MOTIVATION

By Judi Moreo T hese uncertain times have made it necessary to practice patience more than ever before. The frustration of not being able to go out and about, feeling like we can’t get things done, not being able to get staples that we need, and being isolated from others is extremely stressful. And we all know that stress affects our patience levels in a less than positive way.

Admit It The first step in developing patience is admitting you are impatient. Some people refuse to believe they are impatient for whatever reason. However, if you honk your horn as soon as the red light changes or are constantly looking at your watch for no apparent reason, then you probably should admit you are an impatient person. Once you have accepted this you can move on to the next step.

Understand Why Try to figure out why you are impatient. What is the underlying reason? Are you stretching yourself to the limit multitasking and trying to complete things in a certain amount of time? If you are overwhelmed and that is causing your impatience, try organizing your thoughts and tasks. Organize them based on importance and the time it takes to complete.

If your impatience is geared more to personal situations or people, then take time to figure out why the situation or person is making you impatient. Is it a trait that the person can’t do anything about? Is it a situation that is out of your control? Or, is it something that is within your control to change?

Perhaps you get impatient when you worry or when you have nothing to do. If that is the case, start doing something, do some volunteer work or clean the house or garage. If you feel yourself getting impatient because you are waiting for something or someone, think about something else. You will be surprised to find out when you stop waiting for something to happen, things actually start happening. It is like the old adage says - a watched pot never boils.

Addressing the Issue Just because we don’t like something doesn’t mean it is not good for us. Situations that we can’t change may present the same challenge. They may be happening because we need to learn something from them. Is it a person that makes you impatient? If so, try discussing it with them without blaming them for your impatience. If it is a sensitive issue that you know will cause problems, it may be best to make your own adjustments or keep your distance.

If you can change the situation that causes your impatience, then change it. But, make sure it is something that should actually change. Some situations that we don’t like or cause us to be impatient are good for us. They can become learning experiences that will help us grow and develop. Some situations just are and there’s really nothing we can do about them, except adjust our own attitude. Being impatient adds nothing positive to the situation, so it is best to remember in uncertain times that “this too shall pass.” V

Rally on the Rocks

By Sean Reddish

Rally On The Rocks (ROTR) is celebrating its 10th year as an off-roaders dream event in one of the most epic locations on the planet. The annual event hubs out of the Old Spanish Trail Arena in Moab, Utah.

The goal of the Rally from when it began all the way back in 2010 was to showcase all that is Moab/Grand County. The city, with two National Parks as its playground and hundreds of miles of incredible trails is uniquely suited for SXS exploration. Over the years, more and more vendors have come in support of the participants. Now each year, more than 1,200 SXS vehicles come to the Rally and more than 60 vendors make up the vendor trade show. The event spans over five days with 15 or so guided trails available to the participants. Each one is so unique it takes a few years just to experience them all.

The Rally staff is made up of enthusiasts from all walks of life. We experience the journey with you, each day on your curated rides. Our Rally trail guides are the best in the business, and it takes almost 70 of them to make it happen each day.

Some unique features of the event are: Most trails start from the arena with a police escort each morning at 10:30 a.m. The trade show goes every day of the event. Most Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) are in attendance. This year we plan on serving free dinners for 700 of our favorite friends both Wednesday and Thursday nights. Friday Night is the BBQ dinner for 1,000! . . .followed by the Grand Raffle.

Lastly, the charity component of our event each year is geared around raising funds for Grand County charities in need. Over the last four years we have been fortunate to donate $100,000 to groups like HMK BackPack program, Sheriff's Search and Rescue, and Beacon After School Program. This year will be no different. Kawasaki has donated a new KRX 1000 to be raffled off which should generate another $20,000 for local charities. It’s great that people on all sides want to go on a journey together, that helps make ROTR the largest SXS rally in the US.

From your rally staff, let's get out there!V

If you would like to experience an incredible outdoor event in epic Moab, then come join our adventure. Guided trail rides are just $35 per person per day. Scheduling and registration is open at www.RallyOnTheRocks.com