I’ve been reading the book, The Power of Meaning: Finding Fulfillment in a World Obsessed with Happiness, by Emily Esfahani Smith and came across this concept. It inspired me to create this reminder for us.
How much more meaning would you have in life if you started telling a redemption life story?
Feeling really good the last few day. Been off work – HA : )
Thursday and Friday I spent both days mowing and doing landscape stuff like trimming trees and raking up pine needles. For some crazy reason, I dig days like that. Working hard outdoors, sweating, and then when you’re done looking at the finished product and feeling like you actually accomplished something. Take hot showers afterwards and chillllll. Love it! Today cleaned out my garage and then had a fantastic hike at one of my favorite trails called Lovell Gulch, which is literally 1.5 miles from me. Took no pictures, just enjoyed the hike and patted the trees with grateful vibes. I have no idea why the hell I’m sitting behind a computer all day for work when I love to get outdoors and involve some kind of physical activity. It is what it is at the moment, but I have a feeling it won’t be to to long before I get brave enough to bust a move.
The hike was just perfect, beautiful views of the mountains, and wild flowers and butterflies all just a jammin. It’s a pretty decent workout with some good hills for sure. As I was sweating and breathing like an old 53yr old, I just had the biggest grin on my face. It just reminded me how much I like to physically exert myself.
I’m just rambling for sure. Just wanted you to know I’m feeling good and hope you all are having a good weekend. If you’re not – get your asses outdoors!!! It may work for you?
All the best to you,
Dwight
*Going STRONG on day 140 alcohol free!!!!
This is for the women I am so fortunate to follow and who follow and support me in this WordPress space. I’m in awe of you and the strength and determination you possess . I read your journeys and applaud your great strides and also cry with your sorrows. So many times all you want…all you want is just someone to acknowledge you. Someone once just to say nice job I’m PROUD of you. I hear it in your words and I am sad this is the case that it hasn’t occurred. The next reading though you have wiped your tears, pulled your shoulders up and back, and started marching forward again. It just amazes me! I’m grateful and honored with your support, and I send my support right back to you! You are the beautiful souls in this video. Keep rising❤️
In case the video says unavailable, search Today I Rise on YouTube.
Well you’re probably saying to yourself that’s a hell of a way to start a post! I couldn’t agree more. As promised, I posted a few weeks ago this quote that really resonated with me and said a future post on it is coming.
“I’ve never seen any life transformation that didn’t begin with the person in question finally getting sick of their own bullshit.”
– Elizabeth Gilbert
So being we’re halfway through 2019, I’m going to call out some of my bullshit in areas in my life I’m supposedly working on. This post isn’t intended by any means to get loving don’t beat yourself up Dwight comments. In fact any get off your ass comments would be much appreciated and much respected!!
Here goes in no special order the things I wanted to make process on this year:
Lose 25 pounds
Mr. Bull: That’s Bullshit! You haven’t committed to one diet or plan of attack. You got Oreos in the fridge and junk food in the cupboards. When the hell are you going to bust a move on this? You can fricken do it if you just put your mind to it and tell that tummy to chilllll.
Get fit
Mr. Bull: That’s Bullshit! You have consistently been inconsistent on your workouts. You know what to do and have the tools to use. Start way way small and start building up a routine.
Get more social (like in person)
Mr. Bull: That’s Bullshit! You’ve had maybe 4 social outings this year. You haven’t pushed yourself in this area at all. You stay home in your comfort zone wishing for friends you can do things with. I know it’s “hard” for you, but come on man so is being lonely. Believe it or not there are people out there that are looking for the same things you are – real friends.
Battle my dragons (depression)
Mr. Bull: That’s Bullshit! You started off the year great taking on the fight and even documenting some of the tools here, BUT again you’re not using these tool in a daily practice as you KNOW that’s what it takes.
There’s probably more but to be honest I’m quite tired of all this bullshit🤪. Come the end of 2019 I’m go to make big gains in these areas and tell Mr. Bull to go frick off and don’t come back.
Any other bullshitters out there? Let’s get it done and motivate each other.
Hell Yah,
Dwight
* Reminder – you can’t be kind or give Mr. Bull an inch!
