the "do it" people......I'd like you to meet one.

Are there people in your life who make things happen? You know, the ones who have an idea and follow it through to fruition - the people who have the capacity to alter a way others may see or think about something? They come in all all ages and shapes and colours. Poets, builders, architects, photographers, philosophers, artists, musicians, leaders, inventors, kids, politicians, volunteers, ministers, mystics, bloggers, humans...........the people in your community......

These are the "do it" people who inject ZEST into life.........the bright lights who say things like........

"HEY! Let's try it this way........"
"Why don't we plan a.................?"
"Let's turn this painting upside down and see what it looks like from that angle."
"Wow! Look at those clouds rolling by...........don't they look like......."
"That person looks like they need a friend.......I'm going to see if they need help."
"When life gives you lemons................Dance!"


Sometimes, we consider their ideas and quests a bit eccentric. Initially, we might even see them as strange because their views seem so different from our own and are too "out there." Why is that?

Different connotes the unknown. Different means unpredictable.

Ah...........but different also means a tasty new flavour...........a spicing up of a bland meal.

Most people fear the unknown that accompanies change. Status quo....stay the course....Why rock the boat? These cliches resonate with non-risk takers. They are secure in their knowledge of how things are in their world. While remaining cocooned in a safe place that lacks fluidity normally generated by new ideas and visions, they remain stifled and unmoved. Opportunity knocks, but the door to awareness and learning does not open. It's just too scary.

All achievements, great or small begin as a single thought; an idea that is nurtured and expanded upon through the confidence of believing in the vision. If the feat falls outside of the realm of the ordinary, one tends to face many more obstacles. Many more people will balk at their vision.

And yet, there will be others who are open to the freshness of new ideas and they will support and even sustain the individual as they work towards their goal. Often it is this type of supportive nourishment from others that will allow the individual to push through the difficult vulnerable self doubts that crop up in order to continue to pursue their dream. Ultimately however, it is up to the Visionary to persist against the odds to reach their summit....to remain resilient.

Resilience...............isn't that a great word?

Resilience.............It comes from within. It is fortified by faith....it is what propels the dreamer forward..........and up to the top of the hill.

Let's always applaud their efforts and thank them for bravely exposing their uniqueness.

Today..................I want to applaud and recognize a definate "DO IT!!!" person in my community. Charles Leblanc is the most prolific blogger in the province. One most days, Charles posts 4 or 5 stories and photos a day! Full of passion and vision and ENERGY to burn.........Charles' goal is to shake things up and to document it. He's a beautiful man who tries his very best to be the thorn in the side of politicians and mainstream media journalist. And, I say to him..........................go get 'em TIGER!! Spice this planet up!!

Check out Charles' blog...........and if you want to know more about his story, try googling his name.........