Each new day gives you another opportunity at the free throw line of life. It's not about whether you miss it or make it. No, it's about being willing to take the shot. No one else can do it for you. Summon the courage that God bestowed upon you, take a deep breath and go for it. Take your shot.
Breathe deeply
Inhale the scent
What is it?
It's your life
Rich, fragrant
Real
Every day creates a new, fresh opportunity
For you
To have more, be more, do more
To recreate your life
Stop looking back
Like forgotten things, it's time to forgive and forget your past
It can't be erased, but it also can't be changed
So no more tears for spilled milk or lost yesterdays
Because today - today is brand new day
Use it to your advantage
Take your shot
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Where is Your Heart?
The heart surrenders everything in the moment. The mind judges and holds back ~Ram Dass ~ Truth: It is our natural instinct to want to be loved. Infants recognize this and make every effort to have their needs met on demand. As we age, the bombarding of people telling us no, and the aftermath of rejection after rejection makes us leery. But it never diminishes what the heart desires. We simply learn to suppress it.
Past experiences are valid. They teach us lessons, just as a child sometimes learns the hard way, why they should not touch hot things we learn how to navigate our way through the minefield that is love. But that navigation is not designed to turn you away from the process of meeting someone. If you read a bad book, or see a bad movie it doesn’t stop you from ever reading or seeing another movie. Perhaps you won’t read anything else from that particular author. So why can’t we take this same view with finding love? If you meet and date someone and it doesn’t work out, take the information away from the relationship, but leave the bitter taste of it behind. Maybe you won’t date tall, sexy guys again. Maybe! Or maybe you’ll discover a little bit more of what you want, and quickly recognize and eliminate those people who don’t meet your criteria. Or better still, you’ll recognize that it was THAT particular man or woman, and it’s not an indictment on the entire species.
Love requires a bit of amnesia, because it’s difficult enough to navigate the terrain and kiss frogs without the added pressure of remembering all the wrong that has been done to you. Expect better from yourself and others. If you're going to remember some things, remember the great things - if there are any. If that's not possible, then perhaps it might be time for you to take a time out and sit in a corner for awhile until you are able to get up and out without an attitude. My thought is that you cannot receive anything with a closed hand. The same applies to your heart. How can you want something, if your mind is constantly telling you no? Be cautious, but be willing....
Past experiences are valid. They teach us lessons, just as a child sometimes learns the hard way, why they should not touch hot things we learn how to navigate our way through the minefield that is love. But that navigation is not designed to turn you away from the process of meeting someone. If you read a bad book, or see a bad movie it doesn’t stop you from ever reading or seeing another movie. Perhaps you won’t read anything else from that particular author. So why can’t we take this same view with finding love? If you meet and date someone and it doesn’t work out, take the information away from the relationship, but leave the bitter taste of it behind. Maybe you won’t date tall, sexy guys again. Maybe! Or maybe you’ll discover a little bit more of what you want, and quickly recognize and eliminate those people who don’t meet your criteria. Or better still, you’ll recognize that it was THAT particular man or woman, and it’s not an indictment on the entire species.
Love requires a bit of amnesia, because it’s difficult enough to navigate the terrain and kiss frogs without the added pressure of remembering all the wrong that has been done to you. Expect better from yourself and others. If you're going to remember some things, remember the great things - if there are any. If that's not possible, then perhaps it might be time for you to take a time out and sit in a corner for awhile until you are able to get up and out without an attitude. My thought is that you cannot receive anything with a closed hand. The same applies to your heart. How can you want something, if your mind is constantly telling you no? Be cautious, but be willing....
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Resolution
A resolution is an expression. You need resolve or commitment to actually follow through. Life and time are far too precious. Don't waste time declaring things you won't actually do. Your heart knows the truth...
I believe you
feel your heart in the love you express to me
But it's not enough
Because on the day to day
What you've said, and what you do
Don't seem to add up
Or ring true
I feel like a resolution
Something you've committed to do
Early on
While smitten with holiday cheer
Fresh snow on the ground
Eggnog and gift buying on your mind
With the New Year approaching
You decide you have major changes in mind
And you create this list of things you're going to do
But now the holidays are long gone
And the grind of day upon day is all that remains
And now, like going to the gym
This declaration of love is easy to say
But much harder to do
And so, I'm left to ponder
Am I something you are resolved to do
Or am I resolution - a declaration?
The answer is up to you
Your heart knows the truth....
I believe you
feel your heart in the love you express to me
But it's not enough
Because on the day to day
What you've said, and what you do
Don't seem to add up
Or ring true
I feel like a resolution
Something you've committed to do
Early on
While smitten with holiday cheer
Fresh snow on the ground
Eggnog and gift buying on your mind
With the New Year approaching
You decide you have major changes in mind
And you create this list of things you're going to do
But now the holidays are long gone
And the grind of day upon day is all that remains
And now, like going to the gym
This declaration of love is easy to say
But much harder to do
And so, I'm left to ponder
Am I something you are resolved to do
Or am I resolution - a declaration?
The answer is up to you
Your heart knows the truth....
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Word Power
Yes, words truly have power. They can empower, disappoint, discourage and a whole lot of other things. But the real power of words lies within us.....
"Other people can no longer hurt me. They are just giving me their observation of me, and I give it meaning" ~From Oprah's Lifeclass ~ You give words spoken to you and that play in your head truth and power. If you know in your core what you are purposed for, anything else someone says or does to you is meaningless. First, because when you truly know the power of who you are, you won't sit by and take it, and most importantly, because YOU know your truth. If you don't know your own power, find affirming words to speak into your life, and spend some time on your knees with you and Jesus to figure it out. We are going to treat ourselves better this year ~V
"Other people can no longer hurt me. They are just giving me their observation of me, and I give it meaning" ~From Oprah's Lifeclass ~ You give words spoken to you and that play in your head truth and power. If you know in your core what you are purposed for, anything else someone says or does to you is meaningless. First, because when you truly know the power of who you are, you won't sit by and take it, and most importantly, because YOU know your truth. If you don't know your own power, find affirming words to speak into your life, and spend some time on your knees with you and Jesus to figure it out. We are going to treat ourselves better this year ~V
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