Take Some Time to Frolic in the Snow

The boys preparing to blaze down the hill

If Christmas reminds us of anything, it's the inherent need that we have to put down our hammer or pen,  and to take a break from our normal work-oriented existence. You will never carve out your niche if you don't take time for frivolity.

Fun for Fun's Sake      

Sherlock Holmes, when a client tried to persuade him to agree to take a case because of the honors and riches, said "I play the game for the game's sake." So, it should be with us. When we play we should have no other motive than to have fun.

I say, spend some time doing nothing more than to take your kids up to the mountains to go sledding! That's what I did with my two boys today.

The Zen of Sledding

There is just nothing like watching one my boys coast down the slope at breakneck speed, the freezing wind blowing on his cheeks, dodging the certain death of rocks and trees, and finally crashing into a snowbank, then, barely stumbling to his feet and saying, "let's do in again!".

I wouldn't be surprised if all that exercise and fresh air actually did us some good. At least, we'll all sleep well tonight.

Kids Never Forget

Adults too often try to shape children with words. The unvarnished truth is that children may forget what we say, buy they will never forget how we make them feel.

I know that one of my fondest memories of childhood is when my Dad took my brother and I sledding. Once we were on our sleds, we never wanted it to end.

Racing in the snow

My Upcoming Radio Interviews

 

Jan 30th, 10:40 AM (Central Time), I will discuss how people can find their niche in life in what their heart tells them to do, with Patti Penn of WJBC AM 1230 in Bloomington, IL. You can also listen to the interview on the internet at http://wjbc.com/.

Tune in Tuesday, January 10th at 7 PM eastern standard time for post holiday treat, as I will be discussing my new book "Carve Out Your Niche" on the ArtistFirst Radio Network (http://www.artistfirst.com/).