Tag: Planning

The time to prepare is when we don’t need to

The Art of Shaving store at Orlando's Mall at Millenia
The most important art is learning to thrive, and see the future as uncertain

 

One day we may find ourselves all alone.

And we will actually feel alone at first, and maybe forever. Technically, it should only last for an instant. But if it doesn’t…

There is an antidote.

There is an incomprehensible love that is free and overflowing – so that no one is ever alone. Ever.

Yet having to explain it would generally indicate someone does not yet understand the common sense notion of being prepared.

The time to prepare is when we don’t need to.

Our God is an awesome God.

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Spirit sound bite yesterday

Times Square on a January Saturday night
Heading to dinner last night, a short walk from hotel

 

Spirit sound bite observed yesterday:

Don’t sell yourself short.

A different friend shared this and then leaned over as our dinner conversation was wrapping up and said he also plans to write a book.

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The Joy of Dying

Is there Joy in dying? Is there Joy in death?

There certainly is Joy in birth and obviously Joy in being born. Right?

In the past 30 days, I’ve been exposed to nearly one dozen deaths. And these deaths have involved people close to me, or people close to people I’m close to. Ya with me?

Just yesterday, a good friend told me how peaceful the death of her family member was.

It started with tragic news, and there was little time to accept and deal with the impending reality.

And yet in the end, she spoke of it being Peaceful. Joyful.

Perhaps, with a little (or a lot) planning, death will be something we don’t fear, but something we view as simply part of life. Not to be feared, but to be embraced.

Maybe then we can look forward to it. Joyfully.

WWJD

WWJD. What would Jesus do? Most are familiar with this.

Because my mind works in mysterious ways, this acronym could also have a second meaning:

What would jeff do? No one is familiar with this.

That’s okay. As long as it means something to me (everyday), then the odds increase that better choices are made. One day at a time. Always an eye on the future. Always a reflection on the past. But mostly, carpe diem.

What do you do every day, to get and stay focused – in the moment to moment opportunities that today brings you?

You are preparing for this TODAY, right?

So Sad It’s Friday

No, I’m not sad it’s Friday. I’m incredibly grateful it’s Friday.

It’s been an interesting week. Spent five full days “on the road”. Portland, Eugene, University of Oregon, Hayward Field, Salt Lake City, Los Angeles, Palm Springs and the Joshua Tree National Park.

The incredible folks at Delta Airlines treated me like royalty. Had two long travel days, an 18-hour day and a 12-hour day.

Was humbled by my inability to manage time better than planned.

There are always things that will happen that cannot be foreseen. They almost always happen. Why is it so difficult to accept this?

Whether it’s a trip or daily life, I must learn to plan for the unexpected. Common sense, just not common practice.

Looks like we’ll all have our work cut out for us today. Good luck.