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What If We Left The Path?

August 6, 2015

blog_707301_2760618_1438657653WHAT IF… WE ALL WERE HAVING THIS MUCH FUN!?

Okay, seriously, does this look AWESOME or WHAT?  I have no idea if this is real or a really creative photographer or photoshop guru, but needless to say, IT CATCHES YOUR ATTENTION.  The “cool factor” of the city, the clearly way too high waterslide, and the FEEL that this kid is taking on the world in some weird way.

This week we are chatting about FUN- This photo brings my attention to one of life’s great truths, which is the good ole’ fashioned line,  “NO RISK NO REWARD”, or said in a much more eloquent manner…

“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson …Assuming of course that their is reward in leaving a trail!

Thanks Mr. Emerson for the QUESTION OF THE DAY.

WHAT IF WE LEFT THE PATH (WHAT PATH?) AND BLAZED A TRAIL….

I have to start with the first question I’d ask myself…

What TRAIL needs BLAZED?  Is it at HOME, work, OUR COMMUNITY, IS IT FOR SIMPLE PLEASURE- Should I jump out of a perfectly good airplane or bungee jump, or just walk across the street and invite my neighbors over for ice cream?   Can it be a small walk and still be worthwhile and FUN?  I really don’t want to jump out of a plane yet, maybe when I’m 90.

Is there anyway that BLAZING could be FUN?  I am not a fan of pain in pretty much any way.

blog_707301_2760621_1438657653If I GET OFF OF THE PATH, who will go with me?  I NEED MY TRIBE TO BE IN ON THIS!  Is there someone new that I might meet that would make this MORE FUN? Who makes me a BETTER PERSON?  WHO ENRICHES MY LIFE?  I need more of THEM and LESS of the distractions….

You may have guessed my routine by now:  WHAT IF WE ALL STOPPED WHAT WE WERE DOING and made a short list of THE TRAIL THAT WE NEED TO BLAZE TO ADD JOY TO OUR LIVES?! 

Filed Under: Adventures, Grit Tagged With: Take action, Tribe

Simply KC – The Infamous Yellow Brick Road Leads to a Great Adventure

July 19, 2015

blog_700735_2752527_1437234082Since it’s the wrap to the weekend and we are in full summer swing, I thought I’d help you plan for NEXT WEEK’S ADVENTURES by sharing some of my ALL TIME KC FAVORITES!

I do by the way think, wish and HOPE that we would seek out each week as an ADVENTURE! After all, there are only 52 weeks in a year and only 24 WEEKS LEFT for 2015 and there is still so much to do, people to see, and PLACES TO GO!  MAKE IT YOUR GOAL TO SEEK OUT AN ADVENTURE!

Here are some IDEAS in pictures!  MAKE THIS WEEK THE BEST THIS SUMMER! 

A summertime treasure! Picnic on the Nelson Atkins Lawn.

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KC Spirit abounds! Power and Light District.

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Must go get an ice cream cone at the Country Store!

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The American Royal and their famous World Series of Barbecue!

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Amazing Roasterie coffee and it’s locally owned!

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Sporting Sporting Kansas City!

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CHIEEEFFFSSS!

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First Fridays at the Crossroads Arts District.

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Our Boys in Blue!

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Crown Center and the Ice Terrace!

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My families all time favorite… Jack Stack Barbecue.

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KCP&L Plaza Lights!

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Filed Under: Adventures, Community, Kansas City Tagged With: Football, Kansas City Chiefs, Take action

Mentor someone you may learn something.

July 5, 2015

blog_682060_2730030_1435427500I love learning from young professionals!

One of the advantages of mentoring is that you are often the one who learns a thing or two. I know I have. I have had the opportunity to connect with several professionals over the years, but these young professionals are special.

Jacob Wayman
Boldness- Step out of your comfort zone and create your path.  TAKE ACTION.

Diana Chaloux
WOW- Passion- You are NOT too young to publish, to create, to inspire-SHARE your STORY early and often. 

Take some time today to dial up one of those you mentor. If you don’t mentor someone, stop what you are doing and create that opportunity.  It will change your life. 

Filed Under: Inspiration, Leadership Tagged With: Bold, Take action

Interrupted – Having or Getting Perspective

June 30, 2015

blog_682064_2730031_1435426442Perspective. Everyone should go out and “get it” if they don’t have “it”.  I was not exposed to anything like this until recently.  If you are young and have the opportunity, expose yourself to the world early in life.  It will make the biggest difference in your perspective.

You don’t have to go on a glamorous safari or a Disney tour to get a perspective – Get involved in your neighborhood, see the way others live, work alongside them, understand their education system, their healthcare, and their hearts.  It’s never too late to get a perspective. Do it now.  It will change you.
blog_682064_2730032_1435426443I assure you that you will be blessed and that your life will be interrupted. My hope is that you will be as seriously interrupted as I have been and downright troubled at times.  I hope that you will be forced to truly consider how your life is meant to support others and that you are challenged with what God’s plan is for your life. My hope is that you will take action.  

Filed Under: Adventures, Diversity, Grit, Inspiration Tagged With: Christian, Faith, Self care, Take action

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