I continue to be amazed by the wonderful messages I am receiving from people from my past. It warms my heart to reconnect. Thank you my Herrick Spartans and DGN Trojans!
I had planned to write about different topics today but life had a different idea. I have had problems with some of my new software that has left me rest challenged at the moment. I apologize to my friends at fiftypeopleonequestion.com because I wanted to write about their new work today but I lack the mental agility at the moment. Please follow the link on the side panel and check out their new Brooklyn video! Their films connect with me on such a high level and must be seen by a wider audience.
I know the only way for a bad day to exist is if someone allows it to happen. Things out of a person's control can go wrong but that person has the final say in what mood results. I have reached the point in my life where I refuse to have a bad day.
I have had many people ask me to my face "Is this kid for real?" Many people assume that my friendly disposition is false posturing but I strive to speak nothing but the truth. When I was in a recent car accident I said I had a good day because there was not a scratch on me and the damage to my car was relatively minor. It's all about perspective!
Some of the biggest disappointments of my life occurred this summer. I might not of had a bad day but I sure did have bad moments, hours and nights. For my dreams to come true I have to wait for another four years and wait in God's time as other aspects of my journey get figured out. I tried my hardest to send out positive energy during the day and let the tears flow at night. Am I proud of it? No, but we are human beings, we work on emotions not binary code.
Once I figure out how to deal with the bigger disappointments in life I promise to share what I learn but for now I feel pretty useless on topic.
Even though I haven't figured out the big stuff, I refuse to let small stuff get me down. Yesterday I lost my A B C or D? post and had to retype it. Sure I lost some sleep but I owe it to you and myself to go after my dream. When I went to workout this morning I forgot my rugby gloves. Did I let it stop me? Heck no. I used my winter gloves instead. Did I scuff up my gloves and look silly in the process? You bet, but at the end of the day I got my workout in.
In many people's eyes lack of sleep and working out in winter clothes is pretty ridiculous but in my eyes I was pushing the dream envelope. I am one story closer to my book deal and one step closer to London 2012.
I challenge everyone to push the dream envelope! I wish I could be more helpful in solving the big stuff but the negative energy melts for me when I plant good in the world by helping someone with a favor or write a friendly email. No matter what mood you find yourself in today have the courage and fortitude to plant a friendly acorn because someday your mighty dream oak will stand tall!
Thanks for reading.
Chris
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