The Inspiration Wave: Blog 3

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NUGGET

Your whole life has been a long journey to this very moment.
- Unknown

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STONE

The best day of your life is the one on which you decide your life is your own. No apologies or excuses. No one to lean on, rely on, or blame. The gift of life is yours; it is an amazing journey; and you alone are responsible for the quality of it.
-Dan Zadra

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PONDER

Day after day I like to remind myself that this is my life, my journey, and my choice.

I, and probably others, view myself as an independent and private person. I never share too much or get too close to anyone. The thought of commitment almost scares me, but the fact of the matter is, I know exactly what I want in my life, where I want to go on my journey, and that’s my choice.

I like the idea of living for myself and doing whatever makes me happy. This concept, with many core values and morals, was embedded in my mind as a child. The idea of caring about what others think or say is much too exhausting for me.

I never know exactly where my journey will take me, no one ever does; that would just be a long boring road. I have recently reevaluated relationships and decisions, I believe it’s something I must do to reassure myself that the decisions I am making are truly the best for me. I have a strong sense of self and know what I need to feel secure. It's important that I make sure that I can always summon the motivation that I need to pursue my goals with ambition and determination.

Weeding out my friendship garden, planting some new seeds, and strengthening the roots of existing relationships has helped me become a better person. I have made major decisions based on what will make me happy. I'm intrigued and excited and nervous about some looming choices that will impact my life and could alter my journey, but I know each new day is the best day of my life because it is the one on which I decide my life is my own. No need for apologies or excuses. No need for anyone to lean on, rely on, or blame. The gift of life is mine; it is an amazing journey; and I alone am responsible for the quality of it.

Your life has been a long journey to this point, is it time you have the best day of your life?

The Inspiration Wave: Blog 2

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NUGGET

Masquerading as a normal person day after day is exhausting. -Unknown

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STONE

My darling girl, when are you going to understand that normalcy is not necessarily a virtue, it rather denotes a lack of courage.
-From The Movie "Practical Magic"

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PONDER

In a recent article I read, I was given permission for a week to be my abnormal self. I was encouraged to find the courage to be goofy or strange or silly or bizarre. The article said I might freak some people out, but others would welcome the opportunity to remove their own "normal" masks and join me in being “real”.

At first I thought I was not taking advantage of the permission, but what happened is I realized I had not been acting myself to begin with. I had caught myself exhausted from masquerading around as someone I was not. I had become a part of the norm – moody, opinionated, and most of all, irritable. I found myself throwing away relationships I had worked so hard to build, losing sight of my dreams, aspirations, and goals. I was unhappy and the article actually provoked me to be proactive and allowed me to understand and remember that normalcy is not necessarily a virtue, it rather denotes a lack of courage. I had lost my courage, my will to fight, and as a result I was throwing the people and dreams I hold so dearly out the window and frustratingly trying to act a role I was not fit for.

I was intrigued by the idea that I could freak people out, and I think I did that, but the person I freaked out the most was myself. I am a goofy, strange, silly, and bizarre guy, and I intend to stay that way. With the courage I have built up, I plan to jump in the ring for another round of being the real me, and if I ever become a fake, that I nor others can stand, I hope I get knocked the fuck out!

I encourage you to find the courage to be goofy or strange or silly or bizarre. Freak some people out or take control of the advantage, like I did myself, and realize who the real you is.

Benjamin

The Inspiration Wave: Blog 1

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NUGGET

Success is the good fortune that comes from aspiration, desperation, perspiration and inspiration.
-Evan Esar
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STONE

Stand often in the company of dreamers...they tickle your common sense and believe you can achieve that which is impossible.-Mary Anne Radmacher
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CONSIDER

Would you walk with me for a few moments?

Sometimes one can just wake up and realize things are not going the way he (or she) wants. Maybe this one has forgotten their dream, the way to personal success, or their support system has turned to work against them.

I am not sure of anyone, but I have plans. I am not asking for everything, but sure I could use a hand. I get a little anxious sometimes, but who doesn’t? I get a little nervous sometimes, what if it’s my cue and I forget my lines? I have yet to master anything. Sometimes I think I must be out of touch, but instead of giving up, I dream.

I would never slaughter the dreams that seem to keep one going, for I could be going too. We all hold on to our secrets and feel shy sometimes, but if we do not believe in our dreams, or even surround ourselves in the company of dreamers, how will we achieve that which is impossible?

I agree with Evan Esar - Success is the good fortune that comes from aspiration, desperation, perspiration and inspiration. I encourage you to inspire the dream believers and non-believers; for as they say, a person we know the least, often strikes us the greatest.

Thanks for walking with me, my mind needed the exercise.

Benjamin