Not pushing Jesus on you

College buddy at Walt Disney World
Dear Son, have a few great friends from your HS and College years. Yesterday met up with Rick and his wife Jacquelyn – Mom and i have known them since 1979.

 

Told our Son last night, “You have to come to your own conclusions about how to live your life and what components of your life will be the most important.

Here are a couple hints:

  • Eventually your goal is 100% conviction
  • Balance mind, body, spirit, money, and hq
  • Be so convinced you would defend your convictions with your life
  • Be sure your convictions bring you: peace in your soul, joy in your spirit and love in your heart

And finally, you’ll want to arrive at a place where everyday, you are living in constant gratitude and if today was your final day, you’d be at peace.

 

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Falsely believed for 45 years

Prince of Wales Hotel
Arrived mid-morning. Crazy windy, cold day. Front view.

 

Prince of Wales Hotel lobby
The back windows provide stunning views.

 

Prince of Wales Hotel lobby
The first five minutes after arriving.

 

Prince of Wales Hotel outside
Howling cold wind out back.

 

Prince of Wales Hotel
Regal.

 

Prince of Wales Hotel
The wind had nothing to stop it. The town of Waterton is on the right edge.

 

Had wanted to visit Prince of Wales Hotel since the first time i saw a photograph of it, maybe 45 years ago. Our day trip intervened future disappointment. I thought it was in the middle of nowhere much like Lake McDonald Lodge. While not in the middle of nowhere, it was not crowded. Cheryl spotted a bear 12 feet away as we pulled into the hotel.

 

 

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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.

 

For the very first time ever he said…

Last week, for the very first time ever he said…

Because that’s what Jesus would do.

Still unsure if the 15-year old meant it, but he said he did.

 

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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 spiritual health. To leave this site to read today’s post on jeff’s career health website, click here.

 

Are you crystal clear?

Bronze Mickey Mouse statue
Yesterday at Disney’s Casting Center.

 

Disney Casting Center lobby
Disney cartoon characters on pedestals in Disney’s Casting Cener lobby. “It all started with a Mouse”. – WED

 

We metaphorically put the most important thing up on a pedestal.

Another option is to wear a manifestation of it (crucifix) around our neck.

Or we can have our every step proclaim what’s most important to us.

Flashback: i used to take my crucifix off when “wrestling/playing” on the floor with our two-year old. One day i left it off for two years. A reminder that he won’t know what i value by what i wear, only by what i do.

 

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Are you unwilling to be comfortable?

Florida vulture at trash can
Yesterday was the first time i’ve ever seen a vulture rummaging through trash. Not part of the natural ecosystem.

 

Are you unwilling to be comfortable?

To feel comfortable we are steadfastly moving from selfish to selfless.

To feel comfortable we are living without the desire for material possessions.

To feel comfortable that our peace and contentment is our driving ambition.

To know that we are loved.

To be comfortable loving without expectation.

Am i unwilling or willing?

Totally willing.

You?

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