Boldly You!
Saturday, February 25, 2006
Daily Podcast...
..."Believing In You!"
I have started a daily podcast.
I created the podcast to provide a daily source of inspiration and motivation for anyone wanting to make a change and recognizes that they don't want to do it alone.
Click here to listen to the podcast.
The above link will be updated daily, and archived podasts will be made available to all podcast subscribers.
Start you day out with an attitude that gets you closer to what you want.
Be Bold, Be Extraordinary, Be YOU!
With love,
James Smith
405-521-8609
james at alifeofpossibility dot com ¶ 7:45 AM 0 comments
I have started a daily podcast.
I created the podcast to provide a daily source of inspiration and motivation for anyone wanting to make a change and recognizes that they don't want to do it alone.
Click here to listen to the podcast.
The above link will be updated daily, and archived podasts will be made available to all podcast subscribers.
Start you day out with an attitude that gets you closer to what you want.
Be Bold, Be Extraordinary, Be YOU!
With love,
James Smith
405-521-8609
james at alifeofpossibility dot com ¶ 7:45 AM 0 comments
Sunday, February 19, 2006
The "Hollow Man!"
Yes, I am speaking to men, even though it is clear to me that this concept exist for women as well.
Unplugged from life going through the motions and all while the dull achiness reminds him that he is "ALIVE!" Many men will eventually learn that "survival is it!"
There isn't anything more for him, even death isn't an option. His life is a life of desperation lived in silence. A life with little hope for more or anything different.
The expectation of "this is it" is the rule and where there was once a dream fear now thrives. His dream is now forgotten. His dream no longer there to inspire. His dream no longer there to set his heart on fire with fury and passion as it is filled with the adrenaline of possibility.
His dream no longer lives!
As his dream fades his relationships will fade. His wife, once his love, is now a blur of noise and movement. His children a stranger to him and he to them. His job, a paycheck nothing more...something eats away at the bulk of his life.
Being pushed with every breath and step his day-to-day life is now a fog. Days come and go, weeks pass, and months disappear.
What happened?
Why is he here?
Would he change if he could?
It isn't until now that I as a man, after years of self discovery, can share with you the notion of "The Hollow Man!" It is only in hine sight that I can see what I had become, the life I had created and lived, and what I am working through today.
Numb, emotionally unresponsive or indifferent, does not really describe, for me, the experience of living as a "Hollow Man."
Being hollow is filled with emotion, pain, upset and at times enormous frustration and anger. The emptiness of the hollow life is fed by his isolation.
The idea that noone can help and he no longer knows what to do only serves to create a deeper sense of isolation.
Are you a man, looking for answers? Let's talk...
It can be different, I know it can!
Be Bold, Be Extraordinary, Be YOU!
With love,
James Smith
405-521-8609
james at alifeofpossibility dot com
Attitude: Looking for gold! ¶ 12:23 AM 0 comments
Unplugged from life going through the motions and all while the dull achiness reminds him that he is "ALIVE!" Many men will eventually learn that "survival is it!"
There isn't anything more for him, even death isn't an option. His life is a life of desperation lived in silence. A life with little hope for more or anything different.
The expectation of "this is it" is the rule and where there was once a dream fear now thrives. His dream is now forgotten. His dream no longer there to inspire. His dream no longer there to set his heart on fire with fury and passion as it is filled with the adrenaline of possibility.
His dream no longer lives!
As his dream fades his relationships will fade. His wife, once his love, is now a blur of noise and movement. His children a stranger to him and he to them. His job, a paycheck nothing more...something eats away at the bulk of his life.
Being pushed with every breath and step his day-to-day life is now a fog. Days come and go, weeks pass, and months disappear.
What happened?
Why is he here?
Would he change if he could?
It isn't until now that I as a man, after years of self discovery, can share with you the notion of "The Hollow Man!" It is only in hine sight that I can see what I had become, the life I had created and lived, and what I am working through today.
Numb, emotionally unresponsive or indifferent, does not really describe, for me, the experience of living as a "Hollow Man."
Being hollow is filled with emotion, pain, upset and at times enormous frustration and anger. The emptiness of the hollow life is fed by his isolation.
The idea that noone can help and he no longer knows what to do only serves to create a deeper sense of isolation.
Are you a man, looking for answers? Let's talk...
It can be different, I know it can!
Be Bold, Be Extraordinary, Be YOU!
With love,
James Smith
405-521-8609
james at alifeofpossibility dot com
Attitude: Looking for gold! ¶ 12:23 AM 0 comments
Friday, February 17, 2006
Parent are enough...?
What a week!
Well, I just got back from a week of camp. My daughter's class spent the week at a camp designed to educate children about the science and history of our area, Oklahoma.
We got to dig fossils and found many...;-) What an adventure!
So why was I there, I won the lottery. My name was drawn from the many parent's who wanted to come along as a "camp counselor."
I had five boys in my group and what an experience it turned out to be...I was priviledged to get a glimpse of a ten/eleven year old's life.
It has been challenging for me to recall what it was like to be that age. I am finally starting to remember bits and pieces. The biggest difference I notice is that technology (i.e. computers) was not present.
My world both real and imaginary had much to do with fields, dirts, trees, and my bicycle. I was an adventure of the world that surrounded me. I was always stacking my claim to something, a tree, a hole in the ground, or a maze of paths in the overgrown field of weeds.
The world I knew is much different than that of the boys who where under my care for the week. Their world very much included computers and movies. One-on-one interaction and adventure is quite different for them.
So, why am I asking are parents enough? In a word "camp!"
After spending a week amongst the many ten and eleven year old children I realized that camp, less than a week away from the known world, was in many ways a first flight.
The first opportunity to explorer what it means to be amongst peers and away from direct parental intervention.
As I observed and experienced the flow and the occasional conflict I realized that the children had much to learn and to experience.
As a parent I am now able to see that my input, my perception, may not be a complete picture. While I may be extremely effective in some areas it is clear that I have much to learn in other areas and that my child could benefit by experiencing the guidance of another supportive parent.
What a disservice for a parent to actually hold themselves in a way that suggests that they are enough for their child to learn and grow.
We owe it to our children to expose them to a broader world. As I learned during my time at camp there is a far greater chance to be prosperous in a polyculture, a diverse culture, versus a monoculture.
Be Bold, Be Extraordinary, Be YOU!
With love,
James Smith
405-521-8609
james at alifeofpossibility dot com ¶ 5:40 PM 0 comments
Well, I just got back from a week of camp. My daughter's class spent the week at a camp designed to educate children about the science and history of our area, Oklahoma.
We got to dig fossils and found many...;-) What an adventure!
So why was I there, I won the lottery. My name was drawn from the many parent's who wanted to come along as a "camp counselor."
I had five boys in my group and what an experience it turned out to be...I was priviledged to get a glimpse of a ten/eleven year old's life.
It has been challenging for me to recall what it was like to be that age. I am finally starting to remember bits and pieces. The biggest difference I notice is that technology (i.e. computers) was not present.
My world both real and imaginary had much to do with fields, dirts, trees, and my bicycle. I was an adventure of the world that surrounded me. I was always stacking my claim to something, a tree, a hole in the ground, or a maze of paths in the overgrown field of weeds.
The world I knew is much different than that of the boys who where under my care for the week. Their world very much included computers and movies. One-on-one interaction and adventure is quite different for them.
So, why am I asking are parents enough? In a word "camp!"
After spending a week amongst the many ten and eleven year old children I realized that camp, less than a week away from the known world, was in many ways a first flight.
The first opportunity to explorer what it means to be amongst peers and away from direct parental intervention.
As I observed and experienced the flow and the occasional conflict I realized that the children had much to learn and to experience.
As a parent I am now able to see that my input, my perception, may not be a complete picture. While I may be extremely effective in some areas it is clear that I have much to learn in other areas and that my child could benefit by experiencing the guidance of another supportive parent.
What a disservice for a parent to actually hold themselves in a way that suggests that they are enough for their child to learn and grow.
We owe it to our children to expose them to a broader world. As I learned during my time at camp there is a far greater chance to be prosperous in a polyculture, a diverse culture, versus a monoculture.
Be Bold, Be Extraordinary, Be YOU!
With love,
James Smith
405-521-8609
james at alifeofpossibility dot com ¶ 5:40 PM 0 comments
Sunday, February 12, 2006
Attitude: Looking for gold!
Hi,
So, where have I been. I have been working on my business. 2006 is a big year for me as I am up to big things.
I just finished writing article for my latest program "Attitude: 7 things you should know!"
If you are interested reading the article [click here to read article].
There is much to be done as parts of this project are going to be a collaboration with many like minded individuals.
Ooops, one last thing, at least for now. As a part of the new program I have created a series of calls. Calls that have proven to be very interactive as well as a great source for learning.
To find out more about the calls just [click here].
Be Bold, Be Extraordinary, Be YOU!
With love,
James Smith
405-521-8609
james at alifeofpossibility dot com ¶ 7:48 PM 0 comments
So, where have I been. I have been working on my business. 2006 is a big year for me as I am up to big things.
I just finished writing article for my latest program "Attitude: 7 things you should know!"
If you are interested reading the article [click here to read article].
There is much to be done as parts of this project are going to be a collaboration with many like minded individuals.
Ooops, one last thing, at least for now. As a part of the new program I have created a series of calls. Calls that have proven to be very interactive as well as a great source for learning.
To find out more about the calls just [click here].
Be Bold, Be Extraordinary, Be YOU!
With love,
James Smith
405-521-8609
james at alifeofpossibility dot com ¶ 7:48 PM 0 comments
