The first thing an Angel says

Highline Trail
About 2 miles into their first Highline Trail hike, July 30, 2017. Do not fear the distance nor the altitude.

 

It’s been said the first thing an Angel says to a human is, “Fear not. Be not afraid.”

Good stuff.

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Who and or what protects you?

child with teddy bear
Ready for battle? Sword ready, and side-kick ready.

 

Who and or what protects you?

Your answer should be quick, convincing, personal, and motivating.

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What might have been gets forfeited through indecision

Florida turtle on sidewalk
Riding home from gym yesterday. Bike parked upper right against telephone pole.

 

Florida turtle on sidewalk
Rode past and then decided to stop and investigate.

 

Florida turtle on sidewalk
This thing is built to avoid touch from other creatures.

 

What might have been gets forfeited due to indecision.

It dawned on me yesterday that Cheryl and i have made generous offers and suggestions (over time) for others to visit and stay for extended periods of time.

At one point (20 years ago +-) we had blueprints sketched out for a mother-in-law apartment on our two-acre lot.

The reality is this, we get comfortable with our surroundings – the unknown and potentially better situation bring change, but the (scary) opportunity often gets trumped by familiarity and fear.

Change is scary, which is another way of saying opportunity is scary.

Opportunity often gets trumped by familiarity and fear.

Our options when an offered opportunity isn’t embraced?

Serenity…

You can offer, suggest, and or recommend.

But you must allow the other person(s) to make their decision.

When the decision isn’t what you feel is best (long-term), you must ride it out.

And wait.

And let it go.

Over time (years or decades later) it will likely play out unfavorably.

Should you feel guilty or sorry for the other’s missed opportunity?

The awkward (and correct) answer is “no”.

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Who are you upsetting?

dead bird on sidewalk
It flew so effortlessly. Humans can only dream of what came so naturally.

 

dead mouse on sidewalk
A mouse is designed in such a marvelous fashion.

 

dead bird along highway
Such a beautiful creature. This bird and the mouse below where on my bike path home from the gym yesterday.

 

Dead mouse on sidewalk
Every creature is an exquisite masterpiece, including humans. Every creature dies. Humans often die while still living.

 

Who are you upsetting?

If you aren’t upsetting anyone, you’re not making an impact on the status quo.

i dare you to look me in the eye and tell me you adore mediocrity.

Maybe the only people you need to upset are your relatives who’ve slowly and quietly walked away from believing in a spiritual community – the same relatives who are becoming more fearful of death instead of seeing a new horizon with a glorious promise you can only realize through death – and a lifetime of gratitude, service, faith, hope, and love.

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Ever think like this?

Disney author jeff noel
Writing last night at Magic Kingdom, Day 100. Moments later, the woman in green sat on the step behind me (where the camera sat to take this photo.)

 

Little did i know the self-timer would catch the 86-year old woman (in green) as i was chronicling Day 100 of an impossible one-year writing challenge.

We spoke for 15 minutes and several times i mentioned i must leave to make the short trip home for dinner with my Family.

Even mentioned having an annual pass to add context for why anyone would leave Magic Kingdom at 7pm on a Friday night.

Later last night, the realization that not once did she ask anything about me.

When we age, do we become self-centered? Do we become lonely?

This brief experience is an opportunity to question ourselves and look in the mirror. Are we more like, or unlike, her?

Does it even matter?

 

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