At The Top of The Game

How does your week look?

Is it packed?

Mine is ultra busy but I'd like to briefly share

Some thoughts that have super-charged my life.

Often times we look at the top for examples--

Such as authors J.R.R. Tolkien, Maya Angelou 

and James Patterson--

Or Warren Buffet, Steve Jobs and Oprah.

Among those are some inspiring stories of 

Faith, determination and rags to riches.

But today a story of weakness to strength,

And defeat to success

Has freshly inspired me.

A name we all know

Started at the bottom and

Worked to the top. 

  Yes

That's 

How

We 

Climb

A

Mountain.

From the bottom

To the top--

One

Step

At

A

Time.

 Amidst the  wealthy in a private school,

Students were ranked by their entrance grades

And walked into ceremonies according to those ranks.

Winston Churchill was a poor student and

Was always the last to enter.

He was very ashamed and

From childhood he suffered with a lisp

And stuttered terribly.

He determined to do something about it.

Churchill stood in front of a mirror and

Labored over every syllable for hours

Until he finally could speak clearly.

Those were the initial steps of determination

By a man who would become a polished orator, 

One of the strongest world leaders 

And one who left an incomparable legacy.

From the bottom to the top. 

 What is your mountain?

What are your obstacles?

What are your dreams?

Don't focus upon the height of the mountain.

Sit quietly,

“In quietness and confidence shall be your strength."

 --Isaiah 

Pray,

Connect with the all-knowing, all-powerful 

Creator of our universe.

Plan,

“Plan the work and work the plan—

And "eat the elephant one bite at a time."

Do first things first

And look toward your goal, dreams, purpose and

The finish line.

Let's allow one who climbed from the bottom to the top

To inspire and challenge us to

Go forth to victory--

In his own words

Winston Churchill reminds us:

"Never

Never

Never

Give Up."

How-To Find Life's Treasures

St. Louis Skyline

Recently Hubby and I were on a 

Whirlwind business trip.   

We returned home exhausted,

Stoked and inspired,      

Because along the way 

We found unexpected treasures.

No need to reveal what they were,

Because treasures for us may be different for you. :)

Other times we enjoy trekking remote areas

Where pioneers searched for

Gold, silver and precious ore.

With a sense of expectation,

A keen eye and some luck,

We might also find a rare and costly nugget

Or even better—

Interesting facts about those who trekked before us.

 While exploring the unfamiliar

Amidst stillness,

Quiet and

God's glorious nature—

We’re re-charged for life.

In those remote regions throbbing with adventure,

When it’s most needed,

The cell phone often blinks:

“Satellite lost."

Grrrrrr...

 But with a sense of expectation,

Adventure,

And joy--

Anti-depressants aren't needed.

Beth climbing Mt. Audubon -13.233 ft - Indian Peaks Wilderness

Life can be an adventure

Whether on a business trip,

During a morning walk,

Special times with family and friends,

Or trekking high mountain trails

As daughter Beth - @bee_bethie and hubby David.

Week days Beth is a Financial Officer in a Trust Co.

Personally and professionally

We can set new goals,

Reach new heights and

Find life's Treasures in unexpected places--

Or my favorites--

Those invaluable moments

With Family and Friends.

May you have a joy-filled week and

Find many of life’s treasures along the way.