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Sobriety?

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Sobriety: abstaining from excess . . . hmm, naw, that’s not really the right word. Something that describes abstinence altogether is the word I’m looking for. Well, how about “abstinence” then? Alright, abstinence it is. This week’s been a good one. Abstinence being the key there. But also in addition to abstinence there’s been some feasting and some interacting and a smidgen of changing.

This week the goal is to increase the changing by stepping up the feasting, moderating the interacting, but still keeping it in a very prominent position. And the abstinence always remains a goal of course, but for now a 2 month goal is in place. Through this I hope and pray for light. Each day is a new day to seek light and as we do so we understand life a little bit more. By receiving a little light one need not suppose that they no longer need to seek light. Light only remains as we are actively seeking after it.

God be with me, my friends and family.

KA

Faith, Goals

Success

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Finished up tonight with the last of my reading. I read about 30 pages today to get to that point. Despite the catch up I was playing it felt really good to finish up my reading in the Book of Mormon. I went running when I finished up and came home soaked! As I ran I thought about the blessings that have come into my life through reading the Book of Mormon. My thoughts recently have been a lot on my family and how a study of the Book changed my relationship with them. Whereas once I fought and hated, I now love and find joy in their company. It performed a miracle once and I feel it taking hold again.

This year I’ve learned a lot and have come to some pretty strong conclusions about my faith. I know that I can never assume for a moment that I am strong enough without my Savior on my side. I have lots of goals this year and I don’t want to accomplish any of them without the Lord close by. I thank my Heavenly Father for his blessings in my life and embark on another leg of my journey towards perfection through his grace.

Reports

Sweet Caroline!

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If you doubted what the coolest way to spend Friday night was…

For sure it was at the E-Center with my fam….

AND

Dum, dum, dum…

NEIL DIAMOND baby!

He’s getting older, but still puts on a great show! He’s got a band that’s been with him 30 years. Nuts!

He was crackin’ jokes about other people singin’ his Red Red Wine. Funny stuff.

Well, although there were no cameras allowed… someone I know *no names in case the NSA or FBI are zeroing in on this little covert operation* got these pictures. Thanks mystery person!

Truly nice beyond all niceness…

See that?! Neil says that I’m number one…Ryan’s number one! Okay, so he was pointing to a leak in the ceiling asking if they could get it fixed, but you weren’t there, you wouldn’t have known the difference.

A night to remember. Much better than the marathon, no broken hips, a plus.

Love to everyone!

K. Arthur

Runner's High, State of the Art

deep emotion blog pause

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It’s time for a break here on the deep soul searching blog of a would be king. Every time I sit down to blog I have an unsettled feeling and I would prefer, at least for now to write privately. When I have happy news to say I’ll let ya know. Otherwise…for my eyes only.

I guess for now I can let you know that I started on Monday back at my old job that I quit back in March to pursue my own business ventures. Business was slowing up and I heard that a full time position was available. I jumped and am happy to be back at 10x Marketing working full time.

Business now has picked up in December and we’ve had several $300-$400 dollar days. It never fails to surprise me. We’re up in sales from last year at this time and the business is moving right along. Spring should be even better.

I’m registered for my last semester of my undergrad and look forward to finishing that up. I’ll then dive into grad school prep.

I’m still prepping for my races. I started a half marathon training plan on Dec. 1 and I’ve stuck to it thus far. It feels good.

That’s the good stuffs. I hope it whets your appetite more than all my dismal posts about how hard life is… ;o) Life really is good. So many friends, so many opportunities, and so much hope. I love it!

Thanks peeps.

Ryan

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how exquisite was my pain

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I feel ripped apart, torn in seven and run over with a semi just to make sure that there’s no more possible way I could hurt any more. I guess that means I’m human, yeah? Cuz, that’s what we feel as such, right? I’m glad to know that I’m human. My, how it stings. My, how it burns. Well, at least I can say that I loved.

thoughts & musings of a would be king