The Daily G.I.F.T. from The GratiDude

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The G.I.F.T. Today

Grateful: for my family in Sarasota making it through storm alive. Period.

Intention-release and flow energy, whatever happens or comes up

First-a few SRQ check ins

Things-check alltrails

Morning Meditation from The GratiDude

I’ve never written one of these while feeling as emotional as I do at this very moment.

I’ve confirmed that my kids made it through the eye and the winds last night and went to sleep safely and that my childhood Bro Spanky wrote out his dear friend Darla, and their mutual bro Tito.

Big prayers to everyone and all creatures out on the barrier islands, including Siesta, where Milton chose to dip his toes upon arrival last night around 8:30.

I have lived on “The Key” as the locals have called it forever, off and on for 10 years in the 90s and 2000s, and my youngest kids grew up on the beach there being pulled in the wagon. I learned the Key’s history from Bluegill, local Salty Dog Fisherman/Square Grouper Broker.  

Everyone with a heart and bare feet LOVES Siesta Key. My Kids included.

Early reports are that this, The Village of Siesta Key, above, is gone.

Gone.

They would be excited on the way there and asleep on the way back.  Because their mother is Latin and does not know what sunscreen is, decided that the kids would be fine just like she was, even though their skin pigmentation is lighter than hers. She wasn’t gonna let those details get in the way! So, the kids would always have these super rosy cheeks from the sun as they arrived home sandy and happy.   I choose to focus on THIS memory, because I can.

Today, like just about any day for most people, it is a mix of emotions.  This is the opportunity to recognize that we can steer the boat of our mind, even in the most turbulent waters.  What I mean specifically is our own ability to choose what thoughts we focus on where we focus on is where our energy goes.  

While the exact phrase “energy follows thought” isn’t directly supported by mainstream science, the concept that our thoughts can influence our actions and the energy we put into them, which is related to the idea of “energy following thought”, does have some scientific basis, primarily through the study of the brain’s neural pathways and the impact of mindset on behavior and physiology. 

Key points to consider: 

Brain activity:

When we think, our brain generates electrical activity, which is a form of energy. 

Neuroplasticity:

Our brain can change its structure and function based on our experiences and thoughts, demonstrating how our mental state can influence our actions. 

Placebo effect:

This phenomenon shows how our beliefs and expectations can significantly impact physiological outcomes, highlighting the mind-body connection. 

However, important limitations exist: 

No direct measure:

Currently, there is no way to directly measure the “energy” of a thought or its influence on the external world in a scientific manner. 

Context matters:

The idea of “energy following thought” is often used in more holistic or spiritual contexts, where the interpretation of “energy” can be different from its scientific definition.

In this case and dealing with a disaster in my hometown, I’m going to focus on what my priorities are in terms of my values and be thankful and joyful that the human beings in my life are safe. Hard stop and end of story.

As far as the condition of my house, and if it flooded at this point, that’s like blah blah blah.  I am 100% sure that I don’t have to worry about that kind of detail because my kids will be eager to go over there and see what’s going on as soon as the roads are passable, and I won’t even have to say anything.  And I won’t.

If you look at this video, it’s a great example of what I’m talking about in that the woman who ends up receiving a special day and some really cool experiences is simply experiencing the karma of her own energy in life.