Just Let It Go

Just let it go: that irrational fear that’s been keeping you up at night; you know there’s just as much of a chance of your big break coming, as that thing you fear happening... Just let it go: that grudge that’s stealing your joy; resentment is hurting you much more than the person that you’re bugged at... Just let it go: that excuse that's keeping you from doing what you know you need to do; that excuse could just be a convenient way to hold onto your fear... Just LET IT GO. Today is the day to move on, break through, get on with it, and do your thing. (It would be a shame to let that "one little thing" stand in the way of your dream— so just let it go)

Catch it, come alive, pass it on.

Follow Your Dream

That THING you’ve given up on, you know what I mean: that idea, that project, that dream, that once in a lifetime shot... What happened to it? "Not enough time, it’s too hard, I don’t have any help, I’m too busy, I don't have enough..." Lots of reasons not to get around to it. But it keeps bugging you, and it keeps popping up. Maybe it’s not supposed to go away. Maybe it's your destiny. Keep chasing your dream. Follow your passion. Life’s too short... In the end, we won’t regret the things we DID nearly as much as the things we DIDN’T do. (Just listen, and follow)

Catch it, come alive, pass it on.

Expect It

I’m looking for a “break” today… You know what I mean: that next open door; just the right person for that next big project; that missing connection; the perfect fit for that special need. The phone WILL ring, the email WILL arrive, the door WILL knock— any minute now… Oh yes, it IS coming. What I seek is already seeking me, and I’m looking for that next big thing. Are you with me? You’ll find what you look for as well.

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Choices

MAKE it a great day today… Find someone to encourage. Hold the door open for someone. Smile when someone cuts you off in traffic. Introduce yourself to a stranger. Laugh loudly and OFTEN. Call someone and tell them you love them. Make a new friend. Write a note, say a prayer, show up early, stay a little late, go the extra mile… Today is YOURS to make it however you choose. Set your day in motion, and whenever someone tries to change the direction, just RESET. Salute!

Catch it, come alive, pass it on.

Desire

Desire: “to long or hope for; to express a wish for; to feel the loss of.” I believe that change begins with desire (good or bad). We become AWARE of the need for something or someone; we begin to think and dwell upon that lack or empty space that we wish to fill; as we fix our thoughts on our desire, our emotions join the will and we begin to create change... Change is a powerful force that we need not be afraid of (it will happen whether we embrace it or not). Today I will do my best to align my desires with those of my Creator, for we tend to CREATE what we desire. (and He knows what will make me truly happy, joyous and free)

Catch it, come alive, pass it on.

Hidden Resources

There are beautiful gifts, immense resources, and natural power inside of each and EVERY one of us; we just need to know where to look and how to access it. I just happen to have found it inside a wonderful group of individuals at a maximum security prison... Don’t assume that all of these men are beyond redemption, just because most of them have been forgotten. I have once again been reminded that God saves some of His BEST work for places that you would least expect to find Him.

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Just Give

Whatever we GIVE in this life tends to keep showing up, so that we can have even more of THAT to give… Give your love, and more love shows up; give joy, and more joy arrives; give peace, and more and more peace comes to you. However, the opposite is also true: give stress, and more stress shows up; give anger, and angry people will FIND you; give worry, and worry will be your companion… It’s a universal law— with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. So today, I choose to give love, joy and peace. (because I want some more of that “good stuff” to keep showing up)

Catch it, come alive, pass it on.

Brand New

Today is a brand NEW day: a day for new thoughts, new ideas, new opportunities, new friendships, new breakthroughs, new accomplishments, new possibilities, new goals, new strategies, new LIFE… Why do things like you’ve always done? Try something new: keep doing what you've always done and you'll keep getting what you've always gotten. What’ve you got to lose? (Just old habits, old routines, and old excuses.) He’s making EVERYTHING new; here’s to joining Him today.

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Breakthroughs

Tomorrow we go into Hays State Prison for four days to meet with 36 inmates who we haven’t worked with before. Over the weekend friendship and trust will be built and a spiritual foundation will be laid, as we spend about 14 hours a day together with these men who are trying to change. Please pray for breakthroughs to be forged and barriers to be broken down. I believe that ANYBODY can change, and I look forward to witnessing powerful new beginnings this weekend.

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It's a Good Life

Life is good. I have plenty. I AM enough… Today will be filled with surprises and adventure; meeting new people, discovering new things and learning more all the time. I will be present and try to make the most of every moment; remaining grateful for this opportunity to live. (You’re also invited)

Catch it, come alive, pass it on.

No Excuses

Sing your song. Dance your dance. Run your race. Take your shot... Speak up; make a move; create a shift... Laugh loud, love ALOT, and play hard. Live your best life NOW... What have you got to lose? (Only your excuses.)

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Grief

Grief: “keen mental suffering or distress over affliction or loss; sharp sorrow, painful regret." Grief comes in many forms and we grieve in many different ways. Grief comes as a result of loss, and in this life we lose many things along our journey. The problem is that we don’t necessarily learn how to grieve in a healthy way, so we just learn to cope and survive as best we can... Some stuff it; others deny it; some medicate it; others blame it; some hide it; while still others “act out.” There's no text book answer to our pain, and no "right" way. Mainly we just need to have a safe place to feel, express, process and heal— and that takes time, understanding and trusted relationships.

Catch it, come alive, pass it on.

Forgiveness

I want to be free; completely and utterly free. That means I must rid myself of all bitterness, resentment and any grudge that might reside in my heart. Bitterness grows when I have unforgiveness in my heart; but when I forgive, I release that person and set myself free in the process... Who is there in my life that needs my forgiveness? (it could be myself) Who do I need to release today? Resentment is a poison that I drink, while hoping to make you sick. Today I will search my heart and clean it out, so that light can shine there and I can truly walk through this day as a FREE man. I wish the same for you.

Catch it, come alive, pass it on.

Mental Discipline

I'll have over 50,000 unique thoughts today (and so will you). Each one of those thoughts carries the potential to affect and change my emotional balance. Some thoughts create gratitude, while others bring sadness. Some will generate joy, while others carry shame. Some thoughts will produce peace, and others promote panic... If I OBSERVE my thought patterns today, I can actually manage my emotions. One thought does not necessarily have to “roll” and gather steam and reproduce similar thoughts. I can CHOOSE to focus my mental attention on whatever makes me stronger, better and more powerful. My thinking changes my feelings; my feelings affect my actions; and my actions direct my outcomes.

Catch it, come alive, pass it on.

Redemption

Quite a learning experience up at the prison yesterday… I was able to go on the rounds and visit the men that are locked up in solitary confinement (a very different feel from the rest of the camp). They are isolated for 23 hours a day, and then put in cages for an hour a day for exercise. Then I witnessed a fight in the cafeteria right before I taught my class there (too close for comfort). All in all, a very real reminder of the reality of where those men live and what they face on a daily basis… I am more resolved than ever to better learn how to help them and to try somehow to make a difference in that place— God is the only answer.

Catch it, come alive, pass it on.

Courage

If you look you will see many examples of courage today… Some will make a courageous move into a field and follow their dreams. Others will continue to do something that they don’t really enjoy in order to support their loved ones (which is honorable and courageous as well). Some will stand up to right a wrong in the face of danger. Others will fight for someone who cannot fight for themselves. Some will speak up and say something that has long needed to be said. Others will quietly say "no" to a temptation that no one will ever even be aware of. And many courageous souls will get up after a tough stretch, beaten and worn down, and go back yet again... Here’s to the courageous ones today— Salute!

Catch it, come alive, pass it on.

Abundance

There has never been, nor will there ever be, a day just like today... Deals will be struck; partnerships will be forged; invitations will be extended; transactions will be completed; disputes will be settled; victories will be won; relationships will be repaired; miracles will happen… The real question: will YOU be in position to see it as it comes to pass? There is endless abundance everywhere, and there's SO much to go around for everybody (don’t believe all the hype). Find your gratitude, and open the flow to allow the “plenty” to FIND you.

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Underdogs

Yesterday, for basketball fans, David almost slew Goliath. Tiny Butler, with about 5000 students, came one shot “off the rim” away from beating mighty Duke in the National Championship game. Duke has All-Americans sitting on its bench; Butler is the school nobody’s heard of-- until now… Yesterday a young man’s dream came true: rookie Jason Heyward hit a three run homer in his first big league at-bat for the Atlanta Braves. He lived up to all the hype. Dreams really do come true… Today you’ll get your "shot." Maybe not so many people will be watching, but you’ll still take your shot. Make it count. (Lets hear it for the Underdogs)

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Being

Today’s choice: No grasping, no clinging, no attaching, no resisting, no craving, no judging… Just BEING. Human BEING… Now that sounds like a good day— stay in the moment and just “Be.”

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Easter

Today is all about miracles... Anything is possible. Nothing is impossible. Possibilities abound. All day long I am surrounded by ENDLESS possibilities. When my back is against the wall, and I seemingly have no more hope; when I am up against an impossible situation, and I have exhausted all efforts and options; when I am surrounded by the enemy, and there appears to be no way out; that's when my God does His BEST work. That is what today means to me: Hope and miraculous POWER... I hope you make the most of yours.

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Laugh

Had a good LAUGH lately? Laughter lowers blood pressure, increases blood flow, reduces stress hormones, increases disease killing cells, defends against respiratory infections, increases memory and learning, and improves alertness and creativity— not to mention the fact that it beats the heck out of COMPLAINING. So laugh a little, dance a little, LIVE a little, and try not to take yourself so doggone seriously today. Relax and enjoy the ride; it might just save your life.

Catch it, come alive, pass it on.

Letting Go

What if we just let go? I mean REALLY “let go.” Just let go of the fear, and all of the resentment that poisons us. Let go of the worry of what MIGHT happen tomorrow, and the sorrow of what DID happen yesterday. Let go of the rat race, and the need to get ahead of the next guy. Let go of the stress and anxiety that comes from the need to control. Let go of the attachment to things that really aren’t ours anyway. Let go of yesterday, tomorrow and the illusion of everything other than TODAY. How would our lives be different, if we just LET GO. I don’t know about you, but I’m going to try it. (For it is in letting go, that I am truly free)

Catch it, come alive, pass it on.