Olympic moments.

Achievement for purpose, time spent on a worthy goal.

Busy days.

Even the multi-taskers sometimes have days where they wish it was all simple.

Staying a bit longer.

If you ever were ever right about a personality trait, this would be the one to be right about.

A quest for fun.

I have no problem making the plans, as long as you have no problem being there.

If you don't ask, you don't get.

What is it that separates the bold from the timid? Besides the obvious, perhaps is that subtle distinction in courage.

Saying thank you.

There are some things you cannot overdo; especially for people who always seem to find a way to do the right things.

Questioning.

Past the answers, we look for what remains.

Making change.

To those that heard, but did not listen. To those who showed little faith and realized it too late.

In search of a few words.

You make a plan, you modify it, you struggle and somewhere in between things change. Maybe at times you were somewhat over focused, other times aloof, but what is the point?

Piano Man.

If for one moment, we can find that smile, that instant of purpose, where we realize our own river of dreams or complete our lullaby . . . if for one moment, we can look somewhere and the response is one of comprehension of the things we have the courage to say and those thoughts we hold back because we struggle to find expression.

Management, cont.

Will those words be there when you need them? Will the report make sense? Will the letter make an impact? Will your thought make sense to someone else?

Moreover, will she hear you?

Management.

Guidance of events is a central element of what we do. Finance, professional, social, family; the extent of the coordination of our thoughts is the foundation by which are paths are set.

Choices. Confidence. Fear. Discernment. How many times do we find ourselves on the verge of opportunity? Here is to the bold moment before a great pitch . . .

Fresh starts.

With the end of January a week away, lets not forget that this is a new year. "Put your past behind you and start over" . . . (more text here).

-G.A.

Keys.

Somewhere in between faith and conviction, we are open to hearing what all that dribble means.

If you can make it there . . .

Inspiration.

Random notes.

It is sometimes difficult to discern meaning, as these are merely glances.

Sometimes we can write for just that, other times for those private moments when we laugh, smile or reflect on moments we hold onto.

A collector of experiences.

The trip just completed, to the next one unplanned. To the top of a building, to the subway ride downtown . . . (more text here).

Courage.

Comes in many forms . . . the new venture, the proposition others cautioned against taking, the chance, facing fear, doing something unknown, adversity, success, failure and everything in between.

Planning and lists aside, the real question becomes, “how far do we go?” Moderation is our guide, but in the pursuit will we find our voice, will we be secured by a commitment to reaching out beyond what we were capable of before?

How many things have been lost because an absence of this spirit? How many moments let go because of a failure to be bold?

Too many are transfixed on the limits of others and a commitment to images, which are merely that.

If you are to find those things you have sought but have evaded you, question your past approach. Realize your strength, with equal measure to your weaknesses and see most deficiencies are rooted in failing to embrace the lonely strength only determination, boldness and courage can bring.

Thursday.

Tomorrow is Friday.

Be there soon.

Rhythm.

Noticing rhythm can sometimes be difficult if you are not paying attention. It has a lot to do with taking note of small things that are easy to take for granted. That walk each morning, that phone call and its quirks, coffee, cocktails at 5; you name it, there is some music to it.

Play it again.