Tag: passion

And the whole wide world is whistling…

I love this song “Pumping Blood” by NONONO.
Great pick me up song. And a great reminder: you are alive, and ready to do some amazing things! Have an awesome Monday!

Here’s a link to YouTube video with lyrics:

“Hey heart, on the road again
Moving on
Forward
See the stars, won’t break the bones
They’re in the car
On the highway
It’s so magical, feeling, that no one’s got a hold
Your heart can list the all, happiness you know
This is your heart, it’s alive
It’s pumping blood
It’s your heart, it’s alive
It’s pumping blood
And the whole wide world is whistling
And it’s whistling
Hey heart, on the run again
Drive is strong
Anywhere
Stick and stones won’t take his course
It’s got the ball
And it fits it
It’s the best of world’s feeling, like nothing can go wrong
You’re the saddle of the world, you get to know
‘Cause it’s your heart, it’s alive
It’s pumping blood
It’s your heart, it’s alive
It’s pumping blood
And the whole wide world is whistling
Hey heart, won’t you run again
On a highway
On a highway
Hey heart, won’t you run again
On a highway
On a highway
This is your heart, it’s alive
It’s pumping blood
It’s your heart, it’s alive
It’s pumping blood
And the whole wide world is whistling
Is whistling
And it’s whistling
And it’s whistling”

Inspiration or motivation?

We need both inspiration and motivation to fulfill our goals.

Inspiration is the coal-fire, slow burn, our “why” that fuels our drive.

Motivation on the other hand is like a bonfire, strong push to create a change quickly, to push us forward.

The key difference is that if we only focus on motivation, it will burn strong, but then burn out (new years resolutions are a great example of this fact).

We need the slow, steady burn of inspiration to fuel our motivational bursts to truly get us to where we want to go.

Burn on my friends!

-Dr Lindeman

NEVER GIVE UP THE BETTER…

“YOU SHOULD NEVER GIVE UP THE BETTER THAT RESIDES WITHIN YOU FOR THE SECURITY YOU ALREADY HAVE.”- JORDAN PRESTON

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Strive.

Reach.

Improve.

Be better.

Don’t let your current “comfort” hold back your better self.

We should always be grateful for where we are in life, but at the same time, we should push ourselves to improve… not just for our sakes, but for the betterment of the entire world :).

Have a terrific Tuesday!

-Dr. Lindeman

 

P.S. If you want to read more about forging your life, check out my book on Amazon “Purposely Positive: How to Live an Intentional and Inspired Life.”

Roots!!!

Always tend to your roots. The fruit will come, but the foundations of growth start much deeper.

Your character drives your future.

Work on maintaining your best self in order to reach dreams that take your breath away.

Dream big. But focus on what allows those dreams to come true (work, ethics, passion, purpose, integrity, compassion).

Happy Monday!

-Dr Lindeman

In The Deep

This morning I was reminded that last Tuesday was Suicide Prevention Day.

I was sitting at the table enjoying my breakfast after the kids and Sheri had gone to school.

In my Facebook feed there was a link to donate in memory of my cousin who took his own life earlier this year.

Another acquaintance from high school was asking for prayers because they were going through a really tough time right now.

A couple that Sheri and I are friends with are going through a divorce.

Someone else posted a video of a beautiful rendition of “Shallow” by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper (done by a choir in Ireland).

Such a powerful song. And an even more powerful movie (A Star Is Born).

It made me think:

Life is hard.

Everyone is fighting battles that we cannot see.

Depression, anxiety, struggle, are all quite common in today’s world.

Everyday life can be challenging.

Being a parent is hard too. Raising kids is not easy, they need us so much as newborns (which is hard), and as they grow their reliance lessens/shifts. That is hard to adapt to as well.

Everywhere you look, people are working hard to provide for their families, they are fighting their internal demons, they are working to improve their own lives and the lives of others…

Not a single face you see is coasting through their life.

No one is lying back in the shallows, floating through life.

I know whomever is reading this is facing strife and struggle in their lives.

So, today (and hopefully everyday) share compassion. Give kindness to others. Try to make whatever interaction you have with all these beautiful, struggling faces a positive one. Even the simplest things can help lessen their (and your own) burden.

Connect. Serve. Love. Smile. Share.

Realize that not a single Pearson’s life is “shallow”, everyone is swimming “in the deep end.”

Thank you for reading, and God Bless.

-Dr Lindeman

Today of all days

9.11.01

Never forget.

Never forget all the souls this world lost.

So many futures, erased.

2,977 people perished.

Today, pay homage to all the brave souls who in the face of danger, had the courage to risk their lives trying to save strangers.

We can honor them by showing courage in our lives.

We may not be called to run into a burning building or pull victims from rubble.

However, the root word of courage is cor which is Latin for heart.

We can show courage in our lives by leading with our heart.

Love more today.

Lead with your heart and share it with others.

Be significant in the lives of others. You never know who desperately needs your smile, your compassion, your love.

“If we all light up, we can scare away the dark.”-Passenger (from the song Scare Away the Dark) https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0hVQ2jjDpss

-Much love,

Dr. Joel Lindeman