Love Always - Coach J
To use the term rational - "Be rational" what does that mean? Does it mean to be careful? Thoughtful? Logical? Reasonable? Or does it mean what the meaning of the word is - to give a portion, a piece or a ration? To be reasonable means you are giving reasons - and as soon as you give something a reason you qualify or judge it. Logic - no thank you. Past logic said the Earth was flat or the 4 minute mile was impossible. So to ration your thoughts is to limit them - to even say their is a quantifiable measure to your thoughts is a slight to yourself. You are infinite, be that and not rational.
Love Always - Coach J
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"You know what grinds my gears?" When someone uses the word coincidence and then proceeds to speak of a coincidence as if it is unexpected that the two or more things that are occurring are somehow connected. It will sound something like "It may just be a coincidence that... but we can't be sure until..." Coincide means for something to happen at the same time or synch together. That is the very meaning of coincidence! That MIGHT be a coincidence? No it IS a coincidence because the events coincide. Now that's off my chest I can go about witnessing the hundreds of coincidences that happen daily with inner peace. Next time you wonder if "that's just a coincidence" be sure that it is a coincidence and thank your consciousness for calling it to your attention to observe and marvel at. Love Always - Coach J Getting back to school - or day one of a new grade level. The beginning was always exciting to me. No nerves, more excitement about new faces, new teachers, new friends, new adventures. New clothes, new backpack, new supplies, new desk. Day one and even week one was always an acclimation period. Much like day one on a new job or in a new city. Let go of any fear - that comes from expectations. Simply deal with what is in front of you and observe the beauty in each moment. Here is to having a day one daily. And here is to those who are having a day one of some sort today. Love Always - Coach J I have witnessed a young man work hard at his academics and at his sport. In high school he was an average performer that always had to apply himself to maintain around a 3.0 grade average. He joined cross country in his junior year and fell in love with it but was not a top performer in that area. He trained hard and got better and was very respectable. His dream was to attend a university and run on their cross country team. He got accepted by the school and pushed himself to unbelievable degrees and made the team after being denied the first year. A side result of his training discipline is he became very focused in school and now maintains a 3.4 grade average at a top university. Also after making the cross country team he joined a triathlon for sport and found this is where his heart really is. His first major tri he placed second! He had a coach reach out to him to help him train, he has a major sponsor. He is breaking rookie records and is more fulfilled than he has ever been. He put the work in. Even when you are not completely sure what the work is going towards or you don't feel completely fulfilled any work you do, any strength you build is yours for future use. I raise my glass high to know this young man and I know that anything he does in life will be successful. I knew that from his first training sessions that junior year in high school when I had the pleasure of working with him because he's had the heart of a lion from the beginning. The best part of this story for me is now he knows it is only going to get better - and he earned it all himself. Love Always - Coach J It is amazing to me that of our children some of them act and look a lot like me and some act and look just like their mother! For the record more of them act like me than their mother - poor lady. Fortunately more of them have her beauty! Even with that said each of them is so different and wonderfully unique in their own way - it is such a blessing to be a parent. I am grateful to have such wonderfully challenging children that teach and inspire me. Love Always - Coach J They can align or alienate, connect or separate, hold power or take power. Words are so intentional the worst thing we can do throw them around carelessly. They may align with places you have never ventured as they are simply a thought put to action. Put words to your thoughts to put power behind them. Consider the clarity of your language choice to gain the impact you are looking for. When you have a break down in communication look at the words you chose and pick up from there. You have the power of heaven and earth in your tongue - ask accordingly. Love Always - Coach J Imagine your social life if all of your closest friends are incredible, gourmet chefs that enjoy sharing their latest inspired creations with you. What do you think those gatherings would look, taste and smell like? Do you think by nature you'd pick up a few tips and tricks and as a result become a better chef to some degree? What if your circle consisted of athletes and physical trainers? What do you think your body and health would look like? What if you spent quality time with entrepreneurs and savvy investors? Take a close look at the people you give your time to. Once you do that consider the contribution you make to the group. If you chose you can and will grow into what ever you want to be. You can help direct your growth and aid your results by the circle of influence you keep. Love Always - Coach J No matter what a word means to you, when you use it and another person has an alternate understanding of that word there is a potential for disconnect. Using more words to bridge the gap is one way to gain understanding. It is up to each of you how you will move forward past the emotion the word may have risen. No matter what transpires you cannot ever know how someone will receive the words you express. Take and use care, and be brave enough to have the follow up conversations to gain deeper understanding. Love Always - Coach J For me a friend is someone I can relate with on some level. I enjoy their company and our common ground gives us mutual respect even if we do not align on every level. Friends are a blessing and help us maintain our balance in life. A partner is someone that not only aligns with you but is also willing to invest time, money, or emotions in your cause and you in theirs. Some friends are partners, and some are not. The importance of partners strengthens your foundation and helps propel you to your goals and dreams. Friends cheer you one, partners coach and correct as well as cheer. They jump in when you are fatigued or redirect when you are lost, a friend may just listen to you and be there for you... Keep partners as well as friends. Ask yourself - who are a friend to and who are you a partner with? Look around and determine which is which and appreciate both for what they bring to the table. Love Always - Coach J |
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