Memorial Day Weekend Thoughts

I often resist putting something up on the social media machines in regards to Memorial Day because I'm always scared of coming across as some self-righteous jerkhole. Though I've been touched by experiences with friends, colleagues, and family in the military, I really have no real claim to say I know anything about what these people and their families go through.  

I whole-heartedly believe our fallen heroes deserve a moment of silence and a full day of recognition, but a wistful "proud to be an American!"-ish Facebook post, to me, always feels a little forced... especially knowing the barrage of "back to the real world! (after a three-day weekend!)" posts are immediately to follow, leaving the patriotic sentiment to slip back in the shadows of life's daily chaos. Every Memorial Day I feel at a loss of how to really show appreciation, and, admittedly, let myself get swooped back into the daily grind without much thought.

I've been thinking a lot about next steps in life and that whole conversation of who I'm supposed to be, and it all comes back to a matter of choice. What am I choosing to do for my business, my purpose, my family, my friends, my community... myself? How am I choosing to handle those decisions? Who am I asking for help? What do I hope to accomplish out of it?

The point?

I have the freedom to make choices.

When I discovered, of the 6 billion+ people on this planet, there are really but a handful of us who really can get up every day and decide how we're going to tackle life, it really puts in perspective how important that is. Sure, making those decisions can be terrifying, overwhelming, and drive you to a bottle of merlot... but in the end, it's in your control, at least to some degree.

To fully understand just how much power we have in the ability to make choices for ourselves is to really understand how limitless we are.

And maybe that's how I can show my appreciation: Choose to become the person who's going to rock this world... and enjoy doing so. Because what's the point of being free to make choices if you're not going to do something bad-a** with it?

In addition, I made a donation from my CGP account to the Fisher Foundation because, well, there would be no business account if our service men and women (and their families) hadn't put in their all to protect and defend.

So, to all the families and friends of fallen loved ones and to all those who have served, I thank you.
To those of you who chose to fully immerse yourself in the day with family and friends, I hope you had a baller day.
To every one to waking up tomorrow choosing to take our country, our society, our communities, and our families in positive, uplifting directions, I know your energy is welcome and appreciated.

Hugs & High Fives,

C

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On a side note, I did go to my very first NASCAR experience this weekend:

Doesn't get more #Merica than than that!