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Jason Hewlett – A very different drummer (post by Kirk Weisler)

Posted on March 14, 2012 by mzsunflower

“If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away.” – Henry David Thoreau

“To be nobody but myself, in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you everybody else – means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight, and never stop fighting.” – E.E. Cummings

The picture above is Jason Hewlett a long time friend. Jason is a professional entertainer, impersonator. You can see many of his incredible and funny clips at his website http://jasonhewlett.com/ and on YouTube. I and my family have been to as many of his shows as we could get too. This morning I was reading an update by Jason on my Facebook wall…and it just inspired me. Jason talks candidly about his never-ending battle with his weight. I suggest this piece is not about weight…it’s about authenticity, courage, commitment…and the human spirit.

http://jasonhewlett.wordpress.com/2012/03/13/weighing-the-scales/

Jason is the consummate different drum dancer. And with regard to EE Cummings quote about fighting hard to be yourself…. Jason’s very interesting way of being himself is by being others. He’s a fascinating person, a devoted husband and father…and one of the most disciplined people I have ever encountered. The above link will take you to one of the most wonderfully candid and authentic pieces about a persons battle with the difficulties of personal weight gain. I think you will how he ends it…. I did. (Thank you Jason for sharing)

Kirk Out

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Your Message to the World (post by Kirk Weisler)

Posted on March 13, 2012 by mzsunflower

One of my previous employers, teachers, leaders and exemplars said ….

“You cannot not communicate.” Then he would go on to explain… Everything you do is communicating a message to the world around you about who you are, about what is important to you, and about how ready you are or for the next opportunity. We must ask ourselves honestly…. “Is the story I am telling the world about me…. the one I really want them to hear?” Is it attractive? Is it inspiring? Is it a story that has a happy ending?

Make it a great day… make your life great, make your story great.

By the way… that leader was Art Coombs and he inspired me to change my story….many times.

Kirk Out

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Do Not Interrupt & Daylight Savings Time

Posted on March 12, 2012 by mzsunflower

Post from https://www.facebook.com/PositiveInspirationalQuotes

“If my doctor told me I had only six minutes to live, I wouldn’t brood. I’d type a little faster.” Isaac Asimov

Responding to the Asimov quote my friend Sanford said… I do not think that I would type faster, I think I would get on the phone or some how, spend this time connected to my wife, Karen, and those closest to me. Time is precious; luckily most of us have more than 6 minutes, but why waste any of it. Spend you time wisely, being your best, doing your best and enjoying your time.

I like what William said…. The best portion of a good man’s life is the little, nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and love. – William Wordsworth (1770-1850) English poet

I’ve always appreciated the idea that “time is the real currency of life” and that each day each person begins with the exact same amount in their account. The wise spend it well… the foolish waste it.

Spend it well today… doing the little things that count.

Kirk Weisler out

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3 Keys to Enjoy Life (post from Positive Inspirational Quotes)

Posted on March 7, 2012 by mzsunflower

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Post from Positive Inspirational Quotes (PIQ)

Posted on March 6, 2012 by mzsunflower

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Don’t be like “some people” (post from Kirk Weisler)

Posted on March 5, 2012 by mzsunflower

Well then let’s not be like “some people”. Instead let’s be like “those people”…. the ones who freely and naturally express their feelings about your value. They appreciate you, like you, and aren’t waiting for a rainy day or an annual review to let you know. They lift as they lead and seem to give others what they need.

That’s who and how I want to be… ”I like you.” or in everyday work speak…it might sound like… “I just want you to know that you are a big part of why I enjoy coming to work each day.” or “Working with you has been a blessing in my life… thanks for the smiles and spirit you bring to our team.”

Make it a great day…but making someone’s day and letting them know you like them.

Kirk & April Out

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Some “I Believes” (post from Kirk Weisler)

Posted on March 2, 2012 by mzsunflower

I believe- that we don’t have to change friends if we understand that friends change.

I believe- that no matter how good a friend is, they’re going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that.

I believe- that you can do something in an instant that will give you heartache for life.

I believe- that it’s taking me a long time to become the person I want to be.

I believe- that you should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them.

I believe- that you can keep going long after you can’t.

I believe- that we are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel.

I believe- that either you control your attitude or it controls you.

I believe- that regardless of how hot and steamy a relationship is at first, the passion fades and there had better be something else to take its place.

I believe- that heroes are the people who do what has to be done when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences.

I believe- that money is a lousy way of keeping score.

I believe- that my best friend and I can do anything or nothing and have the best time.

I believe- that sometimes the people you expect to kick you when you’re down, will be the ones to help you get back up.

I believe- that sometimes when I’m angry I have the right to be angry, but that doesn’t give me the right to be cruel.

I believe- that just because someone doesn’t love you the way you want them to doesn’t mean they don’t love you with all they have.

I believe- that maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you’ve had and what you’ve learned from them and less to do with how many birthdays you’ve celebrated.

I believe- that it isn’t always enough to be forgiven by others. Sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself.

I believe- that no matter how bad your heart is broken the world doesn’t stop for your grief.

I believe- that our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become.

I believe- that just because two people argue, it doesn’t mean they don’t love each other And just because they don’t argue, it doesn’t mean they do.

I believe- that you shouldn’t be so eager to find out a secret. It could change your life forever.

I believe- that two people can look at the exact same thing and see something totally . different.

I believe- that your life can be changed in a matter of hours by people who don’t even know you.

I believe- that even when you think you have no more to give, when a friend cries out to you you will find the strength to help.

I believe- that credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being.

I believe- that the people you care about most in life are taken from you too soon. (even if you get them for 90 years)

I believe it’s important to keep believing 🙂 Kirk Out

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Counting – Things that do and things that don’t (post from Kirk Weisler)

Posted on March 1, 2012 by mzsunflower

Many of the things you can count, don’t count. Many of the things you can’t count, really count.

~ Albert Einstein

At least one thing that counts is you and I and the spirit of contribution to the world. It’s the “why” or the intent behind everything that we do. We must not let the weakness of our nature overcome possibilities of our potential. We must keep ourselves in a state of growth and of “becoming”. Let serving and lifting others be a significant part of the genuine intent that is behind all the things that we do. Then those things that we do, may count for much much more. ~ Kirk Weisler

Today is your day – Make It Count!

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Preparation & Love

Posted on February 29, 2012 by mzsunflower

Never underestimate the value of preparation. The tenacious work you do will always pay off–sooner or later.

5-year old’s prayer:
Dear God,
I bet it’s very hard for you to love all of everybody in the whole world.
There are only 4 people in my family…….and I can never do it. 😉

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Criticism and Being “the other people” (by Kirk Weisler)

Posted on February 27, 2012 by mzsunflower

“If I were to try to read, much less answer, all the attacks made on me, this shop might as well be closed for any other business. I do the very best I know how – the very best I can; and I mean to keep doing so until the end. If the end brings me out all right, what’s said against me won’t amount to anything. If the end brings me out wrong, ten angels swearing I was right would make no difference.” The Inner Life of Abraham Lincoln: Six Months at the White House by Francis B. Carpenter

I think the wisdom of this quote by Lincoln invites us all to spend less time worrying about what people may be saying and instead focus our energies and our integrity on simply seeking to do our very best. In addition we might consider that, “seeking to do the best they can” is what most others are trying to do as well. (Unless of course it is a political candidate who running against yours.)

A loyal 12 year old subscriber sent me a couple of his favorite quotes recently… I enjoyed them and wanted to pass them along for all to enjoy.

“Some people learn from other people’s mistakes. The rest of us have to be the other people.” – anonymous Â

“The rain falls on the just and the unjust, but mostly on the just because the unjust steals the just’s umbrella.” – anonymous

So I guess it’s better to be the wet person who learns?~ Kirk Out

I want to be this kid…. No umbrella, no worries…

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