Discipline

So I'm back in Texas and trying to start a writers group. Lots of people showed interest and responded wanting to know more and participate, yet no one will respond with their availablity. I am a person who hates to wait. Trying to get a response is like pulling teeth. I am a "get up and go" kind of person. If something needs to be done I do it. If I commit to something I put it on the front of my to do list. I make sure I get it done.
Throughout my childhood I had to listen to my parents, do chores, cook dinner, keep my room straightened. Now that I'm older I realize that those things helped form who I am today. If it wasn't for the discipline and accountability I probably would not be dependable, on time, responsible , etc. . . Today's youth are spoiled. I wish parents would stop enabling them. It does not do them justice. It just helps mold them into self centered adults that you now see everywhere. It's all about them, if it isn't they do not care nor bother feeling for others. There is no compassion or understanding or comradery. Picking up the slack where it's needed, whether at work or in the home. How can someone see somebody working and not offer to help? Who walks by trash in their own house and doesn't pick it up? Many children do not realize the strength and energy parents put in at work trying to support the family and children do nothing to make the parents feel appreciated. Not even just pick up after themselves. If everyone would just take care of themselves and their mess, or keep their promises that comes out of their own mouth, or even feel for another human being how nice could this world be? Would their be harmony? Peace? Humanity throughout the world? I'm sure stress would definately decrease all around. If everyone could take care of themselves and get thier life in order it would than be possible to lend a hand or support another. How can you help others when you don't even help yourself?

Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved. ~ Helen Keller

Focus, Determination and Drive

I haven't posted a blog in a few months now and to those in waiting I apologize. My world recently stood still for a moment, but now it's spinning again. My father suffered a heart attack while serving in Iraq just before Thanksgiving. I was living in California and had to relocate to Texas and be with family. He is healthy and well now (Thank God) and I have realized how little time we truly have here on Earth.
So I say now if there is something in life you want to enjoy or experience than make it happen! Stop watching TV, spending time surfing the net, wasting time on video games (I know World of Warcraft can suck you into a time warp) but you are wasting your time. Use your time to create for yourself a better future. If you're in school . . .study, you own a business. . . focus, you have a family, hobby, idea . . spend the time. My cousin (who is a Chiropractor) use to tell me "Work hard now, play harder later!" I realize the importance of that now and wish I had listened but that saying rings in my ears along with "Don't be lazy!" (I got that from my uncle Sam), "What are you waiting for?" (from good old dad) and

song lyrics by Kanye West that go like:

"Work it, make it, do it,
Makes us harder, better, faster, stronger!

[played in background, continuously:]
Work it harder, make it better,
do it faster, makes us stronger,
more than ever, never over,
Our work here is never over.

[Chorus:]
N- n- now th- that don't kill me
Can only make me stronger
I need you to hurry up now
'cause I can't wait much longer
I know I got to be right now
'cause I can't get much wronger
Man I've been waitin' all night now
That's how long I've been on you"

You know what I'm talking about. There's plenty you need to do (and I) so hop to it! I will be posting more often and will include you on my journey to becoming a Children's Book Author. "I am back in full attack!" (words from my deceased fiance, who was killed by a drunk driver in a drunk driving accident on 1/20/2002 R.I.P. my heart!)

"In this age, which believes that there is a short cut to everything, the greatest lesson to be learned is that the most difficult way is, in the long run, the easiest."
~Henry Miller

11 Rules of Success

I just read this and thought I'd pass it along. Enjoy!!

The Law of Experience - "Success comes from good judgement; good judgement comes from experience; experience comes from bad judgement." The more at bats you get, the more experience you get, the more successful you can be.

The Law of Hunger - In the words of motivational speaker Les Brown, in order to be successful, “you have to be huuuuuuuuungrrry!” You have to want it so bad that you can taste it. You have to want it so bad that you are willing to pay the price to get it.

The Law of Balance - While you’re paying the price for success, it’s crucial to keep your life in balance. No one who is a success in their chosen profession and a failure in their personal life is a success.

The Law of Small Successes - Many people never even get started on the road to success because they have convinced themselves that the task is too big. This is a myth that stops many people. Even the most gargantuan of tasks are accomplished one action at a time. One action at a time. Simply break your large task into smaller, more manageable tasks, and celebrate each small success.

The Law of Momentum - Once you get a few small successes under your belt, a powerful momentum has been set in motion. You begin to believe you can be successful, and things that seemed difficult or even impossible before become simply challenges you are eager to take on.

The Law of Clarity - You need to be clear about what you are going for, so you will be clear on knowing when you get it. If you say you want to make more money, that’s not clear enough. I could give you a dollar and you’d have more money. But I don’t think that’s what you meant. How much more do you want? By when do you want it? What could you do to experience the most enjoyment while you are getting it? These questions give you more and more clarity.

The Law of The Trail - Success always leaves a trail. While there is value in blazing our own trail, there is also value in investigating how others have become successful. This leads us to.....

The Law of Modeling - To be successful, we do not have to reinvent the wheel. This is so powerful and yet so easy it’s amazing to me that more people don’t do it. Simply find someone who is doing, or has done, what you want to do, and find out how they did it. What did they do on a daily basis to get where they are? What did they have to believe, what did they have to focus on? Most people are so honored by the question that they will be glad to talk with you. Everyone likes to feel like they have experience and wisdom to pass on to others.

The Law of Habit - All of us need success habits that we think and do every day. Remember, “bad habits are easy to form and difficult to live with, good habits are difficult to form and easy to live with.”

The Law of Focus - It’s our responsibility, each and every day, to control our focus. If we focus on all the things that could go wrong and how we might not be successful, we will be pulled in that direction. If we focus on opportunity and all the many ways in which we can be successful, we’ll be pulled in that direction. We control our focus. It really can be that simple.

The Law of Enjoyment - So many people miss out on this one. They are so busy making sure they are successful that they forget to pause and enjoy it. Folks, there’s two things to shoot for in life:

1) to get what you are aiming for, and

2) to enjoy it once you get it.

Only the most wise and fortunate of us do both.

Article Source: Jeff Herring

“When the goal is in sight, all your physical pain disappears, and your mental determination shall carry you the rest of the way”

~ Trey Patty

Instructions for Life. . . .

1. Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk.
2. When you lose, you don't lose the lesson.
3. Follow the three R's: Respect for yourself, Respect for others and
Responsibility for all your actions.
4. Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.
5. Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly.
6. Don't let a little dispute injure a great relationship.
7. When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.
8. Open your arms to change, but don't let go of your values.
9. Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer.
10. Live a good, honorable life. Then when you get older and think back, you'll be
able to enjoy it a second time.
11. A loving atmosphere in your home is the foundation for your life.
12. Share your knowledge. It is a way to achieve immortality.
13. Remember that the best relationship is one in which your love for each other
exceeds your need for each other.
14. Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.
15. Be gentle with the earth.

~ Dalai Lama


I found this in a Resource Guide for Seniors. Funny huh? Why wouldn't they share this with younger audiences? I'm sure the older people know how precious time and life are. Just wanted to share. 2009 is around the corner. Maybe it will spark some motivation!

Election Day!!

So, originally I was not planning on voting. That's right! I said it! I wasn't. I figured it didn't matter anyway. Than I heard something quotes that go like this "If you don't vote than you're just giving the other guy a vote. But if you vote, you vote for who you want." and "Women and African Americans could not vote before and people in other countries have no right to vote to this day, it's a shame if you don't vote" and "If you don't vote, you can't complain!" and than that was the last straw. I complain like the best of them. If my right to complain is being threatened than by gholly vote is what I'm going to do. But seriously, you get a cool "I voted" sticker and everything. They even have lines like at amusement parks. I'm surprised there isn't a carnival going on next to or near by each of the voting locations. Or a swapmeet or political fair of some sorts with hot dogs, popcorn, Obama and John Mc Cain stuffed prizes to win at the game booths. Flyers on propisitions, pencils, stickers goodie bags. I'm kind of disappointed really that "Corporate America" isn't taking more advantage of the situation. I wonder if that will be the scene one day at election time sometime in our future? Maybe not, but I wouldn't be surprised. That's what is so great about Evolution, you never know what will become.
Sorry, I know I got off topic there for a second. It's also not really my thing to be political, but it is my thing to want and wish for more. So go vote. Please? GO! VOTE!! GO VOTE!!! GO VOTE NOW!!!

Is change possible? Could we really make a difference?
ANSWER: Only if you want to!
GO VOTE! GO VOTE! GO VOTE! GO VOTE! GO VOTE! GO VOTE! GO VOTE! GO VOTE! GO VOTE!

This has been a public service announcement. Thanks for reading! GO VOTE!

“I laugh, I love, I hope, I try, I hurt, I need, I fear, I cry. And I know you do the same things too, So we're really not that different, me and you.”
~ Colin Raye

Be the "change" you want to see in the world. . .

Change is being talked about right now. Whether in politics or in yourself "change" is the new buzz. What's amazing is how we are so intrigued by it, talk about it, want it, yet it is so hard to bring ourselves to do it. How can you inspire change? Do you want change? I believe that if a person could commit to change in order to get something that you want, it could probably inspire another to apply that concept in their life. It all starts with you. Plus, how could you be instructing someone to change if you don't do so yourself. It makes perfect sense! Get the motivation, determination and get to it! Imagine all that you could accomplish? Imagine all the things you could inspire people to accomplish? What if the world suddenly just starting helping each other? Could it be possible? Let's give it a try, shall we?

If there is light in the soul, there will be beauty in the person
If there is beauty in the person, there will be harmony in the house
If there is harmony in the house, there will be order in the nation
If there is order in the nation, there will be Peace in the World.

-Chinese Proverb

Free Motivation??

What motivates people? I sometimes wonder how different the world would be if more people in it were motivated? (Myself included) It's not easy to live. You get what you put in out of life. If you're not satisfied at what you currently have; don't be discouraged. You just need to put in more. Become someone that leads the way! Take what you need out of life, but also give a lot back. Get organized, oriented and on the ball! It's hard to get rid of the distractions, i know. . . tv, internet, magazines, etc. You are better than you think. You're capable of much much more. Find what motivates you and get yourself to where you want to be. You are what you want to be. Don't let anyone tell you different. You know what you need to do. So do it! If you don't know what you need to do, figure it out. Than do it! Step by step you'll make it that much closer to your goal.


The unfortunate need people who will be kind to them; the prosperous need people to be kind to. ~ Aristotle