When You Least Expect It

I haven't had a chance to get any winter pictures this year. So here is one from last year. Telluride Colorado.

Life will change when you least expect it. Sometimes change will come in different ways. Often change will come with little understanding. Any change that's not expected will come as a surprise. Regardless of the outcome we should except it and understand that everything happens for a reason. When you least expect it life might deal you a disappointing blow. You should use this experience to your full advantage. Learn from it, except it and understand that good things will eventually come from this change. If you stay positive and understand that most is out of our control. He has a plan for us all and it's not really meant for us to understand. Be assured that good things are coming and will happen when you least expect it. Don't try to hard to make things the way you want them to be. Let faith run it's course and it will all work out. If something doesn't work out then it wasn't meant to be. Life is amazing if you except it for what it is. Be patient and when you least expect it you will be on top of the world. Don't forget to love always, forgive and smile along the way.

God Bless
Jason

The Gift Of Giving

A picture from last winter. Frosty trees in Telluride Colorado.

On this day and everyday give the gift of giving. Not just because it's Christmas but because you can. We all have the amazing gift to give to others. Giving is more than the offering of objects. The most important things we have to give are not objects at all. Give the gift of yourself. Try giving your time, your love, your attention, patience and respect. These are parts of yourself that you will never loose by giving. The more you give the more you will receive in return. By giving these things to others it will have a greater influence than any object ever will. By giving these few simple things you will open your heart and and bring joy to your life. The more you give the more you will have to offer to others. It's a never ending supply that we all have within us. You don't have to wait for any special day or any special time. Choose to offer this gift on a daily basis and your life will shine bright. Don't forget to love always, forgive quickly and smile along the way. I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Birthday to our Lord Jesus Christ. While you enjoying the day with friends and family make sure you offer the gift of giving.

God Bless
Jason

Be Creative

One of my favorite pictures from last year. An artist painting on Main St.-Telluride Colorado.

Be Creative with everything you do. Just because something isn't working out the way you expect it to doesn't mean that you can't make it happen by taking a different approach. A creative approach might be the answer. Something new,something different might help you obtain the task. Creativity can be used at any time if you choose to use it. Open your eyes and your mind and try something different. Today is a new day so use the knowledge you already have and be creative with your decisions and the actions you take. You can learn from your past experiences but you can also improve on them as well. Being creative might make things easier. When the possibilities aren't to your liking, open up and be creative. When you feel like you're stuck, try a different route. There are always more than one way to reach a goal or solve a problem. So why not be creative and open up a different avenue, you'll be glad you did. Don't forget to love always, forgive quickly and smile along the way. Hope everyone is having a great weekend and added some creativity to it.

God Bless
Jason

Reason To Succeed

Another beautiful sunset on our lake.

Everything happens for a reason. We often don't understand why things happen but often get caught up in the outcome instead of what could be. We seem to focus on the negatives in life rather than the positives. When a problem arises we think of a reason to fail instead of a reason to succeed. Don't get caught up with the wrong reasons. If you are in a state of negativity then you won't succeed. It's just as easy to turn it around and look for a reason to succeed. Find a reason to do what it takes to move to the next level. This reason will allow you to be the best you can be. This reason will open up many opportunities. Find a reason to make the effort, to concur the obstacles that are in front of you. Find a reason to deal with the challenges and get on to accomplishing your dreams. Every time you become discouraged hold this reason close to your heart. Stop making excuses and start finding a reason to succeed. Don't forget to love always, forgive quickly and smile along the way. I hope everyone is having a great week.

God
Bless
Jason

Living In The Past

Winter Ouray Colorado.

Living in the past will do nothing but slow you down. Take your past experiences and learn from them but don't dwell on them to much. Could you imagine what life would be like if you woke up every morning with no recollection of the past? You would jump out of bed with enthusiasm and confidence. You would wonder what the new day will bring. Well you can choose to do this regardless of what has happened in the past. Your past can inspire you and help you understand who you are. However it doesn't have to hold you back. It shouldn't stop you from being who you want to be. No problems from the past should inspire you to ever give up. The past should give you motivation to move forward.  Every day is a new day and you can choose how you feel and how you act. Every morning should start out free of regret, anger or doubts. Use your past as a pathway to great achievements. Hold on to the good and let go of the bad. Make a better tomorrow by choosing what you do today. This my friends is how we live in the past. Don't forget to love always, forgive quickly and smile along the way. I hope everyone has had a wonderful weekend and thanks again for visiting my thought today.

God Bless

Jason

Beautiful World

Winter in Ouray Colorado (Little Switzerland Of America) 30 Minutes from our home.

We live in a beautiful world. Beauty is all around us we just choose to block it out.Beauty is not just physical appearance it's much deeper than physical appearance.We know beauty without having to learn it.We can't define it but the more we appreciate it the more beautiful it becomes. No matter what's going on in your life make the decision today to put it behind you for a few moments. Stop relax and take in the beauty that's around you. It's a gift we can give to our self and no one can take it away. Beauty can relax, inspire and energize us.We live in a world surrounded by beauty so reach out and grab it today. Except it for what it is and dig even deeper. Beauty is often found in things that seem very ordinary and plain. Sometimes we must dig deeper to discover the true beauty. Take nothing for granted and cherish every moment. Slow down a bit and look at what's going on around you, a beautiful world in deed. Don't forget to love always, forgive quickly and smile along the way. We have almost made it through another week and the weekend is close. Take some time to enjoy the beautiful world we live in.

God Bless
Jason

Fishing below Crystal Dam in the Black Canyon.

Life is change,life is full of change with every moment. I speak of this often. If life can constantly be changing then why is it so hard for us to change? Well good news, it's just as easy to make changes in yourself as it is with each moment. You have to start with excepting change without judgement,fear or anxiety. All of these will do nothing but slow the process down. No matter what life may throw at you,whatever challenges you may face, always keep in mind that success is always an option with change. You might feel stuck or lost in the moment but that's not the case at all. With every moment in time there are countless possibilities waiting for you. With an open mind,a little time,commitment and effort you can make it happen. At times you might feel alone,sad,angry and frustrated. That's OK if you keep in mind that you can change all of these feelings and situations. You might be in a difficult financial situation or perhaps a tough spot in a relationship. Again you can change all this any time you want to. You have the power and ability to change with life as it comes and goes. You do this all the time but perhaps you don't realize it or take it for granted. Life is change and you must remember that you can change to. Everything happens for a reason so let it happen and enjoy the chance. Don't forget to love always,forgive quickly and smile along the way. I hope everyone had a great weekend and thanks again for visiting my thought today.

God Bless
Jason

Respect Others

A panorama picture of our beautiful San Juan Mountains last weekend.

Respect others. Most have no problem respecting our friends and family but we often forget to respect the ones we don't know. You should take notice and try to understand others around you. The person behind you at the supermarket. The one walking down the sidewalk and yes perhaps even the one that cuts you off while driving. Even if you don't agree with them respect others opinions. Everyone around you is important and brings value to your life. Give others your full attention even if it's only for a brief moment. Sometimes that split second is all it takes to bring a smile to someone's face. To brighten someone else's day will bring value and joy to your day as well. Each person has hopes, dreams, pains and problems. Some are the same as yours some may be different. Try to understand them like you would your own. Treat others how you wish to be treated. Yes in deed bring value to your life by respect others. Don't forget to love always, forgive quickly and smile along the way. I hope everyone had a respectful day and thank you for visiting my thought today.

God Bless
Jason

The Truth

Saturday in the Black Canyon below Crystal Reservoir.

 The Truth is not always easy. The truth is not always understood and often mistaken. if you make the truth top priority you can make it happen. We often make excuses for not doing something or not living life to the fullest. The truth is these are excuses and far from the truth. Only you have the power to take life by the horns and jump in feet first while being true to yourself and others. The truth can lead you beyond any challenge. The only thing that can hold you back are the limits you put on yourself and these limits start by untrue thoughts. Limits that stop you from dreaming and moving forward with where you need to be. The truth is that you have made it this far and you would be much further if it wasn't for the limitations you put on yourself. Stay true and wash away the disbelief. Be True to yourself and keep moving forward,you can do it. Don't forget to love always, forgive quickly and smile along the way. I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and thanks for visiting my thought today.

God Bless
Jason

Be Thankful

An older picture but one of my favorites. Some deer watching me down by the river.

Be thankful not only for this day but every day. Be thankful for what you have and understand it's value. Don't get confused with what you want. There is a big difference between what you want and what you need. Count your blessings often and more good fortune will come your way. The more you count the more you will receive. Giving thanks to the people around you is a great start. The more attention you give to the things you cherish, the more valuable they will become. Be thankful for the dark cloudy days and they will become brighter. Be thankful for the sunny days and they will be even more enjoyable. Be thankful for your opportunities and you will make the best of them. Be thankful more often and life will reward you. Don't forget to love always, forgive quickly and smile along the way. I wish everyone a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving, and thanks for visiting my thought today. 

God Bless
Jason 

You Can Do It.

Lake Miramonte, near Norwood Colorado.

You can do it if you want to. You can do it if you put your mind to it. You can do it if you decide that you will not fail. This is often easier said than done. Imagine what it would be like if you didn't fight with yourself or situations around you. Imagine a world that no matter what happens you could rise above all and fulfill your wildest dreams. Well guess what? You are living in this world. You can do anything you choose to do.  You have the power to override any situation at any time. If you put some thought into productive action you can accomplish anything you choose to accomplish. The obstacles and excuses only exist because you allow them to exist. You control your mind and your mind controls your actions. Make use of this gift and great things will happen. Stop making excuses and forget what has already happened. Set a plan of attack and follow through. Don't just imagine it, take action. Do what ever you think will get you ahead. Don't worry if you falter a bit, because you surely will. That's OK  just keep going, you can do it. Don't forget to love always, forgive quickly and smile along the way. I want to welcome all the new "likes" to the page. I encourage your positive comments and don't hesitate to share with friends.

God Bless
Jason

Piece By Piece

Another beautiful sunset on our lake, Montrose Colorado

Life is all about putting the pieces together. One by one, piece by piece a puzzle is solved. It takes more than one piece to finish a puzzle. It takes more than one piece to have fulfillment in life. Pieces come and go so never stop searching for more. If you think it takes just one piece you are sadly mistaken. Now don't misunderstand this theory. You will never find all of the pieces and this is good. Think of the let down if there were no more to seek. Finding most of the pieces should bring joy and a sense of accomplishment. Day in and day out pieces will be lost, forgotten and forever changed. That's OK, life is about change and searching for the unknown pieces should drive you forward and upward. Be happy with the pieces you have and be blessed with the pieces you will find. Never stop adding pieces and life will treat you well. Don't forget to love always, forgive quickly and smile along the way. Keep searching piece by piece. I hope everyone had a great day compiling pieces and thanks again for visiting my thought today.

God Bless
Jason

Limit Your Anger

Late fall near Lake City Colorado.

Limit Your Anger. There will be many experiences in life that are out of our control. There will be many things that will cause anger. It might be something someone says. It might be the acts of others. However the amount of time you choose to hang on to the anger is totally up to you. How you react and the choices you make while being angry will often reflect you and others around you. What we fail to understand is that our anger hurts us more than the others around us. When your focus is on being angry your not much good for anything. When you first feel anger coming on let that be a reminder to quickly let it go. The sooner you let it go the sooner you can move on. Anger can be good in calling your attention that something needs to be changed. But anger itself is not very helpful in making the correct change. So instead of acting out of anger. Stop for one second,take a deep breath and plan your next move. Limit your anger and,you will be glad you did. Life is to short to sweat the small stuff. Don't forget to love always,forgive quickly and smile along the way. I hope everyone has had a great weekend and an even better week ahead.

God Bless
Jason

It's Ok To Be Different

Horses at play, San Juan Mountains Colorado.

It's Ok To Be Different. In this world there are leaders and there are followers. Even if your decision to take a different route does not pan out it's still ok. There are many ways to achieve a goal and many ways to get there. One way might work for you that doesn't work for someone else. Unless you decide to be different once in awhile you will never know if the other road was a better route.When times are stressful choose to be different,choose to be positive and encouraging. Just because others are heading in a negative direction doesn't mean you have to go with them. Perhaps it's time for you to go your own direction and look for a positive solution. When someone is being rude it doesn't mean that you need to be rude back. Kill them with kindness,show them that you have a choice and what that choice is. While others are looking for someone to blame for something that has already happened, choose to be different and look into the future.Instead of wasting time on the past use that energy to create a better future. When others see a situation as bad, choose to move on and find a positive more promising situation. Sure it takes courage and confidence to be different but the rewards are endless. It's Ok To Be Different. Don't forget to love always,forgive quickly and smile along the way. I hope everyone is having a great week.

God Bless
Jason

Something Positive

Some horses off of Last Dollar Rd., above Ridgeway Colorado.

Have you ever noticed that worrying about what you don't want to happen normally makes no difference on the outcome? In fact by focusing your energy towards it will often make it happen quicker. It also works the other way to. Wishing and hoping for what you want to come will not move you any closer to getting it either. Just wishing takes away time and effort that could be used towards positive action moving you closer to your dreams. The best way to getting what you want and avoiding what you don't want is the same action. Do something positive towards it. The way to take action is start right now.Take a focused positive action towards your dreams. Do something positive and effective to get one step closer. It's your choice so stop worrying and start moving. Do something positive today. Don't forget to love always, forgive quickly and smile along the way. Have a positive Sunday and start the week off right.

God Bless
Jason

Life Can Be Difficult

Another beautiful sunset on our lake the other night.

Life can be difficult yes in deed. However we often judge the difficulties by the wrong factors. We judge them by how things are in this very moment. We forget that things have probably been much worse in the past and perhaps could get much worse in the future. When life is difficult choose to stay positive. The more positive you stay the quicker things will turn around. Choose to show some enthusiasm. Know that things aren't always easy, in fact the best things in life we have to work for. You can choose to stay down in the dumps about the situation, or you can choose to be excited about the possibilities to come. Keep in mind that things can and will get better. In fact a positive outcome might be closer than you think. Never ever give up because you just never know how close you might be. Difficult times are good because you are realizing how good things can be. So put one foot in front of the other and keep taking steps. Stay positive even when life is difficult. Don't forget to love always, forgive quickly and smile along the way. Thank you again for visiting my thought today.

God Bless
Jason

Take A Moment

Another one from last weekend on the Colorado River.

Take a moment to enjoy what you have. Take a moment to realize that there's more to life than rush and confusion. Take a moment to step back and capture the meaning of life in all it's glory. Let go of any turmoil and drown out the everyday noise of hustle and bustle. Understand that life is full of change and change is often good. Take a moment to except change and everything that could come from it. Take a moment and enjoy some quiet time. Take a moment to remember where you are and who you are. Take a moment to reflect on the important things that have meaning in your life. If you stop for one minute you will often find what you are focusing on and or worrying about is not that important. Take a moment now and do it often. Don't forget to love always, forgive quickly and smile along the way. I hope everyone had a great weekend and it carries on into the week.

God Bless
Jason

Freedom Of Opinion

Down on the Colorado River last weekend.

Freedom of opinion is often overlooked. For some reason when it comes to excepting others opinions with an open mind things often take a turn in a different direction. Whenever someone says something that we disagree with we often pull the race, religion or sex card to back our beliefs. I for one am really tired of this sort of nonsense. It's not about what race, religion or sex you are. It's about living in a fee America and being able to voice our opinions (beliefs) how we see fit. I believe that America is no longer where it once was. I think we should be able to voice our beliefs regardless or religion, race or sex. Regardless of what others think, we should all be equal and able to voice what we believe in. We should not be hated on because we have a different way of life or different opinion. If someone has a different belief than you that's great.  Agree to disagree and move on. Life is to short to strip one of their freedom of opinion. Live life with an open mind and enjoy every moment. Don't make mountains out of mole hills and express your opinion when ever and how ever you see fit. Don't forget to love always, forgive quickly and smile along the way. I hope everyone had a great Wednesday and an even better tomorrow. Thanks again for liking and sharing my thought of the day.

 God Bless
 Jason

Have A Little Fun

Sunset on our lake the other night.

Sometimes we must play a little, have a little fun. i have posted thoughts about this many times and feel it's so very important. We often get caught up in our own little worlds that we forget to breath a little. 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 yourself 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. 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. Plan a play day or even just a few hours to stop and smell the roses. Have a little fun. Don't forget to love always, forgive quickly and smile along the way. I hope everyone has a little fun this weekend and thanks again for visiting my thought today.

God Bless
Jason

Celebrate Life

Some deadwood in the forest off of Last Dollar Rd. above Telluride Colorado.

Celebrate life today. Today is the day to celebrate with passion. Celebrate each moment by giving 100% to it. Give your very best in a positive and purposeful way and you will reap the rewards that each moment has to give. Instead of wishing you had started earlier go ahead and start now. Use the time that you have in this moment and make good use of it. Even if the moment seems bleak there might be a small opportunity deep within. By taking advantage of even the smallest opportunity you will gain wisdom and strength. Often a small opportunity can quickly turn into a large opportunity so never under estimate the moment and what it might bring. Make each day a day to celebrate and shine your light bright. You can't stop time from passing so make good use of each moment and have a reason to celebrate life. Don't forget to love always, forgive quickly and smile along the way. I hope everyone is had a great weekend and is celebrating life.

God Bless
Jason

Picture Yourself

This little girl was eating lunch with us on Sunday.

Picture yourself in a batter place. Picture yourself with less stress an anxiety. Now make that picture come to life. You have everything within you to make this picture a reality. Change your thoughts and focus on the positive possibilities. Forget about the problems and let them go, you are now headed in the right direction. The mental picture you hold of yourself will dictate your thoughts and actions. The better the picture, the better the outcome. So picture yourself in a happy place. Picture yourself bringing value to each moment.  You can picture yourself any way you choose, so while your at it you might as well paint a beautiful picture. The way your picture yourself will affect your life and others around you. Picture yourself not in terms of your regrets. Instead, consider all the valuable lessons you've learned and start painting a positive picture today. You are the canvas and you have the tools, picture yourself today. Don't forget to love always, forgive quickly and smile along the way. Thank you once again for visiting my thought today. Have fun painting your picture.

God Bless
Jason

A Promise

More fall colors on Mollas Pass last week.

A promise is something we often make to someone else. We then work on keeping this promise over time. What we often forget is that the most important promise one can make is a promise to yourself. A promise to yourself is often the first promise broken. But if the same effort is taken either promise can be kept. If your going to make commitments to others you must first make and keep commitments to yourself. In order for the promise to have value you must first value yourself. It's not the least bit selfish to have a commitment to yourself. Without this you will have little value to others. Today think of a promise you can make to yourself and then work towards keeping it. Choose a promise for yourself and make a plan to follow through. Perhaps it will be an exercise or diet routine. Perhaps just being honest with yourself of who you are and where you want to be. Once you succeed you will have gained great value in life and will have no problems passing it along to others with commitment and dedication. No matter how far you have come there is always new ground to cover. Commit today to moving to higher ground. Today is the day to make yourself A promise. Don't forget to love always, forgive quickly and smile along the way. I hope everyone is having a terrific Friday and thanks again for visiting my thought today.

God Bless

Jason

Need Less

I captured this amazing place in Ironton CO. on Red Mountain Pass, Friday morning.

I have often said that there are two ways to get enough. One is to keep acquiring more and more and the other is to need less. Let go of the need to do or have. Put all your anxiety aside and let go of all the stress. Life is what it is and acquiring will not make you happy. You must first be thankful for what you already have. Every day is a gift and has value regardless of your situation. Open your eyes, mind and heart. Change your perspective and change your needs. It’s not the acquiring that brings you down and holds you back. It’s the feeling of constantly needing to acquire and possess that becomes so tiresome. Chasing what you think you need takes up your time and energy. Don't let what you think you need get in the way from enjoying what you already have. Each need is potentially a burden and most can be let go of. Don't let life's needs or dramas get you down. Set the daily drama aside and enjoy whats in front of you and need less. Don't forget to love always,forgive quickly and smile along the way. Hope everyone is having a great weekend and is needing less.

God Bless
Jason

Give Your Best

Picture taken yesterday between Silverton CO. and Durango CO. near Mollas Pass.

Give Your Best Today. Give today meaning and live with passion. Treat each moment like it's your last, because it very well may be. You never no what life has in store for you. Don't take one moment for granted. You can never relive any moment in time. Once it's gone it's gone forever. Each moment is unique and different and is a chance to fulfill your dreams. Don't get caught up in the way you think it should be or the way you want it. Instead take advantage of what it is. Let the downfalls serve as guides of where to make improvements. There's no better time than now to reach out and grab your dreams. Hold on to it and make it happen. Give your best today and tomorrow will be even better. Don't forget to love always, forgive quickly and smile along the way. I hope everyone is having the best Thursday and thanks again for visiting my thought today.

God Bless
Jason

The Right Choices

Last fall at River Bottom Park in Montose Colorado.

The Right Choices are not always easy to make,and we don't always make them. However if you put a little thought into your choices you will be more successful. The choices you make will make you who you are and who you choose to be. Think about who and how you want your life to be and let those visions guide you in making the right choices. Allot of our wrong choices in life are due to bad habits that bring us down. It's not easy to break a bad habit but it is possible if you put your mind to it. If you keep getting bit by the same old habit perhaps you need to try something different. Perhaps you should stop and focus on a different direction. Try a different approach even though it might not work,understanding you have nothing to loose because the other way isn't working either. Remember you always have other options and there is more than one way to achieve a goal. Making the right choices will make it easier to get there. Once you break out of your shell and find a different way you will realize that there's nothing you can't accomplish if you put your mind to it. Put one foot in front of the other and make the right choices. Don't forget to love always,forgive quickly and smile along the way. Wishing everyone a happy Friday and thanks again for visiting my thought today.

God Bless
Jason

A Wider View

I'm ready for fall and it's just around the corner. Here is a picture from fall last year. Our beautiful Mt. Sneffels outside of Ridgeway Colorado.

A wider view in life will brighten your future. Don't go through your daily motions with tunnel vision. If you are struggling to find the answers, perhaps it's because you're constantly looking where you've already looked. Step out of your box and widen your view. Take a look at the whole picture and everything that surrounds it. That answer might be closer than you think. But in order to find it you're going to have to open yourself up to new possibilities. Everyday is different, people change, situations change and so should life. Change is often good if you allow it to happen. If you live in the past or continue to see things the way you did yesterday, you're going to miss out on new opportunities. So today is that day if you choose to let it happen. Choose to widen your view and live life to it's fullest potential. Don't forget to love always, forgive quickly and smile along the way. I hope everyone had a fabulous weekend and as always thanks for visiting my thought today.

God Bless
Jason

Look Ahead

Fall is almost here so I thought I would pull one out of the archives. Love the fall colors.


Look ahead and except change. This is a common subject with me because life is full of change. We often fear change thus prolonging it. We get stuck in our ways and don't want to look ahead. No matter what life may throw at you, whatever challenges you may face, always keep in mind that success is always an option with change. Look at the big picture and choose to look ahead. You might feel stuck or lost in the moment but life doesn't have to be this way. At times you might feel alone, sad, angry and frustrated. That's OK if you keep in mind that you can change all of these feelings and situations by looking ahead. Don't let yourself get stuck in the moment. Imagine what could be instead of what might be. It is better to face your fears than to live in constant fear. Don't forget to look ahead, love always, forgive quickly and smile along the way. We have almost made it through another week. I hope it's been a great week so far while you were looking ahead towards the weekend.

God Bless
Jason

Things You Can Change

A beautiful sunset on the lake last night.

Work on the things you can change. I speak of this often and feel it's very important. 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. Be sure to shine your light and shine it bright. Don't forget to love always, forgive quickly and smile along the way. I hope everyone had a great weekend and thanks again for visiting my thought today.

God Bless
Jason

Encouragement

Arches National Park, Moab Utah.

Encouragement is one of our most powerful tools we have. However we seem to always feel the need to receive it than to give it. Encouragement is another one of those little things in life that we take for granted. Giving encouragement can benefit you more than receiving it, in fact it can be returned to you two fold. When life is getting you down the best thing you can do is lift someone else's spirit. By doing so you will lift your own. When you focus your energy and thoughts on others you will be more affective in handling your own problems. You will gain confidence and courage, you will be more likely to have a positive outcome in your own life. So the next time you are feeling down or needing some encouragement try giving a little encouragement to someone that is having a rough time. Someone that is stuck between a rock and a hard place or perhaps one that is less fortunate than you. You will see how a little encouragement goes a long ways regardless of what end you are on, rather it be receiving or giving. Don't forget to love always,forgive quickly and smile along the way. I hope everyone is having a fun and safe holiday weekend.

God Bless
Jason

Be Yourself

A beautiful sunset on our lake last night.

  The most important job you have to do is being yourself. You have contributions to make and gifts to give that no one else can duplicate. You have your own thoughts, you own perspective about the way life should be and you should share with others. Expect your way to be slightly different than others but that's what makes us all unique. Don't be scared to express your feelings in your own special way. Live true to the best of who you are. Let your very own light shine. Shine it bright and shine it proud. Only you can do this only you can be you. So don't cheat yourself by trying to be something that your not. Spend your time wisely and just be yourself. You would feel cheated if you spent money on something and got little value in return. So use your time to be yourself. Express yourself the way you feel you should. Right now you are alive in a world that is filled with possibilities so get with it and bring those possibilities to life by living and expressing in your own unique way. Just be yourself. Don't forget to love always, forgive quickly and smile along the way.  Hope everybody is having a great week so far and as always thanks for visiting my thought today.

 God Bless
 Jason

Remind Yourself

Another picture from our trip last week to Aches National Park in Moab 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 aside. 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. We all have our own share of problems but choose to put them aside today and think about the good things you have going in this moment. The more you focus on the good things the more they will grow and the more joy they will bring. You will then find that 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 never look back. Don't forget to remind yourself to love always, forgive quickly and smile along the way. I hope everyone had a great weekend and thanks again for visiting my thought today.

God Bless
Jason

Accepting Failure

On the road in Arches National Park last weekend.

Accepting failure in not always easy or pleasant. However failure is a fact of life and it's a must. Failure should remind you to keep going and never stop. Failure is a product of trying harder and reaching higher. Higher is always a better direction to go. We must learn to accept failure and use it to our advantage. Never try to create failure or avoid it either. Often the path to success will have a little failure along the way. A little failure will bring a little more substance to any accomplishment. You can't truly enjoy the value of the good things if you have no experience with the bad things. Life is so great because it can be so difficult. If you never fail then your goals are not set high enough. If you don't experience new challenges on a regular basis, your ability to succeed will become weak. So don't be afraid of failure and accept that it will happen from time to time. Continue to dream big and go after your dreams. Reach for the moon, if you fail you will still be amongst the stars. Don't forget to love always, forgive quickly and smile along the way. I hope everyone is having a great week so far. I would like to welcome the newest members to this page and want to remind all that I love to hear others thoughts. Please feel free to comment, share and like as you see fit.

God Bless
Jason

Our Opinions

Beautiful rock formations at Arches National Park, Moab Utah. We just got home from spending two days in Moab. Amazing trip with lots of pictures to share.

Our opinions are very important and so are others. However we should not let opinions change our direction or our focus. Opinions are based on what has already happened. Just because it happened one way doesn't mean that it's going to happen the same way again. It's fine to have strong opinions but make sure it does not stop you from living.  Life should be led by actions,persistence and experiences not solely on opinions. It doesn't really matter what others think but how you choose to live your life that really matters. Have consideration for others opinions but don't let them become your reality. Only you can build your life and you should do so in the way you choose. Opinions are easy to adopt, create and discard, so make sure you do so accordingly. Often we hide our opinions in fear of others disagreeing. This is not good practice, we should express but not impose on. Don't take others opinions personally if you don't agree with it. Everyone has a right to there own opinions. Don't forget to love always,forgive quickly and smile along the way. Thank you for visiting my thought today and please share your opinions on this page as often as you like.

God Bless
Jason

Never Stop Building

I think this little guy has reached his limit of what will fit in his mouth.

Never stop building. The more you build, the more you'll have. The longer it takes to build the greater value it will have. Things are never easy, but they are well worth working for. Great satisfaction comes with growing and building. Remember if you do nothing, you gain nothing. Do what needs to be done to achieve your goals. At times it might not be easy to stay positive and focused, but trust me it's well worth it. The value of any goal is built by the time and effort that you put into it. Keep going, keep building and never give up. The fact that it's not easy means that you're doing something worth while. Don't forget to never stop building, love always, forgive quickly and smile along the way. We have made it to Wednesday and the weekend is right around the corner. Have a great day and an even better tomorrow.

God Bless
Jason

Where You Live

Our beautiful Colorado River.

 Where you live is up to you. I'm not just 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 us. 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. Happy Monday everyone and thanks for visiting my thought today.

God Bless
Jason

Trust In Yourself

A curious marmot watching us fish the other day.

Trust in yourself to make the right decisions. Follow your instinct and make the choices you feel are right for you. It might not always be the correct decision but it's your decision to make. It doesn't matter what others think. There opinion is there concern not yours. Go with what's right for you and don't let other pursued you or your decision. Go with what you know and are comfortable with even if the outcome differs from how you originally seen it. Have trust in yourself to live your life how you see fit. Life's to short to ask anybodies permission. Have confidence in the decisions you make and always say what you really want to say. Don't worry about it not coming out perfect because it seldom will. But that's OK, because it's you and no one can change that. Trust in yourself to live life to it's fullest. Have no regrets and never look back. Don't forget to love always, forgive quickly and smile along the way.  We made it to Friday and that's a great achievement. Trust in yourself to make it a little bit further. As always thanks for visiting my thought today.

God Bless
Jason

Don't Stop Yourself

A little pollination going on the other day while we were hiking.

Don't stop yourself today or tomorrow. In the past you have stopped yourself more than you can ever imagine. We often make excuses why we can't do something. We stop ourselves before we even get started. Some times we even place blame on others why we can't achieve a goal. This is again stopping yourself from doing what should and could be done. Stop holding yourself back and get busy with the task at hand. Having doubts has no value to you or others around you. No mountain is to high, no goal is unreachable. The only limitations that can stop you are the limitations you place on yourself. You have to let go of those thoughts and carry through with what you intended on doing. Stop holding yourself back, take action today. Don't stop yourself from rising to the top. Stay positive and stay focused, you can do it. Don't forget to love always, forgive quickly and smile along the way. Have a wonderful Tuesday and thanks again for visiting my thought today.

God Bless
Jason

Life's To Short

A beautiful day fishing the upper end of the Black Canyon on Saturday.

Life's to short in deed. No one knows the time we will have but most agree it's to short. So while your here,why not make the best of it? Why not live with happiness and no regrets? You can be allot happier if you choose to be. No matter what hand you are dealt you can choose to be happy. Let the silly little things that normally bother you pass on by. This will reduce the stress and ease life a bit. Imagine how life would be if half of your frustrations were gone. Well you can let them go if you choose to. Free up time and energy by not sweating the small stuff. This will allow you to work on the things that really matter. No matter how difficult a situation might seem you have the power to work out a solution and move on. By worrying and complaining you are doing nothing but stalling. You're making the situation worse and wasting the energy that should be directed to fixing the problem. When a problem arises ask your self is it really that big of a problem? Is it something I need to fix now or just let it go forever. Allot of the little things that are let go never surface again. So why spend the time worrying about the little things? Be firm about what matters and flexible about what doesn't.  Don't waste your time or energy on the little things and your life will suddenly be extended. Life's to short in deed so get busy on what's important. Don't forget to love always,forgive quickly and smile along the way.

God Bless
Jason

Jump In Feet First

The Canyon Swing at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park. Yes I jumped in feet first and rode it. It swings you out 1,300 feet above the Colorado River at 50 MPH.

Jump in Feet First. If you always live in fear and never take a chance you will never succeed. Things you never at least try you surely will not achieve. You can always make excuses why not to do something. But those excuses will bring no value to you or the ones around you. Put your heart in 100% and jump in feet first. If it don't work at least you tried. Don't bother jumping in feet first at 50% because it surely won't work. We know from experience that life can be full of joy by moving forward. We also know that hiding behind excuses will bring little joy, little accomplishments and will slow your progress. Attempting something new,going outside of your box and comfort zone might be uncomfortable and challenging. But if you don't at least try there is one guarantee and that's failure. Don't worry what should of been or what might be. Just jump in feet first. Let yourself free from your box and you might be surprised of the outcome. It might not be easy. It might be a little scary but have some faith in yourself and jump in feet first. Be thankful for every moment and have no regrets. Don't forget to love always, forgive quickly and smile along the way. Have a great day everyone and thanks for visiting my thought today.

God Bless
Jason

Today Is Your Day

A bunny in our yard yesterday.

Today is your day. Today can be the best day ever if you choose to make it so. Today had been delivered to you so you might as well make good use of it. Since it's your day, make it into something special. Forget about the frustrations and inconveniences that some days bring. Stay positive and keep moving forward. Move beyond the norm and concentrate on a positive outcome. Live today in a way that tomorrow you'll have no regrets. Today is your day to add new value to your life and the ones around you. This is your day to live, so do so with enthusiasm and confidence. Put forth the effort and you won't be disappointed. Today is your day in deed. Don't forget to love always, forgive quickly and smile along the way. Share your day with others by reminding them how thankful you are to have them in your day and your life. Have a great Monday and enjoy your day.

God Bless
Jason

Life Is Risky

A beautiful swan relaxing in the water a few weeks ago in Las Vegas.

Life is risky in deed, but this is what makes it so valuable. With everything we do there are risks involved day in and day out. But that's OK because we have the tools to work through any situation that might arise. By working through the risks we will create value in our life's. With value comes great achievements that propel us upward and forward. Accept the risks and follow it through to the end, you won't be disappointed. With excepting the risk there will surely be some setbacks along the way. That's OK, learn from the mistakes and keep excepting the risks. Learn to except the risks and transform them into great achievements. With every obstacle along the way you will create value and value leads to success. Take positive action and you will succeed one risk at a time. Continue the forward progress and you will find success. Don't try to take short cuts, this will only put you further behind. No one said life was going to be easy but except the risk and you will be on your way. Don't forget to love always, forgive quickly and smile along the way. I hope everyone had a fun and safe 4th of July, and thanks again for visiting my thought today.

God Bless
Jason

You Will Make It

A beautiful Colorado Day about 10,000 feet.

You will make it yes in deed. The best way to insure that you will, is to say "I will make it".Keep in mind the harder you work at it the more worth while it will be. Keep the faith and stay positive, you will make it. Choose to make life what you want it to be. Live life on your own terms while understanding that you will make it. Work to solve each problem as they come. Continue working and good things will come. Fix what you can fix and don't sweat the small stuff. Forget about the outside factors which you have no control over. We often get held up on things that happen that we can't control. What has happened is in the past and you can't change the past. Work on changing the future and you will make it. This is your life and you can take it to the next level. Don't wait or wish for things to get better. Just keep working and moving forward, you will make it. If life doesn't ever seem to give you a break, rest assured a break is coming and you will make it. Don't forget to love always, forgive quickly and smile along the way. I hope everyone had a great weekend and worked towards making it.

God Bless
Jason

Change Your Situation

The fountain at Bellagio in Las Vegas a couple weeks ago.

No matter where you have been, or where you are now, you can change your situation. After all it's your situation. You have come this far and have created what it is. So by all means if your not happy with it, then change it. Start by using your situation as a starting point, a place to work from. Use your past experiences to rise above any situation. Instead of letting your circumstances bring you down, let the possibilities bring you up. Sure it might not be easy but don't let this stop you. Don't waste time thinking about what's in your way. Instead use your energy to move past the obstacles. Do what's best for you and the others around you without worrying about making a mistake. Mistakes are common and we learn from them. Your situation does not define you nor does it limit you. It is what it is, so make it better if need be. Change your situation and live a better life. Don't forget to love always, forgive quickly and smile along the way. Thank you once again for visiting my thought today. I hope everyone is having a fantastic week so far.

God Bless
Jason

It's For The Best

Pelicans, a cute couple in deed. At the Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas last week.

It's for the best in most cases. No matter what happens good or bad it normally turns out to be for the best. If you have a mind set that no matter what happens it's for the best you will find a way to make it so. It doesn't matter if you have gone forward or backwards the past few days. The truth is new doors have been opened and with every new door there is a positive right in front of you. No matter what door opened choose to find a positive approach to your next step. Sometimes you will over shoot the next door and sometimes you come up short but it's for the best. Often this will allow you a little time to make the right decision and approach the next door with confidence. Try to not set your goal to high or what you expect it to be,because there are far more possibilities than you can ever imagine. Just do your best and keep in mind no matter what happens it was meant to be and it's for the best. When something doesn't go as planned it opens up yet another door for positive opportunities. Act on those possibilities and you will soon find out it's for the best. Don't forget to love always,forgive quickly and smile along the way. I hope everyone is having a great week so far and thanks again for visiting my thought of the day.

God Bless
Jason

We Follow Our Thoughts

The waterfall at the Mirage in Las Vegas the other night.

We follow our thoughts no matter what they are. We follow the good ones as quickly as we follow the bad ones. Throughout the day your thoughts will change from positive to negative as issues arise. However you can choose how long they affect you and the direction you go. If your feeling overwhelmed and frustration is lurking in your thoughts,stop and turn your mind in a positive direction. Think for a moment what's right in your life and focus your energy towards this. By doing so your will add energy to them and make them even better while allowing little time for what's not right. Often we forget how blessed we are each and every day. We take for granted what we already have, getting caught up in always wanting more.The more we focus on the positives the more value they will bring. No matter what's going on in your life you have plenty to be thankful for. Have you thought about it lately? Think about how fortunate you are to be alive and follow your thoughts to a more positive place. Don't forget to love always, forgive quickly and smile along the way. It's good to be home, had a well needed vacation. However how come I feel like I need a vacation? Hope everyone has a great Friday.

God Bless
Jason

Anythings Possible

Lake San Cristobal, near Lake City Colorado.

It's always easy to say somethings impossible and we often take this easy way out. A better way might be a little bit harder but well worth it. With some effort,work and persistence anythings possible. In fact most anything is possible if you are determined to make it a reality. Start by thinking of something that seems impossible. Next imagine that it is possible, and your on your way to making it reality. Without worrying about failing think of the next step it will take to move a little bit closer to becoming a reality. See your on your way, all you have to do is stay positive and keep moving forward. Most often the next problem lies on  how we perceive the situation. Try to keep your perceptions in check and keep working on the task at hand. Don't think of what limitations might stop you. Instead think of what possibilities might work. Many of the things we take for granted today were considered impossible years ago. However they were very possible,it just took some effort,innovation and persistence. Remember anythings possible. Don't forget to love always, forgive quickly and smile along the way. Have a wonderful positive day everyone.

God Bless
Jason

What You Have

A beautiful day of driving yesterday. This is a picture of our beautiful San Juan Mountain Range.


What you have is far more than ever before. Every day is filled with great value that you haven't discovered yet. If you go through each day with resentment and anger you will walk right past it. It's right there under your nose if you lead with a positive attitude and an open mind. Don't be stopped by what you can't do.Instead,choose to move forward with what you can do. There will be set backs and limitations but there are far more possibilities than limitations. By focusing and being positive you will find the way around any set back or limitation. Forget about what you don't have or think you need and focus on what you do have. This will lead you to your dreams and make them come true. Choose to find value in every moment and watch how fast you positively move forward. Don't forget to love always,forgive quickly and smile along the way. Hope everyone is having a great Thursday and thank you for visiting my thought today.

God Bless
Jason

Shine Your Light

Lower Cascade Falls a couple weeks ago.

Shine your light. Even on the cloudy days you can choose to shine your light bright. In fact when things are dark your light will be much brighter if you choose to shine. Even in the darkest times a small positive thought can lift you up higher than you can ever imagine. Shine your light in the darkest of times and even as dim as it might seem it will be noticed by others around you. Step into the moment and just do it. Don't worry about what's wrong or what might go wrong. Think what you can do to make it right. Did you know that 85% of the stuff we worry about never transpires. You will increase that percentage by shining bright and staying positive. Once in awhile we need to step out of our boxes and live a little. Don't get stuck in a box where no one can see your light. On your down days let your dreams lift you up. On your up days let them push you even faster and further than you can imagine. Yes in deed, shine your light bright. Don't forget to love always,forgive quickly and smile along the way. I hope everyone had a bright Monday and an even brighter tomorrow.

God Bless
Jason

Be Strong

Sunset on our lake the other night.

Be strong is not only possible but it's a must. Life will always have it's challenges, so learn to take them head on and be stronger than them. We all have the ability to be stronger if we simply make the choice to do so. Except each situation as it is and get busy working through them. Turn each problem into a solution and work towards the next task that lies ahead. With every problem there is an opportunity for growth. Life without opportunity or growth would be boring and dull. Don't try to be free of problems because that will never happen. Don't waste your time searching for a worry free life because that's not reality. Use your time to be stronger and rise above the problems. Don't forget to love always, forgive quickly and smile along the way. A great Tuesday this was and tomorrow I'll be stronger than I was today.

God Bless
Jason

What To Live For

We found this beautiful place on our hike about 1 mile upstream from Rifle Falls last Saturday. Near Rifle CO.

What to live for is a question we often ask ourselves. The first mistake we generally make is trying to live up to someone else's expectations. We often get caught up in trying to chase someone else's dream. We often get confused with what really makes us happy. We see how others are happy so we think by mimicking there actions that we will be happy. This might seem true on the outside but it never lasts very long on the inside. What others think happiness is has nothing to do with your own thoughts and actions. Do you really want to be happy, or do you just want to look happy? Do you truly want to be successful, or do you just want to look successful? By chasing others dreams and thoughts you will just look happy and successful, while deep down inside you won't be either. Don't be worried by how you appear to others. Choose today to seek true happiness, this is what to live for. Make life your own and reach out and grab it. Don't forget to love always, forgive quickly and smile along the way. I wish everyone a happy and safe holiday weekend.

God Bless
Jason