Reflecting on "The Energy Bus"

     As I am preparing to take a group of people through Jon Gordon's "The Energy Bus," I can't help but stop and think often right now about my own bus. I never really thought about my life as bus ride. But, after reading this book it is interesting how many times I have stepped back and referenced the bus analogy in recent weeks. Also, I am amazed at how much a negative atmosphere takes a toll on you. I appreciate Jon and his foresight to write this book because it has given me A LOT to think about. I'm not saying that I have been entrenched in negativity because I haven't but the truth is that it doesn't take much!!! See, that's the point I am trying to make today is that I have been the giver and receiver of some negativity. Jon's book has called attention to that for me and I have been working to change my ride. In his book, Jon reminds the readers that we have a choice EVERYDAY that we can be positive or we can be negative. If we chose to be negative we do not pay ANY attention to who is on our bus (which, by the way, he says we have a right to invite people to get on or off our bus) BUT if we are positive we make a conscious decision to invite POSITIVE people on OUR BUS!
     I encourage you, whether you are a positive person or a negative person right now, to pick up this book and read it. I promise by the time you put it down, God will have worked in you and you will take a more positive approach to living. It amazes me how God works sometimes, though it shouldn't because God IS SO AMAZING!!!
      So, which attitude are you going to take today? Get on your bus, be proud and work hard to make it a ride full of memories and OTHER passengers! Take care and God bless.

Aaron

What a blessing

     Just recently I had the privilege to visit my in-laws. Yes, I said "privilege." Not many people can say that about their in-laws....BUT I CAN!!! I was visiting with them thinking that I would just be enjoying time with them and my new family additions, but God had other plans. Yes, we enjoyed time together. We played games, we cooked out (yes, even in December), we went shopping....well, they went shopping while I sat and watched people, but that's another day another blog. Anyway, we had a lot of great times hanging out with a lot of great people. As I was there with my in-laws and wife just getting away from the daily grind of life, God spoke to me often. He shared with me a few things that I needed to be reminded of (thank you David, Lynn, Jessi, Sundi, Mark, and Lisa very much!) and I am going to remember those moments. 
     In a time where I thought I was just going to get away and "take it easy," God took that time to say, "Hey, remember me?" I took time to read, time to have fun, time to study and it felt good. Now, for the tough part....to carry that out now into my everyday life. God shared with me a number of things through my family and friends but also in those still quiet moments. I may never share those moments with people but God knows what is going on and He wants me to answer, "Yes, I remember you and want to get closer to you."
     Take care and God bless. May He be there beside you today and forever.

Aaron