Dare to be true to you
I have been trying to juggle much over the last few weeks and there are times when I feel that I am doing it with ease and then come the times when I am feeling that I am so not in sync with what I am doing and the tasks before me take on gargantuan dimensions that seem insurmountable. So at those times I keep putting one foot in front of another and keep going. All the while hoping that the course I am on is the right one for me, that the course really will be the one that brings me the joy and satisfaction I desire.
I have sensed a growing concern over the state of the economy and over a growing communal fear about the credit crunch and financial state of the nation and world.
Fear has an incredible hold upon many people. Each of us have fears about something or other. Fear can hold us back from accomplishing things, can prevent us from experiencing joy and happiness, can determine the course of our lives in a large measure.
A wonderful person once gave me a picture of a drawing of a mans head and a simple question that said, "What are YOU afraid of?" She gave it to me and said don't let fear dictate your choices. She explained that she had experienced some major life changing things and felt her fears polarised her to wanting to just die, literally. Seeing a broken person or a soul who feels they have nothing to live for is hopeless and tragic. There is no prosthetic made for that. This picture she got from a newspaper saved her life, by providing her a catalyst for her to want to change.
What am I getting at I guess is that I try always to look for the silver lining, it is rarely very easy. I love life however, I love the indomitable spirit of mankind that rises high, and is tested and refined in adversity. I marvel at people who overcome incredible odds and win. I am not necessarily saying the gold medalists, or the academy award winners or people that receive reward, acclaim or adulation of the masses necessarily. I refer in large measure to the forgotten ones, or the people who receive no reward or praise. The people who make a difference to other people, the people whose very lives are to serve. My thoughts go to full-time carers, doctors, nurses, people who willingly adopt children that nobody else wants and many, many others.
I have pondered recently about Angels. I truly believe that they exist. I have certainly known and met many who are very much here in a mortal state, but I also believe they exist in a higher form or state as well. I have not seen any extra terrestrials but I sense that they're there to help us if we have the desire to see their handiwork. I have been blessed and gratified by so many people who help me without wanting anything in return. i just have a heart that is full and find it hard to convey how I truly feel about so many people. I have been humbled by average and ordinary people who make a difference to my life by simply doing what they do. The garbage I put out tonight, to the sanitation, water, farmers, electricity workers, designers, architects etc etc. I once used a text book in biology at high school called the web of life and it was something I referred to often in my senior school studies and it always reminded me of how we are all connected and special. It is my continuing belief that we are.
The clips below in a round about way highlight something of what I am trying to illustrate, albeit poorly I suspect, that we can rise up to achieve whatever we have our hearts set upon to do. I love to see dreams come true, I love to witness the magic and power that radiates and touches all in those beautiful moments. I have tried to point out that sometimes those achievements will be only known to a few, and will not incur the standing ovations and public awareness, but no matter how hard things may seem, no matter how hard and low you may feel, Keep going.
Like Annie sung in the film of the same name,
We can encourage others, we can truly be a light to the world, biblical references notwithstanding, we do it by being the best we can be. Whether there is gloom on the horizon, whether there is not enough money in the wallet to meet your obligations or whether you just sometimes feel inadequate, suck it up and believe in yourself, believe that you do make a difference, and be still and KNOW that you do. There are people whom you may never realise that look to you will be affected and touched because you are true to who you are. It doesn't matter that you are not Megan Gale or Elle Macpherson or Brad Pitt nor does it matter that you have hardships or difficulties that seem to swallow you. There is a way to be happier if you are not right now. Just be the best person you can be! Don't try to compare, there will always be better and worse than you. If it rains, remember to dance in it and enjoy it. Choose to be happy, choose life!
Andrew, is a gifted young man who inspired me and many in this clip. I have watched it many times and still get tingles from this young mans performance. I loved his desire to be different and not to be on "the streets anymore". Simon, said" Andrew, you are better than you think you are. Take it from me you are good!" Powerful stuff when there are people who believe in you, what can we accomplish with that belief from others.
Charise Pempengco, what an amzingly gifted and talented filipino whose innocence and beauty radiates as her dreams began to unfold. I had to change the first link as the person disabled the link after I posted it. This link isn't as clear, being that it is copied from a TV screen but well worth watching this young girls dream unfold on Oprah, it is short, but you can see the power of a young girls dream to meet her ShEro (female Hero). I love that her tears and embarrassment are real, and reach deep into your soul to the point where I totally appreciate what that feeling is like.
Paul's Dream came true as well, from a humble phone salesman to a singer who touched the world. There are not enough superlatives to describe the many levels I like this on, but it is very inspiring to me.
What about your dreams?...or even mine?
We only get one shot at life, give it your best.
I have sensed a growing concern over the state of the economy and over a growing communal fear about the credit crunch and financial state of the nation and world.
Fear has an incredible hold upon many people. Each of us have fears about something or other. Fear can hold us back from accomplishing things, can prevent us from experiencing joy and happiness, can determine the course of our lives in a large measure.
A wonderful person once gave me a picture of a drawing of a mans head and a simple question that said, "What are YOU afraid of?" She gave it to me and said don't let fear dictate your choices. She explained that she had experienced some major life changing things and felt her fears polarised her to wanting to just die, literally. Seeing a broken person or a soul who feels they have nothing to live for is hopeless and tragic. There is no prosthetic made for that. This picture she got from a newspaper saved her life, by providing her a catalyst for her to want to change.
What am I getting at I guess is that I try always to look for the silver lining, it is rarely very easy. I love life however, I love the indomitable spirit of mankind that rises high, and is tested and refined in adversity. I marvel at people who overcome incredible odds and win. I am not necessarily saying the gold medalists, or the academy award winners or people that receive reward, acclaim or adulation of the masses necessarily. I refer in large measure to the forgotten ones, or the people who receive no reward or praise. The people who make a difference to other people, the people whose very lives are to serve. My thoughts go to full-time carers, doctors, nurses, people who willingly adopt children that nobody else wants and many, many others.
I have pondered recently about Angels. I truly believe that they exist. I have certainly known and met many who are very much here in a mortal state, but I also believe they exist in a higher form or state as well. I have not seen any extra terrestrials but I sense that they're there to help us if we have the desire to see their handiwork. I have been blessed and gratified by so many people who help me without wanting anything in return. i just have a heart that is full and find it hard to convey how I truly feel about so many people. I have been humbled by average and ordinary people who make a difference to my life by simply doing what they do. The garbage I put out tonight, to the sanitation, water, farmers, electricity workers, designers, architects etc etc. I once used a text book in biology at high school called the web of life and it was something I referred to often in my senior school studies and it always reminded me of how we are all connected and special. It is my continuing belief that we are.
The clips below in a round about way highlight something of what I am trying to illustrate, albeit poorly I suspect, that we can rise up to achieve whatever we have our hearts set upon to do. I love to see dreams come true, I love to witness the magic and power that radiates and touches all in those beautiful moments. I have tried to point out that sometimes those achievements will be only known to a few, and will not incur the standing ovations and public awareness, but no matter how hard things may seem, no matter how hard and low you may feel, Keep going.
Like Annie sung in the film of the same name,
The sun will come out tomorrow, bet your bottom dollar that tomorrow, there'll be sun, just thinkin about tomorrow clears away the cobwebs and the sorrow, til there's none, when stuck with a day that's grey and lonely, just stick out your chin and grin and say, the sun will come out tomorrow so you gotta hang on til tomorrow come what may, tomorrow, tomorrow I love ya tomorrow your only a day away.
We can encourage others, we can truly be a light to the world, biblical references notwithstanding, we do it by being the best we can be. Whether there is gloom on the horizon, whether there is not enough money in the wallet to meet your obligations or whether you just sometimes feel inadequate, suck it up and believe in yourself, believe that you do make a difference, and be still and KNOW that you do. There are people whom you may never realise that look to you will be affected and touched because you are true to who you are. It doesn't matter that you are not Megan Gale or Elle Macpherson or Brad Pitt nor does it matter that you have hardships or difficulties that seem to swallow you. There is a way to be happier if you are not right now. Just be the best person you can be! Don't try to compare, there will always be better and worse than you. If it rains, remember to dance in it and enjoy it. Choose to be happy, choose life!
Andrew, is a gifted young man who inspired me and many in this clip. I have watched it many times and still get tingles from this young mans performance. I loved his desire to be different and not to be on "the streets anymore". Simon, said" Andrew, you are better than you think you are. Take it from me you are good!" Powerful stuff when there are people who believe in you, what can we accomplish with that belief from others.
Charise Pempengco, what an amzingly gifted and talented filipino whose innocence and beauty radiates as her dreams began to unfold. I had to change the first link as the person disabled the link after I posted it. This link isn't as clear, being that it is copied from a TV screen but well worth watching this young girls dream unfold on Oprah, it is short, but you can see the power of a young girls dream to meet her ShEro (female Hero). I love that her tears and embarrassment are real, and reach deep into your soul to the point where I totally appreciate what that feeling is like.
Paul's Dream came true as well, from a humble phone salesman to a singer who touched the world. There are not enough superlatives to describe the many levels I like this on, but it is very inspiring to me.
What about your dreams?...or even mine?
We only get one shot at life, give it your best.
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