Monthly Archives August 2014

WOW WHAT FUN IN THE SUN !    TO MAKE SURE THAT IT’S A ONE WAY TICKET

I say let ISIS have there own resort and recruit as many members as they like but make sure it’s a one way ticket.  A ticket to a place which eventually will be a bit hotter then your normal resort. I’m sure a few Israel wouldn’t mind inviting some Hamas members to join in the festivities.  Once they’ve collected the scum of the earth let’s help them get there real quick with a few hundred ICBM’s sending to there special resort in the ground.

Mental illness is an sickness that can effect anyone at anytime and many of those that are affected don’t even realize that they are sick. It is like becoming near sighted it can slowly creep on you until watching a ball game becomes impossible.  This is a sickness that has taken so many gifted before their time whether it be through suicide like Robin Williams or becoming completely withdrawn like Howard Hughes yet the path still appears unclear to many.  So how can we get others or even ourselves to realize that we are suffering here (below) are a few ways that might help.

(1) Trust a friend, family member, or clergy when they say you look sad, confused or anxious.  Seek professional help or guidance.

(2) Make a diary of the thoughts in your head when you’re not feeling well and read them later when you’re feeling better. If they appear strange to you maybe it’s time to seek treatment.

(3) Research the symptoms you have as if you were suffering from any illness and if they point to a pattern seek treatment.

(4) Talk to an individual who has had treatment and discover whether their past experiences might be similar to yours.

(5) Review your sleep, dietary habits, emotional state if they appear not up to expectations then maybe it’s time to seek counsel.

(6) Finally decide if it’s time to deal better with the problems in life better so life’s experiences won’t be so painful in the future.  Counseling might truly help.

How much “Red” do you have in your heart? I don’t expect you to sing about burgers unless you had a great voice but seriously how much enthusiasm do you show for the simple things in life.  The truth is “Red” helps draw us to “Wendy’s” as other spokes people due because of the enthusiasm they showcase for their product. Thank G-D we all don’t share this enthusiasm for fast food or would be at least 20 pounds heavier and be on Lipitor but couldn’t we add a little more Red to our life.  “Red” could help us get to the gym and do that extra five minutes on the treadmill or go to work with enthusiasm and excitement (okay that might be a stretch).   So the next time you’re feeling a little malaise in your life add a dash of “Red” to your life and that Spinach Salad will taste a whole lot better.

Yesterday I didn’t go insane I just spoke to someone who duplicated my thoughts. He was an individual who started an organization with great enthusiasm and support only to see it collapse like a bridge made of sticks.  His story was my story as I’ve experienced the same situation with various groups that I’ve started and just like him I blamed myself for their collapse. Yet that isn’t the whole story.

The truth is, this is a situation many in the Executive Department find themselves in at one point or another, for many reasons. First of all people expect the world when a club starts up but then reality of the work involved makes them think twice. Peoples’ schedules whether personal or business can also interfere with who actually shows up at meetings. Politics and power struggles can also make individuals uncomfortable with attending meetings.  Finally the cost involved in making a club or organization actually work might scare individuals from further commitments.  My experience though has led me to the following techniques (below) that have made me a bit more successful in these endeavors.

(1) Let different individuals be in charge of different activities.

(2) The leader must be positive or put the best face forward when events may not have met expectations and be ready and willing to accept criticism.

(3)  Allow those who complain the most to be in charge of an activity that they felt was run poorly.

(4) Have low expectations of events but be ready if those expectations are exceeded.

(5) Give yourself a hand even if nobody else does because it takes a great deal of courage and effort to start a club. If for some reason it fails just remember the positive experiences and note that these experiences were shared with others in your group.