I am at my office today on my day off...what's wrong with that picture?
A morning of household chores, a short walk, and a cluttered mind...and so I am at my cousneling office doing some administrative work and seeking to clear my mind. Some time getting things down on paper or, at least written into the schedule, helps me.
In the quietness of my office, however, I felt almost haunted by my racing thoughts so I unleashed I-Tunes and am listening to Mozart. What a peaceful and restful space my office has suddenly become!
Even the exercise of jogging is sometimes disquieting for me...until I put on my earphones, turn on my I-Phone, and lose myself in my music. It mutes my heavy breathing (which can be annoying) and allows me to replace my thoughs with the elixir of music's melodic strains.
Life's demands cannot sometimes be avoided. Life's decibels are not easily drownded out.
If you're caught in that web of entanglement., try the music fix. Transform your troubled world into a paradise of peace.
Even if only for a few moments...
Monday, April 23, 2012
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
When I can't sleep...
It was one of those nights I fell right to sleep and awakened in the middle of the night to remain awake for several hours.
This is dangerous for me because my mind goes to work.
And I thought about dying. When would I die. How would I die. Would I suffer much, Who would be at my funeral. Who would be sad. Am I afraid. What if it were today. And all other kinds of related questions that are colored by three plus years with Hospice and watching people die.
As well as over five hundred funerals and in forty-five years as a pastor.
What keeps me awake at night isn't always reflective of what's happened during the day or even connected to anything going on in my life at the moment.
But I often have to find some way to disrupt the now stimulated thinking process that desperately needs to be abandoned for needed rest.
And so I affirmed my faith--critical to me since the fear of death would blow me away if I didn't believe in the hope of eternal life in Christ--and then literally refocused on the the things that give me peace--crashing waterfalls, crystal blue oceans, rushing rivers...and three hours later I was awake.
Mostly rested...and not afraid.
This is dangerous for me because my mind goes to work.
And I thought about dying. When would I die. How would I die. Would I suffer much, Who would be at my funeral. Who would be sad. Am I afraid. What if it were today. And all other kinds of related questions that are colored by three plus years with Hospice and watching people die.
As well as over five hundred funerals and in forty-five years as a pastor.
What keeps me awake at night isn't always reflective of what's happened during the day or even connected to anything going on in my life at the moment.
But I often have to find some way to disrupt the now stimulated thinking process that desperately needs to be abandoned for needed rest.
And so I affirmed my faith--critical to me since the fear of death would blow me away if I didn't believe in the hope of eternal life in Christ--and then literally refocused on the the things that give me peace--crashing waterfalls, crystal blue oceans, rushing rivers...and three hours later I was awake.
Mostly rested...and not afraid.
Monday, April 9, 2012
Breaking in new ground
I have recently been unofficially hired to assume a responsibility with a company that is expanding its work overseas. Because the actual affimration of the corporate board is not until mid-May, and my actual start date is not until February, 2013, it is an interesting challenge to assay my responsibilities for today.
Here's what I am learning about this waiting time and transition...
*I am moving deliberately, checking out every proposed step before actually taking it.
*I am reading diligently, researching the necessary data available that will enhance my work when I actually start.
*I am communciating daily (or, as often as needed), staying in the loop regarding what is to be my responsibility.
My goal is to be ready to run the moment my job actually starts. I am disciplined to not run ahead or assume another's responsibilities. I am being careful to be a good observer and a willing learner as I process the information that is being made available to me. And I am continually asking, "Is there anything you need from me now?", while at the same time affirming the thngs already in place.
Truth is, I will be breaking in new ground. But some preliminary work has already been done--marials written, decisions made, programs instituted. What's required of me is an apppropriate respect and a measured enthusiasm as I await my turn to do my job.
Can't wait! But I will.
How are you doing with your new opportunity?
Here's what I am learning about this waiting time and transition...
*I am moving deliberately, checking out every proposed step before actually taking it.
*I am reading diligently, researching the necessary data available that will enhance my work when I actually start.
*I am communciating daily (or, as often as needed), staying in the loop regarding what is to be my responsibility.
My goal is to be ready to run the moment my job actually starts. I am disciplined to not run ahead or assume another's responsibilities. I am being careful to be a good observer and a willing learner as I process the information that is being made available to me. And I am continually asking, "Is there anything you need from me now?", while at the same time affirming the thngs already in place.
Truth is, I will be breaking in new ground. But some preliminary work has already been done--marials written, decisions made, programs instituted. What's required of me is an apppropriate respect and a measured enthusiasm as I await my turn to do my job.
Can't wait! But I will.
How are you doing with your new opportunity?
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Life Coaching...online
People are busy.
I know. I am.
People have things they really want to do...if they just had the time.
I know. I have to make time.
People make time for the things they really want to do.
Life coaching provides an opportunity for you to set meaningful and measurable goals, to identify critical hindrances, and, through a comprehensive plan, accountability, and encouragement, to actually move forward to fulfilling some of those elusive goals.
But it takes time.
Life coaching can be experienced on line. Skyping provides a workable mechanism in a controlled, time-saving context to embark on the pursuit of some meaningful goals under the watchful eye of a life coach.
Take the time.
Do it now.
Contact daleabarrett@gmail.com.
Today.
I know. I am.
People have things they really want to do...if they just had the time.
I know. I have to make time.
People make time for the things they really want to do.
Life coaching provides an opportunity for you to set meaningful and measurable goals, to identify critical hindrances, and, through a comprehensive plan, accountability, and encouragement, to actually move forward to fulfilling some of those elusive goals.
But it takes time.
Life coaching can be experienced on line. Skyping provides a workable mechanism in a controlled, time-saving context to embark on the pursuit of some meaningful goals under the watchful eye of a life coach.
Take the time.
Do it now.
Contact daleabarrett@gmail.com.
Today.
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