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Just Be

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Two words but such a lost concept, I think.  So many times, in this competitive world we forget to just be.  Just be us, just live our lives, just enjoy what we have.

The thought or concept I think gets lost when we are trying to “drive for success”, “keep up with the Jones’s”, or live trying not to get made fun of or cause waves.  In all those circumstances we are worried more about the other people than we are about ourselves.  Just Be

Sure, we worry about our family or our friends.  But we don’t need to worry about people that would make you feel less than you are or bad for liking something that you like, something that brings you joy.  If that thing doesn’t hurt anyone or anything, it’s not illegal then who are they to say anything about it to you.

People that matter should hold you and the things you love in high regard because they know those things are important to you.  People who don’t hold you in that regard or at least respect you and what you love, well they aren’t worth your second thought or additional concern.  Sure, we have people in our lives we have to deal with like that but once that interaction is over, forget about their negativity.

You matter and what you love makes up who you are.  So, as I sit here on the eve of my birthday my wish for you is to thoroughly enjoy what you love, be you and carry on because that is what makes you SHINE BRIGHT!  Much love!

~JMAXX

An Irish Blessing

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On this St. Patrick’s Day, I send to you an Irish Blessing.  Now as most of you know there are MANY to pick from so if this isn’t your favorite, I hope your day lives out the one that is.  An Irish Blessing

Here’s to a fellow who smiles

When life runs along like a song.

And here’s to the lad who can smile

When everything goes dead wrong.

May the Good Lord take a liking to you … but not too soon!

May your pints be full, food be good and let the music fill your soul.  Have a great one and as always Shine Bright!  Much Love…

~JMAXX

What do you do when?

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It’s easy to say that you will be happy when others succeed but what do you do when it happens.  What do you do when your friend calls you and says guess what?  What do you do when?

In today’s world more than ever it is so easy to compare yourself and your life to others.  We have social media showing us literally daily.  It could be accounts that you follow or specific people you know.  Depends on the channel what the highlights are you are seeing but there are highlights.  Job, family, traveling, new skills or purchases it seems everyone is doing something, right?

Well two things, first and more importantly that picture or video on social media does not tell the full story and two they are not you.  We too often compare the successes of others’ lives to our own but don’t know the road each person is travelling.  I guarantee each is layered with different challenges and obstacles so should not be tied directly to each other.  Each person is their own wonderful and beautiful person with their own path.

So, what do you do when they succeed?  You get excited, you are happy for them, you join in that celebration.  Especially if it is a family member or friend because you know some of but not all of what it took to get to the point they are at.  Other thing to do is reinforce them, let them know that they are going to do or be great at what is coming.  Why?  Because they are probably nervous at the new possibility so a vote of confidence from a trusted person could just mean the world.

So be there, be excited, let them know how awesome it or they are going to be.  Show them, Shine Bright for them!  Much Love!!

~JMAXX

Do or Not Do

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An interaction I had at lunch got me thinking a little bit about the simple things we can do or not do that can make an impact.  Doesn’t take money, status, or a whole lot of time to make an impression in someone’s life even if it’s just for a moment or brings a smile.  Do or not do

So, what can you do or not do?  The interaction at lunch revolved around being polite.  The cashier took time out to compliment me on how polite I was as I was placing my order.  In the grand scheme of things, it’s not a huge deal.  Me being polite won’t solve any major issues but her pointing it out of course made me feel good but I thought about it from her side.

What’s her side?  Well, her day is a routine of customer after customer and if people do not make the effort to be at least a little friendly or polite think how that makes her day far less pleasant and drag on.  I hear you out there, “I’m in a hurry” or “I’ve got other things on my mind”, we all do trust me.  You are going to take pretty much the same time to place your order, so it takes no extra time to make eye contact, smile, say thank you.

It seems in today’s world that we have gotten away from the “do” when it comes to polite or pleasant human interactions and more to the “not do”.  Heck right now you don’t even need to see or talk to a human to place/receive an order.  We blame the rush of the world and our lives and it’s all understandable because “hey delivery to your porch is AWESOME”!  What we can’t have happen though is to forget to engage and enjoy the people we meet.

We are getting more and more separated and divided in our day to day lives and people are going through a lot.  The one thing we can do is kick it up a level when interacting with them.  You never know how far a smile will go to brighten a day or polite/happy interactions can benefit a worker.  It won’t cost you and after a while you won’t even know you are doing it.  Make the world a better place by SHINING BRIGHT!!  Much love all!

-JMAXX