Welcome Change

Another picture from one of my fishing adventures.

Welcome Change. Yes I have talked about this before but I feel it's worth talking about again.Us humans hate change.We are programmed to like repetition. However in most cases change is good.Often change is for the better. Also don't fight change.Change is going to happen in our life's weather we let it or not.But by excepting it you can turn the change into even bigger and better things.Don't be afraid of change.Don't get stuck in the past.Most importantly don't be scared of the future.Often we think because someone or something hurt us in the past that it will often happen again.That's not necessarily true.Learn from our mistakes but don't hold on to the past so tight that you can't move forward.Don't focus on making judgements about what has happened.Instead use that energy and focus on how to make a positive outcome.Try not to over think things around you and let your life be filled with great intentions.Don't be sidetracked by worrying about what should of been or who is at fault and or what went wrong.Put that energy towards what it is turned out to be and except the change.Find your comfort in not holding on to the past but what the future could be.Open your eyes,take a deep breath and except what the Good Lord has in store for us. Don't forget to love always,forgive quickly and smile along the way.Hope everyone has a fun and safe Halloween.

God Bless
Jason

The Little Things

I took this a few years ago with my old camera. Up near Blue Mesa.

The little things are often over looked in life. I have talked about this before but feel it's so important.The little things are what really make a difference.We often get caught up in the big picture instead of the little picture right in front or our noses. If you cherish the little things you will look back after time has passed and realize that the little things were really big.Every little thing you do,every little action you take will impact your world and others around you.Your attitude and outlook on life plays a key role in the decisions that you make.If you see the world as a beautiful place,filled with positive possibilities.Your actions will be positive and lead you in the right direction.Let yourself love life and the little things it offers and you will be on your way to creating the little things that make a difference in life.Never regret or take for granted one moment.Never wish the moment to pass.The Little Things are where it's at my friends Don't forget to love always,forgive quickly and smile along the way.Hope everyone is having a great Tuesday.Prayers to all of our East Coast friends.
God Bless
Jason

Have Some Fun

One of my trips up Dallas Divide this past summer.

Have Some Fun.Sometimes we must play a little.We often get so caught up in our life's that we forget to breath a little and let the kid out of us. You can have fun and let loose once in awhile yet still be responsible.The chores will be there tomorrow.Children do it,animals do it and we can benefit from it as well. In order to grow and gain experience you must let your self go and play a little. Have some fun every now and then. Choose something fun to do that the outcome doesn't matter. Always set time,energy and resources aside for play. It will calm your days and brighten you nights. It will also have a great impact on your work and the others around you in your life.We perform at our best when we are doing something we enjoy. Increase your play time and it will reflect on your work in a positive way. So don't loose focus and don't forget what life is all about.Having fun. Plan a play day or even just a few hours to stop and smell the roses. Have Some Fun. Don't forget to love always,forgive quickly and smile along the way. Hope everyone is having a great Monday. Sending Prayers to our East Coast friends.

God Bless
Jason

Staying Positive

One of my favorite places to go.Curricanti Creek

Staying Positive is something I talk about often in my blogs. I feel it's so very important.No matter what's going on in your life you can make things better by staying positive. When times are tough it's not easy to stay positive but it's your most effective choice.When you're knocked down it's easy to feel sorry for yourself but the sooner you choose to be positive the sooner you will be in a better state.Being positive in the face of difficulty is not a matter of training or ability. It's a choice that you are free to make at any moment.Take a moment to look back at other upsetting times that have come and gone in your life.You will remember that as soon as you started being positive is when things started looking up.So it's your choice. Start right now by Staying Positive. Don't forget to love always,forgive quickly and smile along the way. Hope everyone is having a great Sunday.

God Bless
Jason

Today's Purpose

I took this yesterday at Blue Mesa. Amazing it came out this good. I took it traveling 55 MPH out the window of the bus.

Do you ever ask your self what is Today's Purpose? Well you should ask yourself this daily.What have you chose to do with the day that you are in? How have you decided to use your time? By giving each day a purpose you will have an accomplishment at the end of each day. Not only will you have a day to reflect on but you will have the energy to carry you forward to the next day. Each day is filled with countless possibilities.By giving them a purpose you will be able to accomplish your dreams. With purpose you will move closer to your dreams. Live life at it's best and give every day purpose. Your here so you might as well make the best of it. Oh yes Today's Purpose.Don't forget to love always,forgive quickly and smile along the way. Follow your heart but take your brain with you.Hope every one's having a great Saturday.

God Bless
Jason

Today's A Great Day To Be Alive

I took this one last summer on a trip into the Black Canyon

Today's a Great Day To Be Alive. It doesn't matter how yesterday ended.It doesn't matter how today started.What matters is right now.You can choose to have it be the best day ever.With every moment that passes are great opportunity's and possibilities.Yes there will be some challenges and some disappointments but within each one will be possibilities to grow.In each moment you can set goals and reach for them.Your future is all yours to decide and it's up to you what road you take and what direction you travel.You don't need permission from anybody to take your own road.You don't have to wait for any curtain circumstances to move towards your goals.After all most things don't happen the way we plan or think they should happen.You just have to put you mind to it and move forward.Don't let anybody sway your judgement and slow you down.After all it's your decisions to make. Yes in deed Today's A Great Day To Be Alive.Don't forget to Love always,Forgive quickly and Smile along the way. Also take a moment to thank a friend or loved one for being in your life. Hope everyone had a great Thursday. Thanks for being here on my page it keeps me motivated to here your thoughts so feel free to comment on them and share with your friends.

God Bless
Jason

Possible

I took this picture a few months ago at the Colorado National Monument.

Possible.
pos·si·ble

   /ˈpɒsəbəl/ Show Spelled[pos-uh-buhl]  adjective 1. that may or can be, exist, happen, be done, be used, etc.: OK so we know the definition of the word but often we misunderstand the complete meaning of the word and how to interpret it. Possible goes deeper than a ready made solution.Further than the ones handed to you on a platter. Possible also includes everything that can be achieved with a valiant effort,discipline and determination.If your options are limited think of what you can do to improve your chances,better your options and reach your goals.Most things that seem impossible we give up on and never see the real beauty of what could of been.Possible is not always easy,convenient or a given.Choose to step outside of your box and give a little more effort. Work a little harder and be a little more positive. Show some patience and tell yourself that everything and anything is possible.The best possibilities are the ones that take commitment and dedication. Never,Never,Ever give up.Don't forget to love always,forgive quickly and smile along the way. Happy Hump Day Everyone. We're half way there. woot woot...

God Bless
Jason

Today Is The Day

Taken up near Dallas Divide

Today Is The Day!
Yep good news. Today is the day.A new day and it's here now.A great opportunity to move in any direction you choose. So why not choose to move forward and work one step closer to your dreams? If you have been knocked off your feet today is the day to bet back up. Perhaps in the past few days you have made some choices that have brought negative results. Well today is the day to turn it around. Head in a different direction. Hone your skills and work towards your dreams. Don't let anything or anyone hold you back.If you have had a dream locked up in your heart today is the day to let it out and move one step closer.So take a deep breath and move forward. Put one foot in front of the other and just do it.Keep your head up and a positive outlook and you will succeed. Don't forget to love always,forgive quickly and smile along the way. Hope everyone makes this Tuesday the best ever.

God Bless
Jason

Why Put Off Until Tomorrow What You Can Do Today?

I took this picture at the entrance to our River Park in Montrose.

Why put off until tomorrow what you can do today?
When you can only do a little, do it. Soon you’ll have the chance to do a little more, and a little more again, until the job is done. When you only have a moment or two, make full use of whatever time you have. Even when you can’t get all of it done, you can get some of it done.
Forget about the time you don’t have, and use the time you do have. Instead of worrying about how you’ll do it all, focus on doing what you can right now. Achievement requires many steps. So take another one each time you can. Don’t waste your time complaining when the interruptions knock you off track. Just get yourself beyond them and get quickly back to work. Do what you can, when you can, as often as you can. Your persistent, consistent efforts will surely and steadily take you where you choose to go.Our time is very valuable don't wast it as it is later than we think.Don't forget to love always,forgive quickly and smile along the way. Hope everyone had a great weekend.

God Bless
Jason

The Problem Is

Another beautiful Colorado Day.

 

 

The Problem Is. We often get confused when a problem arises.Our first instinct is to place blame on others when in fact 99% of the time the problem is within ourselves.The problem is not the way we are treated by others.The problem is the way we allow others actions to affect us. The problem isn't what has happened in the past.The problem lies within yourself in letting the past hold you back. You will never solve a problem by trying to change others. But you can solve most problems by making a change within yourself. The problem isn't a situation that you are in. The problem is how you choose to interpret the situation. Choose to have an open mind and choose to make a change within yourself.Suddenly you will be on your way to solving any problem. Be confident that you have made it this far and hold your head high.There is no problem you can't solve if you put your mind to it.Yes in deed, The Problem Is. Don't forget to love always,forgive quickly and smile along the way. Hope everyone is having a great weekend. Thanks for visiting my blog today.

 

God Bless

Jason

Be Honest With Yourself

I know I have posted this one in the past. I took this picture last year with my old camera so not the best but I still love it. A goose landing on our lake.

Be Honest With Yourself. Be honest with others. The best way to add value to your life is with honesty. Honesty is the key to lowering stress. Honesty is the way to rid allot of problems that block your path.Any other way will waste your time and others. It will often lead you to a dead end road.The sooner you admit to making a mistakes the sooner you will correct them.The sooner you admit you are scared the sooner your courage will grow.The sooner you admit your weakness the sooner you will become stronger.The sooner you admit that you are confused the sooner you will understand.Be honest with yourself.If you're hurting this is the first step to healing.Being honest with yourself and others is not always easy.Let the truth be told and excepting the truth is the first and only step to moving forward.Be Honest With Yourself. Don't forget to love always,forgive quickly and smile along the way. I hope everyone is having a great weekend so far.Thank You for visiting my blog today.

God Bless
Jason

Time For Yourself

Yellow Headed Black Bird in flight down by our lake.

Time for yourself. Often in our busy life's we forget how important time for ourselves is.Are you ever bored? Well you should be once in a while.In today's world our days are often structured and scheduled with personal matters of our own and others that need attention.We often forget that all this does not matter.You can't take any of it with you and often by doing the above you will loose touch with reality and what's really important in life.Then add in television, Internet etc, there often is diversion that doesn't allow time to reflect on life.Today choose to step back and take a quick look at where you are. Where you've been and where you want to be. Take some time to smell the roses.Give your mind and body a rest.We all need a little time for ourselves. A little time that's not scheduled.When we were growing up mom would kick us out of the house. I would go sit under the tree and take a nap. Or perhaps play with some army men etc. Today's kids do nothing of the sort. There plugged in and every second of every day is structured and planned.So give yourself a break today. Let your mind wander off in no where land.Take a deep breath and enjoy a little time for yourself. Don't forget to love always,forgive quickly and smile along the way.

God Bless
Jason

Life Is Great

Taken up near our hunting area. Area 62. A really nice cattle/beaver pond.

Life is great no matter what's going on in it at the present time.It's great when others talk highly of you.Yet life does not depend on what others think.Life is great when things are going your way. Yet life does not depend on everything always being perfect.Life is great when fortune shines on you. Yet we gain value and knowledge by making it through the tough times.Life is great when you get it right the first time. Yet we gain wisdom and courage by making it through the disappointments and challenging times.Life is great spending time relaxing. Yet life can become empty if that's all you do.No matter what life brings you, there is always great possibilities to make the best of it and live life to your fullest capabilities.You have to first let yourself understand that you are worth it. You are worth the effort to achieve your goals.You are worth the pain and effort to get through each days ups and downs.Make what ever efforts are necessary to concur what ever setbacks come your way. Life is full of ups and downs yet choose to make life great by choosing how to handle each and every one in your own way. Remember to smile and keep your head up.Don't forget to love always,forgive quickly and smile along the way. Happy Hump Day everyone. Hope it was a great one.

God Bless
Jason

Some Space

I took this picture a couple weeks ago while taking a bus load of kids to Camp Red Cloud.Near Lake City Colorado.

Everyone needs Some Space. The problem is we often let the little things in life drag us down. We often don't distance ourselves from the every day drama. Sweating the small stuff instead of putting some space between them.Most problems can be eliminated by adding some space.The same effort we waste worrying about the small stuff can just as easy be used to gain some space. Break the habit of reacting in the normal way you see fit. Sometimes the best reaction is no reaction at all. You can choose to focus in a different direction anytime you see fit. So the next time one of life's little drama's arises choose a different direction. Add some space between you and the problem. You will be glad you did.There will always be issues that need your attention but often we make things worse by over reacting.Choose to add Some Space the next time something negative crosses your path and see what happens. In most cases it will work it self out and fall by the way side. Give it Some Space. Don't forget to love always,forgive quickly and smile along the way. Hope everyone is having a great Tuesday.

God Bless
Jason

Where You Live

Taken yesterday on my way to town. Beautiful Fall Colors

Where you live is up to you. I'm not always talking about your physical location either. Your state of mind,your thoughts and how you handle your surroundings is up to you,regardless of your physical location. However you are where you are for a reason. You might not understand this reason but that's OK. You can still choose to have a positive outcome. This is all controlled by your thoughts,actions and attitude.We often think that where we live is determined by outside sources. Or by the people around you. This is not true because you have a choice to live where ever you want.It all starts with your decisions in life.If you're not happy with where you are then make different decisions. Perhaps change your thoughts. Choose to live where you can always see positive possibilities.Choose to live where your thoughts and actions are not disrupted by negatives.Make sure you are in a place where your actions are focused on whats important to you.Find a happy place where the negatives bounce right off. A place where you have the best possibility to succeed. The best place for you is Where You Live. Don't forget to love always,forgive quickly and smile along the way.Hope everyone is having a great Monday. Thanks for visiting my blog today.

God Bless
Jason

Convince Yourself

Another one from the Pumpkin Patch last week.

Every action you take good or bad is taken because you have convinced yourself to do so. You can do anything you want and can achieve anything you want if you simply convince yourself to do it.No matter how tall the mountain or obstacle you will find away to succeed once convinced. Are you convincing yourself to reach higher? Or are you sitting idle in a stale mate? Look around you at what you have already accomplished. This was achieved by being positively convinced that you could do it. If you like what you see then keep on going and keep convincing yourself to do so. If your not happy with where your at then convince yourself to do better. Convince yourself to keep moving and to challenge yourself to create a better life. Convince yourself to stay positive and reach for your dreams.You have done it time and time again so don't stop now. Convince Yourself! Don't forget to love always,forgive quickly and smile along the way. Hope everyone is having a great weekend so far.

God Bless
Jason

Our Frustrations



From my field trip yesterday to the Pumpkin Patch.

 

Our Frustrations our a choice,a choice that we have to make. You can choose to hold on to them and experience them. Or you can dismiss them and let them go.Though it may seem that our frustrations are caused by the events going on around us.This is incorrect,the events around us are just excuses to allow yourself to be frustrated. The reality is that frustration is created by us. It's our minds,ego's and emotions getting in the way. Frustration simply would not exist without our support.So remember the next time you get frustrated that it doesn't have to be that way and that you have a choice.The sooner you choose to dismiss the frustration the sooner you will become more productive,more satisfied and ready for better experiences. So throw your frustrations away,stay focused and move forward. Don't forget to love always,forgive quickly and smile along the way. Life is good.

 

God Bless

Jason



Stop Complaining

A beautiful Colorado Fall Day.

Stop Complaining. I fight this issue often this is why I talk about it often. Complaining about an issue is a poor excuse for not doing something about it. Complaining gives us a false since of security. In the back of our minds it makes us think that we are doing something about it.The fact of the matter is complaining doesn't solve anything. It slows us down and takes a negative approach that will not help in solving the problem in any way shape or form.Think about this,we never complain to ourselves. Just think if there was no such thing as complaining.What if you had no one to complain to? What would you do? You would take action and fix the problem instead of talking about it. You would move forward with confidence and resolve the issue without complaining.So what's the point of complaining? You can clearly see now that complaining has accomplished nothing so don't waste any more time.Put your big boy or big girl panties on and Stop Complaining and start acting.Don't forget to love always, forgive quickly and smile along the way. Happy Hump Day everyone.

God Bless
Jason

A Reality Check

Taken near Telluride Colorado.

Every once in a while we all need A Reality Check.The world is the way it is and you are the way you are so what can be done about it? Are you going to dwell on the past? Wish you could go back in time? Or even stop today in it's moment. This is all a waste of time. The sooner we realize that time moves in one direction the better off we'll be. Time moves forward and only forward. Are you going to sit around and wait for someone else to solve your problems for you? If so your going to fall further behind. Are you going to waste energy because you feel you have been treated unfairly by life? If so the negative outcomes will increase.It's your choice to make.You're in this state because you have chosen this road. So why not choose to be positive? Why not wake up to a Reality Check? Except the way things are and start doing something about them. It doesn't really matter who's fault you think it is. It doesn't really matter where you have been or where you are now. What really matters is the choice is yours where you go from here. Use this day to improve yourself and others around you. Improve your situation right now. It's never to late for a Reality Check. Don't forget to love always,forgive quickly and smile along the way. Have a great Tuesday everyone.

God Bless
Jason

Get Ahead Of The Game

Another beautiful  fall day here in Colorado

Get Ahead Of The Game. We often get stuck doing just what needs to be done.The bare minimum to get by.When your done with what needs to be done take the time to do a little more.Choose to go a little further,work a little harder,make an extra effort. You'll be glad you did. By doing so you will enjoy bigger rewards later on down the road.Never pass of the opportunity to get ahead of the game.Sometimes it's great to sit back and enjoy your efforts however when you stop moving forward you are falling behind. Consider your work  that you have done in a positive way not as a punishment.Stick to your plan and don't get down when things don't turn out exactly as planned. Use these times as a learning experience and keep pushing forward. Get Ahead Of The Game. Don't forget to love always,forgive quickly and smile along the way.Happy Monday Everyone.

God Bless
Jason

Go With The Flow

Another shot from our trip to Camp Red Cloud last week.

Sometimes you just have to go with the flow. Stop making life so difficult. Most of the time we make things out to be much worse than they really are. Over 80% of the the stuff we worry about never even come to be.Instead of analyzing everything just go with what feels right. Go with your first instinct.Just go with the flow does not mean that you have to give up on your goals or your values.It means continue with the same goals and values but not worrying about the pitfalls along the way. Not worrying about what's going on around you.There will be things come up along the way that you don't understand. Don't fret them just keep going with the flow.Stay confident and hold your head high. Don't let anybody tell you different. Just go with the flow. Don't forget to love always, forgive quickly and smile along the way.

God Bless
Jason

Have Patience

A beautiful sunset on our lake last night.

Have Patience.Good things come for those who wait. If all your desires were fulfilled immediately you would have nothing to look forward to. Instant results are not always the best results.Having some patience will allow you to turn a good situation into an even better situation.Or a bad situation in to a good situation.If you pass on the patience you will miss out on the anticipation. Good things can happen instantly but better things happen in time. Be willing to take the time and put in the effort that it takes to succeed. Often things that arrive instantly won't last very long and will loose it's value.Things obtained with patience and effort will fulfill your needs for many years. No one said it would be easy but with patience everything will become easier.The more effort you put forward the longer things will last. If it's broken then spend the time to fix it. Don't just throw it out.Yes in deed have some patience. Don't forget to love always,forgive quickly and smile along the way.

God Bless
Jason

Road Block

Another picture from my trip to Camp Red Cloud last week.

Have you hit a Road Block? If so the last thing you want to do is quit. Just because you are slowed down does not mean that you can't get there.If something suddenly seems impossible choose to look at it in a different way.Perhaps take a different approach.When one avenue is blocked pick another route.What makes your dream your own is how you get there.You must find your own way to achieve the goal.When the road is blocked it's not a setback. It's an opportunity to be creative. An opportunity to realize that things don't always go as planned but with confidence the same goal can be met.There's always more than one way to move forward. Sometimes the best way is not the easiest way.Stick with it,go around the road block and continue moving forward. You will be glad you did. Don't forget to love always,forgive quickly and smile along the way. Have a great week everyone and thanks for visiting my blog today.

God Bless
Jason