Showing posts with label love. Show all posts
Showing posts with label love. Show all posts

February 23, 2011

"no."

With each day you create a changing future. Think about it. During every day, you make these decisions. Choices. What you decide to put in your coffee, which muffin you bought at the bakery, how long it took you to get to wherever you were going.. they all make some sort of difference, whether it be the amount of creamer making you gain another two pounds, or deciding to grab the chocolate muffin instead of the bran one. As I brought this to my own attention, it made me think that while in between making those little decision, big ones are placed within my day without my knowledge. Each day we chose a path for ourselves, the new direction in which we take in our journey of life. Now these paths are literally the road to our future, I know - epic cliché- but it’s so true. When they tell you to think about each and every decision before you make it, they’re actually serious. Thinking is your most valuable, admirable trait.. I advise you to use it. Now, about the title. The path I’d like to chose for my future is filled with people who have made it their job to tell me “no.” In fact, there is always going to be that person telling you you’ll never be able to do what you wish, ignore them and any stereotypes involved in your aspirations. The people and stereotypes are completely irrelevant, half of the time the person telling you these things wishes they had the courage to do what you’re doing.
My parents are those people that will always be there for me, telling me in their own special way that I can and will accomplish whatever it is I’d like to. Even if it isn’t spoken, and they’re saying the opposite, the truth is in their eyes. You know what they say, the eyes are the windows to your soul. What I’m trying to say, is that for those thousands that are going to tell you no, there’s always at least one that’s going to tell you to go for it, and fight so incredibly hard to get there. The one that acts as your cheerleader is the one you should be listening to. Always keep that positive outlook on your life, and always do what you want, and what you feel is right in your heart. I don’t care if they say your heart doesn’t make the decisions, they’re wrong. Your heart leads you through and through, each and every day, telling you what you want, and what’s right for you. Listen, because it’ll always be on your side.

February 21, 2011

change.

I believe sometimes we all get a little too set in our ways, and we may not be open enough to change. With writing, sometimes you need a new approach, or a different way to go about things.. and life is the same.
Approaches. Usually when you make an approach, it’s something new, something significant or small, but either way, you’re making a change. How we make them, and how they’re received. These two factors can change everything. If you don’t go about things in the right way, or you jump to conclusions, the problem you may have been trying to sort out is only going to get bigger. Take your time, wait for what it is you’re trying to express to become clear in your mind before speaking out. Sit back and observe. The key word for all of this, is think. Wait it out, it pays in the end.
Doing something you never knew or thought you could, and doing it successfully, is so gratifying. How do you know what the right thing to do is? You don’t. You have to look inside your own soul and really search out the reasons for your endeavors. Why did you choose this path or make this decision? Only you may know, and if you don’t, but you do it anyway - you always knew it was the right choice in your heart.
Change is an amazing power that you possess. It is something that keeps life fresh and interesting, confusing and wonderful. Change is not something to be feared, but embraced. It doesn’t have to be a bad thing; great changes happen everyday. Don’t be afraid to try something new, adopt a new style or switch up your attitude from time to time.
Keep people guessing, predictability isn’t what we’re aiming for.
Just recently I had to choose my own path. I had absolutely no idea what to expect, or what I was getting into, but you do it anyways, because change is great, and being comfortable with change is what makes successful people.
Luckily, I have an on-going love affair with change.
Sometimes you’re anxious, sometimes you’re worried and wondering, “Is this really the best choice for me”? You play this game, back and forth, leaving yourself confused with what you really want. But not once do you do anything about it.
You know.
You know what you are doing was the beneficial route for yourself, the one you were always meant to take.
The thing is though, knowing you’re right doesn’t always make it any easier.
In fact, many times, doing the best and right thing is incredibly hard.
If it were easy, more people would be doing it.
In the end though, it pays off, and your heart was always the one that said “yes,” even as you may have told it “no.” That’s a good way to lead our lives, though. Do what your entire being thinks it should, and hope it’s what you really wanted. If its not, things can be easily mended and changed back,

no matter how difficult it may seem. Chances are, your ending is perfect, and now you’re off to a perfect beginning.
Being able to change and make a difference in your life that you've probably become comfortable in is a sign that you're very sure of yourself, and you know that no matter the outcome of your new endevour, you will still be the same person in the end. Many people are not okay with changes, big or small, and they become worried with the slightest mention of doing something differently than what they're used to. People can't seem to become comfortable with changing things up, and according to research, many times that's due to low self-esteem. People are so afraid of failure, and not liking the outcome, that they won't even take the chance and give change a try. But with hardwork and fevor, you really can work through these worries, and break down that taunting walls of fear so you can just go for it, and not worry because whatever new thing you've just done, may be undone just as easily.
It is possible to love change, you have to find the strength within yourself to be okay with the outcome, and then take that first step with class, grace, confidence and positivity. It's most likely so much easier than you may think it is. Don't be afraid to love change, and embrace a few mistakes here and there, because that's what makes us better human beings.

Sources:
zenhhabits.net/25-killer-actions-to-boost-your-self-confidence/