Lift, Thrust, Weight, Drag

There are four basic engineering principles to overcome to achieve flight; these are Lift, Thrust, Weight, and Drag.  As people we must also address these same principles if we’re to soar to our full potential in our lives.

People who are Weights and Drags will suck the life out of you with stories about their problems, negative outlook on life, or it can’t be done attitude.  You know who they are; they always see the glass half empty and have you ever witnessed this person helping another without something being in it for them?   Don’t allow these people to weigh you down and drag you under holding you back and preventing you from achieving your dreams.  Cut them loose, it may be difficult to do but you have to if you want to achieve your dreams and reach your destiny.

People who are known as Lifters and Thrusters have the ability of lifting others up with their positive energy and thrusting them forward with their goodwill.  They’ll help you without asking for anything in return, they’re the silent champions who will praise you without your knowledge, this person whose positive comments get you that new job, a promotion, or relief from a debt.  Surround yourself with Lifters and Thrusters for it is these anointed persons who’ll help you soar to your full potential.

VinceS

"Screw Up"

there are days when anyone can screw up a one car funeral --  on a really great day i can do it more than once!   VS

“She Never Believed In Angels Until….”

She never believed in angels until one stood in front of her but this angel had no wings, there was no bright light, it was just a simple man dressed plain.

A thin man in a white linen suit she thought, wearing a white fedora with a black band wrapping the crown, his shoes being brown she remembered.   His clothes fit the season, spring.   He said, hello Pam, and her heart nearly stopped but before she spoke, He says don’t be afraid I’ve known you for a very long time, I’m an old friend, you’ll remember me by the time we finish our walk, shall we?

She again try’s to find words and the man speaks so gently; “I remember when you were five, it was Christmas, you received a Raggedy Ann doll didn’t you, you cried after pulling off her button eyes, your mom sewed them back on”.  She gasps, how do you know this, who are you, and this man again says I know you, all about you, shall we continue our walk?

Her heart pounding but not fearful she continues this walk speaking about her life, He listens.  At the end of the walk and with the sun sinking into the sea, the man turns to ask her one question – “if you had only one minute to live, one person to call, who would it be, what would you say, why are you waiting?”

As she thought about her response the thin man took her hand, she sees His scars and discovered her answer.

VinceS

Kevin McDonald lives in Washington State and provided the title “She Never Believed In Angels Until…” which inspired me to write this story. Hope you enjoyed reading it.

THE PRISONER

It’s cold, space small, no window, time passes

Questions spiral through my mind

Reflections of life, habits, questions not asked, stories not told

Gate keeper arrives, doesn’t speak

Leaves food and water at the door

Now I know time of day

Very tired, bed of stone, body aches, block out pain, won’t cry

I think it’s raining, room now cooler, no blanket

No pen, no paper, no book, only thought, must live

Room is silent except my thoughts

I hear my heart, feel my breath, want a bath, no shoes

Gate keeper peeks through key hole

Don’t cry, bones broken, can’t surrender, I pray

Days pass, lose count, but alive

Days more, don’t know

First day of dawn comes, blinding

Friendly touch, how simple can’t explain

Laughter, explosive and welcome

My spirit never broken

Forgotten not

Now free

I with new shoes!

VinceS

“WE” is “ME” flipped upside down!

“Assemble many people like “ME” believing in a common goal, and collectively and collaboratively “WE” will change the world”.

Remember this - "A TEAM is a group of individual contributors who collaborate together toward a common goal".

A quarterback leads his team, a blocker protects his quarterback, the receiver catches a ball. Each person on a team has an individual skill and task to do, but they collaborate together to collectively reach a common goal. Touchdown!

So get comfortable speaking about your individual skills & achievements in the first person. The people who matter most want to know what you’ve accomplished, what you can do, what value you bring ……. they’re hiring you for the job!

“It ain’t bragging if you can back it up!”

Vince Stewart