I hit the kickstand and hopped on my Schwinn, told the Homies “all right then”
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Gratitude
Intention
First
Things
The G.I.F.T. Today
Grateful-to be an observer and not attached to that which I can’t control. I have a full plate with me
Intention-keep getting clearer on what we are manifesting, sharper and bigger
First-walk with Anthony
Things-speakers and dates for both 5.5 and ABCs
Morning Platitude from The GratiDude
Along the way, we often get confused and thinking that linear time or the days simply passing is somehow going to equate to improvement, maturity, or increased understanding of what this life experience is all about.
In my opinion, the reality for most of us is that the more days we spend here being exposed to programming that supports the fall scarcity model that is predominant in running the world, the more risk we have to actually be believing some of this bullshit and internalizing the fear values that are being crammed down our throat from every direction.
Scarcity is simply the concept that there isn’t enough to go around and that everyone needs to scramble to make sure that they get theirs and they’re not the one left out.
A scarcity mindset is a way of thinking that focuses on what you lack, such as money, time, or emotional support. It can lead to chronic worry and fear.
Characteristics
A belief that resources are limited
A preoccupation with what you lack
A fear of not having enough
A fear of not being enough
A fear of not being able to secure what you need
Effects
Negative emotions like stress and lack of confidence
Adverse effects on cognitive functions like attention, memory, and executive control
Dampened decision-making
Behaviors like hoarding, competition, and self-preservation
Jealousy or paranoia
Withdrawing attention from others to protect your own feelings
It is the resource equivalent of musical chairs, implying that there aren’t enough seats at the table for everyone so somebody must end up on the floor or somebody must end up unfed.
Complete bullshit.
On some levels, we feel compelled as part of becoming adults, or at least I personally felt compelled, to leave behind some of the values and thoughts I had about reality in my childhood as if they were immature or old clothes that I had grown out of that no longer fit me in the adult world.
Kindergarten wasn’t so shocking because it was mostly play and Mrs. Galbreath was a sweetheart, and it was only a half a day.
First grade, however, holy shit these days are long! I’m super appreciative of the nap times that were served up, however a small rug on the floor pales in comparison to the comfy bunkbed that I enjoy at home with my brother Sean.
Mrs. Burke was the name of my first-grade teacher and she was awesome as well and I recall she was the first woman that I had known who supported really short hair(It was 1974 and this was a new thing and it looked really cool. I just remember being shocked by a woman’s body with what looks like man’s hair).
I distinctly remember starting to feel that I had a unique perspective on how to interact with other people than many of the other kids that were in my first-grade class. Specifically, it became clear to me that not everyone felt genuinely connected to each other and a real sense of love, which is what I felt about everybody, regardless of their age or what they look like, and it was my natural default mechanism from as long as I can remember. And God bless my parents for allowing me to be that free with my love and my expressions of my love because they didn’t stifle that or make me feel fearful, as apparently I would approach just about everybody and engage with everyone, even at a very young age(nothing has changed there, right?).
It was natural for me to want to make other people happy or to make people laugh. It was something I enjoyed doing, and I had gotten good at earning chuckles and laughs and it was my way of sharing love.
Fast forward to when I landed in Northern California and I was about 21 years old and living in Santa Cruz and I started the mountain bike everywhere for my transportation and recreation.
The combination of the environment being socially open to diverse types of lifestyles and personalities gave me the freedom to express myself fully without the fear of being judged, as I might’ve felt back in Michigan, where I grew up.
Furthermore, I’m convinced that the physical activity of riding the bicycle returned me to a lot of childhood thoughts when I also used a bicycle for my primary transportation, and the physical activity in my body triggered memories that have been dusty for quite some time.
Yes, engaging in activities you enjoyed as a child can be beneficial for you as an adult, as it can help reduce stress, improve mood, boost creativity, strengthen social connections, and promote a sense of well-being by recapturing the joy of playful engagement.
Key points about doing childhood activities as an adult:
Play is important for all ages:
Research indicates that play is not just for children, and adults can experience significant benefits from engaging in playful activities, including improved mental health and stress reduction.
Nostalgia factor:
Re-engaging in activities you loved as a child can evoke positive memories and feelings, providing a sense of comfort and happiness.
Social connection:
Participating in activities with others, like playing games or sports, can strengthen social bonds and provide opportunities for meaningful interaction.
Creativity boost:
Childlike play can stimulate creativity and imagination, which can be beneficial in adult life, especially in creative fields.
Physical health:
Depending on the activity, re-engaging in childhood hobbies can encourage physical activity and help maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Examples of childhood activities that can be beneficial for adults:
Playing board games
Building with blocks
Drawing and painting
Reading favorite childhood books
Playing outdoor games like tag or hide-and-seek
Participating in sports you played as a kid
This is another reason why I like to encourage folks in my coaching clients to rekindle an interest in different physical activities. They might’ve done when they were younger as a way of reconnecting to some of those thoughts and feelings, and to make sure that everything is being processed from your past both the good the bad and maybe even some of the ugly.
When we move out of the mindset of being a victim, or that things were happening to us, and we move into more of a perspective of being an observer of our own life experience, we eliminate a great deal of stress and anxiety, just by shifting the position with which we view our reality.
Furthermore, the concept of co-creation or the idea that we are actively participating in this life experience that we are manifesting allows us to take greater responsibility over our situation and could serve to give us greater courage and encouragement to create something different. If we are not happy with our current configuration.
Having experienced a complete mental reset through meditation, self-talk, breath, work, Yoga and other healing modalities and practices, I know just how miraculous our minds are and that they are ready and waiting for us to take charge of our own thoughts by developing thought awareness through a connection to our own breath.
There are small baby steps along the way starting with your breathing, which is why that’s the cornerstone of our coaching program next month and part of our education combined with all the teachings and understandings in the TypeCoach behavior and communication system.
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You should be very proud just to have the idea or to even be considering doing our coaching program because that shows you that you are listening to your higher-self and that you know that you can always improve and grow and not choose fear based thoughts that limit your own pursuit of your personal greatness.
We have a very brief life and it goes fast, so move over to the driver side of the car that is your life experience and steer with intention and shift forcefully as you enter those corners and accelerate in the straights with your attitude of gratitude.
EVERY DAY:
Love
and
Gratitude
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KC
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