Jim Blue

08/22/2025

One of the best quotes I've seen (original author unknown by me) regarding the workout vs. nutrition debate! 😀

The gym builds muscle - the kitchen decides whether anyone sees it.

08/18/2025

Yep. Important to keep in mind. A common theme when working with therapy clients is that sooner or later there will be a discussion about being present to the moment and living in the here and now (i.e., not lamenting/excessively regretting the past nor fearing/worrying about the future).

“I wish there was a way to know you're in the good old days before you've actually left them.” - Andy Bernard

08/08/2025

"My uncle…taught me something very important. He said that when things are going really well we should be sure to notice it. He was talking about very simple occasions, not great victories. Maybe drinking lemonade under a shade tree, or smelling the aroma of a bakery, or fishing, or listening to music coming from a concert hall while standing in the dark outside, or, dare I say, after a kiss. He told me that it was important at such times to say out loud, 'If this isn’t nice, what is?'"

Kurt Vonnegut

07/26/2025

Which are you - left brain, right brain, or half brain!! 😮 🧠 😃

07/11/2025

Consistent steps, taken one at a time, day by day, is the path most people must take to reach a level of success in almost any endeavor. Even so-called “overnight successes” usually have a back story of hard work, dedication, and floundering in obscurity before their breakthroughs into public consciousness.

07/11/2025

I love seeing movement in this direction in clients. It’s interesting to see how scary it initially is to go in a new direction, even when the new direction is WAY healthier. Just shows the power of early programming, family systems, and habits on our brain/mind/identity development.

Thanks to my pal Michael for the pic share! 🙂

07/10/2025

The Beatles told us, all those years ago! 🙂

07/05/2025

This gives me some hope that there is redemption, because I can DEFINITELY look back and find ample evidence of being an idiot. Of course, recognizing that doesn’t automatically clear me of STILL being an idiot, but it might suggest I’ve learned and grown at least a little bit. 🤔🤷🏼‍♂️🙂

07/02/2025

I hadn’t heard this in a while - “You can get bitter or get better” - but this strong woman reminded me of that truth today.

What hardship are you going through right now? How do you want to handle it? Better or bitter? My prayers go out to anyone and everyone who might see this, that you’ll find strength to overcome your struggle and learn and grow from it.

Peace and blessings all. ❤️🙂

06/30/2025

Tough (but important) quote:

“As I age, I realize that “now” is yesterday’s “later”, and that “later” is a bad plan!”

Stephen Guise

06/30/2025

“Feed the brain to keep it sane” is a quote I just heard. Interesting and worth thinking about. I think they were referring to stimulating one’s mind with learning challenges, but it also applies literally. You are what you eat (and drink), and that includes brain health. Even something as simple as drinking enough water has significant implications for physical and mental performance.

06/28/2025

Good advice here, delivered in a fun way. 🙂