Friends

What are friends to you?  There's no universal answer that I know of, but to me there are people that will absolutely bring what's wanted and/or needed all the time.  When you need support they do that for you.  When you need a kick in the ass they do that too.  I know that I have many amazing friends in my life and there are three that really helped me last night, so I'd like to talk about them for a bit.

Tracey, thanks for being awesome when I needed you to be.  First, you got me into a program that absolutely changed my life for the better!  Second, you always bring what's needed in all instances.  Thanks for being fucking amazing always.  "You get out of it what you're bringing!"  To use your saying, love you like cake!

Nico, you da man!  Love you buddy and I'm sorry for not being a better buddy to this point and that will change from this point moving forward.  You absolutely make me smile every time I think about you buddy.  You know how awesome that is?  Still have our picture from Chumleys as my background on my phone and have no plans of changing it buddy, you are awesome!  Also, my alarm clock is like 5 screens to the left on my phone and it's all you and your smile there, so I wake up everyday to that.  Thanks.

Katie, you are awesome babe and I love you so much!  Thanks for calling me out on my shit last night, needed it badly!  Every day is better than the last and I'm so excited to see where this goes baby!  You amaze me every day with things you say and do and I'm super lucky to have you in my life.  Thanks for being you every day; it's fucking awesome!  Anything, anytime, anywhere you need anything, I'm always there for you!

These are three of the most important people in my life and I have sooooooooo many more who would do the same.  It's awesome when you open up to and explore the possibilities that are out there!  Bring what all of you every minute of every day and see the amazing things that happen. 

"Run your car off the side of the road
Get stuck in a ditch way out in the middle of nowhere
Or get yourself in a bind lose the shirt off your back
Need a floor, need a couch, need a bus fare

This is where the rubber meets the road
This is where the cream is gonna rise
This is what you really didn't know
This is where the truth don't lie

You find out who your friends are
Somebody's gonna drop everything
Run out and crank up their car
Hit the gas, get there fast
Never stop to think 'what's in it for me?' or 'it's way too far'
They just show on up with their big old heart
You find out who your friends are

Everybody wants to slap your back
wants to shake your hand
when you're up on top of that mountain
But let one of those rocks give way then you slide back down look up
and see who's around then

This ain't where the road comes to an end
This ain't where the bandwagon stops
This is just one of those times when
A lot of folks jump off

When the water's high
When the weather's not so fair
When the well runs dry
Who's gonna be there?

You find out who your friends are
(yeah, yeah)
You find out who your friends are

Run your car off the side of the road
Get stuck in a ditch way out in the middle of nowhere
(Well man, I've been there)
Or get yourself in a bind lose the shirt off your back
Need a floor, need a couch, need a bus fare
(Man, I've been there)

Man, I've been there"

Don't Settle for Mediocrity

Often times in our lives we say and believe that we are committed to certain things and when it comes down to it we are committed to a point.  If it's really that important to us we will do whatever it takes to make sure we accomplish what we intend to.  When we are willing to pay any price, we will achieve what we set out to. 

So many times in my life I've settled for mediocrity and I am changing that.  I've only been committed to a point, so I would try to achieve something, but it was acceptable not to and I rarely did reach my goal.  How sad is that really?  I've not been committed to anything of importance to make sure that I achieved my goal no matter what.  Until now and I'm really looking forward to it!  It was my biggest breakthrough to date to even realize this.  Now, let's get out of the Knowing and Doing Gap!

Help others with this too.  I'm not the only one on this earth who has a tendency to settle for trying or average or okay enough or anything else less than great.  Love and support them when they need it and kick them in the ass when that's called for too.  Expect the same in return.  The late Steve Prefontaine said it best:"to settle for anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift."

Awareness

Awareness is incredibly important in life.  When we are aware of what is around us and what we are experiencing and what we are causing we can shift if it's not working.  I want to believe that people would never intentionally disrespect or harm someone, but it happens all the time.  We get pissed about "stuff" that "happens to us" all the time because we are unaware of what we are causing.  Awareness allows for shifting and shifting allows for things to work.  If it's working we're all good and if not we need to decide if it's important that it works for us or if we remove ourselves from that.  Be aware today!

Amazing People

Hello there!  Haven't written anything lately that I didn't subsequently delete and I'm starting fresh now.  I am going to tell you about some amazing people in my life.  All of them are incredible leaders and I'm blessed to share a transformational journey with them.  If these people don't change their world I'll be suprised.  All of us leave places better than when we got there and we impact others lives.  We challenge each other daily and support each other always.  I've never been this connected to another group of humans in my life.  They are all amazing people so let's get to each one.

Katie Divine is such an amazing leader.  If you know her you understand how powerful, joyful, committed, authentic, supportive and loving she is.  She dates me if you can believe that?  Crazy for me to think this truely beautiful woman loves me!  It's fucking incredible and I'm so blessed to be a part of the greatness she causes daily.  When she decides to be more vocal and go get what she wants, look out world!  She's truely a blessing for everyone and the most amazing person.  Thanks love.

Jonathan Osborn is an awesome leader of people.  This dude brings energy anywhere he goes.  Everyone knows when Jonathan's in the house because the entire place becomes alive.  He seeked me out a while back and I'm greatful he did.  He's incredibly smart, authentic, loyal, powerful and loving.  This young man calls me all the time and sincerely wants to know how I'm doing and how he can help.  You da man homie and I love you.

Kara Slusser is a powerful leader.  She's so genuine and authentic all the team and it inspires everyone around her.  She's constantly there for whatever you need.  Also, she's really, really, really smart and driven.  She is such a giver and it's incredible.  This young woman will get whatever she wants and I can't wait to see it!  I love you, thanks for being a part of my life.

Nico Diaz is a loving and passionate leader!  He's the best buddy anyone can ask for.  He's so curious and deeply interested in how others are doing.  He loves everyone and is always in a positive state of mind.  He creates joy and happiness and love and openess everywhere he goes.  You know when Nico was there and that's awesome.  I love you buddy.

These people are my family.  I'm not even joking, they are family.  Get to know them because you will benefit from it.  I'm the old man of the group so I guess I'm dad, haha!  Seriously, they so profoundly impact my life every minute of every day.  It's an amazing feeling to know that I'm a part of their amazing lives that are getting better daily.  Reach out to all of them and tell them who you are and experience everything about them.  It will be one of the best decisions of your life.  Also, we all look really good in photos together!