Peace Within

Another beautiful Sunset Last Night...

Peace Within is one of the strongest assets we have. We often choose not to use it and often use it least when we need it the most.When we are needing it the most is when it's hardest to find.If frustration is getting the best of you. If life is dealing you a bad hand choose to have peace within yourself.A peaceful heart is possible if you allow it.When you choose to have peace within you will be more positive.You will handle the situation better and with more confidence.You will make better choices and will result in a better outcome.Peace on the inside leads to success on the outside.No matter what's happening around you choose to have peace within.The more you work on this the more meaning life will have.The more you will understand the ups and downs. The downs won't be so down and the ups will be even higher and more plentiful.Let peace flow from the inside out. You won't be disappointed.Happy Saturday to everyone.Hope you have a wonderful weekend and let Peace Shine.
Don't forget to Love always,Forgive quickly and Smile along the way.
God Bless
Jason

Know Who You Are.

Some deer watching me fish a few weeks ago.

Know Who You Are.You can hide things from others but you can't fool yourself. You know exactly what your up to.Keep in mind what you do today will more than likely affect who you are tomorrow.You might not want to admit it.Tomorrow you might want to forget about today.But it simply won't happen. Your living in denial and with false hopes if your one that is trying to do this.Only you can control who you are,what you do and the attitude that you have.Let the person that you are today push you forward to a positive future.Eventually you will look back on today and it will either give you strength or it will bring you regret.It works both ways though.So choose actions today that will give you strength and make you proud of who you are and what you are becoming.
Know Who You Are. Happy Friday everyone.Sorry I have not posted daily as I have been real busy.Spring time has hit Colorado and there's much to do. I will adjust my days to allow time to post more frequently.Promise.Don't forget to forgive quickly,Love always and Smile along the way.
God Bless
Jason

Choose To Feel Great

Geese landing at sunset on the lake the other night.

Choose To Feel Great.I'm sure you have told yourself to not feel great a time or two. I'm sure others have given you a reason to not feel great.Well these are cop outs and excuses.You can still choose to feel great no matter whats going on around you and in your life.The first step is putting all those excuses behind you.The next step is staying positive.By doing these two things you are on your way to feeling great.You can choose to do this no matter what others think of you.No matter what others do to you.We all have this power but we often choose to not exercise it.No one can tell you different and you don't need permission to feel great.So let yourself feel great.Count your blessings and be thankful for what life has dealt you.Be thankful and remember that no matter whats going on in your life there is always someone that is much worse off.Yet if they choose to Feel Great they can in deed do so.So why not Choose to Feel Great today. Right now stop what your doing and let go of all the negatives and Choose To Feel Great. Don't forget to love always,forgive quickly and smile along the way.
God Bless
Jason

A Great Attitude

This was taken the other night.This is a house on the hill behind our property with another amazing sunset.

A Great Attitude.One of the greatest powers we have is our attitude.We can change it in a split second.Your world can be all together different than it was 5 minutes ago.The most important thing to remember is your attitude is yours.It can be influenced but only you control it.Only you can make it what it is.Often a cop out we use is "I'm in a bad mood" . Well you've put yourself in a bad mood by the way you have chosen to handle a situation. By the way you have let something or someone affect you.By staying positive and not choosing to be in a bad mood you will often find your self with a smile.You will notice life a bit easier and always moving forward in the direction you should be moving.So choose today,right now to be in a great mood and start with having A Great Attitude.To all a great day.Don't forget to Love always,Forgive quickly and Smile along the way.
God Bless
Jason

Stop Complaining

Panorama of last nights sunset.I love our sunsets in the spring and summer. Arizona is the only other
state that I know of that get these colors.

Stop Complaining. Complaining is one of the most negative things you can do. It's also often an excuse for not doing something about what you are complaining about.Complaining often makes us feel better and seems like you are taking action. But the reality of it is your doing nothing while complaining.The sooner you stop complaining the sooner you can take action on the situation.Take a step back and open your eyes for one moment. Think of something in the past that you complained about. Now how did the complaining help the situation? More than likely it did absolutely nothing except upset you and others around you.If you find yourself complaining all the time now is the time to stop.No better time than now and start acting.Complaining is nothing more than a negative approach with little action.Don't get me wrong I struggle with this as well. So each and every day I try to stay positive and Stop Complaining. Well another beautiful 67 deg Colorado Day. Going to town and run some errands for Mom then back here to work on the fruit trees and then some design work to do. To all a great day and thanks for visiting my blog. Don't forget to love always,forgive quickly and Smile along the way.
God Bless
Jason

Slow Down





Spring time in Colorado... Love It..Time to get out and take more pictures.

Slow Down. Take a deep breath and smell the coffee.When you try to hard and act to fast you often will mess up.You also will create confusion and anxiety for yourself and others around you.Just like in racing.Often if you slow down you will get more done and in reality be more productive. Instead of worrying about what you might be missing or what you could be doing, focus on what your doing right now.Instead of spinning your wheels around that corner slow down and move forward at a steady pace.Spinning your wheels to know wheres ville will do nothing more than wast precious time.We often make things urgent and they don't need to be.We often are worried about or want now instead of focusing on the task at hand and making it come out right. If taken the time I assure you that the results will be much better.Life is best experienced when you take your time to really live. Move forward fast enough to get there but slow enough to enjoy the journey along the way. Well I'm in Grand Junction CO. this morning.Brought my 2nd cousin to ESVAP testing for the Military. Now for a walk through one of my favorite Hunting and Fishing stores,Cabela's.. Keep it real everyone. Enjoy life and don't forget to smile along the way.
God Bless
Jason

Be Happy,Spring Is Here

Taken above Ouray Colorado last spring. Awww Spring it here love it.

Be Happy Spring Is Here.No matter what the weather is like where your at.No matter what is going on in your life you can always choose to be happy. Enjoy all that is around you. Sure it's easy to be negative.Easy to be depressed and angry but what will that get you? Why not choose to be strong and hold your head high,smile and say today is a great day.Others around you will sure be thankful.Stand up straight and have confidence in what you do and are going to do.Great things will come by staying positive and strong.If you get knocked down just get back up dust yourself off and smile.Be Happy Spring Is Here. Thanks to all that visits my blog yesterday we hit over 2,000 views and that's amazing.Remember to Love always,Forgive quickly and Smile along the way. To all a Happy Spring Day.
God Bless
Jason

Have Self Esteem

Water Fall in the Black Canyon last summer. Can't wait until spring and we can start heading into the canyon.

Have Self Esteem. The main difference between a successful person and a non successful person is self esteem.Ones with self esteem respect themselves.They value there time by not wasting it.They value there health by not filling their bodies with drugs and poisons.They also value the others around them and often are very open minded.Both have the same ups and downs in life except the unsuccessful ones often make things worse for themselves.They often don't take responsibility for there mistakes and actions.They often blame others for there downfalls.I like the saying we make the bed we lay in.If you watch someone like this you will notice that these type of people are always frustrated and depressed.They often can be violent and this is the way they take care of most problems.Often these people don't understand that you can change this in a split second.All it takes is the willingness to change.It will take being responsible for your actions and not blaming others. A little self esteem and your on your way.It doesn't take money or material things.Once you agree to being responsible for your own actions you can achieve anything you want.Stop doing what I have mentioned above and it will change back just as quick as it changed for the better.So choose to start today.Have some Self Esteem and love yourself and others around you.No achievement will be out of reach. Thanks for visiting my blog today.Don't forget to Love always,forgive quickly and Smile along the way.
God Bless
Jason

Know Your Skills

The Black Canyon last summer. Can't wait to go back.


Know Your Skills. Once in a while you have to look back and see where you have been.Where you have gone and where your headed.One of the best positive motivational things you can do for your self is take inventory. Not of your money or any material things. But inventory of you.Think back of a few accomplishments that you have obtained.Look back at a time when you did something really well.Perhaps you made your life or others around you brighter.Maybe a race that you won.Or maybe a job well done at work.Perhaps helping someone out.Do this today. You will be amazed the energy that it will give you.No matter where you are today by thinking of these positive assets in your life that you have achieved will give you the motivation to continue on. It will give you the knowledge to know what you want and how to get it.You will see new opportunities and will see a direct path to them.To all a great Sunday. Don't forget to remind someone today how you appreciate them being in you life. Don't forget to Love always,Forgive quickly and Smile along the way. A shout out to my dear friend Lori. Hope your feeling better soon.
God Bless
Jason

Work On The Things You Can Change

This is Maggie my friends dog.She is a star has posed for news paper adds,Bill boards and more.


Work on the things you can change.In life there will always be things you can change and things you can't.Some things are just out of our control and are a waste of time to worry about them.Life is to short to spend time on them.Don't misunderstand me.You should notice them and understand that the things that you can't change will teach you patience give your courage and move you forward. But just don't spend to much time focusing on them.Use your time wisely to work on the things that you can change.The more you work on the things that you can change the better life will be around you.The sooner you except the things that you can't change the sooner you will be laying the ground work for the things that you can change.In both situations be sure to make the best of both.Learn from both and put into action the things that you can change. Happy St.Patricks Day to everyone. Have a safe and green day.Don't drink to much green fluids and remind someone in your life today how important they are and how you appreciate them in your life. Don't forget to Love always,forgive quickly and Smile along the way.
God Bless
Jason

Never,Never,Never Quit

Never,Never,Never Quit.The only sure way to fail is to quit.We all experience the downs of life.We all have setbacks but true winners experience the most because they never quit.They continue on moving forward even if they take a couple steps back.Take advantage of the setbacks.Use them to motivate you and keep you moving forward. Remember often we turn even the smallest setbacks into big setbacks. We blow them out of proportion making them into something they never should of been.Often the things we worry about never even transpire.Often we are in a small rut but think its much bigger than it really is. Put your mind to it and stay possitive.Take the word quit and throw it out of your vocabulary.Do it now,do it today.Choose to Never,Never,Never Quit.Remember to love always,forgive quickly and Smile along the way.
God Bless
Jason

Good Things Happen

Took this picture yesterday on a hike. Looks like Arizona but in deed Colorado.

Good Things Happen if you let them.Good things are waiting to happen every day.You just have to choose to let them happen.We often look at the world with negativity,frustration,anger and criticism.
This tends to block out the good things in life.We tend to dwell on the past and the future.My family members sit and watch the news.They watch and talk about all the bad things in the world.Seldom do I hear them talking about the good. How depressing. I choose to shut out the negatives and choose to let the good things happen. Don't get me wrong I do understand the dismal shape this country is in but other than Voting in a new President and praying things get better there's really nothing else we can do. I'm not going to sit and watch it and dwell on it. Instead I'm going to find the good things in each day and bring them out in the open.I'm going to watch the birds fly.The animals roam and perhaps take a walk or dirt bike ride. Not going to let the negatives stop me.So choose to open your eyes and find the positives.No matter what situation you are in there can and is a positive outcome available to you.Good Things Happen if you let them. To all a wonderful day. Another beautiful 71 deg. Colorado Day. Going to run some errands for my Mom.Then back out into the orchard for some pruning.Thanks for visiting my blog today. Don't forget to Love always,forgive quickly and Smile along the way.
God Bless
Jason

Let Your Yes Be Yes

Sunset last night on our lake.

Let Your Yes Be Yes and Your No be No.You have a few choices you can choose to say "I might" or "I'll think about it" or you can choose to say "Yes I will". If you don't really want to then don't wast your time saying Maybe. Or I might. Just say No and move on. If you do want it don't make it difficult by saying I might. Say Yes I will.Be 100% committed and go all in.The one's that choose to say I will are the ones that follow through.The ones that you can count on to succeed.They are the movers and the shakers.They are the ones that get things done.Surround yourself with these type of people.These people have confidence and motivation. Also they understand how important it is to let your yes be yes and your no be no. If you think about it how often do you say I might do something? Next think how often does it get done. Very seldom will you do it with I might. But often you will do it with Yes I will. So choose to let your yes be yes and your no be no. Thanks for visiting my blog today. It's going to be another beautiful 70 deg Colorado Day. Time to get out and soak up some sunshine.

God Bless

Jason



Always Being Right

Another one of my favorites. I took this down at the river a couple months ago.

Always Being Right.We often waste allot of time trying to prove that we are right.Your always trying to be right can distance you from others.It also can prevent you from exploring other possibilities.Often it's not even a matter of being right.It's a matter of wanting it your way.There are often many ways to achieve a goal.There are many paths to travel and in the end the results are the same.Same outcome but different direction taken to achieve it.This doesn't mean that is wrong just because it's not your way.There is nothing wrong with a good debate in a conversation if its for finding new answers.But if the sole purpose is just for argument or just to prove who is right or wrong it's a waste of time.No one really cares if you are right.No one wants to hear, I told you so.
Next time offer your point of view and understand that there are often several rights and nothing wrong if the outcome is the same in the end.It's not all the important to Always Be Right.
Well another beautiful Sunny 70 deg. Colorado Day. Going to go out and continue pruning the apple tress.Thanks for visiting my blog today.Don't forget to love always,forgive quickly and Smile along the way.
God Bless
Jason

A Great Day

Love this picture.This is my friend Lori's dog. He loves to go fishing.

A Great Day.Yes in deed today is a great day.But it can only be a great day if you choose to make it so.If you look to the ground,lower your shoulders and pout you will have chosen to do so.Your day will not be good.But if you raise your head look into the air and yell I feel great,today is going to be a great day.Then more than likely it will be.It all starts by being positive and telling your self that you are going to have a great day.Even if your day has not started out well.Even if things around you are not the way you are wanting them to be.You can still make that change and make today a great day.You are in complete control of your attitude.I once heard a saying.If you reach for the moon and fail you will still be amongst the stars.This is so true but if you don't reach then you will never make it.Yes today is going to be a Great Day...Spring is in the air.It's going to be nearly 70 in Sunny Colorado. I am going to start pruning the apple trees in the orchard.Going to check out the garden and perhaps burn it and start getting it ready to plant. Going to have an early St.Patricks day meal putting the Corned Beef in the crock pot now. Don't forget to Love always,Forgive quickly and for heaven sake SMILE! Thanks for visiting my blog today.
God Bless
Jason

Remind Yourself

One of my favorites.Took this on my way to CA. on 9-29-11 as the sun was coming up
somewhere out in Utah.


Remind Yourself what you have to be thankful for.Remind yourself what you love.We often think of the things that we dislike.Perhaps things that annoy us or that we hate.Well change it up today and put those as side.Concentrate on the things that you Love.Things that bring a smile to your face.The things that really make a difference in your life.What do you like about today.Or maybe yesterday or even something that will come tomorrow.We all have our own share of problems but choose to put them as side today and think about the good things that you have going for you in this moment.The more you focus on the good things the more they will grow.The more joy they will bring.Also the bad things will be less important.Be thankful that you woke up today.Be thankful for the people that are in your life.Have no regrets and forgive quickly.Smile always and you will be on your way to reminding your self how much you have to be thankful for. To all a great Sunday. Another beautiful Colorado Day.I'm volunteering my time to the Montrose Elks Lodge today for a Fish fry.Also donating about 15 nice trout for the meal. I am thankful that I have the resources to do this.Live,Love and Laugh...
God Bless
Jason

Nobody Said It Would Be Easy

This goose hung out with me yesterday at my fishing hole.Normally it flies away but he was not bothered by me being there yesterday.

Nobody Said It Would Be Easy.So what will it take to go where you want to go.Have what your want to have and be the person that you want to be? It will take discipline,hard work and determination.It will take long days and even longer nights.It will take frustration,sacrifice and disappointment.It will take the best that you have to give. But think of the regrets you will have if you don't do it.If you don't at least try 100%. So it's up to you. A shallow and narrow path with regrets and disappointment.Or a harder path with accomplishments and joy.So face life head on.Except that it won't be easy but you can succeed. If you fail get back up and keep going.The challenges is what makes us grow stronger.With each challenge we gain experience.Let your experiences guide you and propel you to success.It's worth fighting for and you will be glad you did. Just remember Nobody Said It Would Be Easy.Besides if it were there would be little joy in our accomplishments. To all a wonderful weekend.Don't forget to set your clocks back 1 hour tonight when you go to sleep.Love always,forgive quickly and don't forget to Smile along the way.
God Bless
Jason

You Can Feel Like It.

Sunset on our lake last night. Can't wait until tomorrow we change our clocks and the
Sunsets get even better.

You Can Feel Like it even when you don't. What you ask? Is there something you need to do but you just don't feel like it?Well you have a couple of choices.You can do it anyways. Or you can choose to avoid it all together.But the easiest way is to change your feelings about it first.Besides they are your feelings and you are in control of them.Start by putting them into words.For instance say.....I want to go for a run. Or I need to get up early tomorrow.Seems easy and it is. By just saying it you will set your mind into changing the way you feel about it.You will be taking the first step to taking action.Say it to your self or say it out loud. Say it with confidence and you will soon see the way you feel about it start to change.If you start saying you feel like it then you will. If you take the steps to feel like it suddenly it will be done. In the end you will be much happier that you did it instead of avoiding it all together. Positive thinking goes a long way. See you can feel like it. I am going to go try to catch a few more fish for the Elks Fish Fry. I don't really feel like it but I'm going to start with positive thinking. Thank you for all the prayers and wishes. Don't forget to Love always,Forgive quickly and Smile along the way. To all a great Friday.
God Bless
Jason

Frustration Is Good

Another one of my favorite spots to visit and fish.This is the San Miguel River.Near
Placerville Colorado.Yes Colorado not CA.About an hour from our home.This was taken
last summer as we fished the river.

Frustration Is Good. Yes it's a good thing if you allow it to be.With focus and a little effort frustration will give you the energy and the direction to change your life and move forward to bigger and better things.Great achievements come from ones that are frustrated not from ones that are content.We often have to hit rock bottom before we have enough frustration to kick us into gear to make the changes needed.Frustration is a way of telling your self that your ready for change.If you are frustrated now well I have good news.You are ready.Make today the day that you focus that energy on making the changes that are needed in your life and others around you.Turn this energy into a positive and start making changes.Don't let it bring you down.Choose to let it bring you up and give you the energy to fight for change.So get busy today.Frustration Is Good.... I would like to pass a prayer along to my dear friends The Pierson Family. Dad has become Ill and was taken to the Hospital yesterday.Please keep them in you heart and in your Prayers for a speedy recovery. Thanks again for visiting my blog.Don't forget to Love always,Forgive Quickly and Smile along the way.
God Bless
Jason

Count Your Blessings

One of my favorite spots in the Black Canyon.Less than 20 miles from our house.The road should be open early next month.Can't wait.One of Gods great creations.

Count Your Blessings.Take the time today to count just a few of them.Stop what your doing and do it right now.Here is the real challenge though.Do not count one material thing.Because those are the things that don't really matter. Forget about the House,Car,or anything that you had to buy. A good place to start is with life itself.The opportunity to live and learn.The beauty that's all around you.Consider your family and friends that truly care about you.Most of all your Faith.The joys that you have experienced and the things that you have to look forward to.Think of these very things that you are so grateful to have received.Dwell on these for a moment and how blessed you are to have acquired them.The more you are thankful the more will come your way.The more we focus on positive the more positive things we will be blessed with.Take the time today to thank a friend or loved one for being in your life.Be thankful for just being alive.Take the time to Count Your Blessings today and everyday.To all a great day.Thank you for visiting my blog I am very blessed to have your interest and a connection to every ones life's. Live,Love and Smile always.
God Bless
Jason

A Good Time

Panorama View taken this morning from the end of our driveway.
(Click on image to view larger)

A Good Time.When we reflect on the past we tend to forget about the bad times and focus on the good times.How often do you catch your self saying "Remember when we" ??? It's always about A Good Time. Not a bad time.What we need to do to be happy is bring this focus to the present time.No matter if your in a good or bad situation.No matter what bad is going on around you.We often don't spend enough energy focusing in the positive at the present time.We tend to dwell on the bad in each moment.Then we wish we didn't because the good times are soon gone and out of reach.So since you know that your going to eventually forget about the bad times and put them behind you.Why not put what ever bad is happening around you today behind you right now. Stop and refocus on the good that is happening.There is always good you just have to focus on it. Even if all seems bad today by letting it go now good will suddenly appear.Focus on the good times and good will be.Today will end up being the good old times.So why not make it a better time? Choose to make it A Good Time.
Thanks for visiting my blog today.Thanks to all my friends for your prayers they are greatly appreciated.
God Bless
Jason

A great day to live

Sunset on our lake Saturday Night. Next Saturday we change are clocks. Yaaa later
and better sunsets are coming soon.

Today is a great day to be alive.A great day to live. In fact it can be the best day yet if you choose to make it so.Today is here and now and is filled with opportunity and challenges.Challenges that will grow and strengthen you.Opportunities that will propel you forward.Today and every day you choose how it will begin and how it will end.So make the best of it.Make wise decisions and be happy about the outcome at the end of the day.After all it is up to you to decide which path to take today.What road you choose to travel will have allot to do with the outcome tomorrow or even further down the road.In each day there is beauty you just have to stop and see it.Don't get to caught up in work,life,love etc.
The true beauty of life will pass you by if you do.Think of all the opportunities that are right in front of you.All you have to do is reach out and grab them.Get up and do it now.Be thankful that this day is yours and be sure to make the best of it.Today is a gift waiting to be opened.So open it and live life to the fullest.Be happy to be alive and show your gratitude by making it the best day ever.A great day to live.
Thank you for visiting my blog today. I am sorry I have not posted in a few days. I have been struggling with some health issues but are doing much better today and hope to be on track soon.Thank you to all my friends for the prayers. I truly appreciate you all. Don't forget to love always,forgive quickly and Smile along the way.
God Bless
Jason