It's been a while since I've blogged; life happens we get busy and can't find or make the time. I needed to make the time tonight for a special friend who follows my blog and has been asking me to send a little inspiration her way so here goes...
27. Stop trying to be everything to everyone. – Doing so is impossible, and trying will only burn you out. But making one person smile CAN change the world. Maybe not the whole world, but their world. So narrow your focus. Change is good, making some one smile is good; especially if it is yourself :)
STOP trying to be or do what everyone else wants you to be/do. Be yourself and do what you know in the long run will be best for YOU! You don't need to change the world... But sometimes you need to change your world. Is it scary... Heck ya! Can you fail? Never! You may stumble; might even fall, but then you need to get right back up, brush yourself off and move forward. We can't live in the world of would've, could've, should've... We need to live in the now. Taking chances is a part of life. Is the decision you make the right one? Yes, because you are making yourself a better person taking risks and exploring your opportunities; it's the way we grow and learn. Find a quiet place, listen to your dreams, and discover what is possible.
Discovery is an adventure, the world is yours... Take it by storm. Challenge those who expect you to be everything for everyone. Focus on one thing... YOU, show them you are worthy of the time and devotion you put in to yourself, you deserve to be recognized for your accomplishments. You have conquered one of the most difficult challenges anyone can ever face in a lifetime over the past fourteen years... You have an amazing, brilliant, sometimes pain in the butt ;-) young adult that you should be very proud of, so pat yourself on the back.
Don't worry about what other people think of you. Their opinion does not matter. The only opinion that matters is yours. Are you happy with yourself? If the answer is yes, then life is good. If the answer is no, then take a step back, take a long hard honest look at yourself and discover within yourself what you need to change to make you the person you want to be. Then go for it! Do not hesitate, you are the only one that has to live with yourself.
Happiness is what we make it, not what others make it. Sure it's nice when people help out or give us nice things. But that's all it is; is things, it's not happiness. Happiness is finding self worth and no one can help you do that but you! In order for someone else to see your worth they must see that you believe it... The same goes for love. You have to love yourself before someone else can love you. You are a gentle, caring and wonderful friend. One that I am grateful everyday for even though I may not always say it. Now all you need to do is see it too. I am here and always will be anytime, anyplace. Thank you and I love you my friend! Always remember to, "Live, Laugh, Love." I'll leave you with one final thought...
"If you do not conquer self, you will be conquered by self." ~Napoleon Hill
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