Limitless
As an avid reader of two books a month, I read “Limitless” by Jim Kwik four years ago. Today, I continue to be limitless in writing five things down each day to be grateful for and not taking specific things in my life for granted.
When you look at the symbol for limitless or infinity, it resembles a sideways figure eight. “Infinity is boundless, endless, or larger than any natural number. The infinity symbol often denotes it.”
Unraveling the Infinity Symbol: Its Origins and Impact on Mathematics — Curiosmos
Jim Kwik inspired me to write those five things down as many of us four years ago were trying to understand COVID-19 and how the pandemic changed the world.
However, I put his words into action and have journaled ever since.
As I celebrate my fourth year of journaling, the experience is rewarding as I can look back in time. I’ve also learned through the process that I should never take things for granted, specifically my health.
The days of me being 30 and bulletproof are long gone.
As I hit my internal reset button this month, I quickly realized that April showed up with actions items I had planned on doing a few months ago.
In a Golfer’s world, the word “Mulligan” or a free shot is sometimes given to a golfer in informal play when the previous shot was poorly played.
Mulligan Definition & Meaning – Merriam-Webster
What free shots do you need in 2024?
Earlier this week, as I was meditating, I thought about various things to be grateful for, such as the three numbers “7-5-7” and how far I have been.
For those wondering, 7-5-7 is the area code where I grew up in Newport News, Virginia.
I’ve never forgotten my roots, and at this point, it’s hard not to.
On my wall I have the words “Don’t forget where you came from, but never lose sight of where you are going.”
Growing up with three military bases around me, in the early to mid-70s, many people found employment at the Shipyard as a source of income and retired from there. I did not.
“The shipyard is a major employer, not only for the lower Virginia Peninsula, but also portions of Hampton Roads south of the James River and the harbor, portions of the Middle Peninsula region, and even some northeastern counties of North Carolina.”
Then, after my last duty assignment from the military, I spent 18 combined years in Augusta, GA.
Just like the Shipyard in Newport News, VA, many of the people I knew worked at Savannah River Nuclear Solutions or SRS, I did not.
SRNS – Our Location (savannahrivernuclearsolutions.com)
When I think about leaving the 7-5-7 area at 17 and not looking back, I’m grateful that I joined the military.
I’m grateful that I realized I didn’t need to do what others did in the local area.
I’ve written many entries in my gratitude journal, including my education, having both a bachelor’s and master’s degree, and various certifications with attendance at various prestigious colleges.
I say this not in a braggadocio matter; however, knowing how God has blessed me and continues to bless me is worth being grateful.
Also, having lived near and growing up in the projects and seeing them every day I travel to Mass on the other side of town, there is a sense of empathy for the people that walk the streets daily.
Sometimes, and most often even on my trips back and forth to Birmingham, Montgomery, and Tuscaloosa, seeing the haves and have-nots makes me even more grateful for what I have and the current journey that I’m on now.
This month is a reminder that we can do more in 2024. It’s how we set our priorities and gratitude for living each day.
I’m so glad that my past has not decided my future and that my thoughts do not sabotage me.
Don’t Allow Your Past to Control Your Future | Psychology Today
In addition, I’m grateful for being part of the community in 2024 rooted in Positive Intelligence (PQ) with Shirzad Chamine.
This is one area in which I continue to grow my PQ.
“The past doesn’t define you; your present does. It’s okay to create a vision of the future because it affects your behavior in the “now,” but don’t dwell on past mistakes. Learn from them and focus on those lessons in the moment. That’s where change can really happen.”
— Jillian Michaels
Therefore, don’t give your past the power to define your future.
Today, it’s about being grateful and not taking anything for granted.
Blog source: https://mckinleysthoughts.com/limitless/
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