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By Travis Thomas
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May is shaping up to be one crazy month for the freelance worker...me! On my docket this month I have 8 video projects, 4 improv shows, a big project for WorldBlu, my regular teaching schedule, my regular church work twice a week, and my daughter's preschool graduation.
Yes...preschool graduation...do they get caps and gowns?
I love it! All of it! This is why I have made the decision that I made to work for myself.
Flexibility!
Flexibility to do all of the things that interest me instead of being restricted to just one or two. As soon as I start to get fearful or frustrated with all of the work coming my way...I think..."this is what you love! What more could you want? Just express gratitude and do it!"
I have been trying to express gratitude more and more. I am so grateful for the freedom to be in the position to dedicate my energy and time to fulfilling projects. The last few weeks I have been overcoming a neck injury...so I have been thinking a lot about flexibility. It hasn't been the most comfortable situation...but I am grateful that I have been able to do everything physically needed of me during this time...including performing in a show.
Gratitude.
Yes, the importance of gratitude. When things get rough...what do you express? Do you dwell on the bad...or demand to see the good?
To me...this is the true test of our mettle. It is easy to be grateful when the water is flowing and the getting is good. But, how do you respond when you land on your head in the trampoline of life? It's easy (even excusable) to shake your fist and blame your luck..."Damn you trampoline!" But, in the end...it is during the tough times that we grow the most. Trust me...I have grown so much these past few weeks...my clothes don't fit anymore (this could also be that I haven't been able to exercise).
So...as I attack this month in gratitude with a smile on my face...I look forward to the work ahead. In gratitude...I know that Spirit is guiding every video shot...supplying each idea on stage...and providing all the time needed to get the job done and still tucking the kids in at night. Read more from this blogger at Travis Inc.
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