Pump Yourself Up!
What pumps you up? I find hanging around younger people is becoming my passion more and more. It always was part of my game plan that God provided, but in the last year I am more driven than ever before. I enjoy their love for music, for learning, and for the virtual world. I like their spontaneity and enthusiasm. Now why this is a surprise I don’t know. I am a teacher and have been in some capacity since the 1970’s.
I love teenagers. They may make crazy decisions and poor life choices, but they are beginning to refine who they are and where they are going. They are looking at occupations, trying to find sources of money, get educations, and travel. It isn’t all bad when things get sifted out, golden nuggets appear. It is in our mistakes we forge ahead.
So here is a photo of a “sea of graduates”. These students are among many from countless high schools, universities, and specialty schools all who are closing one chapter of life and entering into a new one. Some will soar with the Eagles faster than others; some will end up swimming. Some of these students were very successful during High School; others just wanted to get through and on to the next stage.
I’d like to mentor for all of them. They are important in my life. This site, blogging and soon podcasting will help me to do that. It will allow me the chance to give some wisdom and get some energy back. Your insights and thoughts will also be good for all of us, so as we progress in the weeks ahead, please help share the best and most positive ideas. From them we can all grow.
The backlash of helping others is that we 
become fueled and inspired to do more; to give more. Learning something that provides an “ah ha” moment is awesome for all of us. Those moments keep popping up all around us. These “mini miracles” are the happening for you too. They happen when you least expect them!
I was blessed today by a friend who helped me learn something new. I hope what I learned will multiply with time and something that I can pass on to others along the journey.
“We do our best and the Lord does the rest!” It is a good mantra because it puts some responsibility on each of us to be responsible. “Delight in Living” and have a safe and healthy holiday weekend.