Put The Glass Down…

How heavy is this glass of water? Twelve ounces? Sixteen ounces? The absolute weight of the glass actually doesn’t matter, it depends on how long you hold on to it. If you hold it for a minute, nothing happens. If you hold it for an hour, your arm will begin to ache. If you hold it all day long, your arm will get numb, and paralyzed. While the weight of the glass has not changed, but the longer you hold on to it, the heavier it becomes. The stresses and worries of life are like this glass of water. If you think about them for a little while, there is no problem. If you think about them for a little bit longer, then it begins to hurt. If you think about them all day long, you will feel paralyzed and incapable of doing anything. Always remember…put the glass down.

tbc.

December 4, 2019 0

YOU HAVE TO DO THE HARD THINGS!

You have to make the call you’re afraid to make.

You have to get up earlier than you want to get up.

You have to give more than you get in return right away.

You have to care more about others than they care about you.

You have to fight when you are already injured, bloody, and sore.

You have to feel unsure and insecure when playing if safe seems smarter.

You have to lead when no one else is following you yet.

You have to invest in yourself even though no one else is.

You have to look like a fool while you’re looking for answers you don’t have.

You have to grind out the details when it’s easier to shrug them off.

You have to deliver results when making excuses is an option.

You have to search for your own explanations even when you’re told to accept the “facts”.

You have to make mistakes and look like an idiot.

You have try and fail and try again.

You have to run faster even though you’re out of breath.

You have to be kind to people who have been cruel to you.

You have to meet deadlines that are unreasonable and deliver results that are unparalleled.

You have to be accountable for your actions even when things go wrong.

You have to keep moving towards where you want to be no matter what’s in front of you.

You have to do the hard things.

The things that no one else is doing. The things that scare you. The things that make you wonder how much longer you can hold on.

Those are the things that define you. Those are the things that make the difference between living a life of mediocrity or outrageous success.

The hard things are the easiest things to avoid. To excuse away. To pretend like they don’t apply to you.

The simple truth about how ordinary people accomplish outrageous feats of success is that they do the hard things that smarter, wealthier, more qualified people don’t have the courage — or desperation — to do.

Do the hard things. You might be surprised at how amazing you really are.

January 16, 2014 0

Truth

G’morning all! To arrive at truth you must exit the road of illusion. By nature we are all creatures of habit. We become content with driving down the same highway of life passing the same scenery. From time to time we catch a glimpse of a sign telling of another reality but the unfamiliar brings about apprehension, so we stay where we are. Answer the beckon of truth. #BeDynamic or be forgotten!

September 18, 2013 1

Never On My Back…

“When animals surrender, they go lying on their back. I never go lying on my back. It’s a sign of weakness and surrendering. Never lying on my back.” ~Mikko Salo

I have promised myself that I will give my all in everything I do with love in my heart. But sometimes, that’s not good enough, and when that’s not good enough, I will go with my head held high, bleeding, bruised & pale. I’ve often referred to life as the “Beautiful Struggle”, and that means to enjoy the struggle of the moment, be proud of not just the result but my effort also. And after I have exerted my full effort to whatever endeavor I embark upon, I will either be face down or head held high…never on my back! Be blessed, #BeDynamic

March 25, 2013 0

Watch me…

Watch me have a dream,
Watch me take that first step,
Watch me fail,
Watch me get broken down…
Question if it’s all worth it.
Watch me raise my head high.
Then…
Watch me rise from nothing,
Watch me inspire others to become more than they ever thought they could be.
Watch me!

~Eugene Landry

Sometimes our adversity is not just about our growth, it’s a blessing to those watching. Through our adversity & how we react, we can teach others around us how to overcome and be better than before. Just when we think no one is watching someone is watching your every move. Be an inspiration, Be blessed, #BeDynamic

March 7, 2013 0

Pain & the Perspective of…

“In life, there are two kinds of pain. One that makes you strong & the other that makes you suffer but your perspective determines which you will experience.” ~Dr. T. Benjamin Chavis

February 27, 2013 0

Law Of Attraction: The Emphasis On Words

“You attract in your life whatever you give attention, energy & focus to, whether positive or negative” ~Michael Losier

Do you understand the significance of your words? Example: The words don’t, not & no tend to internalize the thing that you don’t want, or being told not to do. It’s just the way the human mind works. If someone tells you to NOT think about a cheeseburger, 9 of 10 times, that person will think of the biggest cheeseburger in the world. The law of attraction responds the same way your mind does: it hears what you DON’T want. Try this, eliminate the words don’t, not & no from your vocabulary. When you find yourself using those words, ask yourself “What DO I want?” Stop giving your attention & energy to what you don’t want. When you replace that sentence with what you DO want, your vibrations change. Mastering your words is a fundamental practice in attracting positive. There’s much more on this topic, but I specifically focused on words because I see so many people talk about what they DON’T want to happen and what they will NOT do. I have personally learned that my positive thoughts lead to positive words, and my positive words lead to positive deeds. #BeDynamic

August 19, 2012 0

That’s life…

“That’s life, that’s what people say. You’re riding high in April, on your back in May. But I know I’m gonna change that tune, when I’m back on top in June…” ~ “That’s Life” by Frank Sinatra

It’s been a while and although I have learned how to embrace the adversity because of the lessons, I still need to learn how to appreciate the triumphs. Five employment opportunities, the beginning of my journey to get my Psy.D, my beautiful family, and the daily opportunity to be better than I was yesterday. Now everything isn’t perfect but I can really appreciate my many blessings, while embracing my adversity but hey…that’s life. Enjoy the song! #BeDynamic

July 15, 2012 0

And Now A Word From Our Sponsor…Who am I?

Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief.

Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst.

But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his unlimited patience as an example for those who would believe on him and receive eternal life.

1Timothy 1:13, 15-16

March 29, 2012 1

What do people think of you…and who are you?

“Regard your good name as the richest jewel you can possibly be possessed of – for credit is like fire; when once you have kindled it you may easily preserve it, but if you once extinguish it, you will find it an arduous task to rekindle it again. The way to gain a good reputation is to endeavor to be what you desire to appear.” ~Socrates

I’m always sad to say that I heard and internalize this quote AFTER my reputation and name were ruined at my own hands. I have done quite a few things that I am not proud of but the gifts of opportunity and time allows me to correct those wrongs that I have done. But it’s a constant process that also takes character.

Through my rekindling of a positive reputation I realized the importance of “character”. There is a big difference between reputation and character. Your reputation is what others think of you; your character is what you really are. I found that I didn’t like who I was and I also didn’t like what others thought of me. The way I dealt with that is to ask the question “Who am I?” Everyday during my mediation, while I am working throughout the day, and in each moment I try to I ask that question. This constantly allows me to re-evaluate what I do which is a reflection of who I am.

It’s a tough, tedious process but in the end I pray that I can be better than my best reputation. Be blessed, #BeDynamic

February 15, 2012 0