Sometimes life goes by so fast. People say one should enjoy each day. You only live once.
I have some Hindu friends who would respond, "you only live once, that you know of." They claim that you will be back in some form. Some people say that they have lived many lives. People like Shirley MacLaine, who claims she has lived many lives.
I would like to think I was Alexander the great, in a past life. Perhaps I am here in this life to experience a different life, one where I am not invincible.
Sometimes each day goes by so slow. It seems like one day is like one week or even a month. I try to accomplish as much as I can and take solace in any small achievement. Only some days, seem like they are forever and one day.
One for the road, "the drummer relaxes, and waits between shows for the…"
Jimmy
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Memories of track and field
I remember observing track and field in high school. I now have a better appreciation for this activity.
One of my closest friends participated and actively pursued this sport in high school. Although he found his true calling in martial arts, later on in his life, he practiced and executed his technique in many of the activities e.g., the shot put, the javelin, and the discus throws. Although quite frankly he lacked the pure size of the other athletes from other schools, he dutifully executed his footwork and technique. As I stated, and unbeknownst to all of us, these techniques were extremely useful in his martial arts, later on in his life.
I could never match the power of various moves and strength he has. I learned quickly that I had to take two blows in order to deliver one. I was always hoping and relying on that one strike. I made many friends, who taught me many lessons on many different systems and techniques. Over the years, I suffered a broken nose, a broken wrist, and broke many of my toes. That notwithstanding, I enjoyed it very much, absolutely no regrets.
I now watch the Olympics and marvel over the athletics. These athletic competitions represent to me sport in the purest sense dating back hundreds to thousands of years. I can only watch and appreciate the performances.
One for the road, "she searched in wild wonder at the joy she had found, the head nurse spoke up and said, leave this one alone, she could tell right away, that I was…"
Jimmy
One of my closest friends participated and actively pursued this sport in high school. Although he found his true calling in martial arts, later on in his life, he practiced and executed his technique in many of the activities e.g., the shot put, the javelin, and the discus throws. Although quite frankly he lacked the pure size of the other athletes from other schools, he dutifully executed his footwork and technique. As I stated, and unbeknownst to all of us, these techniques were extremely useful in his martial arts, later on in his life.
I could never match the power of various moves and strength he has. I learned quickly that I had to take two blows in order to deliver one. I was always hoping and relying on that one strike. I made many friends, who taught me many lessons on many different systems and techniques. Over the years, I suffered a broken nose, a broken wrist, and broke many of my toes. That notwithstanding, I enjoyed it very much, absolutely no regrets.
I now watch the Olympics and marvel over the athletics. These athletic competitions represent to me sport in the purest sense dating back hundreds to thousands of years. I can only watch and appreciate the performances.
One for the road, "she searched in wild wonder at the joy she had found, the head nurse spoke up and said, leave this one alone, she could tell right away, that I was…"
Jimmy
Sunday, July 29, 2012
"Trading these chains, for wings."
"Trading these chains for wings."
I have much respect for those who can compete riding their bicycles. In particular, those who compete in the Olympics, and/or triathletes, whether in the Olympics or other competitions.
These people are not only competing with each other, but the terrain. This becomes especially rigorous when the weather becomes inclement. This includes windstorms, rainstorms, and other terrible conditions.
One also must work within their respective groups and/or countries. The training and dedication must take years of commitment.
The transitions of the triathletes is incredible and takes much practice and organization. Since most do not race in teams, it is truly individual. After accelerating, they must feel like they are flying.
The point of this whole blog is that this sort of training is just another form of obsessive compulsive behavior.
One for the road, "I want to ride my bicycle, bicycle, bicycle..."
Jimmy
I have much respect for those who can compete riding their bicycles. In particular, those who compete in the Olympics, and/or triathletes, whether in the Olympics or other competitions.
These people are not only competing with each other, but the terrain. This becomes especially rigorous when the weather becomes inclement. This includes windstorms, rainstorms, and other terrible conditions.
One also must work within their respective groups and/or countries. The training and dedication must take years of commitment.
The transitions of the triathletes is incredible and takes much practice and organization. Since most do not race in teams, it is truly individual. After accelerating, they must feel like they are flying.
The point of this whole blog is that this sort of training is just another form of obsessive compulsive behavior.
One for the road, "I want to ride my bicycle, bicycle, bicycle..."
Jimmy
Sunday, July 22, 2012
"What a drag it is getting old?"
I cannot say that I come from a family where the life expectancy is great. Both sides of my parents had poor life expectancies. Some of the reasons actually most of the reasons can be attributed to genetics, poor lifestyle, and most of all quite frankly, being poor financially. This last reason affects diet, dietary choices, and living conditions. And of course genetics is a wildcard.
I have reached the conclusion that it is not about how many years that is lived, but how many healthy years one lives. I see how there are people who live most of their lives healthy then they suffer a stroke or heart attack or another disease manifests and their lives change. Even if one survives a heart attack, the resuscitation does its damage.
This consideration has forced me to reconsider my own living will and other documents with regards to my death. I am considering how much difficulty my family will have taking care of me. I do not desire to be such a burden. Most people, I believe, would reach the same conclusion.
Everyone should prepare for this worst-case scenario. Facing issues on mortality is difficult, but must be confronted before it is too late.
I know I have my own "bucket list," the list of things that one desires to do before death. My list is more humble than most. Some folks want to visit some faraway locations. Each person has their own list of things that want to do before they die.
I just desire to be at peace and have a bit of comfort, pain-free. I have a great deal of respect for those that I classify as "intellectual atheists." Those people who have explored and are very interested in what happens after one passes. This group has basically come to the conclusion that once someone passes, that is it. The proverbial plug is pulled out of the socket and you are done. I guess we will all see.
I saw a woman on CNN recently. She is quite attractive but her name escapes me. She is a part of a show with 3 other young people. She said that she tries to read every reliable religious book that she can get her hands on and still she "just doesn't see it". I don't know if those were her exact words, but you get the drift. Basically, she acknowledges that she is an atheist and has run out of option as to convincing her that there is some greater being or power.
As for me, I just do not know, so I will reserve judgement.
One for the road, "And once you're gone, you can't come back."
Jimmy
I have reached the conclusion that it is not about how many years that is lived, but how many healthy years one lives. I see how there are people who live most of their lives healthy then they suffer a stroke or heart attack or another disease manifests and their lives change. Even if one survives a heart attack, the resuscitation does its damage.
This consideration has forced me to reconsider my own living will and other documents with regards to my death. I am considering how much difficulty my family will have taking care of me. I do not desire to be such a burden. Most people, I believe, would reach the same conclusion.
Everyone should prepare for this worst-case scenario. Facing issues on mortality is difficult, but must be confronted before it is too late.
I know I have my own "bucket list," the list of things that one desires to do before death. My list is more humble than most. Some folks want to visit some faraway locations. Each person has their own list of things that want to do before they die.
I just desire to be at peace and have a bit of comfort, pain-free. I have a great deal of respect for those that I classify as "intellectual atheists." Those people who have explored and are very interested in what happens after one passes. This group has basically come to the conclusion that once someone passes, that is it. The proverbial plug is pulled out of the socket and you are done. I guess we will all see.
I saw a woman on CNN recently. She is quite attractive but her name escapes me. She is a part of a show with 3 other young people. She said that she tries to read every reliable religious book that she can get her hands on and still she "just doesn't see it". I don't know if those were her exact words, but you get the drift. Basically, she acknowledges that she is an atheist and has run out of option as to convincing her that there is some greater being or power.
As for me, I just do not know, so I will reserve judgement.
One for the road, "And once you're gone, you can't come back."
Jimmy
Monday, July 16, 2012
You can look at the menu…
"You can look at the menu, but you just can't eat."
There are situations that one must do what they prefer not to do. They partake in the activity, but they have mixed emotions on whether they should go forward. Often times, this involves sacrifice, which is the inevitable byproduct of this action. Sacrifice, at what cost? This cost has to be outweighed by the benefit, at least theoretically, this must be true to the person making the sacrifice.
This is a concern in many situations, personally, this is a major concern with regards to for example diet. Obviously, one has to eat in in order to survive. I am not one to judge anyone as to what, and how much they consume. I know of a few people, who I have a great deal of respect for, who have lost a great deal of weight, then have gone back and gained the weight back. Personally, there are other issues that I must deal with, i.e., dietary allergies.
The point I am making is that there is danger in any excessive behavior. I have always had a problem with limitations, and stopping obsessive behavior. It is not "dangerous," obsessive behavior towards others, at least not intentionally, but only towards myself. I think the sister feeling of limitations is discretion. I think for example, in the legal field, the best judges know how to properly exercise discretion and recognize/identify limitations and vice versa.
I often say these type of decisions, come with experience. This is also, as I often say, "beyond my pay grade."
Jimmy
One for the road, "You can build a mansion, buy you just can't live in it."
There are situations that one must do what they prefer not to do. They partake in the activity, but they have mixed emotions on whether they should go forward. Often times, this involves sacrifice, which is the inevitable byproduct of this action. Sacrifice, at what cost? This cost has to be outweighed by the benefit, at least theoretically, this must be true to the person making the sacrifice.
This is a concern in many situations, personally, this is a major concern with regards to for example diet. Obviously, one has to eat in in order to survive. I am not one to judge anyone as to what, and how much they consume. I know of a few people, who I have a great deal of respect for, who have lost a great deal of weight, then have gone back and gained the weight back. Personally, there are other issues that I must deal with, i.e., dietary allergies.
The point I am making is that there is danger in any excessive behavior. I have always had a problem with limitations, and stopping obsessive behavior. It is not "dangerous," obsessive behavior towards others, at least not intentionally, but only towards myself. I think the sister feeling of limitations is discretion. I think for example, in the legal field, the best judges know how to properly exercise discretion and recognize/identify limitations and vice versa.
I often say these type of decisions, come with experience. This is also, as I often say, "beyond my pay grade."
Jimmy
One for the road, "You can build a mansion, buy you just can't live in it."
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Aspirations in the clouds....
"Aspirations in the clouds, but your hopes go down the drain."
I believe this applies to all of us in that we sometimes have high hopes and big dreams which often end in disappointment. Some people just wallow in that disappointment for days, months, even years.
I liken it to boxers who get punched in the face with combinations early on in a fight and cannot just brush it off. What happens is that as the fight progresses, they are still thinking about the combination that got them. This causes them to be unable to go back to their original plan and win the fight.
I think the best fighters are able to brush off the punches or absorb them and stick to their fight plan. Similarly, people (ie: me) often times get stuck in their disappointment and cannot rebound to go on with life.
I believe this is true because human beings always put more weight on events that happened recently, even though there is not always any connection between the past and the future. If you flipped a coin 5 times and it came up heads each time, it does not make the odds of heads any greater than 50% on the sixth flip. Yet that is how we think, after seeing many flips of heads in a row. We become very caught up in what just happened to us recently (especially if it is negative) and lose sight of the bigger picture.
One for the road,
"Don't let the past remind us of what we are not now."
Jimmy
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
"The Look"
The background of this blog, I had just arrived in Wyoming, specifically the Thunderhead Ranch. I was about to embark upon the best learning experience of my life, under the tutelage of a phenomenal teacher, attorney, and person., amongst talented staff and students. It was the first afternoon of Trial Lawyers College, led by the incomparable Gerry Spence.
All of the students, such as myself, got off of our planes, placed our luggage and bags in our room, then gathered in a room, known as the "big barn." It was a large area, capable of holding hundreds of people, for the class gathered, there were about 64 students, and many teachers/attorneys. We were subdivided into groups of 13, students and teachers together, and Mr. Spence, gave each group 1 hour, to elect a leader/Capt. This election was based upon discussion of each person in the group, and the specific subject was weakness. Each person , was expected leave to discuss their particular weakness, and the person with the most compelling weakness would win.
My group of 13 had many compelling stories, one of which I thought was particularly compelling. It was basically an Indian person who married a Puerto Rican woman. Marrying this woman outside the Indian religion, separated him from generations of his family. I felt that it took great courage to do this.
When my turn came up, I was the last of my group. I called my weakness, "The Look." I proceeded to explain the concept. "Do you know when you hear the voluptuous voice of the DJ on the radio. You picture a tall blond haired attractive woman or a tall redhead attractive woman, or whatever attracts you. When you see this person in person. She is but ugly. You quickly give her the look.
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You cannot help it, you are thinking how can such a beautiful voice be connected to such a beast. You do not mean to be, classless but you are blindsided."
Similarly, I stated, "I once walked around a corner, I saw an attractive woman who I exchanged glances with, and it was obvious there was a mutual attraction. Then the next second, I had to take out my cane, in order to take my next step. I then got the look from the person. Looking back upon it, I gather she could not help it. I am sure she was thinking, why does such a young, athletic looking young man need a cane? I guess my weakness is that look."
A couple things I will add to this. In this contest, I had received more votes than any other person. I however, convinced everyone to vote for the Indian gentleman.
The Trial Lawyers College experience I would rank as one of my best accomplishments and performances right up there with achieving my Black Belt. To note , as to performances, I of course, am keeping it clean for the purposes of this blog.
One. For the road, "the real thing don't do the trick, you better make up something quick."
Jimmy
All of the students, such as myself, got off of our planes, placed our luggage and bags in our room, then gathered in a room, known as the "big barn." It was a large area, capable of holding hundreds of people, for the class gathered, there were about 64 students, and many teachers/attorneys. We were subdivided into groups of 13, students and teachers together, and Mr. Spence, gave each group 1 hour, to elect a leader/Capt. This election was based upon discussion of each person in the group, and the specific subject was weakness. Each person , was expected leave to discuss their particular weakness, and the person with the most compelling weakness would win.
My group of 13 had many compelling stories, one of which I thought was particularly compelling. It was basically an Indian person who married a Puerto Rican woman. Marrying this woman outside the Indian religion, separated him from generations of his family. I felt that it took great courage to do this.
When my turn came up, I was the last of my group. I called my weakness, "The Look." I proceeded to explain the concept. "Do you know when you hear the voluptuous voice of the DJ on the radio. You picture a tall blond haired attractive woman or a tall redhead attractive woman, or whatever attracts you. When you see this person in person. She is but ugly. You quickly give her the look.
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You cannot help it, you are thinking how can such a beautiful voice be connected to such a beast. You do not mean to be, classless but you are blindsided."
Similarly, I stated, "I once walked around a corner, I saw an attractive woman who I exchanged glances with, and it was obvious there was a mutual attraction. Then the next second, I had to take out my cane, in order to take my next step. I then got the look from the person. Looking back upon it, I gather she could not help it. I am sure she was thinking, why does such a young, athletic looking young man need a cane? I guess my weakness is that look."
A couple things I will add to this. In this contest, I had received more votes than any other person. I however, convinced everyone to vote for the Indian gentleman.
The Trial Lawyers College experience I would rank as one of my best accomplishments and performances right up there with achieving my Black Belt. To note , as to performances, I of course, am keeping it clean for the purposes of this blog.
One. For the road, "the real thing don't do the trick, you better make up something quick."
Jimmy
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