Category Archives: Personal mastery

Coyote and Geese

Posted on February 24, 2016 by James Gorton

My friend Bill told me a story of his experience playing golf up in Oregon one time that had me laughing in the aisles.  He and 3 other friends were having a grand time on this golf course and were … Continue reading →

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Howling Uprising

Posted on February 21, 2016 by James Gorton

Over the weekend Nadine and I went for a walk.  We have a ritual that either entails walking or biking.  Today we chose to walk.  My responsibility before we started our walk was to make the coffee.  Coffee mugs were … Continue reading →

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Big Stories

Posted on February 12, 2016 by James Gorton

I love my oldest grandson to death (I don’t know where this saying came from but it just came to my mind so I’m using it).  He loves sports and especially football.  He plays football when he is watching it … Continue reading →

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False Influencers

Posted on February 8, 2016 by James Gorton

I had a very interesting workout a couple of days ago.  My normal routine is to take and listen to my bluetooth earplugs and my music from my iPhone.  When I got to my workout place, I put my earplugs … Continue reading →

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Marching Out Boldly

Posted on February 4, 2016 by James Gorton

Decades ago, I found myself in a very oppressive job.  I had been brought in to develop a marriage and family ministry in the church.  I had been in a similar position in a church in New England and wanted … Continue reading →

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The Lost Art of Interaction

Posted on February 3, 2016 by James Gorton

This morning reminded me of several years ago when I went to New York City for the weekend with my family.  Let me go back to that time before embarking on my experience today.  We decided to ride the subway … Continue reading →

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Removing Obstacles

Posted on February 2, 2016 by James Gorton

When I was a teenager during the summer, my dad set up a job for me to paint the roof.  I was all excited about the possibility of making some money and putting it in the bank.  Mind you, I … Continue reading →

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Listening for Connection

Posted on January 30, 2016 by James Gorton

It was a lazy day for me as my first appointment was at 10.  I was lying in bed beginning to open my eyes around 7.  Nadine had been up for a couple of hours and was putting the finishing … Continue reading →

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Battle of Wills

Posted on January 22, 2016 by James Gorton

Last night was a sight to behold.  Two wills battling it out to see who would win.  No, it wasn’t on Television.  No, it wasn’t a fight between Nadine and myself.  No, it wasn’t an argument with one of my … Continue reading →

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Living In The Now

Posted on January 21, 2016 by James Gorton

I got a call from my son yesterday who asked me if I wanted to come watch Brayden, my grandson, practice lacrosse.  First of all it was a surprise that he was playing lacrosse.  Secondly, I have watched Carter for … Continue reading →

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