The Flow of Life

Life is a learning tailspin, and winding journey of experiences, which you can view in black and white, or through the entire rainbow. 

Nothing will be constant and steady. It fluctuates, it changes, and the wave of life meanders. You could be laughing one day, and the next drowning. Life is unpredictable, but it does not stop moving, and contradicting. Accept it, it is erratic.

The whole point is to survive.

From the highest highs to the lowest lows, humps and bumps, be prepared to welcome any accident or surprise. Pray for a life more regular and even, but if you don't get it, don't crack in the stress and mess, because strength doesn't you, but make you. If times are tough, it could be a blessing in disguise, a time for you to learn or improve, or just some hot spice for your  sweet life.

Besides, what is life without some drama? We love action people!

Remember to control your emotions, they determine your reactions, which affects the outcome. Some people make obstacles look effortless, as they glide gracefully, from one problem to another. It could be their attitude, which we all need to crank up, to have things look better. Don't hate your pain, get on the road to facing it, and fixing it - no matter how insecure and confused you are. Begin by accepting life is not straight, and with time, you'll ride the flow.

In With Logic, Out With Emotion

Logic makes so much sense. It reasons things out, and makes it all fair and square. If you've been thinking with emotion all your life, and one day realized what thinking with logic can do; the feeling is miraculous. It's a reliever, clean breather, and does the job of expanding the dimensions of the mind. Your take on life changes, attitude greatly improves, and judgments and decisions are made rationally.

We transform into award winning actors, when emotion and drama, aka hysteria, control the better of us. Think with your brain, think hard, think smart. Feel with your heart, feel hard, but smart. The brain and the heart are not one entity, so know how to separate them, and do not partner both; they are exclusive and to each his own. Learn to balance the two, weighing on neither more than the other. 

Use intellect and sense to straighten matters out, the outcome will be non-biased, therefore right. We have emotions present for us to feel and care, but the brain to set us into gear of clarity and sense. Aim to be rationally driven, you will feel calmer, mentally stable, and confident to take that choice and make that decision. Actions will be less messy, behavior more composed. No more drama queen, All hail plain Jane.

When Destiny Makes No Sense

There are things in life that happen which we cannot comprehend, but have  only to accept. These can be incidents, or changes in conditions, that can affect our surroundings, loved ones, and life. 

Some things happen for the good or bad, but when destiny calls, it is usually for the best, as planned by the Above. Trust in Him. The Higher Power has arranged everything.  We can ask why, until the end of time,  but it will change nothing.

When you're feeling destiny is unclear, and uncertain; with faith and patience, do not question nor object, but learn to accept and let nature run its course, for plans with flow, as they have been predetermined. We can take matters into hand, and attempt to control, but if results don't match our foresight, it proves destiny is stronger, though so surreal. 

They say destiny is: what was meant to be, will be.

Riding The Winds of Change

Remember that things can change, when you least expect it, and could never have predicted it.  Though so sure, so absolute, so definite; with abundance of insurance and confidence, your life can, and will be shaken and influenced by the winds of change.

Reality is having the faith that things will not always turn out the way you want them.  Fantasy is having the belief that you will always hear what you want to hear. People who are practical will face the truth of reality; dreamers will continue to float in their bubble, until popped.

Circumstances will change, relationships will hurt, bonds can break, plans can alter. Be wise, play safe, act cool, and create contingency plans, so you are not cornered unprepared and unable to function. Receive change with strength and optimism, knowing that  you cannot control the wind. It blows in all directions, and you will travel where it goes, embracing come  what may. 

Each Slice Of The Cake Matters

Many of us have gone without realizing there can be no complete whole, without each part being equally important as the other.  All individual slices, create the total.

If you have felt your presence, amounts to invisible, stop that talk, and start valuing yourself. We all exist to serve a purpose, and no one is a waste of space. If society has placed a stereotype on you, shake it off, it's only a label that is erasable. Don't let it get to your head.

View the world as a cake, and all of us are slices. No matter what our destiny or roles, we are important, for being human, being a friend, and a slice that contributes to the cake. Everyone brings a difference to the world, and we give meaning to society, humanity, community and family.

What would the world be, how would it function, if it didn't have a garbage collector or post-man? How would streets look without the rubbish and leaves raked? How would unhappy married couples divorce without an attorney? Stop complaining. Take the time to think and appreciate.  We make the country work, and the world go round.

Everyone matters. No cake would be absolute if a slice or two were missing. We are united as brothers and sisters, one for all, all for one. Everyone has a position- you are a slice, I am a slice, they are a slice, we are the ingredients, we make the pieces fit, and we make the cake.

Brave That Skill

Once in a while, it's a pleasure to pick up a new skill, explore different abilities, stretch our potential,  and collect more know-hows, to add to our bundle of assets and expertise. Life then, feels worth it and meaningful
Some skills may take more time and practice, to learn and perfect, or to have your fear overcome first. Nevertheless, encourage yourself to pursue, be patient for results, and stay positive and strong while you try.

The new experiences I want to dare is rollerblading and car driving. I have a phobia being behind the wheel, frightened of collisions, minor or major, and the consequences. 

But I've agreed to a new life, and I will fear no fear, but to just do it, like Nike told me. Ignore the humility of mistakes, and rev up patience and dedication. Get up, take the risk, lead yourself, live and learn, fall and climb. Do not defy the purpose of life on earth.

"The purpose of life is a life of purpose"

Fame in Your Name

By all means, have dreams, execute, and be famous!

Create a brand, get associated, be recognized, offer what the market lacks, attract attention, have fun doing what you love, act on the passion, and turn yourself into somebody!

But be warned: the world is a judgmental stage, and traitorous critic. You may have to sell yourself, at the expense of morals and values.

Do not forget to donate, nor the ones who helped.

Good luck :)

Sunshine After The Rain

In the journey of life; never give up.  Through the highs and lows, the ups and downs, anything is possible, as long as we don't stop hoping, dreaming, and trying. No matter the thunder, the lightning, rain and storm, there will always be sunshine and a rainbow after.

The challenges we face are stumbling blocks, meant to be hurdles, put upon us by our mind or the world, but are existent to teach us about faith, and fighting until the end. As we go through, we are tested with all odds; some tougher and longer to deal, some easier and faster, but no matter the circumstance, we mostly end braver, stronger, and wiser. Problems are part and parcel of growing up, necessary in making us the person we are today, gearing us to take on the world, and what awaits ahead. God will only test according to our individual ability and threshold- He will not push limits, and He will never hurt in vain.

A positive mind is a first step to accompanying unfortunate circumstances. There will  be disagreements, broken hearts, and tragedies. But life is bound by time, and time is too short  to be wasted in hate. So live, laugh, love, and learn like no tomorrow, and perform with your utmost best. Accept and appreciate life for the phenomenon it is, and never say never. The world is meant to be a wonder, so discover it.

Have goals and objectives to keep you in perspective and feeling productive. Do not place  happiness in the hands of anyone else but your own, this will keep you from disappointments. Spread your life into living, working, playing, learning, and praying. Find pleasure and pain, to give you the sugar and spice balance, make your life a combination of humour and humanity, and you will be on your way to contentment, and the stars.

Somebody's You

Never be what you are not.
Do not allow anyone to make you become who they want you to be.
Have the world accept you for your real version; do not settle for less.
Nothing feels worse than knowing you are loved for being fake, and not true.

The Wonders of Knowledge

"Education has an immense impact on the human society. One can safely assume that a person is not in the proper sense until he is educated. It trains the human mind to to think and take the right decision. In other words, man become a rational [tamed] animal when is educated. It is through education that knowledge and information is received and spread throughout the world.

An uneducated person cannot read and write and hence he is closed to all the knowledge and wisdom he can gain from books and other mediums. In other words, he is shut off from the outside world. In contrast, an educated man lives in a room with all its windows open towards outside world." - Manu Goel

"Education is the key that will open most doors in the path of life.

Without an education one is rendered powerless to transition through the threshold and be exposed to all the light, colors, odors, and sensations, and new experiences that await those who cross the portal.

An educated child, following the said format, will grow with a solid foundation: Say please and thank you; Disciplined and determined to achieve goals, while maintaining the right path; knowing who he is and of his value; respecting his country and its history; what is expected of him; acceptable behavior; conscientious about his actions. An education is "enrichment" that qualifies one to take on any enterprise without hesitation; making decisions as one goes along; changing directions without fear, and achieving set goals to fulfillment." - Franklin Puello

Attaining education heighten's one's life. Knowledge and enlightenment teaches people the best of everything; from understanding, theories, ideas, issues, values, principles, customs, beliefs, abilities, awareness, discipline and control, philosophy, ethics and moral conduct, responsibility and accountability for one's actions, reasoning, decency and the appropriate behaviour, proper manners, the right from wrong, the good from bad, the truth, intuition and conscience, intelligence and wisdom, religion, grace and dignity, positivism, inspiration, and much more.

Equip yourself with education; it is the first step on your ladder to success, a great mind, and a great future. Education is a source of empowerment, and a gift for future generations. It is critical that women be educated so they can raise educated children. Everyone deserves the opportunity of education and literacy, it has become a human right. For those unable to afford education at institutions, as they are expensive, there are alternatives at an informal level offered by the museum, libraries, and the Internet. Education is a vital element for growth, development, and progress, to be able to keep up with and participate in today's world.

Ways To Empower Yourself

Everyone deserves a wholesome life.
Be optimistic, disciplined, and adopt a holistic approach, to achieve longevity. 

Health:

1. Drink plenty of water.

2. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and
dinner like a beggar.

3. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat
less food that is manufactured in plants.

4. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy.

5. Make time to practice meditation, yoga, and prayer.

6. Play more games.

7. Read more books.

8. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.

9. Sleep for 7 hours.

10. Take a 10-30 minutes walk every day. And while you
walk, smile.

Personality:

11. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

12. Don't have negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead
invest your energy in the positive present moment.
13. Don't over do. Keep your limits.
14. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
15. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip.
16. Dream more while you are awake.
17. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
18. Forget issues of the past. Don't remind your partner with his/her
mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't hate others.
20. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
21. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
22. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems
are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra
class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
23. Smile and laugh more.
24. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

Society:

25. Call your family often.
26. Each day give something good to others.
27. Forgive everyone for everything.
28. Spend time with people over the age of 70; under the age of 6.
29. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
30. What other people think of you is none of your business.
31. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will.
Stay in touch.

 
Life:

32. Do the right thing!
33. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
34. GOD heals everything.
35. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
36. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
37. The best is yet to come.
38. When you awake alive in the morning, thank GOD for it.

39. Your Inner most is always happy. So, be happy.