It is easy to confuse what you want for what you need. There are many things we can live without. It does not mean we should deprive ourselves of them.
Desire becomes a problem when it consumes you. If it turns to lust, then it must be abandoned. Otherwise, the thing will convince you of its necessity.
Simply wishing for better provides a goal. With hard work and perseverance it can be achieved. Be careful of your wishes, for they just might come true.
Merely subsisting would be a life of misery. Things can be enjoyed when not at another's expense. That which is earned is much better than what is given.
Those who take, will take everything for granted. What they have will be readily expended. And in the end, the nothing produced will be what is retained.
Be mindful of what you have, knowing it could be easily lost. These are resources to enrich your existence. Their use is a gauge for the life you have lived.
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Hard choices
Hard choices are a part of life. Sometimes there is no good answer to a given problem. When this happens, you must make a decision and stand by it.
Never rush blindly into anything. Learn as much as you can before deciding on a course of action. Failing to look before you leap can lead to a nasty fall.
If you make a mistake, take ownership of it. Those who blame others only compound their shame. By not taking responsibility, you only make things worse.
To survive, we must be able to take a few punches. Getting knocked down is no excuse for staying there. Stand back up and get yourself back into the fray.
There are many hardships on the way to success. Do not become discouraged if you hit a wall. Obstacles merely exist to be eventually overcome.
It is hard to proceed when you hit a solid object. There are many ways of getting past without going through. Or maybe you just need to hit the right spot.
Never rush blindly into anything. Learn as much as you can before deciding on a course of action. Failing to look before you leap can lead to a nasty fall.
If you make a mistake, take ownership of it. Those who blame others only compound their shame. By not taking responsibility, you only make things worse.
To survive, we must be able to take a few punches. Getting knocked down is no excuse for staying there. Stand back up and get yourself back into the fray.
There are many hardships on the way to success. Do not become discouraged if you hit a wall. Obstacles merely exist to be eventually overcome.
It is hard to proceed when you hit a solid object. There are many ways of getting past without going through. Or maybe you just need to hit the right spot.
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Gift of the heart
Love starts with attraction. Relationships without chemistry tend to be of short duration. There must be something which brings two people together.
Feelings are merely a starting point. Easily they come, and just as readily they depart. For there to be love, you must proceed beyond such things.
It helps when you like to spend time together. The more communication, the closer the bond. If you cannot share words, how can you share other things?
Lovers will not agree on everything. Differences of opinion should not be a cause for strife. If so, then someone is making a play for control.
As with so many things, love takes time. Relationships are not born overnight. When they fall apart, it is because one or both are not doing their part.
Without love, this world would be a lonely place indeed. Cherish the ones who cherish you. The most precious thing you can give someone is your heart.
Feelings are merely a starting point. Easily they come, and just as readily they depart. For there to be love, you must proceed beyond such things.
It helps when you like to spend time together. The more communication, the closer the bond. If you cannot share words, how can you share other things?
Lovers will not agree on everything. Differences of opinion should not be a cause for strife. If so, then someone is making a play for control.
As with so many things, love takes time. Relationships are not born overnight. When they fall apart, it is because one or both are not doing their part.
Without love, this world would be a lonely place indeed. Cherish the ones who cherish you. The most precious thing you can give someone is your heart.
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
More or less
It is the little things which drive you crazy. Seemingly minor matters have a major effect. They are the difference between good and a work of art.
Attention to detail is of vital importance. The one thing overlooked could be essential for success. It might even be a matter of life and death.
Those who care will put in the effort required. They will scrutinize their work, searching for flaws. Love adds value and its lack does subtract.
No one wants to deal with their mistakes. It is much easier to just sweep them under the rug. But eventually, they will serve to trip you up.
We have only ourselves to blame should we fail to see. Everything is right there before our eyes. The fault is our own if we keep them closed.
What is put into life can be received in return. Do less and your existence will be worth less. Those who do more will find reward beyond measure.
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Keeping time
Our time is not unlimited, but the possibilities are. The important thing about life is not to waste it. Do what you can while you can still do it.
The end is unknown, because the story is not finished. Our actions determine how things turn out. We will either get the credit or the blame.
No one can live for you, nor can any stay death's icy touch. Failure is a personal matter. Doing nothing is the means of becoming the same.
Those weary with days will grieve when they stop. That which you put aside just might go undone. Or it could be left in the hands of another.
Who knows when the beating in one's chest will cease? Let it be the metronome that keeps you in time. For there is music yet to be played.
Our lives are a song the heart sings. It cries out to be heard in the darkness of night. Give ear to what it has to say before we reach the final beat.
The end is unknown, because the story is not finished. Our actions determine how things turn out. We will either get the credit or the blame.
No one can live for you, nor can any stay death's icy touch. Failure is a personal matter. Doing nothing is the means of becoming the same.
Those weary with days will grieve when they stop. That which you put aside just might go undone. Or it could be left in the hands of another.
Who knows when the beating in one's chest will cease? Let it be the metronome that keeps you in time. For there is music yet to be played.
Our lives are a song the heart sings. It cries out to be heard in the darkness of night. Give ear to what it has to say before we reach the final beat.
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Road to success
Progress is not always a straight line. We must do different things to achieve our goals. What works is simply what produces the desired results.
There are no shortcuts on the road to success. The correct way might be out of your way. Be willing to take the time and put in the necessary effort.
Giving up is like abandoning your vehicle. One finds themselves stranded on the highway of life. You must either move forward or head back.
When there is momentum, keep moving. Do not let all the distractions keep you from your purpose. The worst thing in the world is to stop.
It is easy to become discouraged when things go wrong. Focus your efforts on making them right. Then, get back on the road once more.
Many are those who give up on their dreams. It is a tragedy to wind up unfulfilled. Especially when the destination could be just around the bend.
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Blazing a trail
You can only force yourself to do something for so long. When the energy fades, a person just burns out. Once this happens, change becomes a necessity.
This is not caused by a lack of will, but a lack of interest. One feels as if their wheels are just spinning. No matter the effort employed, they are going nowhere.
It is not necessary to love what you do. Even if you are trudging along, the bills still get paid. But what happens when a person simply grinds to a halt?
Then, something else must be found. What can be done is limited only by what can be imagined. However, changing direction is not such a simple task.
Following a path is easier than blazing a new trail. We cannot face our fears by remaining where it is safe. Risks are inherent in any worthwhile venture.
The dream is to live doing what we love. It takes a great deal of work to realize what is desired. The burdens will be great, but the satisfaction greater.
This is not caused by a lack of will, but a lack of interest. One feels as if their wheels are just spinning. No matter the effort employed, they are going nowhere.
It is not necessary to love what you do. Even if you are trudging along, the bills still get paid. But what happens when a person simply grinds to a halt?
Then, something else must be found. What can be done is limited only by what can be imagined. However, changing direction is not such a simple task.
Following a path is easier than blazing a new trail. We cannot face our fears by remaining where it is safe. Risks are inherent in any worthwhile venture.
The dream is to live doing what we love. It takes a great deal of work to realize what is desired. The burdens will be great, but the satisfaction greater.
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