Friday, October 26, 2012

Yesterday's reflection...
Went to the cooking class at Rachel's apartment, it was fun learning how to cook simple healthy recipes while learning about great people.
Talking to Sierra, I should have paused when she asked me about my bucket list.

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Today, I just want to straggle his neck and slap some sense into him.
One of the many things that pissed me off: He said Yes to Drugs and No to Learning.

I know I need to be stronger and continue to work with that hell-raiser (for a better name)


Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Reading Jesus Life Couch, to have my tent stolen would mean to see from a different perspective, a positive perspective, one that opens my eyes from seeing the universe.

1. Where in life am I using my mother's or father's glasses?
Very similar to my parents, I tend to be a procrastinator, providing help with not needed, not listening, being an ineffective communicator,

2. How big is my tent?
Figuratively  my tent is one of those six-people tent with a skyline, what that means is that I have a way of seeing a certain perspective but also sees and appreciates the beauty of the universe.  Eventually, I would like to have my tent stolen where I do not have any limiting beliefs and be open to love and acceptance. 

3. How limiting is it?
My limiting  beliefs are generally with how other people think about me.

4.  What is the value of the kind of "thievery" we are talking about in this chapter?
"Thievery" means to take away limiting beliefs and be open to new possibilities.

"Dear Lord,
Thank you for stealing the tent of my small-mindedness and limited thinking.  Help me realize that nothing is lost, but much more is gained, when you steal away my oh so comfortable limitations.  Amen."


There's some truth in movies, more like there's some learning from movies.

Watching "Coming to America" I'm learning something about life and being aloof, to take pride in work, defend and protect, don't complain-find solutions, being able to express oneself, finding the inner glow, men taking the initiative and being a gentlemen, being honest.

Who would have thought you can learn something from movies.

Monday, October 22, 2012

Tony Robbins has made a valid point about what we do once in a while but being consistent is key.

The kids are constantly getting up in the classroom and are writing s-l-o-w. The way they write, I feel a snail can beat them writing one sentence.  It's very frustrating how they take a long time to process the ideas given.  I can't fully believe these knuckle heads, it's also me as a teacher who need to work on classroom management and transition.  It's frustrating that we have so many things we need to cover but we have little time.

So far, my decisions have not been consistent.  At this moment,  I feel my management is authoritarian, telling the kids what to do. 

In the news today, Italian scientists are being trialed for wrongly predicting the earthquake.  Generally, how can a person be trialed for wrong predictions in the field of science, it is not like these scientists intentionally want to hurt the people. From what I get from science, predictions can be wrong.

Day 1

Writing down my thoughts is the path to a new journey.  It helps when there is some structure, so for the next 365 days, not only will I be answering Giant Steps (Small Changes to Make a Big Difference) by Anthony Robbins, I will be adding a reading log reflection, life reflection, and my own opinion.  By doing this, I will become the man I desired to be, a better communicator and the ability to think more analytically.

Before I begin, I need to address that everyone has the skill in them, its a matter of bringing the best of you out all the time.

Day 1: My aspirations, though it seemed like a dream begins today, after all today is the new day of the rest of my life.
What I really want in life: I broke down my goals into the following categories.
Financially: debt free
Spiritual: Meditate more often, reflect often, continue to find the Godliness in people.
Physical: compete in an ironman, spartan race, 100 mile cycling
Professional: grad school for OT aside from professional development classes
Leisure: learn about auto, house maintenance, travel, cook

What I really, really want is to a wife and family in our home, having many adventures together.

Will make a point to add a reading log and life reflection later today, need to catch some sleep or unless I will not function properly.