49 Thoughts on Turning 49

49 thoughts for 49 years
49 thoughts on 49 years

It is time to mark another year of existing on this planet and a trip around the sun. (Song at the bottom) I am excited to have made it this far and am encouraged and looking forward to the adventures that the next year is going to bring. Each year in retrospect, I am always kind of stunned by the number of people that have entered my life and affected me in a positive, compelling way. Some who don’t even realize it. Here are my top 49 thoughts on my 49th year.

  • It is great to be here still!
  • Conversations with people are some of the most critical moments in life.

  • I wonder why the world hates the New England Patriots, whom  I love so dearly.

  • People are kind and giving for the most part, and it is beautiful to watch.

  • You can’t hurry love. It just has to wait.

  • Old friends are the best ones because there is no bullshitting each other.

  • People criticize others only about weaknesses or fears that they possess themselves.

  • Love is my religion

  • The world, through nature, is all connected. If you look at the sky from anywhere on the planet and breathe deeply, you can find peace within.

  • Gratitude for all that you have brings peace and happiness to your life.

  • Gossip is the lowest form of communication.

  • My experience this year has been sponsored by Panera Bread and Planet Fitness

  • I learn something new every day

  • I can like you and not like your opinions

  • I want to know who put the old guy in the mirror

  • Working out and taking care of ourselves is vital to happiness.

  • Kindness counts and is a choice

  • Attitude is everything. Create or destroy, how you approach life will determine your influence.

  • The right question can change your life

  • People will astound you and confound you.

  • Everybody has a unique value

  • I am not 21 years old anymore, or 31, or 41. But I feel the same on the inside.

  • Even when you do things right, pain can be the result.

  • Consciousness is not something you achieve, and it is a constant evolution of expanding unique possibilities.

  • People can only criticize those weaknesses they see in themselves; otherwise, they don’t notice them

  • Enjoy all the people in your life. If they are not enjoyable, get them out of your life

  • Life is too short to waste time, not being who you are.

  • Our thoughts lead to words. Our words lead to feelings. Our feelings lead to actions. It all starts with thoughts.

  • Curiosity is a good thing.

  • Forgiveness is vital to being happy. You can never be satisfied if you carry a grudge against someone else or yourself.

  • Worry is wasting today’s energy on something that may never happen. Fear has no power to stop it.

  • What would life look like if people weren’t afraid?

  • Pain or pleasure- all decisions in life are made based on this ratio. Does the joy of doing something outweigh the pain of not doing it?

  • Whatever you focus on in life increases.

  •  There is a difference between being interested in something and being committed to it.

  • The obstacles in life generally teach you how to hurdle well.

  • The subconscious mind runs the show of life. Make sure it is running a good one.

  • All people have energy, and the frequency of that energy reflects the beliefs of that person.

  • Actions will destroy fear, always. Take significant, bold, forceful action.

  • Magic does happen when you believe in the results.

  • Our past is prolog to the story of our lives we write right now.

  • Nothing in life should be taken personally.

  • We all have a personal legend, and we write that every day.

– Be honest, transparent, and impeccable with your words, misunderstandings, and false expectations disappear.

  • You can’t assume anything about someone else, their actions, or thoughts. Ask questions, and be sure.
  • Thinking about something and doing it are two very different things! Take Action!

  • If you don’t like the situation you are in, then change it, accept it, or leave it.

  • Being yourself ultimately should be the focus of life, if you never let anyone see who you are, how can you attract people you need, and who need you?

  • There it is for this year, 49 thoughts on turning 49. I remember when I thought 25 was ancient, now I don’t think I am all that old. Life is a short journey whose ending is already known. It is the actions we take and the experiences we affect positively along the way that matter.

    I look forward to the next trip around the sun.

     

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