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Every day I am thankful for what I have, I’m never envious of those around me who have more. I’m happy for those that I care about who has more than me and wish them continued success and prosperity. . What I practice every day is gratitude. Because I know how bad things can get, I also know how your life can change in the blink of an eye. . A few weeks ago, the country was going about as business as usual. Now, many parts of the country are on various levels of lockdown. People are scrambling to get things secured. For many, there is a high level of fear, anxiety. I always make an effort to find a bright spot and a moment to practice gratitude. . The earth has a moment to take a breath less human activity is a good thing. I can work from home, and I still have a job. I get to see more of my family and have dinner with them. I get to exercise outdoors more. My family and my friends are healthy. We also have the opportunity to rethink and change some of the systems that are broken. . I know I’m one of the very fortunate ones ( for now ). I had to let a teammate go, that sucks. Now there is one income less in there home. What about most Americans that live pay to paycheck, the homeless, workers in different industries like entertainment, food services, they are not so lucky, they are struggling. There is going to be some significant hardship. What about the people who care for our health and the elderly. For those folks, I have real concerns. . I will NOT complain, I will practice gratitude and be thankful. Instagram https://ift.tt/2vPHbth

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Here I am practicing social distancing 🧐. Instagram https://ift.tt/2xgUh3j

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In many ways, we are part of a singular global organism, evolving on the world stage. Our global organism is capable of reproduction, growth and development, maintenance, and to a high degree, respond to stimuli. When healthy the global organism functions more or less as a stable whole. . What is interesting that there was a time where we only knew what the surrounding cells are doing, then make decisions based on our genetic code and chemical reactions on what to do next. . My how things have changed! We are now connected to the whole organism and understand what is happening to the whole, at an exponential rate. Unfortunately the organism is suffering from multiple neurological disease, Infections, which risks all the individual molecules to fall apart, and die off which will cause irreparable damage to whole system. . The molecules are you and me, our genetic code are our inherent cognitive bias, and sense making tools. The neurological disease are mis information, various interests group, traditional methods of disseminating information and our inherent cognitive bias. . What’s the antidote? . Trust individual nodes, that have demonstrated a history of providing useful information for your survival and prosperity. . Gain knowledge of self in all aspects. Understand what gets you scared, how you react. . Know what tribe you belong to. What are their triggers, gathering places, chieftains and what are the pitfalls of your tribe. . Look for systems, organizations and information sources that self-correct for bias. That helps to cut down the noise. . Good luck. Instagram https://ift.tt/2J1JZGB

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Beautiful morning, while there is a range of emotions and feelings towards the outbreak nature shall remain the same. Lots of thoughts on the topic, but I will be silent 🙏🏾. Sometimes that is best course of action. Instagram https://ift.tt/2wbFW7Q

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{ letter to my son } - Today you were annoyed at me. That's ok. While I want to be your close friend, some days I have to be your father. . Since you were baby, you were always the one that pushed the envelope. Remember when your mom told you not to touch the Christmas tree ornaments, you looked at me with that cheeky smile, then you touched it anyway. While it was cute back then at the age of 13, it's not cute anymore. . When I tell you to do something, you do the task at hand 100%, and you do it immediately. If you have some reservations, then let us talk about it, But after the decision is made. Get it done. If you don't fully listen to our direction, you will suffer the consequences. You may ask, but dad it's not a big deal. . Here is why it's a big deal. If you fail to do what I ask, you fail to develop the trait of excellence and consistency. When you become an adult, there will be more significant consequences, because you will have the habit of not getting things done. . I'm trying to avoid you failing to get that job because you didn't do what was asked. Develop the perception of not being taken seriously. If you are a business owner, not getting what your client asked for and losing a massive contract that need to feed your family. I want to avoid your partner treating you in such a way that if she asks you to get something down, she knows you won't get it done... . I see plenty of adults that have not learned those lessons which we are trying to teach you. . Let's fix the issue now before society does for you. . Please know, I'm not perfect, but I want you to be better than me in every way possible... after all you are my seed, and I want you to grow and flourish and be the King I know you can be. . Love Dad. . . . . . . .#lovebeingadad #fatherhood #bourgiedads #bourgiemoms #funnyvideos #blackdadsmatter #bourgiebabies #bourgiecouples #cuteness #parenthood #blackfathersmatter #blackbabies #blackfathers #viralvideos #strongblackfathers #funnyposts Instagram https://ift.tt/2VWJxBs

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{Conversation} - I continue to have my sons meet people who I have a high level of respect for and are doing amazing things. I want them to be inspired and energized to build a beautiful life. Yesterday I went to western to chat with one of my friends. Here are some valuable lessons I thought I would share. Do you know that one activity that you loved to do as a child where you would spend countless hours doing? Embrace it, consider making that your career. When starting a business, it is essential to plan. Write down your business plan, you'll realize they're a lot of gaps in your thinking. Writing down your plan will help you fill in those missing gaps, but don't get hung up on the small stuff, start... this is where most people fail. They don't follow through on their ideas and will make every excuse not to start. You may feel the need to conform and judge yourself against set values. For example, people may know you as the person who is excellent with running a business, which you may feel pressured always to be that way, even though you may not care to be that guy. Learn to have your internal system of values, but don't get hung up, be free to move where your heart mind takes you. Take big risks to get big rewards, be all in, especially while you are young. There will be certain things that you are terrific at, where it is almost effortless while there will be things that you are just terrible at doing. Being persistent is the key. Eventually, you will get better, and those incremental improvements are a lot more meaningful than the activities that come easy, because you had to work at it. When running your own business, this may sound paradoxical, but more responsibility = more freedom to design your life the way you want it to be. When building your business, hire for your weakness. There will be times when something that upsets. Instead of trying to suppress, or rationalize away your anger. Feel the anger; let it all out! Dont go halfway with your anger go 1000%. It is the only way you can fully move on. Learn to spot cycles and patterns in your relationship with people. Remember, you ultimately shape the perception you have of the person. Instagram https://ift.tt/38SJ3j7

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Going to enjoy my Sunday 🙏🏾. Instagram https://ift.tt/39D4p50

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Life is a series of repeating patterns. The patterns and cycles are everywhere. They are in the business, politics, in your day to day relationship. They are within you In many aspects. The power is to have the awareness to spot the pattern, which then helps informs you what is likely to happen next without understanding the pattern, or what’s expected to come next. You will be left lost, a boat without a captain. Instagram https://ift.tt/39yM74Z

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Close of another year. Excited for what 2020 will bring. Thanks for tagging along in my photo journey and my various musings of ideas in 2019. Wishing you all a fantastic new year. Instagram https://ift.tt/2QdCG3l

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Could you live on a very small island alone for a month with no internet connection? Just food, shelter, and a few good books? Instagram https://ift.tt/2ZwJs71

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Time away from home I love getting away. I get a few days where I don’t have to check any email, think of the next project, or put out fires. Then only to run home, do stuff around the house, exercise, prep for tomorrow, then do it all over again. . I sometimes wonder is that’s it until I retire. Then I realize it’s in the moments in-between the noise to enjoy those precious moments, so breath, exhale and be present. . Time away for me is to reset my mind and to spend time with my family. Instagram https://ift.tt/2EW1nL4

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Enjoy spending time with my family. This year for Christmas we are on a cruise. Hopefully next year we will spend Christmas in California. Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas. Instagram https://ift.tt/2MrCjj5

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Letter to my sons - Have you ever read a book, had a conversation, watched a video who's ides or positions were utterly contrary to your current understanding? You may think that the idea is wrong, or it makes no sense? Then a few months, or years later, you go back to an idea or topic, and now you understand, why is that? . Here is a possible answer, there is a state of growth of one's knowledge from when you are born to when you leave this plane of existence. During that time, you acquire more information and understanding. For example, if you were presented with calculus, you may think it wholly foreign. You wouldn't even know where to start to solve a problem. What happened, you lacked the foundation of algebra and trigonometry. It would be incredibly difficult to begin to grasp calculus. . It may take many years to see a person's perspective or positions. It is entirely up to you on the pace of gathering knowledge, wisdom, and understanding. I encourage you to remain open, continue to learn, continue to stay curious. This will help you grow. Remember, what you think is entirely absurd today might be quite profound a few years later. Instagram https://ift.tt/2qTg3qS

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My son is super competitive. Today he beat the old man lol. I’ve cut back on cardio and it showed. After 5 mins I was done, whereas before I could go about an hour. Starting in January I’ll add back cardio! Instagram https://ift.tt/2LxEhhz

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Perception I was struck by a nice conversation with a friend around perception. I talked about off the cuff about the various modes of how we react to people and the world around us. . On the lowest level, you react by reflecting back whatever is given to you. When you're in pain, you give pain back out to the world. If you hurt by someone, you react by hurting them back. You are completely embodied in your emotion your sensing self is not operating you are completely ego. there is no self-reflection. . Next level you completely embodied in the situation, but after it’s done. Maybe a few hours later or days later you are able to self reflect. Look back at the situation and think things through. Maybe you are right or wrong. You are able to self-assess. This is where most people operate from. . The next level is where you feel yourself getting ready to lash out, or you start to react but you catch yourself quickly. You think why am I feeling this way, this is not me, this is my ego about to react. You regain composure fast. . The highest mode of operating in the world is where there is a level of equanimity at all times. You are completely embodied with your sensing self. Completely in control of your self, where no matter the situation you are calm and at peace. You are able to observe the ego, understand the various aspects. I guess this mode of operating can be split in two, but maybe this is for a different post. . Where do you mostly operate, I’m curious. . Happy Sunday. Instagram https://ift.tt/37I8nse