in the groove

CarzyMarvin says—Many times I think I’m in the groove but I’m not really, I just think I am, but I have based my thinking on wrong information. Soooo take that into consideration when reading this “It’s Saturday.”

I read in the paper sooo it must be right that REI is struggling and is pruning unprofitable parts of its business. They are going to try to get back in the groove. ItchieBitchie says—For me, it’s a good idea go get rid of parts of my life that aren’t working for the best in my life; Da! It seems it’s a good idea to not continue to throw money down a black hole and watch it disappear. Or continue doing something to satisfy my ego to only produce more bad results. I read recently that we must evaluate our situation and reorientate (i.e. I like that word, reorientate, I think it’s colorful). I personally got up early the other morning and while watching the sunrise, did some thinking about reorientating some of my life; I thought a part of me was nonproductive and was not me! I think it’s best for me to make some adjustments a.k.a. prune (i.e. become more humble was part of it). Saturday question—What groove do you operate best in?

Do we ever get a lot of checks in the boxes but in the wrong column?  Ouchy ouchy!  If that is us, we might be in the groove alright but obviously in the wrong groove! MissPerfect says—But I think I’m groovy). MissPerfect, who decides if we are groovy?

I think we all have a choice as to the perspective we take on life, that’s my opinion. I really think we all have a choice in the perspective a.k.a. the groove we take about living, I really do. If I am right, then we have to decide which is one of the different perspectives we are going to choose. And that perspective can and most likely will change as we grow with experience based on our early life’s perspectives we chose getting to were we are now and our future chooces probably (e.g. have you ever been humbled by having a great disappointment or have you got in a different groove by having great success). Different events sure have changed my life’s perspective! Oh ya!

What are you really sick of?  What are you really happy about? JoeBlow says—Now those are two completely opposite thinkings. MissPerfect says—I really think I’m groovey but maybe I am and maybe I’m not! Who knows for sure! I was told a story by a friend recently who had a conflict with their employer about ethics.  That employee decided to move because of some pressure put on by management to not be completely ethical. That employee landed a great job in an environment that was much more compatible with their ethics. They told me that as time went along, the management in the old company who were not ethical all lost their jobs. It appears that their thinking was wrong!

It’s a “now what moment!” I read that according to psychologists, the ability and skill to have conflict resolution is very important in maintaining good relationships. It was said that if we have conflicts that never get resolved can really hurt relationships (i.e. they just never go away they say).  Soooo if we really want to get in the groove, we need to learn how to resolve conflict as we are all going to have relational conflicts, they are inevitable.  AverageJoe asks—Do we ever think that we could/might be wrong (i.e. maybe even just once that we could be wrong)?

LuckieEddie asks—When is the best time to get in the right groove?  RickieRick says—“The first key to a fresh start in our life: Whatever we’re going to do, do it now. Don’t say, Next year I’m going to make a fresh start, or “Next month I’m going to make some changes, or “Tomorrow I’m going to make that a priority. It’s now or never. Seize the moment!” WorldClassLarry says—The best time to do anything is now! Don’t kid yourself!  Just hit the gas!

Dr.J says—"Faith is the title deed of our hope. If someone has hope, it is because they have faith that God is working things out—faith is “the evidence of things not seen” When someone says they have “lost all hope,” it means they have lost their faith, their assurance.” I pray for and have prayed for a lot of folks for them to get their live in the groove as I think they would be much happier and content. It appears that many are not changing or being changed (i.e. not yet anyway but maybe tomorrow). BUT I hope I don’t lose my hope in others (i.e. but maybe I don’t see the whole picture). I sorta kinda wonder sometimes if a change is even possible for some folks (i.e. am I just blowing smoke in praying for a change in them). Then a little sign of hope might happen, and I renew my hope!  Aren’t I really something! A friend tells me—erv, always believe that something wonderful is going to happen!

Could a groove be a rut maybe!  OneSmartPerson says--I don’t know what step we need to take next, but I do know we need to take it. If you don’t, we’re going to get stuck in a rut. And the only difference between a grave and a rut is the length.” Yikes! Have we ever been in a rut and got out of it?  How did it feel? CoachB says—There are three types of our physical conditions that folks might say to us: you need to work out, do you work out, or where do you work out! And that can be physically or mentally or spiritually!

Have you ever met Violet Stillwater?  You might have and don’t even know it. I have met her.  It is her bar name as she says (i.e. I didn’t meet her in a bar but where we volunteer). She uses that name when she doesn’t want others to know her real name soooo she calls herself Violet Stillwater. She is a hoot! A hoot with a big heart. I like the groove she is in!  Soooo when Violet Stillwater talks, I listen! I hope you get to meet her!  It would be your pleasure; her real name is Syliva Stinkfuss! I’m just giving you a heads up! You believe that that SylivaStinkfull is her real name?

British writer Julia McGuinness said, “Writing prayers down rather than speaking them out loud or voicing them in your head can be a powerful, patient act of worship…. The very act of writing may make you more mindful and attentive to what it is you want to pray.” I find writing anything down is powerful to me; it seems to be more powerful than just saying it. SusieQ says--Talk is cheap but action is more important. We have a tendency to talk a lot about what we should do but never do it but occasionally we do! Such is life!

It’s always a great time to be around family. Probably all families interact differently I would guess. But we had a good time being at our son, daughter-in-law and grand kids in Waukee for the weekend. We laughed a lot and that always seems to be good!  Our family is soooo good to me/us. We packed a lot into our week-end visit before heading back to Mesa where it is a lot warmer! And that is no joke! Such is life.

Part of our belated Christmas and birthday gifts was they took us to their favorite bookstore, Beaverdale Book Store, and gave Jeanne and I the opportunity to each buy two books of our choice. What a fun time we all had (i.e. pretty unique alright). We brought along the game Racehorse which was a fun activity (i.e. we laughed a lot). Rookie got to be the horsemaster! I gave them dimes too play the game in trying to teach them some life concepts (i.e. I don’t know if I did teach all the concepts I wanted as Rookie said to me—It’s only $30 grandpa)! We got to see Charlie perform in her show choir and club volleyball. It’s fun to be with family for sure! Encouragement is always good, we think.

Have a FUN day my friends unless you have other plans. (-:

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MyDeceasedFriendJean said--A kind word never hurts the tongue.