Escape…Plan Your Getaway

Escape _jEscape…Plan your getaway.

Sometimes we all need to escape…plan your getaway from life, from stress, and from the in and out daily routine.  Though routine is what keeps you going and keeps the income coming in, you still at times have to take a break from it.  My son calls this, “filling your bucket.”  We don’t all use the same techniques to fill our buckets, but if you do it right, it bring the same results.

What are those results?

Calm, peace, energy, a clear-cut plan,  renewed vigor, fresh ideas and an unstoppable attitude.  It’s amazing what a little time off will do.

 

If you plan is off in your business, you may have to tweak it.  If your plan is off a lot, you may have to rethink it.  If you plan isn’t completely made, finish it, and then commit to your plan.

 

After you’ve done all of that, take  a break, escape…plan your getaway.

So for the next few days I’m taking my son’s advice and filling my bucket.

 

Fill your bucket

If you’ve been working hard and burning the midnight oil…that’s great!  Persistence is good.  Even the persistent need a break by getting refreshed.  Fill your bucket.  It’s good for your health, and your family.

If you’ve been working non stop for month on end… the time to escape…plan your getaway is now! 

 

BG Jenkins

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Who’s in My Head Today?

Who’s in My Head Today?

Well, I’ll tell you who’s in mine in just a moment.

 

Who's In Your Head 1It’s funny how this topic came back around to me today.

I had an idea a few days ago from this text message to my daughter.

The concept was how people are always planting thoughts in your head.

Sometimes you do have to be careful… but this is my thing with my family.

I’m always singing these silly little songs to my kids, and grandkids.

I want to plant them in their heads, just so they know that ”Mom” and/or “Nonnie” is around.

 

Then, I’ll get calls from my kids and they’ll say.

Mom, Stop! You’ve got that stupid song stuck in my head!”

 

Well, now is that so bad?

 

 

Do you recall quotes, songs, stories or poems from your youth that when you think

of them you remember who you were with, and what you were doing?

It’s amazing how just one line of a song, or one word from someone can bring memories

flooding back. Nostalgia can be a great thing.

 

Anyway…I want to tell you

 

“Who’s in My Head Today!”

 

It’s Mary Black and that’s a good thing! 

 

She’s bringing the fun, and giving us all a smile that I know will be sticking in my head.

Read her post here…DeanandMary.com

 

Though I hardly know Mary, she will be my constant companion today.  That’s just fine by me.

 

But…when you’re letting someone in your head, make sure it’s someone you want to be there.

Guard what goes in, because what goes in, comes out.

Check you thoughts daily to see what’s creeping in.

 

For me…

Mary Black is who’s in my head today!

 

BG Jenkins

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Bring Your Fire…Inspire

Bring Your Fire…Inspire

It’s only you they’ll listen to.

 

What if that were true?

What if you were the only one that someone would listen to?  What if you were the

only who could connect with that one special someone?

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Well, I just got off a great “Mindset in the Morning” call with Diane Hochman.

Her topic for today was about everyone “being on stage,” and how on the internet we all have our own personal stages to be on.

It’s so true.  There are people who are only looking for you…if you are willing to step up and be there for them.

Late last evening I was on Facebook and I noticed on a young man’s status update where he had posted…

“Will someone please talk with me?”

I’m barely acquainted with this young man, but I decided I would answer…

 

“Hey Charlie, (not his real name). I’m here. What’s going on?”

 

Charlie got back with me and we proceeded to have a conversation.

I gave him my advice and tried to inspire him to feel better about

the situation.

 

The point of this is that if I wouldn’t have brought “my fire” to

the conversation and decided to “inspire”  and uplift him, he may have still been waiting

there for someone to respond.

 

Sometimes that’s all it is in networking…

just being there and being ready and willing to

help. 

 

We may not have all the answers, but most of us have some answers.

 

We can bring a word of hope and inspiration… an ear to listen with, and some common sense.

At times we feel our answers are insignificant, but they may be very significant for someone else.

 

“Be someone for somebody…”

That’s Diane and Cathie’s moto….

 

Are you bringing “your fire” and inspiring someone today?

 

What do you do that no one else can do?

What are your gifts and talents?

Are you using them to your fullest potential?

What do you know that someone else should know?

 

So, get on your stage and bring your fire…inspire

it’s only you they’ll listen to.

 

BG Jenkins

 

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Who Would You Be In History?

Who Would You Be In History?

 

 

 

Mother's the Sweetest Name!

Mother’s the Sweetest Name!

Who Would You Be in History?

by BG Jenkins

 ©2013

 

 Who would you be in history

If given the chance to change?

An astronaut, a movie star,

A world wide famous name?

 

I capture and collect the stars

Who shine above the rest.

I’m cheering on young brilliant minds,

And artists at their best.

 

I race competitors who pass

Their goals from yesterday.

I stand amidst the scientists-

Discov’ring everyday.

 

I wrestle with my thoughts provoked

From questions tossed and strewn;

I’ll walk a mile to see a smile,

And ponder at the moon.

 

These are the things that bring me joy

And hist’ry, I’d not change

I’m blessed to be, and you’ll agree…

Mother’s the sweetest name!

 

 

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Seeds of Hope

Comic Relief

Comic Relief

Seeds of Hope,

or other kinds of seeds are being

planted into our lives everyday.

 

I wanted to share with you the kinds

of seeds I’m planting on a daily basis…

 

My husband and I decided that we would go to Subway for dinner

last night to get all of those good veggies on a sandwich.

There was a storm on the horizon, and the girl behind the counter was

saying how she wished it wouldn’t rain tomorrow.

 

 

I said, “I kind of miss the rain…we’re not from here.”

 

Then I heard her say… “Tennessee.”

 

I said, “Oh, you’re from Tennessee…”

 

To which the girl replied,

“No ma’am, I asked you what kind of cheese you wanted.”

 

My husband chimed in with, “Yes, Brenda, she wanted to

know if you wanted “Tennessee cheese on your sandwich,” as he

was holding his mouth to keep from cackling.

 

 

I turned to the girl and said…”I’m sorry, I guess my hearing

is off.”

She politely smiled, and told me that it wasn’t a problem.

 

We got our sandwiches and when we got in the car,

my husband burst out laughing, and said…

 

“Brenda, the poor girl was saying how she hoped it wasn’t going

to rain on her prom tomorrow, and you were saying, ‘Oh, How I miss

the rain.’”

 

He continued to heckle me (in a loving way) about my

lack of hearing, and how the poor girl was thinking I wanted her

to be rain drenched at her prom.

 

Again, amidst the hysterical laughing that ensued,

we ventured on home to enjoy our sandwiches.

 

This left me wondering if my comic relief for the world

was bringing any kind of  seeds of hope for the future,

or if there was any hope for me at all…

 

And then, today

I did it again….

Conversation with my sister…

 

Me: “What did you do last night?”

Sis: Judy (her neighbor) and I rented “Bacon.”

Me: “Bacon?  I haven’t heard of that one.”

Sis: Hysterical laughing “Not Bacon! Lincoln!

You must be wanting some bacon today.”

 

Sometimes you just have to laugh at yourself.

 

 

 All kidding aside…

 

Your words hold a place in this world.

They can bring impact, joy,

seeds of hope, to downright despair.

 

Ask yourself, “What kind of seeds

am I planting?”

 

Are they seeds of hope,

or seeds of confusion

and despair?

 

 

Let me bring you a quote from a wise man who I know…

 

We all have access to words.

It’s just how they are grouped

that makes the difference.

Tip Combs (my brother)

 

 

What kind of difference are your words making?

 

 

I hope my seeds of hope

(being that you can hear better than me)

brought you some comic relief today.

 

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Covert Operation

 

Covert Operation

I Spy
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Like a spy, or private eye, when you follow the gold in business, you may have to set up your own covert operation to discover where it really is.  Any good detective will examine, and thoroughly consider all information collected.  You then process the information to see if it lines up with your other discoveries.

Consider this…

John Reed, of Cabarrus County, NC owned a rural farm in 1799.  His son, Conrad, found a large gold rock weighing around 17 lbs on their farm.  The rock was used as a door stop for 3 years, until a jeweler from Fayetteville determined (in 1802) that it was a gold nugget.   The jeweler purchased the gold from Mr. Reed for $3.50.  John Reed the next year partnered with three other men, and opened The Reed Gold Mine.

 

Even when gold is dropped into our laps, we may not know the value.  That’s why it’s important to check with the experts (mentors) to see what you have.  Other valuable tidbits may be found by checking with the locals (colleagues).  Just like any small village, or town, the locals usually know where to find the best of the best.  Of course, don’t rule out your own instincts in determining the information you’ve gathered.  When you follow the gold inside your covert operation,   give yourself  time to consider your discoveries.

 

Try this: 

  • Find a mentor.
  • Learn to listen.
  • Examine your information thoroughly.
  • Learn to trust yourself.
  • You are the most important one who has to live with you.
  • Every mentor will not be for you.

 

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Today, I Choose…

Today I ChooseToday, I choose…

To be happy

To be creative

To be myself

To help others

To do my best

To be free

 

When writing your daily affirmations, and you’re making your list and checking it twice…

what do you choose?

 

Are you making the choice that will lead you out of bondage?

That’s what our mindset call was about this morning.. choosing to be free, out of bondage, and out of debt.

Choosing to be free from whatever is holding your back.

 

Today I choose… to live an abundant life

 

What do your choose?

Do you choose to live the life that you’ve always wanted?

Do you choose to reach down inside and pull out the greatest part of you that you feel is hiding deep within?

Do you choose to follow your dreams, or sit quietly on the couch?

 

Today is my day…my choice.

 

You  have brains in your head.
You have feet in your shoes.
You can steer yourself in
any direction you choose.
You’re on your own,
and you know what you know.
And  you are the guy
who’ll decide where to go.
Dr. Seuss

 

 

Make your choice today…

Just choose.

 

As Diane Hochman says, “Decide to decide!”

 

Today, I choose…

 

 

BG Jenkins

 

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Mind Surfing

Mind Surfing

Health of the Mind
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Many attribute a mind-surfer to be a surfing enthusiast.

For me mind surfing are those random thoughts that lead from one to another.  It’s a way to look for ideas and solutions. Also, the collecting of unrelated ideas and connecting them, in a story, solution, poem, or some other needed place.

For example…this morning I woke up, and turned on the computer to check our bank account balance.  Google is my home page, so I clicked on an arrow to a clip that was present this morning.  I went from the Google clip, to the artist of the graphic that the clip was designed by.  From there I went to another graphic artist, who was linked to the first artist…which lead me to an incredible “Ted Talk”…and before you know it, I was a half an hour in, and still hadn’t checked my bank account balance.

Some would say “ADHD,” and on this point, I may agree.

However, mind surfing can be a quite useful tool if you let your thoughts catch the right wave.  The right one for you may not be the right one for me.  We all are looking for those things that help us find solutions, invoke creativity, passion, emotion, and help us to think on a deeper level.  For me, if I’m not feeling it, then I’m not likely to stick with it.  It becomes drudgery.  I want thoughts and ideas which move me, and make me think. I like to collect some of these thoughts from others, and tuck them away for the appropriate time.

Being a part of a team where mind surfing is used to bounce ideas off each other, is another great option.

Collective thoughts riding the wave…starting low, going higher, and then cresting to the perfect idea or solution is exciting .  The passion of others can be quite contagious.

Albert Einstein puts it this way:

“The intellect has little to do on the road to discovery.  There comes a leap in consciousness, call it Intuition or what you will, the solution comes to you and you don’t know how or why.”
―     Albert Einstein

 

For me, often times, ideas come from others. That’s why listening is so important, and being open to digest ideas. (Chewing on words).

A couple of decades ago I read a book by Dr. Robert H. Schuller on “Possibility Thinking.”  Dr. Schuller found different ways to find solutions for problems that were out of the ordinary.  This book opened up a whole new way to look at things for me.  (I’m still looking.)

Do you see that solutions can be found in these streaming live random thoughts  from others, or from ourselves?  I can.

If you have a problem that needs a solution, let your thoughts ride the wave, and see what you come up with.

 

Give it a try, mind surfing may help.

 

BG Jenkins

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My Way of Thinking

My Way of Thinking

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Is my way of thinking bringing success?  We often hear how “mindset” is critical for getting you where you want to go. When we’re in business, we need to ask ourselves, “Is my way of thinking aligned for success?

 

Just like Pavlov’s dog, we are conditioned. Is it for success? We all want that piece of kibble, at the end of the day that will bring success.

So, my query begins with this… does every aspect of my business need to be conditioned, or a conditioned response, for growth?

 

Discipline and focus is needed when working our systems (conditioned). However, to maintain creatively and that “thinking out of the box” attitude…are we giving ourselves enough time to just ponder other possibilities?

 

After reading an article on, The Butterfly Effect on Thinking, I began to wonder, if I was taking into account those things, like unpredictability, that just happened to pass my way.  Perhaps an unpredictable word, or idea, spoken by someone who resonated with me; a concept that brought a new view to what I was doing.  Are we taking those ideas that others pass to us, and let those magnificent ideas develop into others, which develop into others, which develop into others ? It may all come about because of one different element that started a spark.  A spark which lead to another thought, which lead to another idea, which lead to another system, and another way of doing things.  Idea built upon idea…concept built upon concept.

 

One different element introduced into my way of thinking could take me from 211 degrees to that 212 degree boiling point.My Way of Thinking

And then… I’m on fire! What a great possibility!

Great men like Thomas Edison who would have had to use both a conditioned thought process, and unpredictability, in getting his experiments to come to fruition.  In Edison’s case, (the light bulb) his conditioned thinking led him to knowing what worked in parts of his experiments, because they were tested (a good system). In furthering his attempts for success with his light bulb…he had to bring possibility thinking into the equation.

 

Am I taking those creative ideas and using them in my business?

 

So I’m asking myself, “Is my way of thinking, broad enough to bring creativity to the equation?”

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Getting Rid of Clutter

Getting Rid of ClutterGetting Rid of Clutter

 

Many of us are working on getting rid of clutter that constantly inhabits every inch of our lives and spaces.  From our brains (another time, another topic), to our homes, and our work spaces.

With crazy schedules, and a limited amount of time, we may find it hard to stay in front of this impending doom of chaos that creeps into our homes, but with some effort it can be done.

 

 

Some may say,

“I don’t know where to start. Getting rid of clutter is not an easy task.” 

Start anywhere…just begin.

Pick the place that tends to be the main area of contention for you.

Buying containers or baskets can help you keep things in order.

If you don’t need something or use it, get rid of it.  Goodwill always needs donations, or you can sell it.

Keeping items in a set place will help you stay on top of things.

(Believe me, I’m also writing this sermon for myself.)

 

“A Place for Everything, and Everything in its Place.”

New York: D. Appleton & Company. 1863. p. 667

 

If you need to, get some help from someone who does well with organizing.

We aren’t all gifted in this area.  There are professionals, and others, who have to knack  for  looking at a mess and knowing exactly where to start and what to do.

If you don’t have that privilege… just dig in and get busy.Getting Rid of Clutter

 

Those miscellaneous things may need special attention.

They are not like other things and may be tougher to organize.

They are called miscellaneous for a reason.

Breakdown of the word miscellaneous…

  • Miscel- A missile has hit
  • La- those items laying in this area
  • Neous-  and it’s heinous!
  • (neous, short for heinous…my definition.)

(I always wanted to take an etymology class.)

 

Getting yourself motivated…

Remember how good you feel when everything is clean, organized and fresh smelling.

(I like candles, too.)

Keeping things organized also helps with productivity.  If you’re like I am, you hate looking for things that are needed when you’re busy.  Organization is a time saver.

I’d love to know how you keep things in order.

These are just my basics for getting rid of clutter.

 

BG Jenkins

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