Thoughts from the Tractor - Brenda PM

When we do what we want, we don’t need others approval to move forward. There are many arm chair critics out there, that may want to stop us. If we sit idle we won’t learn and if we wait for others approval we won’t do. The 4H motto is, “Learn by doing”. Thoughts from the Tractor.

It seems with more automation and add to it “these are trying times”, customer service as left us all. If only we ALL could show more compassion & kindness in all our interactions. Thoughts from the Tractor.

When thoughts & feelings are like an iceberg, don’t just sit on it and freeze, get in the canoe and start paddling! Thoughts from the Tractor.

Sometimes to learn a lesson it can cost money and/or time. We have learned many lessons this way. We know though we wouldn’t have learned something valuable if we didn’t make them! Thoughts from the Tractor.

Pause before making any decisions when out of sorts. Making a decision when we are emotional can lead to a poor one. Thoughts from the Tractor.

Let’s get together for a visit! We don’t have to feel like we need to prepare or do anything special. Just getting together is special enough! Thoughts from the Tractor.

We can’t judge how much work we do by just crossing off what’s on our list. We accomplish in a day more than we realize. Let’s quit being so hard on ourselves! Thoughts from the Tractor.

There is a difference between rest or procrastination, balance & being idle, stuck or scared. We want to push through, go around, climb over that hill to live a life that feels good. Wayne Lee - talks about rewiring our brain. That’s what we are doing! Thoughts from the Tractor.

Over the years since my ideas and thoughts have not always been welcomed. It has been a road in learning to change those beliefs about what I can & can not do & who I am. Having someone to support me with that makes all the difference. Let your thoughts & ideas flow freely, don’t let anyone including yourself limit who you are & what you can be!! Thoughts from the Tractor.

We are choosing & supporting to live a life of quality vs quantity. Whether it is about the stuff we have or the days we live, we choose quality. Thoughts from the Tractor.

Getting out of the mode of self preservation & into the mode of compassion will lighten all our lives. Offering compassion to each other will help us all. Bring back the “Art & Heart” of compassion. Thoughts from the Tractor.

We are learning to readjust expectations, feelings & outcomes when we are not the only ones involved. It can be hard, whether it is with plans we make or how we feel when our kids grow up….all out of our control.

There is an intention behind everything we do or say. What is it? Why are we doing what we do? Thoughts from the Tractor.

We can get so overwhelmed with our thoughts that we can’t see a clear path. May we shovel through enough to see what we have. Thoughts from the Tractor.

My thoughts sometimes feel like a team of racehorses pulling a chuckwagon around the track. Sometimes in control, other times I can’t hold them back. Thoughts from the Tractor.

This New Years is about reflection and moving forward without pressure. We don’t have to keep starting over, but we can keep improving on what we are doing & who we are. We don’t have to reinvent the wheel, just keep rolling. Thoughts from the Tractor.

We are grateful to have someone in our lives that can help keep us in check. Whether it’s too much chocolate or working… Thoughts from the Tractor.

How do we we survive the way way below freezing temperatures in Northern Alberta? Russ explains a few tidbits on what we do. Remember layers!!! Thoughts from the Tractor.

Temperature, work, and lifestyle is a matter of perspective. We live where temperatures go from 40C to -50C, we need to be adaptable just like the animals around us.

Leave the dishes, make the memories. Dishes and cleaning will always be there, but the people in our lives won’t. Take the time and make irreplaceable memories. Thoughts from the Tractor.

Sometimes we are the special guest in our own home. It feels good to clean and make things comfy just for ourself. Thoughts from the Tractor.

Thinking of other subjects to talk about rather than what has dominated our life the last 2 years. What are 5 subjects to talk about rather than “C”, and we don’t mean Christmas! Thoughts from the Tractor.

Today has the least sunlight of the year. It is a great day to reflect on what makes our days brighter. What makes your day brighter? Thoughts from the Tractor.

Pause when feeling hope - LESS, it is a time to figure out what we want LESS of in our life & replace it with what will FILL our life, to be FULL of Hope. Be Hope- MORE! Thoughts from the Tractor.

Just when we thought we could handle advances in technology we got a smart TV. We seem to not being using our brains any more but using our phones. Thoughts from the Tractor.