Listen to Yourself

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I’ve talked about the basics that go into creating an utmost life: purpose, passions, and priorities…the 3 P’s, which define your goals and how you want to get to them. I’ve also talked about the attitudes that will keep you on the path…imagination, focus, and courage. Now it’s time to take the first steps toward transforming your life…if you haven’t already done so. If I told you how to bake an apple pie, even if I gave you all the ingredients, you wouldn’t have much success unless I also gave you the tools…rolling pin, pie pan, pie weights, and an oven.

The first step in finding your God idea is to start looking for it. Even if you began this journey wanting to change your life, sincerely searching for the wonder that’s in you, you may have been just browsing a blog so far, flipping through a menu, waiting for someone or something to make a choice for you. It’s like when ou go out for dinner and everybody always asks everybody else what they’re having before they decide. You might be thinking, Maybe Tim will suggest what I should do next, so that I don’t have to do all that writing and thinking and stuff. You may not even be aware that you’re doing that. But, unless you’ve started to feel that urgency, that sense that there’s a new life waiting for you around the corner, then that’s what going on. When you do feel that urgency, it’s so exciting and energizing that I couldn’t stop you even if I wanted to.

Of course there’s no way I can tell you what you should be doing and you probably know that. They have to be your answers, your purpose, your passions. No one else can serve them up for you. So want are you waiting for…dig deep and go for it.

“Listen to the MUSTN’Ts, child, listen to the DON’Ts, listen to the SHOULDN’Ts, the IMPOSSIBLEs, the WON’Ts, listen to the NEVER HAVEs, then listen close to me–Anything can happen, child, ANYTHING can be.”

- Shel Silverstein


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End of Summer – The List

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With one last weekend left in August, I got to thinking about my end of the summer bucket-list. Now, I realize everyone’s different and not everyone can hit up the beach for bonfires and s’mores. However here are a few options just to get your mind racing.

 

1.  Find a pool, lake, river or lake…Florida friends, beware of the gators in the canals.

2.  Watch an old movie series…like Star Wars, Karate Kid or Rocky.

3.  Ice Cream or Frozen Yogurt…and get extra sprinkles, because you have to live it up now and then.

4.  Finish that book you started at the beginning of summer and try reading it outside.

5.  Hit up your local downtown for a spontaneous photo tour…grab a camera and shoot.

6.  Go for a bike ride. Better yet, invite a bunch of friends to ride with you.

7.  Barbecue…because there’s just something special about something cooked outside.

8. Introduce yourself to a neighbor…it’s difficult to love your neighbor when you don’t even know their name.

9.  Find a festival, concert or outdoor movie night…most cities have one this weekend.

10. Art…hit up a museum and act like you are an undercover art critic.

11. Add summer fruits and vegetables to an unexpected treat…there’s even one spot in L.A. that tops their doughnut with fresh seasonal fruit.

12. Pass out bubbles…hit up your local park and pass out bubbles, people love bubbles (before giving to kids, always ask parents first, so they don’t think you’re a creep).

13. Public transit…take a bus or train ride to part our city you always wanted to explore.

14. Travel…24 hour airline deals are everywhere right now. London, New York, Chicago, Milan, Miami, Springfield…explore and enjoy.

15. Show up to your kid’s school a little early with Starbucks coffee boxes and pass out free coffee to all the parents…they need it.

Here’s to a great weekend! Cheers.

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My List – 10 Fun Things To Do For Summer

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When I was a kid, I remember the excitement of Summer. No more school, possibly a vacation, hanging out with friends and lots of the beach. Now that I’m a bit older, life doesn’t slow down as much during the summer, but remember Summer is still Summer. Enjoy it. Here’s a few ideas. I’d love to hear some of yours as well.

1. Disneyland/Disney World

Not just for kids and athletes who won championships. Whether it’s Disney or another theme park…live it up.

2. Baseball Game

 

Dodgers, Angels, Marlins, Rangers, or even your local little league team. Get a hotdog and some nachos and maybe catch a fly ball.

3. Fly a Kite

Seriously, if you haven’t done this since you were a kid, try it. It’s mysteriously relaxing.

4. Rollerblade

Is rollerblading cool still? I don’t know, but it’s fun. Not as daring; bike rides are great too.

5. Go Sailing / Snorkeling / Surfing

Did you know you can rent a sailboat? Hit the water. Don’t live by a beach…the pool will do.

6. Have a Yard Sale

It’s time to purge. Your junk is someone else’s treasure. Not can you make some extra cash, but it’s great way to fight the “pack rat” tendencies most of us have.

7. Take a Train Ride

Whether it’s just riding your local Metro or hitting Amtrak and heading cross country, there’s something amazing about riding a train.

8. Meet Someone New

I’m not talking about speed dating. I’m talking about your neighbors, people in your community, or random people you meet on the that train ride you may take. Strike up a conversation. Learn to listen. Maybe make a friend.

9. Get in Shape

We can all work on this one. Not getting in shape just to have a perfect body, but to be healthy…to live long. During your summer BBQs, maybe trade in your steaks, hamburgers and hotdogs; try to grill up some fish and veggies. Start a morning run/walk schedule. Hit the gym you signed up for back in January.

10. Take a Cooking Class

Everyone should be able to cook at least one meal. Maybe you’re a great cook already, learn something new. Check your local Adult Education schedule…they usually have a few cooking classes.

 

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