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A Gallery of Trains

I thought I’d upload an image gallery of trains since our upcoming project is called “The Little Engine That Could.”

Let’s Do Something!

Our next project is due to begin on April 1st, just a few days away, and it’s time to start thinking about what comes next. What I’d like to do is build on what we have accomplished so far. In our last project, Laying The Groundwork, we made lists … lots of them, we journaled, we explored our deeper inner selves, and we talked, but we didn’t actually DO anything.

I think it’s time to stop talking for a while and start doing. The idea is to pick one doable goal, something that you could actually accomplish in a span of 30 days, and then actually DO it. I think it’s important that the goal be something that you actually WANT to succeed with. It could be a series of small simple practical things that you’ve been procrastinating, something you’ve always wanted to do but never made time for, it could even be something you were going to do anyway.

I am modeling this project around “The Little Engine That Could,” a story from my childhood that still influences me, even this many years later. I’ll also be looking for motivational videos, and whatever else I can find that will help us accomplish whatever it is that we’ve set out to do.

If this project interests you, I’d love it if you’d join in. A public statement as to what you are planning to accomplish in the next 30 days might be a great way to get started. You can leave a comment right here, right now, defining your goal. If public statements don’t float your boat, make a note and put it on your refrigerator, put a reminder on your phone, tell a friend, or do something to make it “official.”

 

What’s Next?

I am currently taking suggestions for upcoming projects. The next one is scheduled to begin on April 1st, and while I do have a good idea of what I’d like to explore, I am open to ideas and input. So, if you have anything you’d like to try, now is a good time to put in any requests you might have.

Laying The Groundwork Project Overview

This post provides links to pertinent aspects of The Laying The Groundwork project, so that you won’t have to sift through the archives to find out what you want to know.

The original idea, basic concept, and statement of intent is here:

If you would like to try this project for yourself, you can start on Day One: You Are, and come back daily to continue on thru Day Thirty: Falling Into Place. Or, you can pick through the posts, finding what seems interesting and useful. The important thing is to commit to a daily practice.

As you work with the Laying The Groundwork, we encourage you to post your thoughts, ideas, results, joys and disappointments as you go. This is an active blog, and if you post, we will notice and reply, and give you the benefit of our own experience and support if it seems pertinent or appropriate.

The basic summary of our results is posted here: Posting Our Results. A gallery of all the images used in this project can be found here: The Groundwork Gallery!

Here is the complete listing of the daily posts for the Laying The Groundwork project:

Posting Our Results

So here we have the results and the comments on the Laying The Groundwork project. These are taken directly from comments left on the website, and from the Facebook page. Self exploration is hard work, and it was a bit much for many of us to do the exercises every day. That being said, those of us who did complete all or most of the work did get some great results. The feedback is as follows:

Daniel:

This to me is one of the more enlightening projects for me. It really worked for me to answer all of the statements. I found that if I did it more than once my answers became more honest. The project lead me to a very dark realization but also hope to over come. Loved it so much I printed it out to do again. Thank you so much Shirley Twofeathers

Sydney:

  • I did not do all the exercises.
  • The ones I did do have helped me a little.
  • I was a little more confident about myself, more comfortable about myself.
  • The exercise that I benefited from most was the one where you had to write your greatest fear or weakness and find ways to deal with it.
  • I didn’t really have a least favorite part.
  • Yes, I learned that I can truly be myself and not care about what others think and not let my insecurities get me down if I really put my mind to it.
  • I have discovered that I don’t have to have someone tell me I’m beautiful to know I am… I know I am in my own way.
  • It really brought out some stuff about myself that I didn’t even know about, and it help me sort through them!

Saskia:

I really like the concept of this project. I unfortunately fell behind and was not able to really catch up. I am going to redo this on my own.

James:

It was a great project. I just got behind on it. It is a fun experience.

Shirley:

  • Yes. I did complete all the exercises, most of them more than once. The only one I didn’t complete was the big ass character development one… but I do plan to eventually get it filled out.
  • I don’t think I could pin it down to just one or two exercises that were the most beneficial to me. I had so many insights all through the project….
  • My favorite parts were the help wanted ad and the movie trailer tags… so much fun !! I’m still playing with the idea of posting my help wanted ad on Craigs list… LOL
  • My least favorite part was when I was the only one leaving comments.
    Did you learn anything new about yourself?
  • Did I learn anything new about myself? Yes. I learned what my motivations are, a new appreciation for all that I am and all that I do, and I quit beating myself up for the things that I don’t do, don’t want to do, and can’t do.
  • One of the other things I discovered is that self exploration is hard work … and a challenge … not everyone enjoys it as much as I do.
  • Is there anything else I’d like to say about this project? No, I’m pretty sure I’ve said enough.

The Groundwork Gallery

While I’m waiting for everyone to post their results, and leave their comments and insights on the Laying the Groundwork, I thought it might be fun to share a gallery of the images used in this project.

How did we do?

When I first had the idea for this project, I looked up the definition of the phrase, “Laying the groundwork,” and this is what it means:

  • To create or prepare the basics or essential foundation (for something); to pave the way (for something).
  • Something that is done at an early stage and that makes later work or progress possible.

Most of the exercises this time around were aimed at getting a clearer understanding of ourselves. And in the process, discover where our strengths, weaknesses, limitations, motivations, talents, and abilities lie.

Now that we’ve come to the end of our 30 day experiment, it’s time to check in with your results, experiences, and insights. Even if you didn’t complete all of the exercises, it will still be helpful to know what worked, or did not work for you.

Note: A simple way to leave feedback on the project is to copy and paste the questions into the comment box, and then answer the ones that appeal to you.

  • Did you complete all of the exercises?
  • If not, were the ones that you did do helpful to you?
  • In what way?
  • Which exercise did you get the most benefit from?
  • What was your favorite part of this project?
  • What was your least favorite part?
  • Did you learn anything new about yourself?
  • Did you discover anything important that you’d like to share?
  • Is there anything else you’d like to say about this project?

I would really love it if everyone that did the exercises would leave some feedback on this project. The fact that other people participated is a huge motivator for me. I deeply appreciate every person who visited this project and took part in it.

Let’s Double Check

Tomorrow the project comes to an official end, I’d like to do a double check and see if we have in fact made progress. Remember back on day one when we said:

  • I am …

Let’s do that one again and see what, if anything has changed. What’s the first word that comes into your mind? Now do a few more. Are they new words? or the same ones as before?

A Look Back

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We’re coming to the end of this project, and now it’s time to take a look back over our lists and notes. I thought it might be a fun exercise to pick the famous movie tagline that most accurately sums up your experience of life. Alternatively, pick the one you wish would most accurately sum up your life experience, or the tag line that is most representative of this particular project and how it worked for you.

Here are 80 memorable movie tag lines to choose from (movie titles not included):

  1. In space, no one can hear you scream.
  2. The longer you wait, the harder it gets.
  3. Whoever wins, we lose.
  4. The bitch is back.
  5. Everyone wants to be found.
  6. Eight legs, two fangs, and an attitude.
  7. Earth. It was fun while it lasted.
  8. An epic of epic epicness.
  9. Trapped in time. Surrounded by evil. Low on gas.
  10. Her life was in their hands. Now her toe is in the mail.
  11. Everyone has one special thing.
  12. War is hell … but peace is f*#!%!! boring.
  13. The true story of a real fake.
  14. Where there’s a will, there’s a relative.
  15. Escape or die frying.
  16. Yule crack up.
  17. He’s in town with a few days to kill.
  18. The story of a man who was too proud to run.
  19. Just because they serve you doesn’t mean they like you.
  20. One dream. Four Jamaicans. Twenty below zero.
  21. See it with a bud.
  22. After a night they can’t remember comes a day they’ll never forget.
  23. For Harry and Lloyd, every day is a no-brainer.
  24. His story will touch you, even though he can’t.
  25. She brought a small town to its feet and a huge corporation to its knees.
  26. A lot can happen in the middle of nowhere.
  27. Check in. Unpack. Relax. Take A Shower.
  28. One man’s struggle to take it easy.
  29. There are 3.7 trillion fish in the ocean. They’re looking for one.
  30. There’s more than one way to lose your life to a killer.
  31. A tale of murder, lust, greed, revenge, and seafood.
  32. Love is a force of nature.
  33. Be afraid. Be very afraid.
  34. Vietnam can kill me, but it can’t make me care.
  35. All the power on earth can’t change destiny.
  36. There is no gene for the human spirit.
  37. Fear can hold you prisoner. Hope can set you free.
  38. Does my gluteus maximus look big in this?
  39. Here they grow again.
  40. Even a hit man deserves a second shot.
  41. There can be only one.
  42. Just deux it!
  43. On May 6th … see Paris die!
  44. The last man on Earth is not alone.
  45. Earth. Take a good look. It could be your last.
  46. Welcome to the suck.
  47. An adventure 65 million years in the making.
  48. Reality is a thing of the past.
  49. They’re young…they’re in love…and they kill people.
  50. Protecting the Earth from the scum of the universe!
  51. From the brother of the director of Ghost.
  52. If Nancy doesn’t wake up screaming, she won’t wake up at all.
  53. Work sucks.
  54. Who will survive and what will be left of them?
  55. The first casualty of war is innocence.
  56. They’re back.
  57. Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water…
  58. Having a wonderful time, wish I were here.
  59. The classic story about a boy and his mother.
  60. He’s out to prove he’s got nothing to prove.
  61. Fifty million people watching but no one saw a thing.
  62. They’re tobacco chewin’, gut chompin’, cannibal kinfolk from hell!
  63. Family isn’t a word. It’s a sentence.
  64. The mission is a man.
  65. On every street in every city, there’s a nobody who dreams of being a somebody.
  66. Oh yes, there will be blood.
  67. Great trilogies come in threes.
  68. The list is life.
  69. Love never dies.
  70. You’ll believe a man can fly.
  71. A romantic comedy. With zombies.
  72. Man is the warmest place to hide.
  73. This might hurt a little.
  74. See our family. And feel better about yours.
  75. Get a grip on yourself.
  76. This is Benjamin. He’s a little worried about his future.
  77. You don’t get to 500 million friends without making a few enemies.
  78. Daddy’s home, and he’s not very happy.
  79. The thing that won’t die, in the nightmare that won’t end.
  80. Love is in the hair.
  81. Does for rock and roll what ‘The Sound of Music’ did for hills.
  82. If at first you don’t succeed, lower your standards.
  83. This is the weekend they didn’t play golf.
  84. The first superhero… from New Jersey!
  85. On the air. Unaware.
  86. When he said I do, he never said what he did.
  87. The coast is toast.
  88. You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll hurl.
  89. A lively comedy about a guy who isn’t.
  90. Cocktails first. Questions later.

 

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