December 21, 2007
A Snowy Sad Day
This may be too personal for the business world.
But, I know I am not alone in having good days and sometimes bad days, and every now and then, a sad day.
It is December 21st, I'm sitting in my favorite coffee grindery/shop, it is snowing fairly hard outside, my birthday is tomorrow, and my whole world has turned upside down in a few days.
I find myself facing the holidays and a few of my own special days - alone.
Each of these days holds memories in basketfuls, and are connected to family, friends, connections and celebration. This year they will be a time for reflection, television, a good deal of fixing up some neglected websites, and if I'm bold enough to facing some demons, I'll make a journey up into the mountains to Breckenridge where more than a foot of snow is supposed to fall tonight.
Perhaps, there is a purpose inside all this for me. Can a motivational speaker be depressed? It appears so.
But, I won't stay this way for long.
Right now I'm just sitting with this - letting the realities and even the pain in because I have learned that for me - to hide it, or stuff it, or deny it, (or medicate it) only delays it - and somehow it resurfaces in an even worse time - and can hurt me and others later.
I'll use what I've learned about getting through the down times:
- Do things that nurture me - and feel good - take care of me.
- Try to laugh and find fun in life.
- Slow down and realize that this is not the most productive time for me to expect to get a lot of work done.
- Rest and nap when called - as my energy is being used up by my emotions now.
- Have faith in God - and rely on the big picture - and remember times of perserverance in my own past.
- Love and help someone else.
At my age I'd hoped to be at least getting close to having paid the dues, learned those big hard life lessons, and maybe even hit the jet stream where I might take my feet of the pedals for a while and just coast.
No such luck! LOL
I've driven traffic to my new radio show site - and changed email list publishers around so I've not been consistent or sent many folks here in a while.
Since you are reading this post - I would be grateful if you would take a moment and leave a comment here for me.
If you've read any of the books or articles I've written - or if I've had an impact on your business - it would be great to hear from you!
God bless you and Merry Christmas,
Rick Butts
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Rick,
You're never alone on the Internet.
The fact that you believe in God means you're
certainly not "alone."
No matter the situation, I always ask. "What's
good about this?" You seem to be answering
that question already.
Season's Greetings,
Martin
P.S. You will be visited by three spirits…
Thanks Martin - but if 3 spirits show up in my house tonight Little Dog is going to freak out - and of course I will too!
Thanks for the kind words…
Rick
What's up, Rick? Jim Wright gives his regards.
From the looks of things, you're busier than a squirrel dog on a court house lawn.
However, if you're inclined to take a trip down memory lane, we could use your help….
If you've outgrown us, do you have a protoge who might do what you used to do for us?
Take care!!!
Jeff Sonnier
Corporate Express
713-934-6221
You are certainly never alone in having bad days, and even sad ones … and while everybody has their own version of a "sad day," I think you will find comfort in knowing that "this too shall pass!"
This year has been full of ups & downs for me as well! Just when I have thought a "breakthrough" is right around the corner, I have been let down time and time again …
But I will never give up! I will never give in! I know that God does have a purpose in all of this, and when I am "on the other side," I will look back and realize that I was exactly where I was supposed to be, doing exactly what I was supposed to be doing, even when everything seemed to be falling apart all around me!
Hey Rick,
Happy Belated Birthday! (and the same for the Merry Xmas!)…Hey, at least I got you in time to say Happy New Year ahead of time, and to remind you (and myself in the process), that the new year is a great time to turn those sad days around and make goals and plans for experiencing fewer of them in the times ahead.
I've no doubt you will make it a happy and prosperous 2008 for yourself!
All my best to the funniest and most entertaining Internet Marketer in all the land! (I will never forget your presentation at Carl's event earlier this year — you stole the show!)
~Julie Perry
Hey Julie,
Thanks for the kind words. I finally got the DVD of the presentation in Vegas from Carl and will be posting it up on the web soon as You Tube Bait.
What kind of keywords do you think I should use?
Yeah, tis been a blue blue Christmas, but the sun seems to be rising warm and yellow in the East - and as usual, I'll land on my feet.
Thanks again - your positive words hit the right note today.
Rick
Hey Mr. Jeff Sonnier!
Great to hear from you buddy. Is it warm and muggy for Christmas in Houston this year?
We got a pretty good lick of snow - in fact it was snowing today when I emerged from my gym - The International House Of Pancakes.
I quit the speaking business 2 1/2 years ago - cold turkey - even cancelled a few gigs that were coming up at the time. I just had enough of travel and wanted to stay here in Denver and work on my Internet marketing business.
Now it nearly takes an actual sighting of Elvis to get me on a plane (that's a lie - I wouldn't go anywhere to see Elvis 2008 version!).
I recommend you contact the local chapter of the National Speakers Association for sales trainers, and motivational presenters who live right there in town.
There are some great ones there… (they are in the phone book.)
Best wishes, Happy New One, and thanks for taking the time to leave me a note here…
Rick:
I came across your site, blah blah blah…
Lilterally this is my first time ever hearing of you, or your good works. But you struck enough of a chord for me to stop working (tonight at 7:47pm Sunday) to write you a quick note.
I…. am a good person, smart, logical, fair to myself and sometimes (of course) the hardest on myself.. but thats me, and 2 million other people.
I wanted to let you know, that YES… its true. Even inspiriational people have down days. How else can we grab a bit of reflection? Inspiration simple comes from those who CAN SEE THE WHOLE PICTURE and HELP OTHERS ALONG.
So, heres a hug.
I am WAY over 18, so feel good about the hug! lol
Peggy in Seattle
Good evening Mr. Butts,
after I 've found a video from you in youtube.com and after visiting your website, I want to write you this:
As a coach, consulter and trainer from germany, who knows this question "is it allowed for me to be depressed?" very well, I had this strong feeling to answer you:
"YES".
We are giving (and living from) our energy to people. Sometimes we'll get it back. Sometimes we are able to load energy for ourselves. But there are also times in which we - coach, trainer,… = just simple human beings - are tired, down und (may be) depressed. And this is okay!
Take your time, follow your own advices and then you'll find it back: your power, your inspiration,…
I wish you a very satisfying and sucessfull 2008. Where ever you are working and giving yourself to people.
It seems to me, that you are a "good guy"!
Best regards,
Joerg Dankert
PS: Sorry for my "german style" english!
Rick,
Here, take two of these can call me in the morning - GOD
"Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus." Phil 3:13-14
Curt - that is my life verse!
Thanks to everyone who has posted such kind words to this post. I can't tell you what a great encouragement this is to me.
I'm bouncing back and got some cool plans for this site - and look forward to all of you being a part of it.
Seriously, thanks!
Rick