Just Do It!!!

If you're like me, there's something you need/want to do,finish, improve, complete, start, quit doing, learn, accomplish and/or get over. We have what it takes to do it but for some reason, we work harder at not getting it done than we do at finding a way to see things through.Procrastination, fear, lack of resources, willpower... may be part of the problem too. Whatever the case may be, we need to quit working so hard at putting things off and saying we'll get around to it and use that energy to get to that to do, want to do, have to do, need to do or just simply would like to do list and start checking things off. Yep, we just need to do what needs to be done and while we're at it, we need to make time for the want to do / would like to do stuff too.

Excuses

 A lot of times we put more effort into making excuses than we put into finding solutions. If you want to achieve something, you have to reach for it. Put your excuses by the wayside and start reaching. The only power your excuses hold, is the power you give them. To release their hold, start with accountability. Address your excuses. Stop using them to cop out and give up. Remind yourself that for every reason not to do something that contributes to the betterment of you, there's one or more to do it. This will help you stop giving reasons why you can't all while helping you come up with reasons and actions that prove that you can. Take responsibility. Step up and step out of the excuse zone which is better known as the blame game. Things happen, have happened, will happen; acknowledge them, put them in perspective and keep progressing. There's no excuse good enough to stop you from being who you might have been / can be.

Choices

"Make choices that are good for you because you deserve the best!" ~ unknown

Find What Works

There are times that life seems to get the best of you. There are so many issues that one must deal with such as grief, work, school, health issues, relationship problems, unemployment, family drama, uncertainty; to name a few. Each of these have the potential to become major stressors. Instead of letting that happen, find a motivating memory, word, phrase or action that helps you find a way through the stressor you face. Smile until you convince yourself you're happy, laugh when you feel like crying and keep believing when you feel like giving up. There's no problem that lacks a solution. It may be a little harder than we want it to be but if we don't give up /in, we can find a way through all we face and more often than not learn a few things along the way all while becoming stronger and possibly a living testimony for someone else.

Life

"This being human is a guest house. Every morning brings a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor. Welcome and entertain them all! Even if they are a crowd of sorrows, who violently sweep your house empty of its furniture; still, treat each guest honorably. He may be clearing you out for some new delight..." -  Rumi

I saved this from an English class years ago. I had to analyze it. Then, it seemed like a waste of time. Now, not so much. My life has given it meaning. It's amazing how words, lyrics, stanzas sum up our existence. When you think about it, the definition of life is so vague once you take all that it holds and all that comes with it into consideration. Each of us can and will interpret this differently because life is synonymous with so much and each of us holds our own definition of it. However, it holds a common truth that however we define it, life is to be lived and experienced.

A Quote I Like

"The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today. Let us move forward with strong active faith." - Franklin D. Roosevelt

Without Regret

As we go through our days, we have the opportunity to do so much. We  have no idea what the day holds when it starts but as it goes by, we can choose to forgive, visit, call, hang out, check on and or do something for / with someone that we love or just because. Work, money and time falls into the equation and a lot of times we blame that on what we don't do / can't do / won't do.Each of those things matter but there are things you can do without them and around them and you should. There are memories to be made, things to be done, dreams to chase, adventures to experience, peace to be made and moments to treasure. You have to be willing to put the effort forward to make the best of your life and time with those that matter the most in your life; yourself included. Our days here are short and numbered to say the least. We can live them longing, wanting, wishing or doing, rejoicing and enjoying. What we choose stays with us long after the days come and go. Woulda, coulda, shoulda leaves you regretting so much. The remorse, sadness and disappointment that comes with not doing, saying, participating, being, forgiving is a heavy burden to carry. Lighten your load, live with legal and moral reckless abandon from time to time and always and I do mean always make the time for what matters most.

What You Believe

Our beliefs can sustain us, overwhelm us, worry us, carry us, motivate us, hinder us and / or see us through. They are very powerful because what we believe defines our outlook. They can cause us to be pessimistic as we wallow through self pity because we lack the belief that things can and will get better or they can surround us with optimism and strengthen our resolve. They have this power because they give meaning to our days, our existence. Yes, what we believe to be true can take so much from us, limit us, make us settle when we should be hopeful and confident that things can, do and will work out at the same time, they can make us hopeful, bring us joy, increase our faith and give us so much to look forward to. Basically, what we hold to be true, becomes our reality. It is our right to believe what we want so by all means, follow your beliefs but don't let them imprison you and keep you from believing that good things surround you and await you. The possibilities are endless when you face what is yet to be with a positive attitude and why not me mentality.You are capable of so much.         

From Where You Are

Start where you are and let your dreams lead you. As your dreams lead you, follow your heart but beware of false promises and hidden agendas. There will be days that bring you joy. Some will bring you sadness, heartache and grief. Others will leave you asking why. Each of them will bring you a chance to do, believe, be , hope, change, move on or simply exist. It's up to you. Yes, there will be setbacks, let downs, people that try to slow you down / hold you back. Some will actually disguise themselves as loved ones and or friends; there will be naysayers and obstacles too. Rename them, call them motivators as you continue to follow your heart and dreams. You only get one go round why waste it and or let someone or something keep you from making the best of it.

This Week

A dream is never a waste of time just as chasing yours is worth the effort and energy.As this week ends and a new one begins, commit to doing what you need to do to make your dreams come true.