated (and prepared for) one of your favorite vacations.

Same difference.

 

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If you had two and one half years to live

Disney's Pluto
See ya later. Photo from the USATF Annual Meeting a few days ago.

 

At this point in life, i am asking myself if i should be immersed in doing what i love.

For context, i’m not oblivious to the daily adult responsibility that never goes away.

So i’m fully cognizant that i can’t abandon my adult roles.

What i’m talking about now is what would appear to be the art of living, loving, thinking, playing, contributing, and leaving.

Loving, thinking, playing, contributing, and leaving.

Loving, thinking, playing, contributing, and leaving an organized compass for my family, particularly our son (16).

It would seem to me that every aspect of what i do now ought to be filtered through the lens of love, joy, art, and contribution.

It would also seem there is zero room for fitting into a prescribed way or mold.

Should we dare to follow our own voice?

Even if it’s something others may frown upon, or worse, think is crazy, self-indulgent, or ridiculous?

 

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Regret can only be overcome with action now

Brad Ramsey WPS Art Teacher
Photo: Windermere Preparatory School.

 

Brad Ramsey (pictured above), Art Teacher, Father of our 10th-grade Son’s classmate, and Assistant FB coach died unexpectedly over the weekend (Oct 8-9, 2016).

There are plenty of people praying for the Family, Faculty and students, so this isn’t to ask for that.

(optional, and not meant to imply anything, you decide what you need…)

Rather, pray for yourself.

Just pray for you.

Why?

Pause for a moment in your busy life and pray for you.

Pray for that.

For you.

(i do it all day, every day)

 

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