As I sat here feeling a little apathetic, uninspired, and a little out of it, I decided to clean out some files on my computer and as I did, I came across something that left room for pause and suddenly energized me back into the vibrant frame of mind I typically have. It's funny how when you're feeling un or under inspired, all it takes is a little nudge to put you back on track.
Hope you enjoy this...even though I do not recall how I got it or where it came from, so whomever the author is of this; I apologize for not being able to give due credit...
You can’t be where you won’t go.
Perseverance will be the vehicle to victory.
Having a dream is only half the equation. You must put your dream into action.
Writing is a craft that not only takes practice but plenty of patience.
Networking is the key in seeing your purpose come to fruition.
Stay hungry. There is always room for improvement.
Passion is a force that can bring about change if applied.
Purpose and passion are synonymous.
Discover and rediscover the hidden treasures of your heart.
Writing is a tool that can set any mood and entice the reader to travel with you,
regardless of content.
Printed words on paper should be as effective as if you were speaking at the podium to thousands.
Destiny desires that you mentor and support others in the area of passion you are pursuing, those above and below.
Love to live; live to love!
Showing posts with label dreams. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dreams. Show all posts
22 July 2009
23 February 2009
Parallel Universe
In my heart lies a parallel universe where I’m more than happily married to the man of my dreams, my bestest, best friend, and love of my life. He’s handsome, witty, loving, compassionate, of good moral character, and loves the perfectly imperfect me. Though he’s not to thrilled about my sometimes potty mouth, he accepts it as a part of me and threatens to “put something in my mouth” for each time I curse. Truth be told, I’d curse for the sake of it just to take him up on this threats. *giggle* He sees me as the sexiest woman alive, we have great sex, and love, trust, and respect each other unequivocally.
I digress…In my parallel universe, we live in a nice house, drive nice cars; nothing fancy, but what we can afford and like. We have decent jobs, the bills get paid, and we’re able to vacation a 2-3 times a year both as a family and also as a couple. We have a couple of mini people that we love and adore, a close-knit group of friends, and a loving and supportive family to share our lives and children with. We afford each other time apart to spend with our respective friends and engage in our hobbies independent of the other. We promote the need to remain individuals as well as being a couple in order to maintain harmony and not lose ourselves in titles and status.
“Just because” is a part of how our relationship works because we recognize that it’s the simple things that carry the heaviest weight and we don’t want to lose sight of what brought us together in the first place. We’ll send txts or call each other for no other reason, but to say, “have a nice day”, “I love you”, or “I was thinking about you and wanted you to know”. Romance must be lived not spoken about. When possible, we meet for lunch to break the routine of the day. Sometimes he’ll take a personal day and we’ll get the kids off to school and then spend the day loving and being lazy. Or we’ll go do something that we want to do while it’s not as busy or crowded as it would be on the weekend. Hell, we may even let the mini people play hooky and include them for a day or social abandon.
Each day, we carve out time where we rid ourselves of our duties of being professionals (he's a Manager at his job and I'm a successful writer); parents, and focus on being two adults who love and care for each other. Yes, there are times when we fight and disagree, but we find ways to work it out and resolve our conflicts without hurting the other. I love you starts and ends each day as we know that nothing is promised and we have to take and live each day fully.
My parallel universe, is where I go when my real world tries to get the best of me. One of these days, this parallel universe will exist.
Love to live; live to love!
I digress…In my parallel universe, we live in a nice house, drive nice cars; nothing fancy, but what we can afford and like. We have decent jobs, the bills get paid, and we’re able to vacation a 2-3 times a year both as a family and also as a couple. We have a couple of mini people that we love and adore, a close-knit group of friends, and a loving and supportive family to share our lives and children with. We afford each other time apart to spend with our respective friends and engage in our hobbies independent of the other. We promote the need to remain individuals as well as being a couple in order to maintain harmony and not lose ourselves in titles and status.
“Just because” is a part of how our relationship works because we recognize that it’s the simple things that carry the heaviest weight and we don’t want to lose sight of what brought us together in the first place. We’ll send txts or call each other for no other reason, but to say, “have a nice day”, “I love you”, or “I was thinking about you and wanted you to know”. Romance must be lived not spoken about. When possible, we meet for lunch to break the routine of the day. Sometimes he’ll take a personal day and we’ll get the kids off to school and then spend the day loving and being lazy. Or we’ll go do something that we want to do while it’s not as busy or crowded as it would be on the weekend. Hell, we may even let the mini people play hooky and include them for a day or social abandon.
Each day, we carve out time where we rid ourselves of our duties of being professionals (he's a Manager at his job and I'm a successful writer); parents, and focus on being two adults who love and care for each other. Yes, there are times when we fight and disagree, but we find ways to work it out and resolve our conflicts without hurting the other. I love you starts and ends each day as we know that nothing is promised and we have to take and live each day fully.
My parallel universe, is where I go when my real world tries to get the best of me. One of these days, this parallel universe will exist.
Love to live; live to love!
07 May 2007
inspiration...
I just got done speaking with my fave aunt and she is truly one of the most beautiful people in the world. Her voice is like music to my ears. She's so kind, so loving, and so positive. She is so warm and genuine that when you speak with her, you feel so uplifted. Aunt C is not one for BS and drama and will not tolerate negativity in speech and energy. Aunt C tells me to resolve conflict if I have any and to always maintain a good disposition in life and to keep God first. If you're ever in a bad or sad mood Aunt C can make the sun shine in your otherwise cloudy day. Aunt C takes an interest in whatever is going on in your life and could take a proud seat next to Inyala Vanzant or Maya Angelou for being a phenomenal woman and a grea life coach. Aunt C inspires me to always do my best and to always be the best woman I can be. She doesn't get upset if she doesn't hear from me in a while or make me feel guilty for not updating her on the haps in my life. Instead she appreciates the time we share when we talk and she takes an active interest in what I've been up to. Aunt C has and will always inspire me to be a better woman and to follow my heart and my dreams. Ironically, I read the following when I was on the phone with her...Tell me God ain't working with and for me...Have a blessed day...
Dare to dream
The main thing that keeps an objective out of reach is your assumption that you cannot reach it. You're able to do precisely what you expect to be able to do.
Are there dreams that you dare not to dream because you've decided that you cannot attain them? If so, then your negative expectation has become a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Before you abandon or downgrade your most treasured dreams, consider this. When your goal is personally meaningful and compelling, you can achieve it, whatever it may be.
You are never too old or too young, too rich or too poor, to direct the energy of your life toward a compelling objective. Life is about making a difference, and that's something you can do no matter what your circumstances may be.
There is somewhere you truly wish to go, something you sincerely desire to achieve, right this very moment. Take the time to find it, commit yourself to it, and make the effort to make it happen.
Your dreams represent some of the most valuable gifts you have to give to life. Dare to dream, and allow the best of who you are to be fully expressed.-- Ralph Marston
Dare to dream
The main thing that keeps an objective out of reach is your assumption that you cannot reach it. You're able to do precisely what you expect to be able to do.
Are there dreams that you dare not to dream because you've decided that you cannot attain them? If so, then your negative expectation has become a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Before you abandon or downgrade your most treasured dreams, consider this. When your goal is personally meaningful and compelling, you can achieve it, whatever it may be.
You are never too old or too young, too rich or too poor, to direct the energy of your life toward a compelling objective. Life is about making a difference, and that's something you can do no matter what your circumstances may be.
There is somewhere you truly wish to go, something you sincerely desire to achieve, right this very moment. Take the time to find it, commit yourself to it, and make the effort to make it happen.
Your dreams represent some of the most valuable gifts you have to give to life. Dare to dream, and allow the best of who you are to be fully expressed.-- Ralph Marston
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