Problem solving!

I recently reread Wayne Dyer's book 10 Secrets to Success and Happiness, as always, simply looking for nuggets of wisdom that would serve me during this time of transition.

If you have been reading my blog lately or for a long time, you have learned about my life's most recent opportunity.

My good friend Les Dossey posted on one of my recent Facebook entries concerning the removal of my Noblemen stickers off the door of my truck, his wisdom struck a cord.

Everyone eventually enters a crucible Al. Some die or stop living as a result. Others learn to love the fire and opt to stay in the crucible because pain is all they've known. But there is a third kind of person. The ones who allow the fire to burn away what weakens them so they become stronger. 


Our world just witnessed somewhat of a "crucible" with the election of Donald Trump. Clearly the citizens of this great nation are reacting in similar fashions.

The point Les made was simply this.  At 59 years old there are facets in my life that make me who I am.  I'm proud of most however, not so much all of them.

Staying on my own somewhat comfortable path (somewhat used loosely) what motivation would I have to make changes?  Not much!

As mentioned in the first statement of this blog I referred to Wayne Dyer's 10 Secrets to Success and Happiness. The nugget I took was "You can't solve a problem with the same mind that created it."

My crucible is slowly melting and eradicating those facets that needed adjustment.  It truly requires immense pressure and a bit of burning in order for change to arrive.

The pain is still raw and it is my fervent wish that the scars will heal and I will emerge a better man.

I am now on my third month without a means of supporting my family.  I have several opportunities I am exploring, so there is hope and optimism in my future.

How about all of you?  Is there a need for a crucible event in your life?

Look honestly at your reflection and meditate on your existence.  Hopefully you will not need the extremes that I had to experience.  There has to be easier ways for most.

For me, not so much!

I truly look forward to next steps as I am planning on living much longer, way past my father who passed away at 59.

As Les reminded me, this is not my first encounter with a life changing event.  The death of my Dad, A.B. Midgett, transformed me and opened up my world in a way that would not have happened with him still around.

My hope is this is my last crucible, however I doubt it, burn baby burn!

NobleOne