From paralyzing to no big deal in one try

Highline trail
It was a major accomplishment.

 

Highline trail
The trail returned to less intimidating.

 

The Highline Trail was no less dangerous yesterday than a few days before, but it was far less intimidating the second time around. This afforded Cheryl the opportunity to appreciate what we (our son and i) did a few days prior. Until you conquer this personally, you have no idea – i literally didn’t know if i’d be able to turn around and go back.

When our Son and i hiked the scary 200 meter portion a few days prior, i didn’t know if i had the ability to turn around and return to the Logan Pass Visitor Center. Without going back over the same 200 meters we had just finished, it’s an 11-mile walk to the nearest road trailhead, with no other options; and no way to let Cheryl know what was happening. It would have been a disaster – that’s how afraid i was.

 

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On April Fool’s Day 2009, jeff noel began writing five daily, differently-themed blogs (on five different sites). It was to be a 100-day self-imposed “writer’s bootcamp”, in preparation for writing his first book. He hasn’t missed a single day since.

 

Hearts on fire?

iced watermelon
Yesterday morning after the Watermelon 5k.

 

Hearts on fire?

Being a Catholic Priest is demanding.

Sunday’s Mass was good. Did it set my heart on fire? Did it set anyone’s heart on fire?

A former Disney Institute colleague was a Priest for 10 years. He left because he was on call 24 hours a day. Never off.

How does one remain 100% passionate in every single encounter?

Well, for starters, go look in the mirror and start by asking there.

 

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This website is about our spiritual health. To leave this site to read today’s post on jeff’s career health website, click here.

 

On April Fool’s Day 2009, jeff noel began writing five daily, differently-themed blogs (on five different sites). It was to be a 100-day self-imposed “writer’s bootcamp”, in preparation for writing his first book. He hasn’t missed a single day since.

 

Try to explain peace to someone who’s never had it

Try to explain peace to someone who’s never had it.

 

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On April Fool’s Day 2009, jeff noel began writing five daily, differently-themed blogs (on five different sites). It was to be a 100-day self-imposed “writer’s bootcamp”, in preparation for writing his first book. He hasn’t missed a single day since.

 

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Give pure humanity and see what happens

La'Porsha singing Diamonds
A single mom trying to break free from her situation.

 

While icing my calf yesterday afternoon, i watched the American Idol recording from the night before. Contestant La’Porsha disrupted the show with a stunning performance.

When judge Keith Urban finally got to speak he referenced a beautiful quote:

“I judge myself not on what i have but what I am willing to give.” What you just gave was pure humanity. It was beautiful.

As if that wasn’t enough, Kelly Clarkson brought everyone to tears three songs later.

PS. Couldn’t find the quote’s (the Keith referenced) author.

PSS. i cried during both songs.

 

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On April Fool’s Day 2009, jeff noel began writing five daily, differently-themed blogs (on five different sites). It was to be a 100-day self-imposed “writer’s bootcamp”, in preparation for writing his first book. He hasn’t missed a single day since.

This website is about our spiritual health. To leave this site to read today’s post on jeff’s career health website, click here.

 

Prayed that i would (and will) remain humble

Jon Gordon speaker
Watched Jon speak yesterday. We talked for about 15 minutes prior to his speech. Super nice guy.

 

It’s easy for a competitor to judge their competition. It’s human nature to get defensive as well as to inflate our own self-worth.

Stay humble. Stay positive. Stay focused. Stay driven. Have fun. And serve, and speak, like you mean it.

 

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On April Fool’s Day 2009, jeff noel began writing five daily, differently-themed blogs (on five different sites). It was to be a 100-day self-imposed “writer’s bootcamp”, in preparation for writing his first book. He hasn’t missed a single day since.

This website is about our spiritual health. To leave this site to read today’s post on jeff’s career health website, click here.