The : Hop :

I must be a mermaid, Rango. I have no fear of depths and a great fear of shallow living-

As I strive to live each day, focused on changing myself and the world we live in for the better, I started to notice I ask more questions than actually getting anything meaningful accomplished.

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Many moons ago when I first started writing this humble blog-o-thing, I came up with a litmus test before doing “anything” – Ask questions out loud to myself, situations change when I take a moment to write my most vulnerable thoughts and questions down and get a healthy, deep inner dialogue going. Yes! Talk out loud to yourself in public, trust me its OK, and here’s why: Asking questions matters in our lives. I’m a shining example that a deeper level of questioning can help to transform yourself.

*Listed below, in no particular order are a few questions I kick around, out-loud mind you, during the course of a day*

Can I do one thing today to make a small, noticeable difference?

What am I waiting for?

Am I as open to new possibilities as I think I am?

What can I do differently today, to begin making the changes I want to make in my life?

What do I want to spend the rest of the day doing?

How do I create more harmony and bliss in my life?

What do I look forward to doing every day?

What’s the tiniest change I can make that will create the largest difference in my life, change that might create a ripple effect touching those around me?

What am I creating that will outlive me?

Daily Meditation:

Is it time to start something new? Like right now?

When I’m not asking myself questions, I become stuck in the same old habits, the same old tired and worn out routines. Sometimes Dear Reader – All it takes is asking a question out loud before entering your 10am yoga class. A piece of paper from a kitchen drawer to scribble a note, a blank screen on your gadget to see your amazing reflection … The simple act of speaking (or writing) a question, makes it tangible, dense and real.

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Last June after dealing with another string of self-inflicted injuries from racing and competing beyond what my body could take. A friend offered up a ride to take my mind off things … This upcoming Saturday evening is the annual GONG Ride here in our fair city – Omaha, Nebraska! Hands down the best social ride in Omaha all year – Please join us and keep in mind, the first round of drinks is on me!