Things

There are things we do and things we don't do. There are things we blame on others and things we hide from. There are things that we make excuses for and things we settle for. There are also things that we allow to control our being. All those things need to be addressed not just tucked away until we need justification for being stuck and/ or failing to do/be or best. Our fears and failures love those "THINGS" because if it wasn't for them,our possibilities would be limitless. We wouldn't constantly be going through. We wouldn't feel as if things weren't ever going to get better.We would be content and everything would be right in our world. However, it doesn't work like that. Things do and will happen. There are times that we are to blame and sometimes it's through no fault of our own. Whatever the case may be. Deal with those things. Don't hide behind them.Don't use them as reasons to justify your lack of determination and will. Don't blame them for all that is wrong. Face them! Learn from them and don't let them limit you. If this seems hard to do on your own, post the serenity prayer. - God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference - Read it daily. Memorize it.Refer to it often. Use it to help you get through the inevitable "THINGS" that come with life. Those very things are as bad or as good as you allow them to be.

Random Thoughts

It's been a while since I've written anything. I've been busy working, growing, learning, living, sometimes surviving but always knowing that this journey of mine is fulfilling to say the least. I am grateful for so much. I have come to realize that the way we process/internalize things effects the way we deal with them.It is my hope that wherever you are in your life, you take the time to realize that life as you know it can and will be as good as you make it. The struggle is real and the let downs are many but there is also memorable moments, unspeakable joy, good times and many things that are hoped for but not seen. Hold on to that hope and believe that with each passing day be it good, bad, so-so or just a day, you have the power to decide how you're going to let it effect you. Take care of yourself and wallow in optimism rather than pity and despair. Make the best of all that you face. Don't allow others to steal your joy or take more than you have to give. 

Friendship

Friendship is something that many seem to take for granted. Normally we say don't take people you care about for granted, but friendship may be the exception. I don't mean use them and take advantage of your friends. All I'm saying is that being friends does not require us to try hard in order to have a friend. Just be yourself and allow your friends to be themselves. As a matter of fact if you allow your friends to be themselves, it's actually more fun than if you are alike. Most of the time their way of being is what makes them so fun to be around. I have a friend who I laugh at/with (whatever you want to call it) on pretty much a daily basis. If you can't laugh together or at each other without hurting the others feelings then you do not have a true friendship. So, don't try so hard, don't take things personally, but DO have friends that you can take for granted. They won't mind, trust me. --MC, Reno, NV 2011

"Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference." - Winston Churchill

"Your life is what your thoughts make it." - Marcus Aurelius

Something To Remember

"Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other." - Abraham Lincoln

Our Thoughts / Our Actions

"You are what your deep, driving desire is, so is your will. As your will is, so is your deed. As your deed is, so is your destiny." - Brihadaranyaka Upanishad IV 4.5

Don't Let Anything Stop You

"Set your sights high, the higher the better. Expect the most wonderful things to happen, not in the future but right now. Realize that nothing is too good. Allow absolutely nothing to hamper you or hold you up in any way." - Eileen Caddy

Life is full of many opportunities and obstacles. Embrace those opportunities and face those obstacles with all that you have in you. Hold your head up, work hard, hang in there and live your life like anything is possible and you'll find that it is. Your faith and belief in yourself will sustain you and help you through. While going through, and doing what you want to do, have to do and need to do, surround yourself with positive people and count your blessings and acknowledge your progress no matter how minimal it may seem. Follow your heart and hold onto your dreams. See each day as a chance to change what didn't work yesterday and do what's necessary to make each day better. Believe that you can, and you will. Believe that you can't, and you won't. It's that simple!

Distractions

"The best way to get something done is to do it" - I'm guilty of a few things but, the two things I'm most guilty of are procrastination and lack of follow through. I have the motivation and what it takes to get it done, I just have to figure out how to get my mindset on the same page. I set my goals and get started and then, the distractions multiply. Facebook, a text, a TV show, a nap... whatever the distraction of the moment may be, I follow it and give it my full attention knowing that I should be focusing on the project I have yet to complete. In my mind, I have plenty of time so, the breaks I take are no big deal, right?...Well, actually, WRONG!!! I say that because what usually happens; is at the last minute, my to do list ends up being a lot longer and my time frame to get the things done, a lot shorter. I end up beating myself up for not doing what I had to do when I should've been doing it.  The funny thing is, I manage to get what I have to do done and breathe a sigh of relief  before promising myself things will be different next time. Unfortunately, when the next time comes around, my mindset fails me once again. That is why today, I'm choosing to alter my mindset. I'm going to set my goals, pull out my to do list, and make a time line which includes my solution to my two things I'm most guilty of which I stated earlier are procrastination and lack of follow through. If you're wondering, what my solution is, it's giving myself time to waste time. This will allow me to plan my break, take it and then get back to work. Since fall is here and change is in the air, anything is possible. So, if you have a to do list, a project you need to do, a change you want to make, something you need to get done, change your mindset. Find a workable solution to getting it done and do it!

My Namesake

Today one of the greatest ladies I know was born. She taught / showed me so much all while loving me unconditionally. My mom named me after her. Not a day goes by that I don't think about her / miss her. My time with her resides in my heart and my memories. I love you Grandma Margie and I miss you. Rest In Peace My Love.

My Namesake 

She knew it was time
Her temple kept failing her
But she had her way

She spoke of heaven
I ignored what transpired
Wait that is selfish

She forbids crying
My reactions were silenced
I follow her lead

Her hand reaches for mine
I reach back grasping darkness
She radiates light

I look beyond me
We embrace our forever
While saying good bye