Learn From Life

Learn From Life

Learn From Life. The problem is we often only except what we want to learn form our experiences. We experience important lessons each and every day. Some are exciting and new. Some are painful and scary. But if you allow your experiences to teach you, each one will play an important roll in your life. Often we only capture the fun experiences. But the painful ones are just as important. Every day you will cross others that will make you angry, perhaps cause you frustration but don't push these lessons off to the side. Work your way through each experience and choose to find the value in each and every one. Life will make more sense if you allow each experience to teach you the value they have in them. The difficult times will be less difficult and the joys of life will become more abundant. The more you learn what life has to teach you the setbacks will become easier. Except the lessons that life has for you and be thankful for what you have. Often we get caught up in the material things instead of what really makes life great. To all a great day and don't forget to remind a friend or loved one how much you appreciate them in your life. Love always, forgive quickly and smile along the way.

 

God Bless

Jason

Small Wins

The Gunnison River in the Black Canyon. One of my favorite spots to visit anytime of the year.

As humans, we tend to set goals throughout our entire lives and dedicate most of our time trying to achieve them. That gives us purpose and motivation to strive forward. Yet, it can have detrimental consequences to our mental health, activating stress indicators that come as a byproduct of pushing ourselves too hard towards massive goals. Small wins are just as important as big wins and sometimes more important to keep us on track. We should make it an everyday practice to focus our attention towards the positive by counting each small win we make. Instead of focusing on overwhelming and complex goals, choose small, achievable daily actions. By celebrating these small, daily wins, you will be more confident and motivated to achieve the same satisfactory feeling the next day, then you will gain momentum leading to an almost effortless achievement of the ultimate goal. Concentrate on some small wins today. Don't forget to love always, forgive quickly and smile along the way.

God Bless
Jason

Money Isn't Everything

Gunnison River. Black Canyon near Montrose Colorado.

The world we live in seems to have turned us into money making robots with ever-increasing desire to earn more only to spend more. Many have fallen victim to this vicious circle of making earning their top priority. What happened to keeping it real? Fun-seeking, experience-hunting, and just letting loose once in awhile? Now don't get me wrong, bills, rent and college debt won’t pay itself, but what you do with the rest of your paycheck, is what makes all the difference. Studies show that people who collect experiences instead of things, show much bigger and longer-lasting signs of contentedness. When you spend time and money doing things or going places with other people in your life, you get a chance to enjoy sharing your experiences with others. This way you enrich your life, and apart from learning new skills and discovering new places, you learn a lot about yourself and others, and get valuable life lessons no gadget in the world, no matter how advanced, can teach you. Growing older, the excitement of buying the latest smart phone, TV or a car will be long forgotten, but moments you shared on your trips or events with your friends and family will be vivid in your memory forever. After all we don't know what tomorrow will bring. Remember you can't take it with you so plan something new and different this weekend. Get out and enjoy a real life experience. Don't forget to love always, forgive quickly and smile along the way.   

God Bless
Jason

Be Thankful

Dominguez Canyon last weekend. Between Delta and Grand Junction CO.

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.

 God Bless
 Jason

Stick To The Basics

Gunnison River in Dominguez Canyon on our hike last weekend, Western Colorado.

Stick To The Basics. Achievement is not easy nor will it come quickly every time. Most of the time it will take determination and doing it over and over again and again until your goal is reached. To acquire something worth while will take some time in deed. Winners focus on mastering the basics first rather than chasing every new gimmick that comes along. Often we ignore the basics and everything in between. Then we wonder why we are not where we want to be. You must stay on track and stay focused with a positive outlook and sticking to the basics. Next you must always remind your self three simple words. "Yes I Can". Yes I Can will travel far while sticking to the basics. Use these simple fundamentals and you will prevail. Don't forget to love always, forgive quickly and smile along the way.

 God Bless
 Jason

Do More Today

One of 300 lake on the Grand Mesa. On one of our hikes a couple weeks ago. 

Do more today and get even closer to your goals. You have made it this far now continue on. Instead of resting why not climb a little bit higher. You've spent the effort and have come a long ways so why not keep going? Keep going and stand tall. When you've already done enough, that's a great time to do more. Every accomplishment creates new opportunities. Instead of sitting idol and being complacent, enjoy taking the challenge a little bit further. What do you have to loose, that's right nothing to loose. You're already near the top so why not stand on top? The worst time to stop is after you've made progress.  Keep riding the momentum and keep moving forward. Don't let success spoil your success. After you've achieved the goal, set your sights on an even higher goal. Keep working and keep the momentum going. Do more today and you will be glad you did. Don't forget to love always, forgive quickly and smile along the way.

God Bless
Jason

Be Positive About The Future

Mesa Lake Colorado a couple weekends ago.

Be Positive about the future. If you think positive about your future that's probably how it will turn out. If you think gloomy thoughts then more than likely that's the way it will turn out.The future has not happened yet so you can decide how it ends up.There will always be challenges but with those challenges lie possibilities. Turn those possibilities in to positives and your on your way to a bright future. If you expect the best and work forward in a positive way then the best possibilities will come your way. The future is being born right now with your thoughts and actions. So choose to make your actions and thoughts count. Doors are closed so others can be opened. Don't forget to love always, forgive quickly and smile along the way. Be a positive light in someone else's eyes, remind a friend how much you appreciate them being in your life. Have a great Wednesday everyone.

 God Bless
 Jason