Category Archives: Personal mastery

Simple Pleasures Part IV: New to Old

Posted on August 12, 2017 by James Gorton

During my early years on this earth, my family would make the trek from Seibert, Colorado to Powell, Wyoming to visit my mom’s parents twice a year.  It was an all day adventure starting early in the morning, driving through … Continue reading →

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Simple Pleasures Part III: Knowing is Understanding

Posted on August 10, 2017 by James Gorton

While we were at the butterfly pavilion, I took some time to talk to Bob.  Bob had worked  over the years and was now a volunteer in the pavilion.  He was very knowledgable about butterflies and spiked my interest with … Continue reading →

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Simple Pleasures Part II: Thru a Child’s Eyes

Posted on August 9, 2017 by James Gorton

As I mentioned in Simple Pleasures Part I, Nadine and I journeyed up to Denver to take care of one of our grandkids and allow his parents some reprieve to get away for their anniversary.  We planned out our time … Continue reading →

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Simple Pleasures: Part I

Posted on August 7, 2017 by James Gorton

Nadine and I took a flight to Denver, Colorado to toddler sit for our grandson in Colorado.  We gave her son and wife some time at a resort so that they could celebrate their anniversary and offered to sit for … Continue reading →

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What Is Most Important?

Posted on August 3, 2017 by James Gorton

Being faced with death has an interesting way to get your attention and give you a different perspective of life.  I have asked these following questions more than I can count to people I have come in contact with.  “If … Continue reading →

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PAIN: Part VI: Epilogue

Posted on August 1, 2017 by James Gorton

I had been told by the cardiologist three things as I was leaving the hospital.  The first thing involved my weight.  I struggle with my weight, because I love my breads and desserts.  Anything sweet speaks to my palate and … Continue reading →

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Appreciating Different Styles

Posted on July 29, 2017 by James Gorton

One of the greatest joys Nadine and I have is coming up to our little retreat and gaining spiritual, emotional and physical retreat.  We pull away as often as we can to enjoy the pleasures of the mountain air.  This … Continue reading →

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PAIN Part V: The Divine Intercept

Posted on July 28, 2017 by James Gorton

I am home and recovering nicely.  I do have to take blood thinners in the morning and at night to prevent the stent from closing.  It’s a small price to pay for pain-free chest and arm pain.  As I look … Continue reading →

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PAIN Part III: Seeking Wise Counsel

Posted on July 26, 2017 by James Gorton

Almost immediately, she (Nadine) got on the phone with a trusted friend and asked for a doctoral referral.  Within a matter of minutes she came back from her office and had a name and phone number of an internist.  I … Continue reading →

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PAIN Part I: Listening To It

Posted on July 24, 2017 by James Gorton

I am a male.  I am a wuss when it comes to pain.  You don’t have to ask my wife because I am a male and all (almost all) males become like babies when pain is involved in their bodies. … Continue reading →

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