Thanks to NY Times Best Selling author (148 weeks and counting) Garth Stein – The Art Of Racing In The Rain for stopping by Terry Jaymes ALIVE
Garth hung out for an entire hour and we talking about everything. Books, writing and our views on life.
You can listen to the Podcast at www.mynorthwest.com … Search “Radio” Then “Podcasts”
I look forward to having him on again!
Visit his website at www.garthstein.com
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I consider myself to be a pretty creative person. However, for the past few years, certain fears and unforeseen life changes had put that creativity on the back burner. It’s been a lonely, rough, horrible time. But something great has come from it.
A few day’s ago something happened. It ALL came back at once! Ideas, energy and excitement are once again pouring over me. So much so that I’m now having trouble organizing my thoughts. I’m very please to say that it’s an exciting time again. As soon as I figure out what happened and how I got it back, I’ll share.
It could be just one simple thing, that really isn’t that simple at all – well, for me anyway.
Anybody that knows me well will tell you that I beat myself up. I can easily forgive anybody who has done harm to me. Some say I do this to a fault. I kind of like that quality, but I do see what they mean. But the one thing that has kept coming up over this difficult time, is that I never forgive myself. I can’t tell you how many people I love have said “You need to forgive yourself and move on.” It seemed that everyone I care about, at some point over that last few years, has gone out of their way and dumped that in my lap.
I thank them for their love and patience. It was a big breakthrough for me. It happened a few day’s ago. Then today I was sent another reminder, although delivered in a much more gentle form. My buddy Len sent me a cool video. It was a few minutes long and it was full of fun, somewhat powerful messages. But there it was again … mixed right in there!
‘Let me think about the people I care about the most, and how when they fail or disappoint me, I still love them. I still give them chances, and I still see the best in them – Then let me extend that generosity to myself” ~ ze frank
It was an amazing reminder that I’m not alone … and that the people who love me were right.
What do I have in common with Jesus?
My face mysteriously shows up in unexpected places too.
That’s about it.
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Content!
I feel that I’m rich! Bold statement right? My bank account may not reflect my previous statement but that don’t bother me because I’m “content”. I can take that with me when I die … unlike money.
I’ve done some good in my life time, as well as a lot of bad. I’ve helped a lot of people and have been helped by just as many … if not more.
I’ve tried plenty of things in life and have had success, I’ve failed at just as many things that I’ve had success at as well, but “I tried”.
The status of having a lot of money doesn’t really thrill me much because I feel that I’m rich in people. With more money come more problems as well as the questioning of those whom claim to be your friends. I feel that I have genuine relationships with some really cool individuals who appreciate me for the creative goofy person that I am.
Being content isn’t settling. It’s about being happy, because when you’re happy you think clearer, you’re willing to try more things in life, meet more people, and have success.
I have a very similar professional background as Jimmy Kimmel … at least as far as radio goes.
At first, I was jealous and a little pissed off that “THIS” guy seemed to be getting all the breaks. Sure he’s younger than me, but he wasn’t funnier or smarter. He and I aren’t the most handsome men in the world. I also thought that if it ever came down to it, that there was no way he worked harder than me. After all, working hard is my strongest quality.
So what was it? Was it the talented, motivated group of friends he has surrounded himself with? Maybe. Although I’d put my close friends up against his any day. So that couldn’t be it.
Did he live a mistake free life and never hurt anyone? I highly doubt it.
I used to use my jealousy as a motivational tool. That was my excuse anyway. But a few years back I realized that jealousy is a very sick and debilitating emotion. I have no use for it in my life anymore.
I became a fan of Jimmy Kimmel on the night his talk show first aired. It was uncomfortable. It was a horrible show. He had ABC executives in the audience judging his every word. To me it looked like a no win situation for Jimmy. I really felt for him.
That’s when it hit me.
He had a vision of his show and of himself that was unbeatable. He stood by it and worked his ass off. When he got his opportunity to shine, it was his vision that carried him into the win column. Not just a vision of what his show could be, but a vision for the way he would treat his co-workers and his close friends. A vision of how philanthropic he would be. A vision of how he wanted to look eventually. A vision of how private he would make his life. He saw it, took action on his vision and he now lives it.
That’s where he got me. I have a very strong vision of the person I want to become and the amazing friend and co-worker and all around inspirational guy I desire to be. I also really know what I want for my career over the next ten years. I’ve made some great decisions to get me this far. I’ve also made some horrific choices that have really impeded my progress professionally and personally.
vision |ˈvi zh ən|noun1 the faculty or state of being able to see : she had defective vision.• the ability to think about or plan the future with imagination or wisdom : theorganization had lost its vision and direction.• a mental image of what the future will or could be like : a socialist vision of society.• the images seen on a television screen.
It’s time to get specific. Not just on our goals and dreams, but specific about the total person who is going to live them. I don’t care how old you are or all the mistakes you’ve made in the past. Get your vision on and get going.
Join me won’t you? I’m on it.
Today’s Terry Jaymes ALIVE was great!
Thanks to Dr. Wayne Dyer for spending so much time with me.
The podcast is now available at www.mynorthwest.com
Dr. Dyer coming on the show was a huge thing for me. Please take a listen!
I just want to take a second to expand my thoughts on the video I posted below.
The part that hit me hardest was when Oprah said, “The only thing keeping us from getting what we want, is the story we keep telling ourselves of why it can’t happen.”
I really believe I could be much more successful and above all, a much happier person if I was better at recognizing I do that. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve said to myself …
“If I would have just studied harder.”
“If my parents hadn’t died so early in my life.”
“That dream is for somebody much younger.”
“If I never would of tore me knee up.”
“If somebody would have taken me aside when I was younger and helped me.”
“I’m just a dreamer.”
The list of excuses goes on and on. Trust me. I was getting bummed out writing them. Anyway … They are all “stories” I told myself and even continue to tell myself to this day. I know it’s hard to put aside horrible things that happened to you as a child. It’s even harder for me to put aside the horrible things I’ve done. But forgiveness is a huge thing. I ask for your forgiveness and I give you mine in return. It’s time to move forward.
Richard Bach has a great quote – “You are free to choose a different past and a different future.”
Life really isn’t that hard. It’s just a little scary and sometimes we believe we don’t deserve to be totally happy. I’m here to tell you we do. Let’s dump the emotional and physical baggage. Right now.
I love you guys!
