Today's moment is inspired by BFF, for today seemed to be a breakthrough day for her. As her friend, it's been hard to watch her struggle with all that life has thrown at her over the past year plus. From work challenges, to physical challenges (and disappointments) to silly and sometimes complicated personal challenges from friends, family and co-workers; quite simply she has run the gauntlet.
It hasn't been easy. It wasn't always run with a smile on her face or a warmth in her heart, but as compelling as the draw of the dark pit can be, she managed to side-step the pit and walk forward, through the gauntlet with dignity every step of the way.
And today, TODAY was the first day where I the depth of the sunshine in her words. Today, BFF completed another big step forward on her path to recovery. She was lit up. Cautious, but filled with light again. I can see that she is starting to believe that she is on the path to better days.
And that, is a most beautiful moment indeed.
Moments having pride for your friend's hard work.
Moments knowing that today your friend is in a brighter place.
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Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Moments D527: Indian Summer & Problem Solving
Today is as warm as a summer day - 25 degrees, on the second day of October. Global warming? Maybe. Regardless, I'm happy to be sporting sandals still and not full on shoes.
Today was a challenging day in that I found out that a possible solution to a problem I have fell very, VERY flat. Bummer. Right?
Today's moment, other than pausing to enjoy the Indian Summer we are having, is all about picking myself up and dusting myself off to get back to solving the problem. Sure, sure, I moaned and groaned about it a wee bit first thing, but I did make my way back to the drawing board. As Newt Gingrich once said:
Arizona stepped up with a couple of ideas and will continue to dig into it for me. My RMT, also had a couple of suggestions. Bottom line, with a little more digging, I'm sure a solution will present itself. There is hope to finding a solution before it really become a problem.
Moments enjoying the warm fall weather.
Moments knowing that all is not lost, a solution will present itself - with some hard work.
I'm rolling up my sleeves.
Today was a challenging day in that I found out that a possible solution to a problem I have fell very, VERY flat. Bummer. Right?
Today's moment, other than pausing to enjoy the Indian Summer we are having, is all about picking myself up and dusting myself off to get back to solving the problem. Sure, sure, I moaned and groaned about it a wee bit first thing, but I did make my way back to the drawing board. As Newt Gingrich once said:
Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did.And, before I knew it, I had a couple more options circling 'round.
Arizona stepped up with a couple of ideas and will continue to dig into it for me. My RMT, also had a couple of suggestions. Bottom line, with a little more digging, I'm sure a solution will present itself. There is hope to finding a solution before it really become a problem.
Moments enjoying the warm fall weather.
Moments knowing that all is not lost, a solution will present itself - with some hard work.
I'm rolling up my sleeves.
The reason a lot of people do not recognize opportunity is because it usually goes around wearing overalls looking like hard work.
Thomas A. Edison
Friday, November 2, 2012
Moments D191: Photos & Poppies
Tonight’s Albert Watson event was amazing. Albert Watson, the man was incredible and his works are inspirational. For the record, he is also having a showing in a local gallery. I must make sure to find time to check it out.
Today’s moment was brought to me by this amazing artist. The moment he stepped on stage, I felt his positive creative energy. And, he was wearing a poppy. I immediately fell in love with him. Why? Poppies mean a lot to me. It’s one time a year that we stop and remember the vets that fought so hard, manywith their lives, to give the rest of us freedom.
Mr. Watson lives in New York City. He’s recently lived through a trying time with hurricane Sandy devastating his condo building and his home town. And yet, in his tenaciousness, he and his family made it to Toronto for the event. And, he remembered to wear a poppy.
A wee side-bar: Poppy wearing is not very popular in the USA. I’m not sure why this is, but it’s something I’ve been aware of for some time. So the fact that he pushed out of his devastated home town and wore a poppy….I was impressed.
During the next 2.5 hours he continued to impress and inspire. What an incredible life story to share; I know I wasn’t the only one inspired by his words.
During the Q&A, an 18 year old student asked about what types of projects she should focus on to get her career started, but she also commented about having limited time to do so. Albert, called her on this, for like anything, to become good, to push beyond the mediocre, one needs to invest time into it. Make the time. Find the time. Shift priorities. That, like anything in your life, hard work WILL pay off.
Why is it that we are so afraid to work hard? It saddens me, as I see it often. Many are lazy and complain about hard work. And sure, I have my moments too, but for the most part, I know that if I put the time and energy into something I see the results. The hardest part is determining where to spend one’s time and energy for there isn’t enough time to go around for ALL the things one wants to do and/or excel at. Choosing paths, for me, is harder than the hard work.
So today’s post - a celebration of a beautiful soul, an inspiring artist, and a true, gentle man - Albert Watson.
Moments to remember.
Moments in art.
Today’s moment was brought to me by this amazing artist. The moment he stepped on stage, I felt his positive creative energy. And, he was wearing a poppy. I immediately fell in love with him. Why? Poppies mean a lot to me. It’s one time a year that we stop and remember the vets that fought so hard, manywith their lives, to give the rest of us freedom.
Mr. Watson lives in New York City. He’s recently lived through a trying time with hurricane Sandy devastating his condo building and his home town. And yet, in his tenaciousness, he and his family made it to Toronto for the event. And, he remembered to wear a poppy.
A wee side-bar: Poppy wearing is not very popular in the USA. I’m not sure why this is, but it’s something I’ve been aware of for some time. So the fact that he pushed out of his devastated home town and wore a poppy….I was impressed.
During the next 2.5 hours he continued to impress and inspire. What an incredible life story to share; I know I wasn’t the only one inspired by his words.
During the Q&A, an 18 year old student asked about what types of projects she should focus on to get her career started, but she also commented about having limited time to do so. Albert, called her on this, for like anything, to become good, to push beyond the mediocre, one needs to invest time into it. Make the time. Find the time. Shift priorities. That, like anything in your life, hard work WILL pay off.
Why is it that we are so afraid to work hard? It saddens me, as I see it often. Many are lazy and complain about hard work. And sure, I have my moments too, but for the most part, I know that if I put the time and energy into something I see the results. The hardest part is determining where to spend one’s time and energy for there isn’t enough time to go around for ALL the things one wants to do and/or excel at. Choosing paths, for me, is harder than the hard work.
So today’s post - a celebration of a beautiful soul, an inspiring artist, and a true, gentle man - Albert Watson.
Moments to remember.
Moments in art.
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