I may not be exactly where I want to be yet, but today's version of me would absolutely bury the former.

GM. It's a beautiful day to work hard, with purpose and intent. I am building my own future while bringing up those around me. Rising tides lift all ships. I am wrestling with God through the fog. Coach, a guide and mentor to trust. I am identifying and correcting my own shortcomings, calling them out where I see them. Sharpening the axe.

Dad let me borrow a sweet baitcaster rod and reel. Stoked to start chucking some jigs on that, although I do love the spinning rod so far. I'm so ready for this heat wave to settle into autumn. 🎣 🍂 #fishing #photography

Slow to wake this morning. Hot coffee in hand. Farmer's Market in bit. Question at hand; Do I vlog some #fishing and #banjo playing? Or keep it sacred?

Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me?

God's country, a nomadic houseboat, a dog and cat. This guy gets it. ⚔️ "Nothing is boring here. Nothing gets old here. It's precious. It's peaceful. It's a way of life I wish more people would understand. It's almost lost - forgotten to time. I'm sorry you don't understand"

I am seeking truth.

"Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert." Grant us the faith to walk boldly in this newness, to lay hold of Thy promises, and to rest in the assurance of Thy redeeming love. Through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, one God, world without end. Amen.

Caught my first bass this weekend ⚔️

Have you tried unplugging it and walking away?

I highly recommend time at the river with your closest friends, falling a bit behind on sleep, and unplugging for a bit. We did just that this past weekend in a nice cabin just a short walk from the water. While I didn't get any smallmouth to bite, I still got my first catch on the books - several lovely bluegill in the dim hours of dawn and dusk. Meals were top notch, especially the campfire s'mores. Wholesome.

A note to self re: my imposter syndrome. Most of the value I seem to bring to my work is the ability to consistently stay organized, support decisions with logic, and show up relentlessly. My optimistic attitude allows me to pivot quickly when new ideas appear, providing an agile channel for ideation. I shy away from calling myself a technical master at any one given skill. But I have curiosities that I feed routinely; allowing myself to go into rabbit holes when deeply interested. ⚔️

The truth is a bipartisan pursuit.

Tell them I'm the guy that left his hammer smoking where he beat that old steam drill down.

Sunday old school tune-up and chopped wood. ⚔️

Happy late morning from my side of #nostr Planning out my July; I'm excited to attend a smaller bluegrass festival here in the midwest and a short cabin stay. I'll be packing my small point and shoot. I'm blessed with a tight group of friends and family. Both events are river side (as they should be), and I expect plenty of soul nourishing moments throughout. A couple 'I AMs' for the log here; 1. I am actively engaging with life as much as I possibly can. Asserting my role, controlling only what I can, but playing the constant game of high agency action. 2. I am creative and enthralled with providing solutions to problems. 3. I am organized, sometimes to a detriment - a conduit of order and simplicity in ever chaotic times. Have a great day NOSTR fam, PV. Don't undermine your ability to leave a positive mark on this world.

GM #Nostr Time to bury this week in the ever collapsing sands of time. There's one only one shot at this, so we are giving it our absolute best effort. I am a high energy, motivated, and disciplined worker. I am full of ideas and wonder that spur me to research and produce results. I am placing myself and my team in a better position than where we started this week - compounding into a lifting of the tide. Sun is up. Sky is vibrant. The birds are not pondering what to do today. Without fear, they inherently know, in their hollow bones, what must be accomplished. Let's take what's ours. ⚔️🦅🦁

Nice little stroll tonight with the wife past a nearby old farmstead and creek. Some owls were having a really good conversation from what I could tell. We had the pig (our dog) trotting alongside and he even cooled off with us in the water. Heat wave can't get us down. Quality time. ❤️🤙🦅⚔️🐖

I feel closer to God when I'm working hard.

GM #nostr Time for some early morning #bjj I AM consistently moving towards a brighter and better tomorrow. I AM seeking improvement amongst my community and those within in. I AM continuously growingband putting forth my best effort.