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"Life Thoughts, Points to Ponder..."
Life in our society has so many problems. Problems are a part of human nature. Short of human impact, or what we as humans perceive, it is very seldom that you see a problem in nature's natural environment...
	Kids do say the funniest things! I have a grandson with a host of them. 3 + age: "Papa, I dreamed of "Tor-mados and Funder"; "Mom is my "best buddy" papa. So is dad, sister, and little brother, and some of my toys"; I was with my, "growing up friends" (Imaginary adult friends) papa; When I shaved my beard that I had only a few months, (to a three year old, a lifetime), he exclaimed with a huge surprised look, "Papa, your ugly!"
"Everything is a matter of prospective. The point of view in which you are seeing it from. Attitudes and opinions of other people are sometimes better understood, when you realize your prospective, and recognize theirs. In most cases it doesn't matter if you agree and is not necessary to think the same. This is privilege of being individuals. Being "in touch" though, and letting them have their opinion, seeing it from their point of view, too... makes for old fashioned "good company". I still like my own kayak, the privilege of being an individual..."
Ever been accused of “acting like a kid”? What does that really mean? Acting immature is the most common meaning. Imagine if you could remember the feelings that you had as a kid. The fun you had with no worries, no schedule, and could actually be able to feel, and “act like a kid”! Now that doesn’t sound so bad… Does it?
	"This is my picture Sis! Papa is taking a picture of me! Stay Back!"
"Can you come out and play?" Where did that phrase come from? Children through timeless energy knocking on their neighbor's door, wanting to become active. This is when children invite a friend to be with them, to explore nature, to have fun, to be in the outdoors spending physically and mentally healthy energy. These are the best, simplest and most sincere moments in our lives, when we are motivated by activity and pleasure alone... "Can you come out and play?" Are you one that has forgotten how?
	Remember when you discovered dirt? Now this is complex, interesting, dirty, grass, hmmm. Wonder what this tastes like?
The great natural outdoors is sobering, to the soul and "mental position". A breeze, the noise of a waterfall, a sunset, or sunrise. Slow down if you can, taking a few slow deep breaths. Forget all else in life while absorbing these moments. Here, there are no distractions of noise and confusion. Quit noticing if you can the "seconds" of haste, that you count to get something done every moment of the day. Slow down if you can, to the speed of the breeze, waterfall, sunset, or sunrise. Everything in your mind becomes clear. "It can be a magnitude of clarity that you did not expect."
Sometimes the best plans are no plans at all, even in something you love like a camping and hiking trip. Imagine this. A couple has the best laid plans, from morning till night. We are going this far, we are preparing this much, to see it all. Here by nine, there by eleven, fed by one, and covered this much by four. Rushed, they get it all done, a bit late but done. They experienced the outdoors as they wanted, and never slowed down. A second couple arrives to pitch their tent. They eat because they're hungry, walk because something intrigued them, and hiked a trail because they felt good that next morning and it sounded fun. They felt every moment of the outdoors, and never rushed...
Want to get the most of the outdoors? Keep your hiking or paddling trip short. Experience it, rather than touring it like a bus ride. A day in a "good area" is better than passing through it..
"To feel like you are the center of things, try recognizing your surroundings, and respect it. Be generous to your surroundings, loving, kindness, and your world will surround you. If you try to be the center based on ego or control, the center of your world will move..."
"Memories are timeless, for those to remember for years, that day that grandpa kayaked, and mom surfed the wave with me. Dads tricks at the campfire, I shall surely never master, but his eyes flickering in the campfire light, a photo in my mind. Time is never forever, and wealth doesn't have to do with money, rather love within the family, those memories, the only thing to keep..."
"When you have everything figured out, something changes. Change is a way of life. Accept it and look for the benefits. Change will keep coming. Happiness comes from acceptance... Just like the wildlife, we all have to be chameleons to survive..."
	"Know what the difference is, between being a kid and a grandpa? You don't have to "have the big piece" anymore." "You realize that watching the other person you are sharing with is "enjoying getting the big piece" so much, it is more fun to watch..."
Stress is not the situation, it is how you look at it. It's either that tough, noisy spot on the river... or a "really cool rapid"!
"When grandpa brings the kids to the demo days events, it's grandpa that can't sleep, thinking about kayaking..."
"Sometimes less is better. Ever think that way? Out in nature's glory, a kayaker's way, to get away..."
"Imagine life as a colony of ants. There is a flurry of constant activity, such as in life. Like us, each ant is a part of something whole, the surroundings, and the other ants. If one ant moves a piece of dirt and places it somewhere, but does not fit in the needs of the colony, the piece of dirt will be moved by another ant to get it where it needs to be. Most ants work together, some ants start the process, even scout for the rest of the colony. Which ant are you?"
"The next time you think kids are annoying, stop, correct yourself and listen to them. Get involved with them for only a few minutes, no matter who they are. You will be rewarded with a new friend that thinks a lot of you, for many years to come..."
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