Deep thoughts....

“Pain Lesson”

Whether you care to admit it or not you’ve hurt somebody in your lifetime. Regardless of whether it was done intentionally or not, you’ve done it. We all have and it doesn’t make us any less human, just makes us much more connected. Few realize just how much pain ties us together. We can all identify with loneliness, disappointment, frustration, and anger because we group those experiences together. But none of us will grow as we should until we learn the lessons in pain. We have to learn the good in pain and realize that it gives us a different perspective of time. It gives us the time to realize certain things about ourselves. It allows us the time to be smarter and the time to move forward. It provides us the time to seek wisdom and consider some much needed advice. But perhaps what pain gives us more than anything else is the strength to be a fighter. We can’t ever be so engulfed in our pain that we forget to be understanding, forgiving, and compassionate. You’re not the only one who’s ever been hurt; stop being fearless with life but being a coward with your heart. There are things you’ll tolerate and things you will not, but don’t blame somebody for crossing the line when you failed to set the boundaries. We base our assumptions for everybody else on our expectations of ourselves. So if you have trust issues make sure you’re the kind of individual who is trustworthy. If you don’t articulate how you feel you’re either too hurt to speak or too selfish to talk, and most times it’s not because you’re too hurt. Pain can either promote you or postpone you; I suggest you learn the good in it so it can open up the best in you.

Think Outside the Box...

 

Think Outside the Box for the "Dream Killers”

There’s no need to look for approval in everything you do. Your willingness to change, grow, and live abundantly will not always be willingly accepted by those with narrow minds. Don’t expect the people who aren’t growing to recognize your growth. They’ll notice your change solely because it’s a painful reminder that they chose to remain the same. You don’t need anybody outside of yourself to believe in your dreams in order for them to come true. Don’t stop going where you’re going in life just because people are stuck at where you were in life. They’re so busy judging you that they’ve forgotten that they need to be living too. Opinions are optional, so if it isn’t positive reinforcement or constructive criticism, I don’t care to hear it. My mindset remains that every opinion of me won’t be included in my definition of me. You may doubt many things in life but don’t ever let somebody’s lack of faith make you doubt your dreams. Be confident in what you know is best for you. Dreaming is the first step towards destiny, so if you’re headed out on a journey don’t waste time consulting with people who have never left home. Dream killers believe that they can’t start until they know; but dream livers understand that you won’t know until you start! Be smart, be faithful, and be prepared; power your dreams beyond those powerless beings who doubt you.

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This is a shot of Lil Lou & what triggered the inspiration

Japanese Chicken, Shrimp & Steak

Me & my friend tried this Japenese place over on Hillborough road the other day & i have to say it was delicious. This is my dish, the teriyaki chicken, shrimp & steak. I have a huge taste for the ginger sauce & the red pepper sauce as well for some reason.

Highway of Life

 

New Beginnings

Don’t ever take experiences for granted. The things you learn from temporary pain can lead to long term happiness. When it comes to moving on and starting over most people make the mistake of learning what to avoid, instead of what to look for. If the past still hurts, it’s because you haven’t gained what you needed to know in order to move forward.  Don’t just learn lessons for the sake of appearing smart; be wise and actually apply them to your life. Stop being so afraid to start over. A new beginning is a blessing few people get to receive. You’ll keep making the same mistakes over and over again if you choose to get bitter instead of better. Move your mind to a better place. There’s no point in stepping out on faith if you’ve built your thoughts on quicksand. Time is the most valuable thing you can spend. Don’t waste yours kicking your burdens when you could be counting your blessings. New beginnings are only difficult when they occur without action. Fresh starts may be a challenge but you’re not starting out as a rookie, you’re starting over as a veteran.  You’re starting over wiser, stronger and more prepared through experience. Don’t let your fear conqueror your faith, remember that all good things must end in order for great things to begin.  

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Memories of her...

The perfect mistakes

Sometimes we make mistakes. We hurt people, we lie, and we fail, it’s the reality of life. We’re human, our intentions are perfect but our actions will never be. Don’t limit yourself just because people place limitations on you. Aspire to be better and strive for excellence because it will motivate you; don’t strive for perfection, it will only discourage you. Don’t be afraid to be criticized, the only way to avoid criticism is to do nothing, and thats not an option. Greatness is achieved when ordinary people desire to do extraordinary things. Fix your eyes on virtues such as peace of mind, joy, and love. Seek greatness, not perfection, seek happiness, not approval, people will bask in your failures until you show them they’ve pushed you to your success. A hater is nothing more than a pessimistic admirer; only a diamond can scratch a diamond, so even when those doubters throw stones they still can’t phase you. Enjoy your mistakes and embrace your flaws, give up on being perfect and begin working on becoming yourself. Greatness isn’t in perfection, it’s in originality and that comes with a few mistakes along your journey.
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Sweet Love

Convenient Love

If you’re looking for a convenient love; it doesn’t exist. Real love comes with terms and conditions that you’re going to have to up-hold. It’s going to ask you to step out of your comfort zone, to sacrifice, and to compromise. If you can’t agree to those; love won’t agree with you. Ask yourself what it is you really want; do you want convenience or happiness? A hurt woman will recognize a good man but won’t know how to accept him if she’s allowed her pain to divide her. A scared man will easily miss a good woman because he knows what to run from, not what to look for. We all have this warped perception of who we’re supposed to be with. We try to find our partners based off of our past mistakes and that’s why we end up lost & confused with false happiness. Don’t ever confuse being different with being better. Every person you have a connection with won’t be the person you’re supposed to have a relationship with. Everybody isn’t meant to last a full season in your life. Some people are just that one day of 60 degree weather in the winter cold. Don’t be fooled into thinking you can make love appear and disappear when it benefits you. Love doesn’t happen on your time, it happens at the right time; and only the Universe determines that my friend..
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I named this shot Sweet Love for my chocolate cravings & day after Valentines Day deals on Candy... lol  .50 cents a bag was a great deal

Dear February 14th

Dear February 14th,

For the record, I don’t hate you. I actually owe you an apology, because like many I’ve had you misunderstood for awhile now. I’M SORRY. Valentines Day is the one day in our society that outshines the hate. It’s the ONE day that love gets to win. It’s the one day where romance and chivalry have favor over the game players and procrastinators. It’s the one day those of us who still believe in the Universal promise & can visualize our dream of one day being in love without being ridiculed or called “hopeless.” So what if some people are faking the funk, so what if it’s not shown every day of the year as it should be, so what if some people don’t celebrate it. SO WHAT? What holiday, celebration, or commemoration doesn’t have its naysayers? We’re all entitled to our opinions and that doesn’t make those who oppose the day haters or bitter. Whether I celebrate the day with a loved one or celebrate the day basking in my independence, I am proud of those with the courage to keep…LOVING. In-spite of circumstance, in-spite of how hopeless some call you, and in-spite of how naive some say you are. I commend you for having the willingness to TRY. Those who are blocking their own happiness may see your actions on this day as pointless but you keep pressing on regardless. Some may not understand but you all fly high anyway. Thanks February 14th for reminding those few who still care that there is hope still.
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