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Whatever you have gone through or are currently going through, it is very important for you to know that you are not alone. No matter how devastated you feel, you will get through it. When you feel that you can’t take it anymore, you have to realize that you do have options. You have to talk to somebody to help you figure a way through it.
Before I start this article about unsupportive people, I would like to explain some important details to you. In this article you will see how uncompassionate and narrow minded some of these people are. Let’s start by describing the unsupportive person; this person can be male or female, old or young, educated or uneducated, live in any part of the world, and be of any race or religion. Now that pretty much describes anyone walking this planet, but you can point them out by their utter lack of compassion for others.r
Just the word Christmas can warm your heart and put a smile on your face. For some it is a time of year that they have come to dread. It is the loneliest time of year for many, and a joyous time for many more. But the true meaning of Christmas is not about what lies under the Christmas tree or even the fact if you have one or not, it is what is in your heart.r
Memories have a way of creeping up on you. You might flashback to your prom, or the moment you held your first born. As you age, your memories become much more vivid, you remember even the slightest detail. Some memories are fantastic while others might be a living hell depending on what they went through. Enjoy reminiscing about old friends and good times. Those memories will always be a treasure.r
Take a good look at yourself. Accept yourself as you are in this moment. What you might feel are flaws, are not. They make up who you truly are. Regardless if you are tired and weary or if you are rambunctious and a go-getter, it is who you are. Accept your strengths and weaknesses. Accept the things that you long to learn and improve upon them. Rich or poor, come as you are. Know that you have no limitations except the ones that you put upon yourself. Be comfortable in your own skin. Learn to listen to your own voice of reason and drown out all doubt that others might speak.r
A lifetime of love begins with a single step, a journey of a thousand miles. A new experience offers a thrill and an adventure. A tiny, precious hand to hold is all grown up now. A smile when you hear those special words make your heart skip a beat. A day at the office, a night on the town, children tucked in their beds, running errands and paying bills, time to retire for the evening, all in a day’s work.r
To sit in silence is to relax and just breathe. No time constraints, no rubbish to listen to. You feel your own heartbeat thumping. You feel your diaphragm contract and expand with every breath you take. You clear your mind of all things. Relax and let your mind go.
Have you ever had one of those days where you think, “I wish I knew how to do this, or I wish I would have gone there, or I wish I would have tried doing that?” Whether it is something like rock climbing, or learning a language, or getting a degree, it is never too late to do it. If there is one thing that life holds, it is uncertainty. This applies to all areas of your life; career, marital status and death. So if you are thinking that you are too old to learn something, think again.r
The visionaries who paved the way to where we are now must be commended for their work. They took a dream, a simple dream; they took the time to map out all the different possibilities to set their dream in motion. They stretched their imagination as far as it could go, and it worked out great for them. Sure, there might have been a few dreams that didn’t turn out as planned, but in the end, they watched their dreams transform into a life of their own.r
It is that time of year when your son or daughter is off to college. It is that moment that makes a parent proud but also a moment that you have been dreading. You can put on a smile to everyone, but deep down you are hurting because they are not close in proximity anymore. Now it is time to beef up on your calling and data plans and learn to Skype if you haven’t learned how to by now.r
To sit in silence is to relax and just breathe. No time constraints, no rubbish to listen to. You feel your own heartbeat thumping. You feel your diaphragm contract and expand with every breath you take. You clear your mind of all things. Relax and let your mind go.
Honor and respect are two important things that you learn in life; they both go hand-in-hand. You learn from others by their words and actions. This teaches you; who is going to keep their word and who just tells you things that you may want to hear. It will define who is going to show up when they tell you they’re going to or who will pay you back the money you leant them. It shows you who will honor their word and who respects you.r
From that very first time that I went into a DMV, I knew that I wanted to be an organ donor. There was a little box that you had to mark for it to appear on your license. Reflecting back on it now, that little box seemed to be so trivial at the time, but it is so important.r
We only know what we know, until we reach the point we long to know more. We only act a certain way until we realize that our actions are not gaining us any ground. We are always eager to speak, always longing to be heard; until we realize how important it is, just to listen. We will only teach our young so many lessons, as we understand they have their own lessons to learn. We live, we love, and we accept, and when others fall short we revert back to where we started from, or we can grow past them.r
We all have a passion for something. Through time and patience, we have allowed ourselves to experiment with different things and uncover a part of us that finds a sense of joy and accomplishment in our passion. Some people have become great artist and musicians, while others have a profound passion for health and the environment. There is neither right nor wrong, as it takes all things to make this a wondrous world.
I wish you love, peace and joy. I want to throw in some strength, comfort, and warmth to help you on your journey through life. I also wish you tende ess and hugs, when life gets cold and your struggles get rough. I wish you a trinket box full of all your fondest memories, to call upon when you need someone close. I would also like to give you the world’s biggest hug, so you have one during your joys and pain. Through all your triumphs and heartaches, just know that it is there. I wish for you, patience when you need it the most.r
When you are comfortable with yourself you release all expectations of others. I say this in part because Valentine’s Day is approaching and there will be many hearts that get broken because they expect others to fulfill their wishes. There is an easy evaluation of this. If you squeeze a bunch of lemons you cannot be shocked when they produce lemon juice. The same generalization applies to expectations of love. If you are with someone who does not feel love, or know how to love, you cannot be surprised when he does not know how to show it.
All that you will ever be resides in your hands. It does not lie in the person next to you, down the street or anyone else around you. People, places and things might help to influence what you want to do in your life, but it is ultimately up to you. All that you will ever be does not lie in yesterday’s experiences, it lies in your tomorrows. What one person says or does is on their shoulders, it is not to be rested on yours. You will be, and will have what you desire most in life.r
As I walk, I see all that life offers and what others give. I notice everything that surrounds me, both beauty and menace. I am deeply moved by random acts of kindness that I witness; others helping others in need, just because. I see the beauty in the flowers and trees that mother earth has given us. I take notice of the rocks in streams and the life that is sustained in the water. I also take notice how others deface the beautiful landscape.
Say your words with conviction. Feel and know the strength that they bare. Just know that however many people tell you that you can’t do something, that there are a million more people that are rooting for you. Just because something is not seen nor heard, does not mean that it isn’t so. When others see your strength, as you get closer to obtaining your goal, they become threatened by their own weakness. Some may try and make you weak by their words or actions, but they won’t be successful because you are stronger than they are.
Hope and encouragement are two things which help hold us together during good times and bad. For example, you might be hoping to make the diving team. Once you have made it on the diving team, you might say a few words of encouragement to yourself as you prepare to do a Gainer off the diving board.r
I strongly believe we are here on this earth to live life to its fullest; to feel, love, share, and to grow. Even a bad day is a temporary thing; it makes us appreciate a good day. To live, show love, and be grateful for all things keeps you grounded. To be aware, not only of yourself, but of others, their needs, their dreams and goals and help them obtain them. You will feel gratitude for helping someone to succeed and they will feel gratitude for your help.r
Things will change, only when you decide you are ready to change them. Life is so full of promise, but some days you just don’t see it. I’ll call those days, distractions. Believe me when I say, life is full of them.
As the new day dawns, we dream of our accomplishments for the day. Somewhere in the world a runner reaches the finish line, a baby takes their very first step. A child stands nervous at the podium; he knows how to spell, but feels intimidated by the crowd. With outstretched arms and smiles of joy, we welcome family and friends. As this day draws to an end, people have pushed their comfort zones to their limits. Some have had to be strong and carry the burdens of others. Someplace in the world someone is trying to get comfortable, but longing to be home.r
This article is about releasing and forgiving. If someone has hurt or upset you, take time to reflect on what might have happened in their life to change them. Things are not always as they seem. Occasionally we are broken so we can be mended the right way. Feeling our own heartbreak allows us to sympathize with others. When we are born, our innocence and wonder exudes from us. There are no doubts, no fears, and life is full of wonder.r
What do you want? No, I mean it. What is it that you truly want? Some people want fame, others would like good fortune. While you think about what it is that you truly want, here are a couple questions to think about as well. If I receive what I want, is it going to make me happy? Is it a necessity or a convenience?r
This is my Thanksgiving prayer from me to you. I pray for safe travels everywhere that you go. I pray for fond memories of loved ones to always fill your heart. As you carefully plan out all the details for your Thanksgiving feast, all things are done with love and that is the most important ingredient that you need. As you gather around for your holiday meal, everyday acknowledge how blessed you truly are.r
It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to open your own business. There are many businesses that stood the test of time and have hung around for years. It is so sad when you see a business close its doors, for whatever reason. As you drive through the neighborhoods in your community, you might notice some which are no longer there. It saddens me more when I see many businesses close around the same time; one by one and the strip malls go vacant. Not only does the business owner lose in those circumstances, the community and the land owner lose out as well.r
This article is about that one moment in life when you have the opportunity to turn things around. It is about that one moment when you realize the meaning of something, and it is so profound, as if a bolt of lightning knocked the realization into you. It leaves you wondering, “Why didn’t I think of that sooner?”r
I’m not here to tell you what you don’t need, I’m here to tell you that you deserve better. You are stopping yourself from moving forward because you can’t get over the hurt that someone close to you has caused you. I’m telling you to stop feeling sorry for yourself. People are meant to come and go in your life; some might be friends, lovers, and yes, family. Everyone has a label, but you can’t keep them around if they treat you poorly. Your life is so much more important than that.
Come walk with me dear child, just for a little while. You see, you haven’t been yourself, I can see it in your eyes. What use to be a caring soul has turned just a little-bit colder? Your bright smile always lit up a room, it’s been awhile. You don’t have to say anything, just let me speak my mind.r
Do you really know what love is? Many of us were taught what love means by the actions of the adults in our lives. Some parents displayed love openly, while others might have shown little or no affection at all. Is love a kiss, a hug, or something much deeper than this? We grew up in a time period when love meant longevity, marriages lasted a long time. They still do, but you hear a lot more about couples divorcing nowadays.
Appreciate where you are in this moment, because in a blink of an eye, a new moment is upon you. Some will move up in life while others will slide down. Others will move laterally while some will try hard just to hold steady. All you can do is be grateful, with each and every breath you take, be grateful. You don’t have to have much, just be grateful. Appreciate the people you see today, the people you see no more, just be grateful to have known them.r
Before I go on about it, here is the definition of each so you understand it a little better. Yin: the passive female principle of the universe characterized as female and sustaining and associated with earth, dark, and cold. Yang: the active male principle of the universe characterized as male and creative and associated with heaven, heat, and light.r
Without realizing it, we live our life in constant judgement. We judge ourselves, both our perfections and our imperfections. If you stop and think about it, our entire world is based on judgement. Our banks judge us on our transaction history to see who is credit worthy and who is not. Our cell phone companies judge us by our minutes and data plan that we have, the list goes on. From when we were little kids we learned early that we were being judged. Who gets picked for what team, who is smarter, who is prettier, and the list goes on.r
This article is a chance to reflect on your answers. There are millions of people that walk our busy streets; many are right next to you. Do you take the time to notice them? If I was crying, what would you do? Would you carry on about your business or would you care to find out why? If I was lost and all alone would you help me or walk by like you never saw me? If I was broke and living on the streets, would you feed me or leave me all alone? If I was using drugs would you pretend you didn’t see me, help me, or just walk away?r
When all else fails, hope is something that we cling to. It is a beacon that calls us at our highest and lowest moments in life. We share in the hope of others as well. At the final moment of despair, after you shed your last teardrop, you muster up hope. Within you, you find the courage and the strength to get back up. Something is different when you arise; it is a new hope that has sprung alive. You muster up the courage to pull your thoughts together and look at things with a new perspective, one that will create a new avenue for you to go down.r
Just when you think you nailed it, life happens. You have to laugh at the irony of it all. It is those times when you mail out all of your bills just to receive five more bills in the mail. It is when you save up for something special and you end up spending the money on something else. It is those times when you map out an entire vacation and the weather changes. Sure, you might have to adjust some things on your itinerary, but you can still have a great time.r
With each new day, life is full of all kinds of new possibilities. With each breath taken, it brings new life for that moment. During hard times and struggle, it brings about a new strength and understanding. Love and happiness are easy to attain for some. As in love, there are many types of love. Some can attain it easily while others struggle to give and receive it. Happiness works the same way. You choose who and how you love, you choose what brings you happiness. You seek out what you choose to feel at that moment.r
Where you came from does not mean that you are destined to be in a certain situation, place, or doing a certain thing. Where you are going depends on you; and the amount of determination and work that you are willing to put forth to get you where you want to be.
Life is pretty easy to figure out; we just complicate it by reading too much into it. We are wired to figure things out which work for us and we try a new approach if it isn’t working. A large part of getting to where you want to be is envisioning yourself already there. If you are a classical singer, you might picture yourself on stage of an opera. Whatever your vision is, you can get there. Making a vision board will help you obtain and retain new ideas of the future you imagined. But that is only one small part of making it to where you want to be.r
What is your destination? Ponder that thought for a moment. As you think about where you want to go, you cannot help but reflect on where you’ve been. Many have traveled a lengthy journey to get to the point where they are at right now. Where do you see yourself six month, two years or even twelve years from now? Are the people that you surround yourself with helping you reach your destination? Are the books you read or the places you go helping you along your journey?r
Mean people hurt others. Good people love others. If you have been through any type of meanness or cruelty you will understand where I am coming from. When someone does something mean to you, your first reaction is to get even, or to try to justify yourself. This is absolutely the worst thing that you can do, and I’ll tell you why.
We are a society that is filled with attachments. We love our technology; we have to feel connected to the rest of the world at all times. When we try to evolve ourselves we learn to release. Sometimes when we release one thing, we become attached to something else. You also have to stop and ask yourself; is this device helping my life or hindering it? Is (name whatever it is) consuming all of my time and energy?r
We all protect our heart in one way or another. Maybe we were teased at school, or hurt by someone we once loved. It doesn’t matter how far back the sense of pain goes, it might feel very real today. It is good to guard your heart against people or situations that might hurt you, but there is a line that you have to watch because you might be over protecting your heart.r
I am a firm believe that angels walk among us. To me an angel is someone who has endured hardships and has come out of the difficult times with understanding and grace. The angel that walks among us knows only love and compassion and both listens and teaches with utter attentiveness. Personally, I have been blessed to have crossed the path of many of angels. Regardless if it is in line at the supermarket, the hairdresser, or on an interview, their words lighten your heart and put a smile on your face.r
If I could sum up all the important things in my life I can put it into two words, “be grateful.” No matter what you have, or what you don’t have, you have to be grateful for what you do have. Awake each morning by feeling grateful. From the moment you open your eyes, start off by feeling grateful that you even awoke. Life is short and we are not guaranteed another day. Then I go on to feeling grateful that you awoke in your bed. It does not matter how comfortable, or uncomfortable your bed is.
Sometimes, when you hear devastating news about someone you love, you know what you feel in your heart, but the right words don’t come forth or they just don’t sound right or the wrong words are spoken. If this happens, don’t despair. It is not a relationship that is now lost. Look at it as if a window had been left open for love, compassion and forgiveness to enter.r
Dare yourself to dream. No matter how big or how small, just dream. Dream about where you want to go in life. Dream about doing what it is that you wish to do. Dream of a world the way you wish it was. Don’t be afraid to dream, let your imagination take you away. No place is to far nor too near. Once you dream of how you want things to be, the universe will help you make your dream come true. Of course you will have to do work on your part to make it happen as well. Dream not only about material things, but about harmony and well wishes to everyone.
To just be means that you appreciate the moment for what it is. What does it mean to just be? It means to surrender. You have to learn how to just let go and surrender the moment for whatever it is meant to be. We are so busy doing things that it is hard to surrender. When you surrender you acknowledge that you cannot control everything. By surrendering you are acknowledging your smallness. There is this great big world with billions of people, other animals, and other planets. You realize that you are but a speck on this great thing we call earth.r