I quit my day job so that I could spend more time, (and less money) doing what I love. Everyday I wake up and decide which direction I want to take my life. Throughout the day I change directions, get new ideas, opportunities, and inspirations.
I take odd jobs that sound fun or interesting, and try not to worry about the pay. I don't have much money, but I have a good life. I have enough to eat, and I've learned how to live without a "home".
I practice generosity with what I do have, because I am grateful for all the help I've gotten. I try to make myself available to help when someone needs, and I generally try to be pleasant to be around...It's good to have friends!
I like to spend time on beaches, in parks, hiking, biking, reading, talking, driving, sleeping, exploring!! I feel like I can do anything I want in this world, it's just a matter of time, and priority! I hope that everyone can realize this, regardless of time, money, or the people in your life.
Do what you love, and love what you do!!
<3 Joe
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Accepting Complacency
Complacency: A feeling of calm satisfaction with your own abilities or situation that prevents you from trying harder.
In business there is this theory of human motivation called Theory X and Theory Y. Theory X encompasses the idea that workers are inherently lazy and need to be closely supervised. In Theory Y the idea that employees are self motivated and there is no need for micromanaging.
When I first heard this theory in my Business Management class I felt like I had been smacked in the face. I realized that I am a Theory X worker. I have always struggled to stay on task, and to not be distracted by the great wide interwebs.
Over time though I forgot my true nature, and I built up this story around why I do what I do. Last week that story was cut off at the knees. I went through stages of anger and blaming. The next day though I woke up with purpose. I was going to do my best even though the state of affairs I saw was hopeless.
What this lesson taught me is getting to know yourself will help you see when you are creating a false story around a situation. You will be able to call yourself on your own bullshit.
I will always struggle with distractions, but you can bet your ass I’ll be giving it my best effort. Some days will be better than others, but if we constantly make effort to grow and be the best versions of ourselves we can never be faulted.
So if you are like me… Not so easily motivated. Accept yourself for just how you are. And then when you love that part of yourself and you are okay with it… only then can you decide whether or not it truly serves you.
I love you for who you are in this moment Lazy Lisa!
Lisa <3
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Guest Post: Take Care Of Yourself & The World Will Take Care Of You
Story time!
So instead of sitting in my bed being all cry baby I decided to ride my bike to half priced books. ( I joined a book club and need to get reading!) So I get almost there and realize I forgot my bike lock.
Victory number two: I didn't get mad or pissy at myself. Just rode home found it and headed back out!
Victory number three: While shopping I smiled at some lady. Then in the checkout line she was behind me and struck up a convo:
Her: If I could hear the music on your back what would it sound like?
Me: A lot like Neil Diamond's Cracklin' Rosie. It's the line that goes, "No need to say please to no man for a happy tune".
Her: Oh.
Me: I got it to remind myself that you need to find happiness within yourself.
Her: Find your own song within.
Me: Exactly.
Her: When Neil was here in the 70s I didn't go see him.
Me: Well if he comes back this way we can go together.
Her: Ok! But I don't have your number.
And that's how I made a new friend at Half Priced Books!
I feel like the lesson I learned from the universe was if you take care of yourself the world will take care of you....
-Rose Oldja
So instead of sitting in my bed being all cry baby I decided to ride my bike to half priced books. ( I joined a book club and need to get reading!) So I get almost there and realize I forgot my bike lock.
Victory number two: I didn't get mad or pissy at myself. Just rode home found it and headed back out!
Victory number three: While shopping I smiled at some lady. Then in the checkout line she was behind me and struck up a convo:
Her: If I could hear the music on your back what would it sound like?
Me: A lot like Neil Diamond's Cracklin' Rosie. It's the line that goes, "No need to say please to no man for a happy tune".
Her: Oh.
Me: I got it to remind myself that you need to find happiness within yourself.
Her: Find your own song within.
Me: Exactly.
Her: When Neil was here in the 70s I didn't go see him.
Me: Well if he comes back this way we can go together.
Her: Ok! But I don't have your number.
And that's how I made a new friend at Half Priced Books!
I feel like the lesson I learned from the universe was if you take care of yourself the world will take care of you....
-Rose Oldja
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Disclaimer: I'm a dreamer.
I've known for quite a while now, that it's really a common thing for me to make big plans with someone and change them. I may need to learn something from this.
I really do alot of dreaming and fantasizing. I have alot of crazy ideas that I'd like to follow through with, but the reality is that I don't know which plans will come into reality and which won't. I'm reluctant to make set plans and commitments for this reason, but at the same time, I like to develop these ideas with my friends with the hopes that something amazing will come of it.
I wonder if its lack of commitment or more lack of responsibility....or just floating around without a care in the world. The problem is that it effects others when they have invested, or committed more to it, while it was more like a fantasy for me.
My heart and soul cares about those feelings I may be hurting, but my physical body and the world I live in, takes me in all sorts of directions. I like allowing that to happen. I'm not in control. Im along for the ride, watching the movie of my life, and I'm alive in all those moments. I know my transience has its effect on others, and I care, I don't want to hurt anyone...but our feelings are our own to feel and understand. I hope that people will tell me when I hurt them, but not expect me to fix everything. Knowing how I make people feel will be my teacher.
I really do alot of dreaming and fantasizing. I have alot of crazy ideas that I'd like to follow through with, but the reality is that I don't know which plans will come into reality and which won't. I'm reluctant to make set plans and commitments for this reason, but at the same time, I like to develop these ideas with my friends with the hopes that something amazing will come of it.
I wonder if its lack of commitment or more lack of responsibility....or just floating around without a care in the world. The problem is that it effects others when they have invested, or committed more to it, while it was more like a fantasy for me.
My heart and soul cares about those feelings I may be hurting, but my physical body and the world I live in, takes me in all sorts of directions. I like allowing that to happen. I'm not in control. Im along for the ride, watching the movie of my life, and I'm alive in all those moments. I know my transience has its effect on others, and I care, I don't want to hurt anyone...but our feelings are our own to feel and understand. I hope that people will tell me when I hurt them, but not expect me to fix everything. Knowing how I make people feel will be my teacher.
Saturday, August 3, 2013
Your Pressence Has An Affect On Others!
How Do We Affect The People In Our Lives?
I definitely feel that we have an affect on everyone in our lives in some way or another. I know that I have people who affect me daily, and I have been told many times that I have changed someones day, or influenced some aspect of their life.
Some friends make me feel silly, laughing and joking endlessly, sometimes making no sense at all. With a few close friends I have amazing, conscious conversations, clicking into my inner spiritual awareness, and these profound insights flow out of us like magic. There are others that make me feel adventurous, give me confidence, and inspire me. Others still, who bring me down, and it is a challenge for me to keep my energy with them.
There have been some friends and acquaintances who have told me how I have inspired them. They havefollowed my adventures online, and told me of their dreams to travel. Sometimes people ask me for advice or guidance when they have a personal problem to deal with. Others say that they have felt a calming energy in my presence. They are telling me that we affect eachother!
It is very important to be aware of how we affect eachother. We all have the power to change a life, or a day for better or worse. Whether it's your loved ones, or a perfect stranger, handling interactions with love and kindness will enrich the lives of you and everyone around you
- <3 Joe
I definitely feel that we have an affect on everyone in our lives in some way or another. I know that I have people who affect me daily, and I have been told many times that I have changed someones day, or influenced some aspect of their life.
Some friends make me feel silly, laughing and joking endlessly, sometimes making no sense at all. With a few close friends I have amazing, conscious conversations, clicking into my inner spiritual awareness, and these profound insights flow out of us like magic. There are others that make me feel adventurous, give me confidence, and inspire me. Others still, who bring me down, and it is a challenge for me to keep my energy with them.
There have been some friends and acquaintances who have told me how I have inspired them. They havefollowed my adventures online, and told me of their dreams to travel. Sometimes people ask me for advice or guidance when they have a personal problem to deal with. Others say that they have felt a calming energy in my presence. They are telling me that we affect eachother!
It is very important to be aware of how we affect eachother. We all have the power to change a life, or a day for better or worse. Whether it's your loved ones, or a perfect stranger, handling interactions with love and kindness will enrich the lives of you and everyone around you
- <3 Joe
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Bite The Bullet & Have That Difficult Conversation!
“A person's success in life can usually be measured by the number of uncomfortable conversations he or she is willing to have.” -Timothy Ferriss, The 4 Hour Workweek.
This quote has been rattling around in my brain since I first became aware of it a couple months ago. I have been trying my hardest to not shy away from the hard conversations I need to have with others. What I have found is that the fear of having the conversation is way worse than the actual conversation ends up being.
Do you know why these hard conversations are directly tied to your success like Mr. Ferriss claims? Because you cannot move forward by skipping out of a difficult conversation. You will forever be dragging that ball and chain behind you until you turn around and face the issue head on.
And guess what happens when you do? You feel lighter. You feel lighter, because you've released yourself from the great weight you had been pulling behind yourself for however long since you decided to take what you thought at the time was the easier route. Little did you know you were creating way more problems for yourself than if you just would have had the conversation in the first place.
I recently had two very hard to have conversations, and I am going to be one hundred percent completely honest. I feel weird. I did not realize the energy that I was sending to these conversations I wasn't having. So now I feel as if I don't know what to do with this excess energy, but I have a feeling that the situation I now find myself in will get better with time. And I can tell you I sure do feel a hellavu lot lighter.
-Lisa Hart
This quote has been rattling around in my brain since I first became aware of it a couple months ago. I have been trying my hardest to not shy away from the hard conversations I need to have with others. What I have found is that the fear of having the conversation is way worse than the actual conversation ends up being.
Do you know why these hard conversations are directly tied to your success like Mr. Ferriss claims? Because you cannot move forward by skipping out of a difficult conversation. You will forever be dragging that ball and chain behind you until you turn around and face the issue head on.
And guess what happens when you do? You feel lighter. You feel lighter, because you've released yourself from the great weight you had been pulling behind yourself for however long since you decided to take what you thought at the time was the easier route. Little did you know you were creating way more problems for yourself than if you just would have had the conversation in the first place.
I recently had two very hard to have conversations, and I am going to be one hundred percent completely honest. I feel weird. I did not realize the energy that I was sending to these conversations I wasn't having. So now I feel as if I don't know what to do with this excess energy, but I have a feeling that the situation I now find myself in will get better with time. And I can tell you I sure do feel a hellavu lot lighter.
-Lisa Hart
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