Today was the first day of school for 3 of our 4 kids. Katrina officially became a freshman in high school, wow how the time flies. Marcus Jr. (MJ13) entered the 3rd grade and Christian (my little man) kindergarden. As any other day we woke got ready and left the house, this time headed to school. When we pulled up to the school Christian asked, "dad why are there so many cars and people here?" Marcus answered for me telling Christian, "on the first day of school all of the parents want to bring their kids to school". As he finished his statement, I could see the confusion on Christian's face. Why is the first day any different than the other days, is it more important then the rest? Are the other days unimportant to be there? You see Christian, has always had mom and dad around, we work from home.
I sat and reflected when I got home about how I used to be that parent that would make the special effort to be there on the first day or the special occassions, Christmas parties etc. How grateful I am for today's experience that my Christian gave to me. Reminding me what I do, and more importantly why. See I never miss the special moments, I am here for every moment. What a gift I have been given and that I am able to give every single day I wake up.
Take this with you as you go about your day, don't miss......Don't miss the ball games, the plays, the parties more importantly don't miss the everyday things like seeing them when they walk in the door from school and you are there waiting for them. The look on their little faces is priceless, that's what matters.
Enjoy your life!
Marcus
http://www.4truefreedom.com/
Monday, August 4, 2008
Circumstances
The greatest stumbling block to achieving anything of importance in your life is circumstances. We let circumstances get us off the hook when we should be giving it everything we've got. More dreams are shattered and goals lost because of circumstances than any other single factor.
How often have you caught yourself saying, "I would like to do or have this but I can't because...?" Whatever follows "because" is the circumstance.
Successful people use circumstances to catapult them on toward their goal, while the masses use them as road blocks. A circumstance may cause a detour in your life but you should never permit it to stop you.
George Bernard Shaw is quoted as saying, "People are always blaming circumstance for what they are. I do not believe in circumstance. The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstance they want and if they can't find them they make them."
Napoleon said, "Circumstances hell, I make them."
The next time you hear someone say they would like to vacation in Paris, or purchase a particular automobile but they can't because they have no money. Tell them they don't need any money, your reward will probably be a blank stare followed with, "What do you mean I don't need any money?"
Explain they don't need the money until they make a decision to go to Paris or purchase the car. When the decision is made, they will figure out a way to get the amount needed. They always do.
The circumstance they are using is one of the most common: a lack of money. The real cause of their problem is lack of decision. You always attract what you need when you decide it must be done. Try this yourself today. You know the task you have been putting off "because..." Make a decision, forget the circumstance or adopt Shaw's theory, but get it done!
To your success!
Marcus Ruiz
480-277-2277
http://www.4truefreedom.com/
How often have you caught yourself saying, "I would like to do or have this but I can't because...?" Whatever follows "because" is the circumstance.
Successful people use circumstances to catapult them on toward their goal, while the masses use them as road blocks. A circumstance may cause a detour in your life but you should never permit it to stop you.
George Bernard Shaw is quoted as saying, "People are always blaming circumstance for what they are. I do not believe in circumstance. The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstance they want and if they can't find them they make them."
Napoleon said, "Circumstances hell, I make them."
The next time you hear someone say they would like to vacation in Paris, or purchase a particular automobile but they can't because they have no money. Tell them they don't need any money, your reward will probably be a blank stare followed with, "What do you mean I don't need any money?"
Explain they don't need the money until they make a decision to go to Paris or purchase the car. When the decision is made, they will figure out a way to get the amount needed. They always do.
The circumstance they are using is one of the most common: a lack of money. The real cause of their problem is lack of decision. You always attract what you need when you decide it must be done. Try this yourself today. You know the task you have been putting off "because..." Make a decision, forget the circumstance or adopt Shaw's theory, but get it done!
To your success!
Marcus Ruiz
480-277-2277
http://www.4truefreedom.com/
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