Make America Great Again?? America IS great and the Cajun Navy is one of the many reasons why!!
F365: Fearless to Laugh and Laugh Again
Laughter.
It really is the best medicine. And sometimes, you simply need to make the time to laugh.
Yes, I realize there are catastrophic events happening in our world. And I'm not saying that we should stick our heads in the sand and ignore it. But by the same token, we should not submerge our hearts and minds so deeply in the quagmire of bad news that we feel like we are drowning. It's not good for our souls, and it certainly does not help us to be alert and open to hear the voice of God about how each of us is to do our part to be a positive influence in those areas we can affect.
God is God, and He has been doing that for a very long time. He has enormous enough shoulders to bear the burdens of the world. We, on the other hand, do not. We simply need to trust and allow Him to work through us to do what we can...and then trust Him to do the rest.
So I challenge you right now to take a few minutes and recharge yourself. Clear your mind, and decide you are going to refresh your soul with laughter. One of my favorite comedians is Tim Hawkins, and I'm going to give you several videos below to watch.
Unplug....and LAUGH....It really is the best medicine!
F365: Fearless to Fight Again
Mental Terrorism. It’s the only way I can describe mental issues such as OCD, panic attacks, and severe depression. You are going about your otherwise regular life when— *BAM!*—unwanted terrorizing images, accompanied by extremely negative feelings go off like a bomb inside your mind and body.
F365: Fearless to Be MUNDANE
Mundane. Today’s culture strives to be many things. Fastest. Coolest. Sexiest. Newest. But never, ever mundane. Death before anything boring, or tedious, or God forbid, looooooong-terrrrrmmmmm. That’s just not the way we do things anymore...But this attitude is counterfeit for the true beauty of life.
F365: Fearless to Be Anonymous
True Confession: I am a Kudos Junkie.
Probably too much, I like it when people notice when I’ve done a good job…whether it’s a major project, like planning a production or writing a novel, or a minor project, like cleaning the fridge or having a good hair day. If someone acknowledges my effort or work, I seem to walk an inch taller. It’s to the point that if no one says anything, I begin to think that maybe I did a poor job, or the project wasn’t excellent (and I’m embarrassed to admit this), but I can even get in my head that maybe the people connected to that endeavor are disappointed or upset with me. I know. I need help.
F365: Fearless to Pack Light
Speaking of not knowing how to fit everything in…can we talk packing? There is much to consider, including a strictly enforced baggage weight limit. Paris is dressier, so shorts and sneakers will not do. Temps can be hot in the day and chilly at night, so layers and options are needed. And have I ever mentioned my compulsion to have multiple shoes options? Let’s just say, packing light and me are in a fight right now, and we need some serious counseling.
F365: Fearless to Look Stupid
"I am pregnant!" I said, showing off my new ability to speak French to my fluent friend. I was so proud of myself…until she busted up laughing. My bubble of pride quickly deflated, making that annoying tooting sound. Instead of stating after a delicious meal, “I’m so full!” I had mistakenly announced I was having a baby. Nice. Time to go back to my audio lessons.
F365: Fearless to Live in FREEDOM
241 years ago, in the sweltering Philadelphia heat, over 50 men from the American colonies fearlessly debated an idea. But this idea was a double-edged sword. While it promised hope and a future where anything would be possible, dreadfulness and solemnity hung in the air because its fulfillment would not come without a great price.
F365: Fearless to Say NOT TODAY
Who doesn't love a good bowl of noodles? It's a world-wide craze, as you see variations of these wonderful creations in many nations across the globe. I love how straight and neat they come in the box, all lined up next to each other and in perfect order...until they are thrown into the violent chaos of the boiling water, and then they scramble and tangle into mess of starch. Sometimes I feel like this is a picture of my mind...
F365: Fearless to Go DEEEEEEEP
Scuba diving is a spectator sport for me. Diving into frigid waters clad head to toe in the most unflattering rubber suit known to mankind (seriously, no one needs to see my butt in one of those) and relying solely on a metal tube on my back to keep me alive is not my idea of fun. More like my idea of a claustrophobic underwater panic attack. No thank you. I will enjoy the gorgeous images of the treasures found from the warmth of my comfy couch where I can be surrounded by an unlimited supply of cage-free oxygen.
