Author: Jim Gohrick (Page 93 of 159)

We’re a product of our environment.

That can be a benefit as well as a detriment for us. If we have grown up in a toxic environment filled with anger, lies and resentment due to a less than stellar example of a relationship by our parents and/or guardians, we may be limiting our exposure to a functional, loving and unselfish way of living.

However, we can also use that as fuel to make sure we never engage in that sort of relationship when we find our mate.

What we surround ourselves with is so very important to how we view the world around us. Let’s do the best we can to make sure it’s not just healthy, but something that inspires us to be the best part of ourselves we can be.

From what we watch on TV, to the friends we choose to keep, to the activities we decide to engage in. These choices all make a difference of what soaks into our psyche and we believe is “normal.” We may not have a choice of who our family members are, but we do have a choice of how we spend our time and what we expose ourselves to.

Let’s be picky. We’re worth it!

Who ever said we’re destined to take this journey called life by ourselves? Nothing could be farther from the truth.

Anyone who has had any form of success in their lifetime knows this as well; “we all stand on the shoulders of those who came before us.”

So, why do we feel so isolated sometimes when times are tough? Do we truly believe we are the only person who has struggled with the particular problem you’re facing ? I doubt it.

When I was young and not quite as smart, I tried moving mountains by myself. It took me some time to realize there was no way I was going to succeed. We need support from our closest friends/family and empathetic ears who will listen. We require a trustworthy group to give us backup.

We’re not alone. Everyone has their challenges as they travel their road. Find those gems in the rough who are willing to help – who want to help. They’re out there. And they want to give you their time and attention. Why?

Because more than likely, someone helped them along the way.

Most of the time it isn’t because we don’t have the knowledge within us to move in the direction we intend, it’s because we have forgotten what we already know.

We all know what it’s like being a child; living in the moment without a care in the world and enjoying what’s in front of us without burdening ourselves about tomorrow’s events. Like most adults, we have just forgotten.

Sure we have more responsibilities as an adult, but that doesn’t mean we can’t embrace that attitude and direct our attention where we want to and recall our true essence.

Often times, we can get caught up in all the white noise, distractions and benchmarks we hope to hit throughout our busy week, we forget who we are: Spiritual beings having a human experience.

Nothing is wrong with learning new things, but let’s not forget to remember what we already know.

Glory be to those who have little to nothing.

Glory be to the ones that have been and continue to be persecuted and oppressed from anyone including their own leaders and/or people in power positions.

Glory be to the ones who seek to give unto others and enrich this world with their love and kindness.

Glory be to those who teach, guide and lead others to be the best versions of themselves.

Glory be to those in our country who strive to learn, grow and evolve in order to understand the dynamics and viewpoints of others so that we can have meaningful conversations with people who have opposing points of view.

Glory be to those who listen in order to understand and don’t feel the urgent need to speak so they can feel understood.

Glory be to the artists who look to inspire others through their medium.

Glory be to the caregivers who consistently deal with those in pain, who are suffering, as well as the elderly.

Glory be to the ones who make us laugh.

Glory be to our blue pearl suspended in the blackness of space and all the souls who live upon it.

Often times I get so caught up in the day to day tasks I neglect cultivating the big ideas. And let me tell you, I’m full of them. I’m not saying they’re all good, but . . .

This is when I must stay on top of my schedule and carve out time in order to spend important – but not urgent – time with my big ideas, otherwise they get neglected.

It’s not easy to do when we feel like we’re running around putting out fires all day and have no idea of where that extra time will come from. This is the planning of our time from the day before or a week before.

We all have a choice on how we spend our time. Let’s choose to invest in ourselves by taking a big swing for the fence rather than just getting by in a day. We will never know what we’re capable of hitting it over the fence until we do.