Mike Meyer, stay the right course

I need to stay the right course. I am becoming mindful of times when I am truly content and sated. 

I have also realized in spend a majority of my time addressing unmet needs. 

As a result I have a tendency to cut short my times of feeling happy to go back to the more familiar state of longing. 

I am learning to appreciate my times of contentment, to remain present and patient and to find my way back when they are lost. 

I will stay the right course when I have it. 

Mike Meyer, turn my mind around

I turn my mind around. I always go in the direction I need. Often emotions and feelings I wake up with feel legitimate but are debilitating. I do not need to dwell on things that ultimately lead no where and keep me from positive interactions with work, family, peers, colleagues and friends. 

I choose every morning to focus on positive productive engagement. If i do not wake up that way I instantly turn my mind around. 

Mike Meyer, the shield

I imagine holding a shield everyday. 

The barrage of counterproductive thoughts is unrelenting. The chance to hurt my cause is constant. I am amazed how far down a depressing negative thought trail I can travel before I realize I am frustrating myself. 

I shield myself against thoughts. I train my mind to recognize immediately when emotions are dissonant. It requires constant monitoring and discipline. But the more I am mindful the quicker I can detect a negative spiral and the faster I can change course. Carry your shield, be mindful of negative thoughts. Block them, destroy them, choose a different path of thought. 

Mike Meyer, a day of spoils

I drive and I grind. I work tirelessly. Then it all comes together.

I love those moments. The times I feel it all fall in to place. All the work makes sense. Today is a day of spoils. I am victorious. I enjoy what I have. 

Mike Meyer, eat the loss

Some days the price just becomes due. All my focus, energy, blocking out negative thoughts just fails. I get it, I accept it, I will take it. Today is a shit show. I will eat the loss and rally back tomorrow. 

Mike Meyer, change the starting point

My perspective determines everything. If I have one, 1500 seems like a lot. If I have 200,000 it is a small amount. To truly unlock and grow I do not need to continually reach higher, I need to change my starting point. 

Mike Meyer, without the inspiration

I keep waiting for inspiration. A burst of frenetic energy to propel me where I want to go. That is random and sporadic. It is unreliable. I must act. I must do even without the inspiration. It is harder and slower but ultimately more consistent and productive.