Motorcycle Journey Man

You have freedom of choice – but choice has consequences. Sometime living with the consequences of choice is hard.

Something to remember. 

MJM – today’s thought done.

Stay upright.

And though the night is cloudy,There is still a light that shines on me, Shine until tomorrow, let it be.

Thank you John. Thank you Paul. 

MJM. End of transmission. 

Begin doing what you want to do now. We are not living in eternity. We have only this moment, sparkling like a star in our hand–and melting like a snowflake…
 Words by Frances Bacon. 

I was reading a few things today, grazing as I do, and came across some words by Norman Vincent Peale. I read his stuff a long time ago, and it strikes me how it has echoed through the years. 

A good mate is doing it tough right now.  And I’m inspired to post these words for him. Sometimes you read something that really reasonates. This has for me, and my wish is that it helps him also. 

“Plant seeds of expectation in your mind; cultivate thoughts that anticipate achievement. Believe in yourself as being capable of overcoming all obstacles and weaknesses.” Norman Vincent Peale.

Message delivered. Thank you Norman.

Stay upright.

MJM.

I was reading some stuff today and came across a provoking post by Isabel Costa – The Life Juice. Original source is Zig Ziglar. 

‘Fear has two meanings -Forget Everything and Run OR Face Everything and Rise. The choice is yours.’ 

Something to ponder.

Stay upright – MJM

Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt. 

Oh and include a motorcycle at every opportunity.

Why is it you don’t see many motorcycles parked in front of a Therapist’s Office? 

“a mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one’s feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique” –Oxford Dictionary

That’s how it is on a great moto ride!!

Thanks to Motocynic for the inspiration. 

It occurred to me this morning that I spend an awful lot of energy stressing about things that I can’t control. 

It’s also fascinating to observe how things seem so much clearer when I’m in the saddle and totally focused on the white lines. 

So today’s thought from the road is – try to focus on what you can control. What you can’t – let it go. And just maybe the rest will sort it self out. 

Lecture over – now back to the white lines. MJM. 

And thanks for the inspiration – Ricky Skaggs. 

This morning, like many other mornings, I was busting out another Brymlea Smyth programmed WOD at my gym. 

And like most mornings, I’m panting and sweating with my brothers and sisters at the Chase. Just getting it done. And as usual coach is encouraging, cajoling, and dishing it out. 
But this morning was different. As I looked around, I had a moment. I realized how much I love this thing we do together. 

And I realized how important and inspiring these folks are to me. I love their commitment. I love their resilience. And I love their sheer determination. 

And I love how it feels to be around them. Respect!

It’s not often that I’ve had moments like this. But it’s in these moments – present,  and aware – that some cool mind shit happens. And I’m greatful for it.

What has this got to do with riding motorcycles? Hmmm not a lot really,  except that once or twice when riding my moto I’ve had that moment. And now that I recognize what a moment is like, I’m looking for more. 

The path to these moments is something you have to work out for yourself. I think it might have something to do with being around long enough to figure out what you love to do, and then just keep doing it. 

Life is short. Get off your arse. 

Ramble over. MJM

Yes, there are two paths you can go by, but in the long run, there’s still time to change the road you’re on…..And if you listen very hard, the tune will come to you at last.