Creativity

Everything that is not part of the natural world was once just a thought in the mind of a human being.  This is incredible when you really think about it.  Creativity is one of the greatest human gifts.  The ability to take an idea and manifest it physically into a "thing" or action has completely changed our world...for better, and worse.  I am forever grateful for my creative ability and I encourage people to utilize the power of their creative minds as much as they can.  You'd be surprised with the amazing things you'll come up with!

Bodily Movement

Today I'm grateful for the strong movement of my limbs, the ability to play sports and have fun with my body.  Over the weekend I spent time helping a family friend who did not have this ability due to a crippling genetic condition.  He was still smiling, having fun and enjoying what he could physically.  I will make sure that I care for my body and appreciate the pain-free mobility that allows me to do so many things that I really love.  Playing the drums, swimming, sports of any kind wouldn't be possible without the gift of movement.  Move your body!  Love, Jeremy

Rest Grandma...rest

Today I'm happy my Grandma Wells was sleeping peacefully when I went to see her in the hospital.  She's in much pain from her illness and I was very grateful she had found rest.  I hope all of you are rested and feeling well :)  Jeremy

I'll be so much happier when....

Are you an over-achiever?  A goal setter?  Do you overcome obstacles and setbacks to get what you really want?  Good, you are in the minority!  Do you promise yourself after all the hard work, after all the blood, sweat and tears, when the conditions are right.... you'll be so much happier because you've attained the goal?  When you have the money, the resources, the right career, the right partner, the house of your dreams.....etc..... you'll be happy, right?

This almost never happens.  Know why?  Happiness is not determined by exterior conditions.  You get the goal....and if you don't "feel" happier, you just set a bigger goal!  I'm not saying this is bad.  I'm also not saying that achieving goals won't give you a temporary boost, it will ; but your happiness is not determined by anything you've achieved ....it's a state of mind that you give to yourself.  When you give yourself the gift of happiness, you can experience joy no matter what your conditions are.  Give yourself happiness.  Be joyous today.  I find that happiness comes easiest to me when I am in a state of gratitude.  I can always find something to be happy about when I help others also.  Go forward and do something nice for somebody today....and allow yourself to be HAPPY.  Love, Jeremy

The Great Tony Robbins! Enjoy!

I'm super grateful for people like Tony.  He has taught me so much.  I love reading his books and watching his seminars.  This is a great talk!  He's a great speaker with great ideas.  He even gets Al Gore involved in this one!  One of my favorites, because he's speaking to peers at a Ted Convention. Enjoy your day!  Jeremy

Best Friends.

I seriously have the most amazing friends on the planet.  I was once told if you can count five people you really love and trust on your fingers, you are doing well.  I can certainly say that I'd need quite a few hands to fill the very rich friendships I've been lucky enough to cultivate over the years.  I'm very grateful and very blessed for my best friends especially.

Take some time to let your "besties" know that you love and appreciate them.  They are the ones who are there thick or thin, happy or sad, and sometimes will kick you directly in the ass when you most need it.  Have a great day!  Love, Jeremy

Free of Guilt and Worry

The two most debilitating emotions in the world are our old friends guilt and worry.  They rob us of much of our lives.  Minutes, hours even of luscious present moments that we could be appreciating and enjoying, are wasted in guilt or worry.  

The problem with GUILT:  You have done something that didn't agree with your moral code.  That behavior has caused you to constantly fret and replay what happened, or what should have happened instead.  Stop it.  The deed is done.  The damage is done.  Apologize if necessary and move on.  It will not change the past and it is only keeping you from enjoying the NOW.


The problem with WORRY:  You are worried about the future.  Will I have enough money?  Will my kid get home safely from school today?  Am I going to have a heart attack and die?  Is my job secure?  What will I do if my spouse leaves me?  Stop it.  Worry is the same emotion as guilt, except worse because it is a projected negative emotion towards something that HAS NOT HAPPENED.  Why rob yourself of the NOW thinking about calamities that most likely will not happen.  In fact, you are probably more likely to be attracting them into your life by worrying about them.

Let's go out into the day today, free of worry, free of guilt.  Let's do it for one solid day.  If you feel those old buggers sneaking up on you.... allow yourself to worry tomorrow.  Today is yours.  Enjoy the view!  It's the only one you have.   Love, Jeremy