Do It

In the past few months I've been super busy starting  a non profit.  It's taken time and money.
At times I get so frustrated at the delays etc I feel like giving up then I hear some one say "We need this"

I WILL follow the directions of my dreams. do you follow yours?

Teach Them Well

Crosby Still Nash and Young sang a song in the sixties "Teach Your Children Well"

One big line in this song is "So just look at them and sigh and know they love you"

I try to tell people I care about "I love you   especially  the ones who changed my life: mom, family come to mind first.

Lets teach us and everyone, OUR CHILDREN well by telling them how much we care and that we love them

Does Not Expire

Your dream doesn't have an Expiration date

I read that quote, it often ends with  "Take a deep breath and try again" ascribed to KT Witten
For the purpose of this blog I'm sticking with the first line.  Steve Pieters wrote in his book I'm Still Dancing "God does not stamp our feet with an expiration date"  Steve has been living with AIDS since mid 1980s so he knows a thing about potential exasperations!!

Have you ever felt that you  just cant go on? A relationship failed, finances are abysmal, etc?  I know I have.  Regardless I know from previous low life moments I'll survive.   There is no expiration on what I, WE can achieve

Loving My Past

I heard it said "You  cannot relive the past"     Once something happens that moment is complete.
But these guys were talking about "what if anything about your past would you change or would you?"  This was part of a discussion that stemmed from a reading in Color of Light.

Most of agreed, we may not be at the exact place we wanted to be or since I prefer I statements "I am not where I thought I'd be in life, I can say I'm ok if not downright pleased. 


It's good know my story, my life journey and the pitfalls and the mountain tops.

I've had rich experiences that make up whom I am today. Climbing mountains in Cimarron New Mexico, working in Kenya.  Riding my bicycle trough a  cloud in Alaska are only a few of the joys I've known on this path.   Had I not been HIV positive I know I'd never do those things, felt that awe or such

I'm not looking back but embracing my life: there's a brilliant future ahead and a past I adore

Nike

For my USA friends who follow news I'm guessing your aware of the "Nike Controversy"

Basically Nike corporation has advertising using Collin Kaepernick using a phrase"Believe in something even it means sacrifice"    Despite what others say or write, by affirming is idea of protesting he's lost the opportunity to play football professionally.  

Whether you agree or not he's making a bold statement.  I've done that to when I don't say with shame I am not only gay/queer but someone with HIV whose in recovery.  

What statement do you take to be bold about?  Just do it

Starting Something New

Two years ago my divorce became finalized.   I didn't date right off, Not even after several moatnths.
Even then each date seemed base.  I asked myself recently the same question I asked after becoming single: "Will I date again?"

Since there is no set rule I'm still playing this one by ear

I also completed grad school and I'm not really working in the field I studied for, until now

Something new came along and it is in the form of a friend I've known for 20 years
I'll be helping an organization in Palm Beach County. 

Bottom line, in one way I'm starting new again.   Is there some part of your life where you can start new, too?

Change

My friend from church has some wise comments.  He's soft spoken yet he gets his point and message across.  He helps so many build change each week, too.

I'll admit that I have feared changes: new home, job, even just the weather.  Why fear what I cant change?    I CAN  change my mood, my outlook and expectations

'Lets you and i not WAIT for change but embrace it as growth