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Onward Ho!

pro·gress verbprə-ˈgres

Definition of PROGRESS

intransitive verb

: to move forward : proceed

: to develop to a higher, better, or more advanced stage

TBIF #2: Progress

As we wrap up the calendar work week, let’s reflect on progress. There’s just nothing like the FEELING progress provides. It is the act of moving forward, no matter how fast or slow, that keeps we crazy human beings happy. Yes, happiness and progress go hand in hand.

We need this feeling that progress brings – it makes us feel worthy, hopeful and excited. It helps keep us inspired. Progress, in all its forms, makes us believe in our project, purpose and in ourselves.

Just think about it – think back on a time when you made some sort of advancement – in a home improvement project, in that quarterly report at work, in your diet program, or in your personal development….didn’t it make you feel good? Didn’t it make you feel (again, even if it’s in a very small way) proud of yourself? Because it should. And you know why? Because every step you make forward is valuable and impressive.

It reminds me of the funny quote “Even a kick in the ass is a step forward.” Now that’s a Buddha Balboa attitude!

Who knew that progress meant so much? Journey on my friends. – BB

TBIF (Thank Buddha It’s Friday)

Ahhhh yes…it’s that glorious day of the week for the traditional worker….Friday!

And why do we look at Friday differently? Because as a culture we have come to view it as the marker of freedom – from our jobs, our daily grind, our weeklong drudgery. Yuck. Why have we done this to ourselves?

Yes – is it nice knowing that now we have some “free” time to enjoy our other pursuits – that of relaxation, dinner with family, hobbies and sports? Yes, it is. Have we come to believe that the weekend, days off, are our time to be who we really are, without the confines of cubicle culture? Yes, we have.

Although that’s lovely and all – I don’t think I want to hear “Happy Friday” from anyone anymore. I want to hear, “Happy that we are alive and have jobs and have our health and have love and look how fortunate we really are Day” from my office mates and fellow street passengers. Wouldn’t that be refreshing?!

The truth is – Buddha Balboa get’s it. There are 2 sides to just about everything. BUT – if we flip the perspective coin and let every day land heads up, then every day can be our personal Friday. Every day can be a chance to be who we really are…to be thankful for what we have…and to look forward to work as well as play. It’s all part of the same circle.

So, with that in mind, Thank Buddha It’s Today. – BB