Roeboater Thoughts

  This one hit this weekend. I overheard a conversation and that was the advice that was shared. I have heard the saying before, but it simmered a bit more this time.  It was a reminder that if we are not actively seeking to change something we are not satisfied with, then we are inversely choosing it by inaction. I don't think that all the actions need to be large, swift or paramount though. They could be thoughtful, small & impactful as well.  It's about taking responsibility, 100% responsibility for who & where we are. Then giving it our very best pursuit. Best can look different day to day, &  perfection is not attainable. The two things we control every day is our attitude & our effort.  My encouragement for today is to CHOOSE to pursue your potential; the best version of yourself.  

  Creativity is an essential ingredient to success & joy, in my opinion. I was thinking about it over the weekend watching my littles play around in the yard. They were full of wonder, innovation & creativity. In hearing their creative thoughts and imagination I began thinking on how it seems as we grow up, we grow less of our creativity. I don't know if this is true for all, but I know it is true for some. Maybe it's the play it safe mentality or we are older now and are more risk averse. Either way it pushed me off the chair in the backyard & into the middle of the play, imagination & creativity with them.  I want to encourage us to fan our creative flame a bit, have fun....try. New problems need new solutions, also though new solutions can lead to breakthrough of old problems as well. Don't let fear stop you, go for it.  How can you foster creativity for yourself this week?