Just be ready

I'm constantly amazed at the little messages that come my way.  Perhaps not at the message itself, yet the vehicle in which they are delivered. 

The closing scene of a comedy show I was watching involved a younger man asking advice from an elderly gentleman.  The younger man felt like he needed to be on the go, get things done, rush, rush, rush.  The elderly man told him that life isn't short. Life is long.  Stop pushing and let whatever it is you are seeking come to you.  Just be ready.

That got me thinking.  If you know anything about me, then you know my mind is always on the go.  Sometimes I think I have TFD (thought focus disorder), yes it's a new term that I coined.  Anyway, we are always reminded to live each day as if it were our last.  It may be.  However, I think the inherent problem with that may be that we focus on what can get accomplished today and we lose sight of the true focus of life.  To me, that is making a difference somehow, someway, everyday. 

Don't lose sight of your goal.

Stop trying to force things to come to you. 

Be the magnet.

Be the honey to the bee.

Be AWESOME. 

On being strong

So often the world confuses strength with power. 

The true power of you is shown when you know yourself well enough (and like who you are), to let yourself be vulnerable.  Admission of weaknesses and known faults to those in your circle of life reveals true strength.  Allowing others to see the driving compassion that burns in your heart will not make you weaker.  This admission of self provides a strong foundation for others to follow.  You give them the strength to let their hearts shine in the darkness. 

Quite frankly, what's in your heart always shows through your eyes, you may as well let others see the entire garden in your soul and not just tease them with a glimpse at a flower.  Some may not accept who you are, that's okay, just be you because you ROCK!

Epitaph

Vini. Vidi. Amavi.

What dreams may come

The realization strikes that the gilded crown you wear is tarnished tin and your robes are nothing more than the tattered remains of hope lost.  Yet, you remain steadfast to the truth that lies within your heart.  It is that instant, on the path you travel alone, you become fully aware of a destiny you cannot deny.  Embraced by a desire that burns from deep within your soul, you relentlessly forge through the desolate night to a treasured place where dreams come true.

Are we there yet?

Within the endless opportunities for personal growth, and in the becoming of a better person, I wonder, will we ever get "there".  That place where you genuinely feel that you are that person you've been thinking about.  What does that look like to you?  What are your aspirations for the real you showing up in the world and making a difference? 

As in other aspects of life, you may fall short, yet I submit to you that it is not the attainment of being the most terrific person on earth that matters, it is in your desire and efforts that make the difference.  With each day that you __________ (choose one, or more:  evolve, change, blossom, grow, develop www.thesauraus.com)  you are making a difference.  You may not see it, but I guarantee you that others do.

Today I urge you to take a step to the side and examine where you started on this journey and see how far you have come. The end may not be in sight, but I would be willing to bet you are miles away from your starting point.

Labels

All too often people are lumped into groups, or as individuals, pre-labeled by people that don't know them.  These labels include geek, dork, stuck up, foolish, uninformed, and a litany of terms I refuse to use.

If you've ever been labeled by others, I offer the following. 

Since you know your heart better than anyone, remove that undeserved label assigned you and choose from the one of these :



SUPERSTAR                 COMPASSIONATE                ENERGETIC

                                 SOULFUL           TERRIFIC             CARING

          SKILLFUL          VISIONARY      BEAUTIFUL          STUPENDOUS 

                             TALENTED            ADVENTUROUS 

        COMMITTED           DEDICATED      

                                              AND MY PERSONAL FAVORITE              ZESTY

A day unlike any other.

This was sent to me by a very dear friend.  Please take 10 minutes out of your day to watch, listen, and feel.

A day unlike any other

Just a whisper

It is not for lack of desire that the postings this week have not been occurring.  I have been racking my brains trying to figure out a new, or better, or better received method of telling you that you are a force beyond measure.

Perhaps a whisper to your heart?  "There is nothing you cannot do, there is nothing standing in your way, ask, seek, receive and allow the world to see the amazing person you have been hiding within."