Hello! Hope your days have been enjoyable and You are doing well.
As always, appreciate You stopping by to check out ‘Terry’s Thoughts.’
We have experiencing some truly amazing weather here in Indianapolis these past few weeks after a brutal July heat wave. The daytime temps have been in the upper 70’s with sunny days -and- the night time temps falling into 50’s. We have been able to shut the A/C, open the windows and enjoy the freshness of outside air flowing through the house.
Denise and I made a visit to our favorite, little town just south of the City on Sunday, Nashville, (IN). It’s our quick escape to enjoy breakfast and walk around the town and shop among the many lovely little boutiques and stores. The town is nestled within our rolling hills of southern Indiana. As we approached the town, You could see the trees beginning to turn their colors. The Fall season is quickly approaching and a reminder of everything is a phase, including the Life we’re lucky enough to live right now. And with Fall, I am reminded of something I read ; “… the trees are about to show us how lovely it is to let things go.”
We admire the beauty of the Fall colors each year -and- yet, we forget this phase is about the trees shedding what is important to their life for a moment and rejuvenate to bring back their beauty in the Spring.
A reminder maybe to just be true to yourself, be true to the purpose and identity You have, fight for the respect (and praise) of yourself and not be concerned about the future.
BE YOU. Be the only one of You in the whole world. That’s where the fun is (You don’t have to fake anything). This is where your value lies, (when we are like everyone else, we are replaceable). Embrace who You really are. Embrace what makes You unique. Embrace your weirdness. Because chances are it’s what makes You special.
Begin to exercise a willingness to shift, stretch and evolve and let go of those rigid expectations…make space for (new) growth!
This time of our Life we have a unique opportunity to continue examining a deeper look into ourself… we have the time since we are no longer pre-occupied by the office and driven by others’ schedules. Let this time in our Life serve as a gentle nudge, reminding us of the preciousness of every moment. Let it urge You to not merely exist, but to truly live, to seize each season of Life and find what is your full potential during this ‘Encore’ phase of Life. Don’t allow each new season to come and go without recognizing that Spring will return and we must look forward to “springing forward” and making something of it.
The emperor and stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelius wrote: “…even life itself, is really ours only in trust. We are renters. Our lives are here on loan…loans that can get called in at any time. We can be fired. Someone can dislodge our seemingly dominant market position. A loved one can leave. People die.”
Just try to be good. Focus on the day in front of You. Live it well, live it according to your values and accept the gifts we receive in our Life.
Please continue to make the most of each of your days -and- remember;
NEVER QUIT SEARCHING, NEVER SETTLE, NEVER GIVE UP SEEKING YOUR GREATER PURPOSE
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