Mental Training

I had a breakfast meeting with an old friend last week.  We talked about many things which was not limited too, but included retirement, investments, travel and my training.  My friend was asking many questions about my training, most of them focused on how I have changed mentally.

I was able to explain to him that where I benefited the most is in my ability to have control over my emotions.  I was explaining that the mental aspects of training has trained me and my mind to remain in the moment.  My mind is better than anytime in my life and I am able to remain focused.  Due to this, I have better control over my emotions.  I explained that when I feel distress, anger or other negative emotions, I recognize it immediately and am able to get rid of that emotion in my mind.  To be able to recognize bad or non-productive emotions allows me to have more productive days, but also to have more enjoyable days.

I told him that having control over my mind truly moves training to every aspect of my life and relationships.  After our discussion he is thinking of maybe to start training.  It will be interesting to see if he does.

I saw this picture and it made me think of my friend's and my discussion.

Chinese New Years Disappointment

We tried and tried to make this happen, but unfortunately due to my wife's work schedule and her commitments, I can't make it happen.

It disappoints me, but, I cannot be at the Chinese New Years Celebration.  My wife works at NAIT and she can only take time off during the school year when the students are off.  This year it happens at the same time as Chinese New Years.

We are off to Belize and that is the only week we can go.

I did make a commitment to this team and will do everything I can, short of being there the night of the celebration, to make it a success.

Warm Days Cool Nights

This past weekend my older son and myself spent some time along the McLeod river.  Him and me have been going to this spot every fall for the last few years.  It is a time of year we both like, warm sunny days and cool nights.

We were treated to a spectacular lightning and thunder storm that lasted for about 4 hours on friday night.  The rain came down so hard at one point we could hardly hear each other talk.  It was a great time.

We spent the better part of two days walking up and down the river just enjoying the day.  At this time of year there aren't many people around this area.  I was sitting on the rivers edge and an older gentleman walking with a cane asked if he could sit down and talk.  I said sure and we talked for a short while.  I learned he lived in the Robb area most of his life and he told me many fishing stories about places all around the Robb area.  A great education on the rivers edge.

I am already looking forward to next years trip.

Sunrise

I have been able to get a few good shots of a number of sunrises these past few months.  Although they have been spectacular, for most of them the photo does not always do them justice.  These are a few of the ones that I think turned out the best.