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

It Takes Time

I hiked into Cascade falls near Ouray Colorado a couple days ago. Beautiful in deed.

It takes time to achieve any goal. No one said it would be easy nor would it happen over night. Great things come to those who understand the value in having a little patience and perseverance. Allow yourself the time it takes to complete any goal. Us humans seem to want now what we can't have immediately. The harder you work the more enjoyment you will obtain after reaching a goal. Learn from and treasure every step along the way. Don't shy away or be afraid of the time it will take. Just be thankful for the opportunity as time goes on. You can enjoy the experience along the way. Just keep moving in a positive direction and you will soon see that it didn't really take as long as originally thought. A little more time and effort is all that's needed. Don't cheat yourself into thinking that you need instant results. Often instant results are not the best results. It's impossible to turn the corner until you get to it. So take some time to get there and make the turn. Don't forget to love always, forgive quickly and smile along the way. Happy Thursday everyone and thanks for visiting my thought today.

God Bless
Jason

Look Ahead

Seen these little guys enjoying the sun yesterday in Ouray Colorado.

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. Encourage change and look for it to come. Embrace it and learn from every moment. Don't forget to look ahead, love always, forgive quickly and smile along the way. I hope everyone had an amazing day and even a better tomorrow.

God Bless
Jason

Count Your Blessings

A pong above Rifle Falls, Rifle Colorado

Count Your Blessings. A subject I touch on often. 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 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. Don't forget to love always,  forgive quickly and smile along the way.Thanks for vising my thought today and have a blessed day.


God Bless
Jason

Stay Calm And Smile

Summer fishing is just around the corner. This one was taken a couple years ago with my old camera.

 A very important rule to live by is to stay calm and smile. By staying calm you make better decisions. By smiling life will smile back at you. Stay calm and you stay in control, smile and others will smile with you. When life is getting you down stay calm and move forward with determination and persistence. By thinking of the most positive situation, you can smile. By smiling even if the situation is short of your expectations you can turn a bad situation into a better situation. If your not calm you will worry and make bad decisions. Worry and bad decisions are a waste of time and will set you back. At times you will have a sense of urgency, but that doesn't mean that it's time to panic. Stay calm and collected. Make better decisions and you will truly be blessed, this will bring a smile to your face and others around you. Stay calm and smile. Don't forget to love always, forgive quickly and smile along the way. Happy Wed. everyone and thanks for visiting my thought for today.

God Bless
Jason

Show Passion

Beautiful Colorado spring time. Picture taken several years ago while hiking in western Colorado.

Show some passion with everything you do. To improve any outcome you must show some passion. With passion you can reach your goals and dreams. Let your passion come to life. The more passion you express the quicker you will move forward. Your passion is what you want it to be and defines the person you are. With passion you can steadily work through any obstacle. Passion will propel you forward and will give power to whatever you do. Passion will lead the way if you allow it to. Allow passion to guide you through the tough times as well as the good times. Passion is more powerful than you ever could imagine, show some passion today. Don't forget to love always, forgive quickly and smile along the way. I hope everyone had a great Mother's Day weekend and an even better week ahead.

God Bless
Jason

Be Strong

Panorama taken last week at Mesa Verde National Park. I get to go back this week as well.

Today is the day to be strong.You have more strength than you could ever imagine.Combine what you know with some confidence and your on your way.Being strong when facing a difficult situation is not a matter of skill or ability,it's a choice that you are free to make at any time.Life can be difficult,unfair and demanding but you have succeeded in the past and you will succeed again.Life can be tough and painful but this is why it can also be wonderful and fulfilling.Without the challenges life would be boring.The good times would not be so great if we did not have to be strong and work for them.When life is getting you down the best choice is to be strong.Hold your ground and stand tall.When you get knocked down,be strong and get back up.Keep getting back up again and again.No matter the situation choose to be strong and before you know it you will be on top once again.Don't forget to love always,forgive quickly and smile along the way. Monday has come an gone and Tuesday is half gone. Choose to be strong the rest of the day. Thanks for visiting my thought today.

God Bless
Jason