Blog Inspiration

I got the title for this blog from a prayer that a Wise-Man* introduced me to.

"I know God has not given us the spirit of fear but of love and power and a sound mind."

A wonderful prayer indeed, I might share it with you in the future. The initial title for the blog was supposed to be "Direction to Perfection" now I feel as though it should be "Work in Progress" because that is what I am - A Work in Progress! Funny enough, I just realized that this morning. I am no "self-help- positive- thinking-I've- got- it- all- figured- out" guru. I am simply an individual trying to find my way or the right way. I wanted this blog to inspire those who read it so I was trying to think of things that would be pleasing to an audience. Then I came to my senses - I don't have an audience ( this is not a show!) and even if I did, I don't know who they are or what they want to read. So, I decided that instead of trying to impress an unknown audience, why not just be real and express myself. That has been one of my problem areas in life. I frequently seek approval, trying to live up to other people's ideals. Enough! I want to impress ME!

I JUST NEED TO BE ME! BE FREE! JUST BE!

It's harder than it sounds, people's criticism will play in my head for months. No joke. I've been striving to be "an individual" for a few months now, doing as I please, but I still find myself holding back because there is always that one person who is going to object. What I will try is ( this is quite difficulty) to move out of my comfort zone. I am going to wear bright blue nail polish! ( I know it doesn't sound like a big deal, but it kind of is) People are going to say that I'm doing it for attention. I am going to do it anyways.Even if I ask for attention, you don't have to give it to me.


Word To The Wise: Living according to someone else's ideals is just a waste - of time, energy and precious life. No matter how much you try to please some people, in their minds they are just not impressed. Try pleasing Yourself and see how happy that makes you.

I cannot give the formula for success, but I can give you the formula for failure - which is to try to please everybody.~ Bill Cosby

Do what you want. Express yourself. Don't hold back. Be an individual. Don't conform to someone else's ideal or what you think might impress others.


My new motto is : If they are not impressing you, then you shouldn't be worried about impressing them. Even if you are impressed by them, try to impress yourself.


Note : When you find yourself second guessing yourself because of what others might think. Just do it. Remember it is really your life, not theirs.

AFFIRM: I APPROVE OF MYSELF! Say it 100 times! (if you can)

* - You'll probably read a lot about this mentor of mine. He's truly an inspiration

-Love Power Sound Mind