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Why Five Moments?

Life is made up of moments and they come in many different forms. We don’t always recognize the significance or appreciate each one like we should. Every Thursday I share some of my favorite moments with you in hopes that we can all live in and appreciate the significance and impact that each moment offers.

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Moments To Lead

Grateful is defined as appreciative of benefits received; affording pleasure or contentment.

Couldn't we stand to be reminded to be grateful from time to time? Some days being grateful is really hard to do.

When I feel like I am in a rut or my mood gets a bit down I like to remind myself to be grateful. To see the world through a different lens. A lens of gratitude.

How do I like to do that? My favorite thing to do is to go to the camera roll on my phone and scroll through my pictures and I am reminded of the moments, memories and good times.

I may even pair that with a gratitude walk to get a change of scenery and some fresh air.
My mood changes and I am reminded that I have much to be grateful for.

I then mentally or physically write down at least three things I am grateful for as a reminder to live and lead with a thankful heart.

If you ever feel like you need to adjust your attitude or perspective I would encourage you take a gratitude break. It will help you live with appreciation, pleasure and contentment.

I'm cheering for you.

Moments To Be Better

I’ve written about this before but was reminded of it again in the past week. I was looking back through my daily journal and my writing has been brief. Some because of schedule but mainly because of choice.

I was starting to neglect a piece of what I believe to be important in my personal growth and could feel it. I’m back to being better about my morning routine.

Whatever your routine for your self improvement I encourage you to stay with it. Even if you get away from it for a bit, for whatever reason, make the choice and decision to get back to it.

Moments From Social Media

Many times we have fear and it is unfounded. We make up scenarios in our head that keep us from becoming better or more. They cause us to run.

Often times all we need to do is stand up, face up and rise up.

Another important choice to be made.

Moments From What I’ve Read

I started this book this week and have been using it in the mornings to gather some thoughts. Here is one from this week.

“The art of living is more like wrestling than dancing, because an artful life requires being prepared to meet and withstand sudden and unexpected attacks.” —Marcus Aurelius, Meditations, 7.61

Life, like wrestling, requires more than graceful movement. We have to undergo hard training and cultivate an indomitable will to prevail. Wrestling, like life, is a battle and we must train to fight not only what is thrown at us but our own limitations and emotions.

Moments You Remember

I love college football. Actually every level of football but the start of the college football season always reminds of a the Iowa Wave.

Deb and I were lucky enough be at the very first wave five years ago. In fact, we were on the very top row on the East side of Kinnick Stadium and could see the children very clearly. It was an awesome and unforgettable experience.

I have that memory every time I watch the Iowa game and see the wave at the end of the first quarter. The video included is special and well done. I cried watching it again. I do every time.

It also reminds me to be grateful for the health of my kids and grandkids as well.

Live life gratefully.

Thank You for reading and supporting Five Moments.

I appreciate you all so much.

Be Blessed!

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E-mail: toddagordon@gmail.com

Call: 712-579-6015

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