Roeboater Thoughts

  At first this may appear to be simple, basic & obvious, but it's a reminder that is never a bad one to have. One of the most contagious things in the world is a smile. A simple smile can change the entire trajectory of a day or even a life.  The smile may be to a stranger passing at Starbucks, a friend, co-worker, family member or even to your self in your rearview mirror :) take the time to smile.  I've heard it said that your day will go the way the corners of your mouth turn. Lets turn our day up and by one simple gesture help turn others days that way too!

  Rain happen and no matter how hard we try, it will still happen. We need to embrace the rain. It may come at the most inopportune time, but after the rain passes it is usually followed by a rainbow to mark the new beginning; because rain does bring life. Lets not forget about the sun after a rain. It has an extra bit a beauty and warmth; same sun but a different perspective now.  It's important in all times to be grateful, thankful and pleased. Season come and season go; who we are remains steadfast. Do not let the season change who you are, but allow who you are to change the season.  The disciplines we grow in our life, the consistency we keep, our attitudes, our efforts, our countenance inside out out; those are thing intangibles that can help you create the very best for you and those around you.  It starts with YOU and from there the possibilities are endless based on the choices made, actions taken, routines kept, relationships forged and decisions made.  

  Don't wait for the conditions to be perfect to go for it. Leaving the line is one of the ingredients to great conditions. (Perfect doesn't exist) Hesitation can drift into stalled out and sidelined if we are not careful. When we wait a bit, it becomes easier to wait again and for longer. Take the step forward, make the first action needed, weather you feel equip or not. If you want it bad enough, I promise you, you'll figure it out.  Plus, if the conditions were perfect, anyone could do it and that would make your accomplishment watered down.  You are not, we are not built to be watered down, bland or completely common. We are each built uniquely with talents and skill that we are meant to sharpen and use daily.   Don't wait...act. I implore you, act. You will look back and be thankful you didn't choose to stay where you are when you know where and who you are meant to be.