2009 Time To Make It Happen

So I am up late the last few nights suffering from insomnia, and it hits me. Epiphany, no. Epiphany was a girl I met at the beach last summer. Is it time to try to revolutionize a product or service that is always being upgraded? No. As I sit at my desk today, preparing for the week and the life ahead of me, as well as amidst the stress of the daily trials and triumphs of everyday living, I start to think... Do I make a difference? Now, do I mean did I send a check to Sally Strouthers (LD) covering the 0.54 cents a day to change the life of a child in need? Not exactly. My theory has always, and will always be that, while the country is Saving The Whales, Saving The Eastern Indigo Snake and the Red Kangaroo (Yes I had to research that and no I wasn't aware prior of the situation), what happened to making a difference in your area, community, and amongst your family and friends? Do I think the animal planet should be ignored? No. I am aware that the low percentage of recovery for these species can affect the human race? Yes. Though let's think about the human spirit and it's needs first. And I will not back down from this. Try me.. It is time to get back to basics.

Now, before I move on, let's concentrate on us first. It is a new year, though I began my "New Year Resolution" type of changes probably in November of 2008. I started by doing a "Winter Cleansing of my house. Sounds cliche and basic, but you would be amazed what it did for me mentally. I stepped up my quality of living through this, little diet, little changes in my workout, and bigger changes in my career and personal life. Why do we need a date, time or event to make mandatory changes in our lives? Dumb. I do not yet know the median age of my readers though I do not take that into account when I advise that some things need to be done immediately. I have mentioned in past posts, you want to get in shape? Go back to the gym. (I have a great trainer for you.) Unhappy with your job or career? Make the move, 30 minutes early and leave 30 minutes later. Unfulfilled love life with no passion? Jump ship and follow your heart. But these are things that only you can change for yourself. A friend of mine gave me some of the most simplistic advice I have ever heard. "Wake Up Happy." Every morning. Now, this can be achieved by starting with the changes above, then step two, find the greatness in others. An employer as well as friends have come to the agreement part of the reason for my success in business as well as personal relationships (MOST of the time), is that I talk to the prince and the pauper with the same amount of respect. I do not judge, I do not prey on the weak, and I do not become judgemental, even if those around me may chose to do so. I am strong enough in my own being that I stand my ground regardless. I am now speaking about changing those around you. EVERYONE brings something to the table. As confident as many of us seem to say we are, we listen to others and are very selective. Do not be a fool, though listen to everyone; we often let the best information go because of the individual. We may not think they are on our "level." We may think they have an angle or cannot fathom anything parallel in our respective lives. Get that out of your head. Now this is one of my shorter posts though I think it's gets right to the point.

This year, after reading a lot of different magazines, books, as well as the thoughts and expressions of those close to me, it is time to find the "Inner Fighter" in you. Stand up, do not sit down, makes great things happen and bring out the best in others. Put your dukes up, like Tom Cruise in the movie "Far and Away." Fight to make a change and a difference in your life and the lives of others......
Overwhelmed? Don't be. I am extremely fortunate to have great people in my corner; find those around and move towards total happiness. There is a scene in the movie "The Perfect Storm." Diane Lane is waiting for Mark Wahlberg to come home from his job as a fisherman out at sea for months. She is in the bedroom, throwing on make-up quickly to the point I was surprised she didn't look like Bozo The Clown with the veracity of the application. She runs down the stairs, out the door, and almost tackled the love of her life. Now that would be combining the football movie "Invincible" and the scene from "The Perfect Storm." It reminds of an E Mail from my Father (love you Dad) that described, a scene from 30 years ago, when he came home from one of his first business trips. My Mother came running out of the house and out a Brian Dawkin-esque hit (GO BIRDS) on him because she missed the love of her life. For those of you that have this in your life, congratulations, you are truly blessed. For those of your still searching for it, again, find the inner fighter in you. Keep your fists up to protect yourself, then embrace it when it happens. What I learned from this? Do not wait for your "ship" to come in. Meet it halfway. Capture the essence of your being, one change and act at a time. Here is your guide..

Soooooo, for 2009, I leave you with this..
Make Those Around You aware of their strengths
Make More Friends
Make More Love (a lot more)
Make More Smiles around you
Make (and achieve) Goals
Make More Money
Make Mud holes Of Those Who Disrespect or Distract You
Make More Friends, again
Make A Difference

The reason for all of this? Breathing in life NOW, based upon making the most of every moment. Plus, when it is time to meet your maker at the watering hole in the sky, have a story to tell. Who wants to be the person with nothing to bring to the table? I don't.
Make it Happen, I am, and so should you.............. Until next time......