Thoughts On A Ferry

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   As the ferry is gliding towards the Seattle Bay, I’m looking out the window and pondering the ways of the world. The Isle is so beautiful. Full of forest filled inlets, sail boats and beach houses under a bright blue sky. I watch the people around me, playing cheerfully and gawking at the birds and scenery. Not a care in the world, or maybe they’re just good at hiding it… How interesting it is that this world we see is all ours to share, animal and humans alike, yet we found a way not to appreciate it by being run by money.

   I have yet to understand why we run the world this way. Prime example is a father asking his kids right next to me, “How much are you willing to pay? What’s it worth to you for the donuts? I’ll write up the contracts.” It’s all in jest I know, but it’s an ingrained mindset in every human.

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   Everything costs money. It amazes me that we have to pay a certain amount to receive anything we can produce ourselves, but if we try to collect certain things like rain water it’s illegal. You can only see and do things if you have money. You have to work “that job” to “pay the bills”. You can’t do what you’re passionate about because “There’s no money in it” or “I don’t have enough money to start it up”. Everyone is stressed because they owe people money and barely make the rent. Why can’t people just sit on a ferry and be happy? The truth is we do it to ourselves.

   The only reasons why our world runs like this on a societorial level are because enough people believe in it, or a person in power made it a rule and not enough people rejected it.

   Close your eyes and think on this. Picture a world that had no money. A world where you gave your share to humanity and lived life. All of your money problems disappeared because money didn't exist anymore.

   How did you feel? Happy? It feels good right?

   Constructs, beliefs, rules etc. are in life because of what we believe and what we accept. The way the world starts to change begins only when we begin altering our minds on a worldwide scale.

     Brad Slaughter is a Co-Owner of Try-Fun Fitness & Training, Writer for Inside My Inquisitive Mind, Producer, Entrepreneur and trained in Social Media Marketing By Corsera. 

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How Are You Doing Today?

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   The lack of communication between people today blows my mind. Putting aside your phones and tablets, do you talk to other people in a public place in person? Do you know how much it would make that person's day to just say hello to them? 

   Yesterday my girlfriend and I went to the Apple Store in the mall to see if her computer could get fixed. From the car to the store, I think I witnessed only one face-to-face conversation. Once we were inside, there were plenty of conversations happening, because people have to talk to the techs to get their stuff fixed or to buy something. 

   Regardless, it was pleasant to see. The customers were happier inside the store than they were in the mall since each tech welcomed you with a smile and engaged each and every customer. When we were shown our seats, a tech promptly came up to help us. 

   His name was Aaron. The way he spoke and interacted with us was very warm and inviting. He was adept in customer relations. As he was going through the diagnostics, I asked him, "How are you doing today?". 

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   He stopped what he was doing and stared at me for a few seconds. I looked at him straight in the eyes and held a smile. Once he broke from his trance he smiled back and said he's having a great day. He went on to say that he rarely has someone ask how his day is going. Throughout the rest of the service I learned all about what he loves and does for a living. He helped us so much and gave us the best advice to solve our problems.

   The easiest way to make friends, influence people, and to bring out the best in someone is to take interest in them. This world is encompassed by instant gratification and taking. The more we give, the more we receive. I challenge you to take interest in someone today. Ask them how they're doing and what they're interests are. You'd be amazed at the impact you give to that person and how your life becomes more enriched because of it.

     Brad Slaughter is a Co-Owner of Try-Fun Fitness & Training, Writer for Inside My Inquisitive Mind, Producer, Entrepreneur and trained in Social Media Marketing By Corsera. 

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What if I Died Today?

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   I woke up this morning and still felt tired. I stayed in bed, closed my eyes and a thought came to my mind. What if I died today? Would I be happy with what I've accomplished in my life? Have I succeeded in any aspect?

   I thought about what success actually meant. I know that there are many different types of success, so I listed them in my head. Monetary, Social, Family and Community are the ones that came to mind.