I was going to post this as a quote but I want to make sure it gets the attention it deserves...
Be your own happiness. Never depend on someone else to meet your expectations or treat you how you would treat you. Love yourself unconditionally and allow others to add to that love and happiness. Do not give anyone the power to determine the level of your happiness. ~until next time
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I am human. With that being said, I can openly admit that at times I have feelings that are not productive or positive. In some moments I feel abandoned and lonely. Other times I feel taken advantage of and taken for granted. Many times, even, I feel frustrated or annoyed. I have to sit back and assess where these feelings are coming from when I recognize them, and often times I can hear my mother's voice: "Decipher truth from feeling and think through what's really happening. Step back and see the entire picture." (More learned and taught lessons than verbatim advice) I take a long look at what I'm actually going through and what it truly is that's causing my feelings. Trust me, it's hard, but I'm getting better at it every day. I get less frustrated at one more frustrating thing and I laugh - almost a nervous laugh - at how small the majority of my frustrations are.
Feel what you need to feel when you need to feel it. Keep in mind, though, that everyone is feeling things from their own perspective. Shed some light on every angle of the situation. And remember, not everyone can eat chocolate, and that's sad enough - there's no need to spread more negative energy. ~until next time When people come into your life, accept them for what they are bringing to you. If you need a hug and someone is there to hug you, take advantage of that. If you need a chocolate cookie and you pass some girl scouts in front of your local grocery store, give those little angels five bucks and go on with your day. If you need your dad and he texts you randomly to have breakfast, put in your order and let him be a father and cook for you - it's never too late if you're not dead.
Moral of the story: find pleasure in also being what others need while you are getting what you need from them. ~until next time Following your dreams can be a scary ordeal. There are so many new things you have to learn and work through with confidence that you may not necessarily have at the moment. You must move forward, though. No one is going to chase your dreams for you. No one is going to make it and casually hand you the torch they worked night and day to light.
You are the only one who can do it, and you WILL. You may have moments of waivering confidence but I believe in you. In the moments when you are not sure, I am here to remind you of your strength. You can do anything you put your mind to from starting a journal to taking a dance class to starting a business to traveling the world in search of better opportunities. If it is in your stars, it will forever be in your stars and you need only to believe enough to reach out and grab it. The fear of falling should only push you harder. Also remember that no dream is too big. For example, I know I will meet Oprah one day and she will ask me about my story. She will know my name and help me to get my message to more people in this world. She will understand I was born with something to give and she will hand me a microphone in front of an infinite audience. I believe some people would call me crazy or say I'm not being realistic. I believe, though, that if I believe it enough and work hard, I will make my dream come true. No one can stop me and no one can talk me out of what I know my life is meant to be. If we all go into every situation with that attitude, we can absolutely make our wildest dreams come true. We must support one another and fight for what we believe in - ourselves. So whatever your vision is for yourself, you have the power within you to manifest that vision. When you need encouragenent I am here, and I hope you will do the same for the next person fighting to achieve their goals. We can do it, my beautiful people. With drive and support and love we will change our lives and the lives of those around us. Keep pushing, and don't be afraid to reach out for a hand when you need it - mine will continue to be outstretched, waiting. ~until next time |