Stepping Up and Moving On
Now, I don't claim to be a
Disney princess. Nor am I a true philosopher--nuances of logic and immaterial objects cause me great consternation. However, the movie Pocahontas perfectly blends these two rea
lms with the main character's bold declaration: "The thing I like about rivers is: you can't step in the same river twice." The actual phrase is from Heraclitus and he says, "No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man." Actually, I beg to differ with such a wise statement. Some people step over and over into the same "river" be it at work, home or in society. Even worse, there are some of us who are no better than rocks sitting on the riverbed, letting the river wash over us and wear us away. Why would we do such a thing? Surely we can decide to make a change. Why do we find it so hard to follow through with a good resolution?
Tonight, my husband and I sat around the
kitchen table and discussed our budget, our future plans, vision and motivation. What a great late night conversation. It was like college days all over again--except with a mortgage. We discussed and we know what needs to be done to move forward. Why don't we do it? Honestly, I have an image in my head of us like those rocks I mentioned earlier. The water moves over us, but we don't move in it. I have been thinking about it and here are my thoughts on why we don't take risks and find adventure. One, we like to keep to the "status quo." Second, sometimes we're just plain lazy. Finally, and the must breath-taking to me, it's about fear.
To navigate that often ominous ocean known as the business world, you need to understand the power and purpose of goals; aspire to something higher; plan, but don't procrastinate; and, finally, cease fearing failure.
In 1996, Peter Hessler completed an intensive training course in Chinese language and moved to Fuling, China. River Town: Two Years On The Yangtze, is the story of his two-year experience living and teaching English in Fuling, China.
People hustle to the Truckee River to cool off in the kayak park. Navigating the white water rapids takes skill and finesse, which can offer quite a ride even to the experienced kayaker in the new racing course.
The Red River Zoo in Fargo, although small, is growing and becoming a major attraction for the state of North Dakota. They have more than 300 animals in 75 species. Read on to learn more about the Red River Zoo.
Motivation boosters can help you achieve any goal in your life, and you can enjoy a five minute motivation booster anytime. Try cranking it up, writing it down, walking it off, heading for the mirror, or calling a friend.
