I have a rule for my life: I only look back at my life to measure how far I’ve come. I am always momentarily overwhelmed by the mistakes I have made and the regrets I have, and that’s a good thing for me. It motivates me. More importantly, my heart is filled with gratitude for the forgiveness and the grace I’ve been given, even though I certainly didn’t deserve any of it.
At my rock bottom, I was forced to face the truth. The adversity I grappled with from the truth was going to refine me and set my heart free, or the adversity from the truth was going to define my life and crush me like the power of gravity. Day after day, I chose to do the work to transform myself, and that journey is filled with so many people who have helped me. I’m not even ok without their sacrifice. As I look back, several key individuals carried me when I was too weak or foolish to carry myself.
On one of the darkest days in my life, Bob Felice lifted me (physically and mentally), set me back on my feet, and challenged me to come forward. His physical and mental grit, along with his encouragement to set goals and learn how to stay motivated, was key for me during that time in my life, and those truths still apply to me today. Even though thousands of miles separate our day-to-day lives, It always gives me courage to know Bob is out there fighting for his truth. I got to spend the last couple of days with Bob here in Tennessee at Mayhem. It’s crazy how life plays out, the twists and turns for each of us. It’s awesome how we didn’t miss a beat.
I love you, Bob. Thank you for BEing you. You were there for me; you didn’t hesitate; you covered me when I was down. Your strength made it possible for me to re-aim and come forward. I’m eternally grateful. I will always be there for you when you call. Anything I do that’s purposeful in this life you will share with me in the next life. S&H
Brothers, hold the line, what we do in this life echos in eternity -Maximus
L.O.D
Keep Coming Forward
Jim Hensel
Mayhem Mindset // We Can’t Make It Alone
