Nothing I want to say is really original but rather a reminder of what we know but sometimes forget.
We forget how powerful we are to create our own existence. I know I do! but in the [short] 25 years I’ve been alive, I have done a lot of things I have wanted to do, that I have dreamed of doing. it isn’t by luck alone. I have had some good luck but I also believe, to a great extent, we create our own luck. it’s cliché but it’s true.
I have been extremely blessed with the family and friends in my life. they are supportive, amazing people. a lot of what I have accomplished is because of them. a friend of mine said something yesterday that really struck a chord with me… he said, “I like to surround myself with people who are better than I am because they make me better”. I can relate to that. The people in my life are AMAZING and INSPIRING! I would say they have played a big part in the “luck” I have had by encouraging me to follow my heart instead of laughing at all my crazy ideas.
Surround yourself with people who support you and then decide:
What do you want to do?
if you want to travel, save your pennies. then GO.
if you want to be healthy, eat right. exercise. take care of yourself.
if you want to talk to God, PRAY.
if you want to hear what He has to say, read the Scriptures.
if you want to develop your talents, practice. practice. practice.
if you want to be beautiful, serve others. (and wash your face.)
if you want to learn something new, find someone who can teach you.
if you want a nice house, take care of it. bigger and newer aren’t always better but clean is always nice.
if you want to be in love, love yourself.
if you want an expensive [pair of shoes, tv, etc] save up and buy it. don’t feel guilty: it’s ok to treat yourself.
if you want to be smarter, read. [NOT twilight. I mean REAL BOOKS with proper grammar]
if you want to be happy, make time for things that make you happy. it’s so simple but not many people do it!
if you want a better job, get the training: be it school or whatever it takes. just do it.
if you want to keep friendships alive… CALL. don’t text. don’t email. DO.NOT.FACEBOOK. a phone call. technology is amazing but nothing can compare to hearing the voice of someone you care about.
when we stop making excuses, our lives happen. it’s true and it’s amazing! there is so much truth in the saying: when there is a will, there is a way. the way will not always be easy but it will always be worth it if you are following your dreams.
What is important to you?
to some people, having a big house and a fancy car is important. for others, it may be living in a shack but traveling around the world. there is no RIGHT answer. there is no BETTER answer. there is only YOUR answer. so take some time and think: what makes me happy?
the only person responsible for the life you have now and the life you WILL have is YOU.
you are the only one. at the end of the day, you have to be happy with yourself, with your life, with the things you have done.
it’s time to start creating lives that we are excited about; that make us feel empowered!
tell me: what will YOU do?
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stay tuned!
by carissaleighblog
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