Tag Archives: priorities

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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The Greatest Human Value

Posted on May 11, 2017 by James Gorton

Nadine and I had a special week this past week.   It started about two months ago when we got a call from one of her 4 other sisters.  Irene got on the phone and indicated to Nadine that Al, … Continue reading →

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Not Enough

Posted on September 30, 2016 by James Gorton

Have you ever experienced a lack of fulfillment in life?  It seems that whatever you are experiencing it isn’t enough?  How about getting filled up with food.  The ice cream that you ordered wasn’t enough.  Or you go to a … Continue reading →

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Present Day Distractor?

Posted on August 24, 2016 by James Gorton

I guess I have to define what I mean by distractor.  A distractor is a person or thing that consumes our attention and diverts our focus away what is most important to us.  I have recently become distracted by the … 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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Excuses for Not Connecting

Posted on October 28, 2015 by James Gorton

The common theme of interaction with friends these days can be summed up in one word, “Busy.”  We are connected to our phones at least 16 hours per day.  Constant texts (the average person sends and receives 130+ texts per … Continue reading →

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Evaluating Priorities

Posted on November 20, 2013 by James Gorton

From the time I was a little boy I loved sports.  At the age of 4 my dad was coaching Seibert’s little league in the summer.  He had me chasing foul balls, collecting the bats, and organizing helmets for the … Continue reading →

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Humbleness, The Lost Trait

Posted on October 31, 2013 by James Gorton

We live in a “Me first” generation.  The television advertisements boast of the “You deserve” mentality.  From cars to spas.  The focus of our society is to make sure that you take care of yourself first.  Don’t get me wrong. … Continue reading →

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