Desire that inspires

When you are dying of thirst in the desert, then an oasis will appear. Illusions may seem like the real thing. But they leave you with a mouth full of sand.

We deceive ourselves when we cannot get past what we want. The image created can be almost tangible. Reach for it, and you will learn the truth.

Dreams serve best as inspiration. It is the action we take that gives them relevance. Our desire can inspire us to make what is unlikely into a reality.

Such things do not just happen, they are caused. The idea must come out of the mind and into the hands. Or else it will only exist between the ears.

True passion comes from the heart. But it is not content to remain within. Through various and sundry mediums, we send it forth into the world.

Vision is a good place to start. But for realization, you must have construction. That means not waiting for things to happen, but making them so.

Head above water

Onto our lives some rain must fall. What happens when the storm passes says a lot about a person. Will you drown or keep your head above water?

Not all problems are catastrophic ones. Usually, we can handle what comes our way. But life has a way of draining the energy that keeps you going.

Do not discount the slightest bit of progress. Often, a little motivation is all you really need. It is enough to know that your efforts are not in vain.

Those who lose the will tend to waste away. Regret floods in to fill the void. There it will stay to serve as a reminder of all that could have been.

Feed the spirit that which brings you joy. Renew your strength by pushing back against the gloom. Remind yourself how wonderful it is to be alive.

The thunder might crash and the skies could pour. We have seen the lightning flash before. No matter how dark the night, there soon comes the dawn. 

Those who make

Difficult situations require ingenuity. What is normally done is not likely to be effective. Though the resources may be limited, the imagination is not.

Creatures in nature must adapt to survive. However, we can make our environment suit us. We do not just provide for our needs, but also for our wants.

Limitations exist merely to be overcome. Humans are constantly proving the value of inventiveness. All of our lives have benefited as a direct result.

No matter what happens, there is something we can do. The long climb back up can teach us much. But only if we are willing to see it all through.

Having less simply means you must use what you have. Accomplishments build upon themselves. Pretty soon, up from the bottom you will rise.

That which you possess can be taken away. What we are is not so transitory. Those who only take will never understand what joy it is to make.

Time to rest

When you have done all you can, it is time to rest. Fixating on matters merely leads to exhaustion. You will need your wits about you to succeed.

One cannot expect to run on an empty tank. Mind, body and spirit all require refreshment. Fatigue means a lack of energy when it is needed most.

Imagination must be fed like anything else. What starts out as an idea, becomes a passion. Very often, these things will take on a life of their own.

The world has a way of wearing us down. Pure enjoyment can be quite invigorating. We can set aside all our burdens for a precious few moments.

While we are resting, the subconscious is at work. Slowly it is putting the pieces together. It is laziness when nothing is done with the results.

Once the energy returns, we are ready to go on. All that was needed was a chance to catch our breath. Now, we will see how much more we can do.

All that sparkles

How do you know if an opportunity is a good one? Something may sparkle merely because it catches the light. That does not make it a precious gem.

Be wary of the offers you receive. Those who promise much deliver little. Know what you are getting into before signing your name on the dotted line.

It takes wisdom to discern fair from foul. Look beyond your desires to see what is true. The only advantage they can take is what you give them.

Evil preys on desperation. It often waits until your need is the greatest. Then will its silvery tongue speak the words that you would most like to hear.

People are persuaded into what is not in their best interest. Ask yourself what good will come of this course of action? If none, then it is best to abstain.

The decisions of life are difficult ones. Rarely is it easy to determine the right course. However, with clear sight one can readily avoid a precipitous fall.

Changing direction

It is not easy to change one's direction, but often it is necessary. The road you travel could reach a dead end. An alternate route can be a lifesaver.

Yet, it is not so simple to just do something else. Our choices are limited by our experience. To blaze a new trail means stepping out into the unknown.

No one wants to backtrack, but it might be the only way. Determine how you got here and how to get out. Retrace your steps to find the way forward.

Do not leave your fate in the hands of another. Otherwise, you will become a pawn in their game. And the results of that can be disastrous indeed.

The landscape we face is always changing. Do not be confused by the ebb and flow. Observe the pattern and then plan your moves accordingly.

When you are backed into a corner, it is time to fight. Obstacles exist just to be overcome. Look forward to seeing them in the distance behind you.

Hear the Song

A poem about inspiration.

Hear the Song

Through the fields wet with morning dew,

hear the song calling out to you.

Up from the ground and into the sky,

feel all the moments passing by.

Time for the journey to begin,

a burning desire deep within.

Merely to have a slight reprieve,

monotonous days we now will leave.

Just one step and more to follow;

over the hills and through the hollow.

Listening to the babbling brook,

peering into each cranny and nook.

Follow the notes, where they may lead;

to places remote, tangled with weeds.

The melody light pulls you along.

Against it to fight would be all wrong.

It is your guide, and even your muse.

Feelings so right, cannot be refused.

So you forge on, knowing not where.

Here you belong, searching for there.

That which obstructs, now overcome.

We have been taught, not to succumb.

Finding our ears, the music does swell.

Soothing our fears, ringing like bells.

What we have sought, precious the gift;

cannot be bought, burdens to lift.

Why do we follow, what could have drawn us?

A tale for the morrow may be upon us.

It is but a spark, flames to ignite;

lighting the dark, claiming the night.

A simple refrain, is all we require.

With a single grain, we are inspired.