I saw this last night and had to share it. This is such an empowering way to look at the trails and pain that we go through. Having this train of thought allows us to tap into one of the most powerful sources of strength that we have access to…HOPE. Hope in my opinion is one of the most important tools that we have to turn our dreams and aspirations into reality. Our dreams are the seed and hope is the water. I know what hope has allowed me to accomplish to this point, and I plan on fueling my tank with it’s bottomless reservoir till the end. So next time you feel the weight of your struggles pulling at you, stay hopeful that it will soon release you and send you flying towards greatness.
Posts Tagged ‘quote’
Arrows Waiting To Fly
Posted: December 2, 2013 in Relationships & LifeTags: difficulties, focus, health, hope, Inspiration, life, mind, pain, perseverance, powerful, quote, quotes, strength, struggles
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The Bondage of Expectations
Posted: November 18, 2013 in Relationships & LifeTags: action, bondage, clear mind, expectations, free thinking, freedom, kindness, lao tzu, no limits, quote, quotes, relationships, surprises, wisdom
This definitely doesn’t mean ACT without regard to possible dangers and repercussions. I believe it’s telling us to ACT in such a way that we are not looking for something in return or expecting a predetermined result from our actions. We set ourselves up for disappointment if we do otherwise.
Take our relationships and interactions with people for example. In some instances if you really examine where some of our problems start we’ll see that it starts with us and our unspoken EXPECTATIONS. For instance, let’s say you do something for someone, whatever it may be, and they don’t react or reciprocate in the way you expected, you now feel hurt, disappointed, shorted or angry. This is all happening while the recipient has no idea of your preconceived EXPECTATIONS that you had pertaining to this event or for them.
However, if we choose to ACT WITHOUT EXPECTATION in respects to our kinds acts for one another and truly do it unselfishly, we will never be disappointed because we did it without expecting any certain result from it. Whatever happens, happens. I’m going to try to make a concerted effort live my life free from the bondage of expectations. Come what may, whether it be something or nothing. The definition of surprise just so happens to be a completely unexpected occurrence. I guess we’ll be living a life full of surprises then 🙂
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Appreciated
Posted: November 2, 2013 in Relationships & LifeTags: appreciation, communication, dating, expectations, love, opinion, people, quote, quotes, reciprocation, relationships, respect, understanding
Finally after years of unappreciative takers I have found someone that epitomizes this quote. For a time there I thought my expectations were too high or unattainable because I always felt short ended. I was merely searching for someone who would reciprocate what I was dishing out. That’s not too much to ask right?? Like the whole golden rule deal, treat others as you would like to be treated. As I trudged my way through relationships full of compromise, arguments and tension I thought to myself this can’t be the way it has to be. Then I would would try to rationalize these sorry excuses for relationships to myself by saying, “no one is perfect, these sorts of things come with relationships”. This is not true people! There are over 7 billion humans on this planet, there must be at least one out there that you can seamlessly interact and communicate with all while respecting and appreciating each other in the utmost.
So don’t sell yourself short. Don’t enter a relationship where you have lowered your own bar of expectations. Don’t settle for less than what you deserve.
Happiness is Success
Posted: November 1, 2013 in Relationships & LifeTags: happiness, life, opinion, quote, quotes, success, twitter, video, vlog, wordpress, youtube
Jealousy Explained
Posted: October 15, 2013 in Great Images Minus My 2 CentsTags: facebook, jealousy, knowledge, life, love, perspective, quote, quotes, relationships, wisdom
Food For Thought From Jim Carrey
Posted: July 10, 2013 in Relationships & LifeTags: celebrities, dreams, happiness, happy, jim carrey, life, money, perception, quote, quotes, wealth, wisdom
The other day I was thinking to myself I wonder if some of these celebrities that many of us assume are so happy and have so much are truly fulfilled. Plus many of them weren’t born into wealth or fame, so this gives them a priceless perception concerning the subject. Then a few days later I just so happened to stumble upon this quote by total coincidence. Upon reading it my mind instantly began processing the possible beautiful and conflicting truth in it. He adds so much credibility to it because I had read where Jim Carrey was struggling or breaking even like many of us are, earlier in his own life. So this bit of information gave his quote even more legitimacy in my opinion.
I later came across numerous comments discussing these quoted words that examined from many points of view. Here are some of the ones I found most interesting:
- Jim Carrey grew up dirt poor. he lived in a van with his family. i think he would know if having money really is the answer
- Honestly, I’d rather have money and not knowing the answer than being broke and not knowing the answer.
- Sorry, but I’m struggling to get myself fed every day, so don’t mind me, I’m just going to stand in the corner and envy you, Jim.
- They say that money cannot buy one happiness, but nothing can cause depression and suicide like poverty.
- Cool. But money could buy me endless travel, which I believe would be more fulfilling than endless desk time.
- Still would rather have the problems that come with having money than the problems that come with not having money.
- True happiness does come from within. *nod*
- It’s funny how Jim Carrey only mentioned having an excess of what is needed to live yet everyone gets all anal pained over how poverty is hell. The quote doesn’t even say that money doesn’t buy happiness, it specifically mentions only being rich and famous.
Be Comfortable With You
Posted: May 5, 2013 in Relationships & LifeTags: communication, confidence, giving, inner peace, life, love, people, quote, quotes, Relationship, relationships, self reliance, strength, wisdom
I think we underestimate the power and need for us to be comfortable with ourselves. It not only benefits us, but it will also help us be better for those around us. This quote above explains it superbly.
I don’t know how many times I have found myself trying to concoct a relationship purely on the basis of loneliness and searching for happiness in someone else. I never realized that I was actually trying to make them an escape from myself. The less selfish and more solid foundation for a relationship would be one built on us already loving and being comfortable with ourselves first. This would allow us to give and not just take. I have always heard we must give in order to receive.
Now don’t get me wrong, this isn’t taking away the job that we all have in being a support system to those we care for or that need us. What I’m saying here and/or warning against is the act of us basing our happiness in others. Because a good portion of the time we will be left disappointed by the unmet expectations that we have put in those around us. Being dependent on others for happiness makes us much more vulnerable and likely to be hurt.
Instead, let’s all try to be healthy and strong first that way we can give love first and receive it back as by product of what we gave.
Be Comfortable With You
Posted: May 5, 2013 in Great Images + My 2 CentsTags: communication, confidence, giving, inner peace, life, love, people, quote, quotes, Relationship, relationships, self reliance, strength, wisdom
I think we underestimate the power and need for us to be comfortable with ourselves. It not only benefits us, but it will also help us be better for those around us. This quote above explains it superbly.
I don’t know how many times I have found myself trying to concoct a relationship purely on the basis of loneliness and searching for happiness in someone else. I never realized that I was actually trying to make them an escape from myself. The less selfish and more solid foundation for a relationship would be one built on us already loving and being comfortable with ourselves first. This would allow us to give and not just take. I have always heard we must give in order to receive.
Now don’t get me wrong, this isn’t taking away the job that we all have in being a support system to those we care for or that need us. What I’m saying here and/or warning against is the act of us basing our happiness in others. Because a good portion of the time we will be left disappointed by the unmet expectations that we have put in those around us. Being dependent on others for happiness makes us much more vulnerable and likely to be hurt.
Instead, let’s all try to be healthy and strong first that way we can give love first and receive it back as by product of what we gave.
Know What You Deserve
Posted: March 29, 2013 in Relationships & LifeTags: dreams, goals, happiness, hopes, Inspiration, know what you deserve, life, love, quote, quotes, relationships, self respect, standards
This can be true for so many different things. However, the first 2 that come to my mind at this moment is a relationship and a career. There are so many times where I have to remind myself not to settle on either just because it’s convenient or because I’m scared that what I want won’t come along. Fear can prevent us from acquiring greatness. Whether it be the fear of being alone or the fear of trying something new. So, I’m trying to prevent myself from making a decision out of fear in either one of these categories that I will regret later and feel as if I settled. There are too many people and opportunities out there for us to compromise our ultimate happiness.
It’s Nice When You Get What You Give
Posted: February 8, 2013 in Great Images Minus My 2 CentsTags: dependable, love, quote, quotes, reciprocation, relationships, security, soul mate, trust
You deserve to get what you give. Don’t settle or battle for less if they aren’t giving it freely.
Yelling Quietly 