Journal Entry # 90 – It’s the Little Things!

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It has long been a great axiom of mine that the little things are infinitely the most important. – Arthur Conan Doyle

Journal Entry # 89 – Now, create!

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If you’re alive, you’re a creative person. —Elizabeth Gilbert

Ashback # 4 – Bump, Volley…Spike!

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Yup, those were the days!!!

Afterschool practices and weekend tournaments were my only focus during this chapter of my life. Back when I hadn’t quite grown into my ears yet. Oh, how I miss the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. The clean-shaven, beer shirt wearing, non-look at the camera bunch of guys you see above were once my comrades in arms. For all of high school, I had the awesome opportunity to be a part of a team with these fine lads. Volleyball, basketball, hockey, you name it. We were good too, I’m not just saying that. It was just great chemistry I think, most likely because we all got along so well. Best of all, we got to share a bunch of really cool experiences together, being on the road was one of my favourite parts. It was a great time in my life for sure. When I look at the newspaper clipping now, I wonder what everybody is up to. It’s been forever since I have seen or spoken to most. I think this was 1994.

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Journal Entry # 81 – Life is…

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“Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.”
– Charles R. Swindoll

Journal Entry # 79 – It’s How You React

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You can’t change how people treat you or what they say about you. All you can do is change how you react to it.
 —Mahatma Gandhi

Journal Entry # 78 – Hang In There!

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Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations.

Journal Entry # 70 – Sunday Reminder!

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This is your Sunday evening reminder that you can handle whatever this week throws at you!

Journal Entry # 60 – Keep Your Spirit!

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“Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.” – Albert Einstein

Journal Entry # 58 – To Worry!

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“Worry
 does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow, it empties today of its strength.”

Journal Entry # 55 – Begin Doing!

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The way to get started is to stop talking and begin doing. – Walt Disney