Reach for your dreams ... Revisited!!!

I first wrote this on 07/09/11. I was sitting in church on Sunday 11/23/14, and this writing entered my mind to revisit. So, here it is again. There is always a reason why things are done. I hope you enjoy this reading!

"Some of this writing ... I have endured" {Personally}

The reason I chose this picture is because I wanted you to see that dreams can be accomplished, if we would but reach high and dig deep, with a mind that is as determined as a hungry Lion seeking his prey. And, and unwavering trust in Almighty GOD!

I've learned in life that when, it comes to having aspirations and setting goals, disappointment will occur, but the race is not given to the swift nor to the strong, but to the one who endures until the end.

When I view the picture above I think of Medgar Evers and Martin Luther King and so many individuals who fought for and gave their lives for equality. To be treated as human being and not like animals and slaves.

The Bible makes it clear that the poor will always be among us, but God never intended for wealthy men to treat those who are less fortunate as slaves. We all serve someone. We are all servants to someone in this life, but not to the point of being De-humanized by another human being.

The picture above represents two scenarios. But first, lets us see just how far America has come.  How?

A young white girl, wearing on her shirt, the picture of a black man, whom she wishes to become President of these United States of America.

For so long racism has separated mankind. Where black men and women had to say "yassa  massa" (Yes Master) to these slave owners.

Where blacks picked cotton, cropped tobacco, chunked water melons, picked peaches, cleaned houses, ate the left-over food eaten and left on the plate of mass (Master) and his family.

Black men had to endure massa (Master) coming into their shacks desiring to be with their wife and daughters. Realizing there was nothing they could do about it.

Where they had to endure watching theirs wife and daughters being Impregnated by slave owners and then having to endure them nursing (Masters) children.

And the wives and daughters of these black men having to endure shame and embarrassment  to their husbands and and the daughters shame and embarrassment having to face to their fathers for having babies by these slave owners.

Yes, we as a people have endured an awful lot through the years. Yet God strengthened our ancestors and because of their strength we have survived, by the Help and Grace of God!!!

In life, the highlights we experience teaches us what is possible.

The hard times reinforces the consequences of not being true to our character, of not living up to our own expectations.

I believe we all have a responsibility  to each other. A responsibility to create more than we consume; A responsibility to build things that will out last us; A responsibility to find our own limits and push through them to accomplish even more.

Even when life challenges weigh us down, make us unrecognizable even to ourselves, we can always began again.

There is always time to thrive, As long as we have life, it is not to late to be inspired, It is no to late to change.

We are here to do good quietly; To shine in secret. To give when no one pats us on our backs or praises us.

To give of ourselves to someone, when they can offer nothing in return.

Yes ... There is no match for the Human Spirit!!!

So, reach for your dream ... Why? Because, if  Medgar Evers did not have a dream, if Martin Luther King did not have a dream, and the hosts of others not mentioned did not have a dream and reach so high that it cost them their lives, then the change with the young white girl wearing the T-shirt, with the picture of a black man- in the above picture, may not ever have occurred.

And The First Black President may still have been our hope. But today....this Great day!

• Slaves are now freed

• Blacks and Whites are now eating from the same table

• Ours schools are now integrated

• The First Black President is in Office  for A second term.... Where would he be without a dream, hope and without Change!!!

Dare to dream .. Dare to reach for your dream . . . Dare to believe in yourself and in God!!!

Lastly, to dream is good, but to reach and touch your dream is GREATER!!!

Also understand this, hope is a desire accompanied by expectation. Therefore, hope big,  desire strong and maintain high expectations.

These are my thoughts .... I welcome yours!!!

...    "YES WE CAN"  ...

~These are my thoughts ... I welcome yours~

~Inside my mind~

When I was young, I believed that I could do anything. I believed in super heroes. My imagination was very strong. I could sit alone for hours and let my mind run free. My only responsibility was to me. And, what I could not acquire via imagination, I looked to my parents to make come true.

As children our imagination is stronger than actual knowledge. Myths were more potent than history. Dreams were more powerful than facts. Hope was always victorious over experience. Because as children we really did not have many experiences.  As children we laughed. And although we didn't know it, but laughter was the only cure for grief. You see, children are dreamers.

As a child I remember making a statement and my aunt Lila Mae heard it. I said " I will be so glad when I grow up." And my aunt said, "boy these are the best years of your life. Be a child as long as you can." Her statement was true in part based on my discovery.

I realize even as an adult I can still dream. I can still imagine. I can still hide myself in hope, in myths, and in laughter. All, while still dealing with reality.

We all must grow up. But that doesn't mean that we cannot be kids at some point in our hearts and minds.

I've lived long enough now to acknowledge that times, situations, relationships, and things overall changes. The question is, can you and I except change. (I'm smiling) as I allow my mind to roam.

So, now that you've reached adulthood have your imagination, Myths, dreams, hopes and laughter changed? If so why? Is it because you feel old, times have past you by, it's too late, you've missed your opportunity? (WHATEVER)!!! ... Hold On To Your Dreams.

Look, it's okay to listen to the don'ts, wont's, shouldn'ts, can'ts, too olds. And yes, I know this is broken english. But just listen for a moment ... Anything can happen, anything can be. And, as long as you are alive, think positive. Dare to dream and reach to make those dreams reality. Dare to imaging and see it come true. Dare to hope and see yourself triumph. Dare to laugh, for it will cure any grief. Nothing is as bad as it seems. NOTHING!!!

Even in death:
As a child I dealt with death differently. I thought that death was the end. (Smiling in thoughts)... However, as an adult I now know and  believe that love is much stronger than death! For in and through love a deceased love one lives in memory forever!

Now you have it: Childhood and Adulthood have advantages!

So, Imaging, Enjoy your Myths, Dreams, Hopes and Laughter...

As a very dear and close friend writes ... Live Like you were Dying!!!

Don't grow old in your mind. Don't grow old in your body. Don't grow old in your dress. ( But dress appropriately) LoL.

~These are my thoughts ... I welcome yours~

~You have a choice~

Sometimes we all feel not cared for. And when that happens it can either make us sad, or it can frustrate us. But I would like to share something with you, if you don't mind.

It's easy to feel not cared for when people aren't able to communicate and connect with you in the way you may need. And it can be so hard not to internalize that silence as a reflection on your worth.

But the truth is, the way people operate is not about you. Most people are so caught up in their own responsibilities, struggles, and anxiety that the thought of asking someone else how they are doing doesn't even crossed their mind. They are not inherently bad or uncaring -they are just busy and self-focused. And that's okay. It's not evidence of some fundamental failing on your part.

It doesn't make you unlovable or invisible. it just mean that those people aren't very good at looking beyond their own world. But the fact that you are, and  despite the darkness you feel, you have the ability to share your love and light with others is a strength. your work isn't to change who you are, it is to find people who are able to give you the connection you need. Because despite what you feel, you are not too much. You are not too sensitive or too needy. You are thoughtful and empathetic. You are compassionate and kind. And with or without anyone's acknowledgement or affection, you are enough.

Moving forward. Sometimes when we are overwhelmed with emotions we tend to become isolated, impatient, irritable, anti-sociable.  

The great news is, God knows everything about you. Both good and bad, and He still loves you unconditionally.

Remember you have choices:

• You choose to give away your love.
• You choose to have a broken heart.
• You choose to give up.
• You choose to hang on.
• You choose to react.
• You choose to feel insecure.
• You choose to feel anger.
• You choose to fight back.
• You choose to have or not have hope.

Lastly: "The only disability in life is a bad attitude."

~I hope this makes sense to you~

~These are my thoughts ... I welcome yours~

~The Truth About You~

If you are totally honest with yourself and take a good look at what's going on in your life, you'll discover what is actually unfolding. Therefore it stands to reason that if we attempt  and are successful in changing the outer effect of who we are but don't change the inner causation, we only create the same experience again.

The process of self-evaluation is a very good path to finding ourselves. If you're unhappy, realize that all unhappiness is caused by comparison. Did you hear that? All unhappiness is caused by comparison. We only feel unhappy when we compare what we have now to something else, compare ourselves to other people and what they have, perhaps when we were younger or healthier, or when we were with a certain person.

Where there is no comparison, unhappiness is impossible. Happiness exists when the mind is not removed from itself, when it remains in the present time zone, and when it declines to contrast itself with other times and conditions.

Imagine a sad, or unhappiness person sitting at home saying "I want to change my life," This person redecorates their home, then finds his or herself just as unhappy as before. So, they decorate several more times, and still feels no change in themselves.

Some people believe that they can change their level of happiness by changing their exterior scenery.What a mistake? Where and how can they correct themselves? If you have the answer to these question, then you have a powerful tool for personal growth.

So the truth about you is that you're not what you have and you're not what you do. You are spiritually whole, complete and perfect, and your success in life will be direct proportion to your ability to except this truth about yourself. I hope this makes sense.


Please note: This doesn't mean redecoration is not in order.

These are my thoughts ... I welcome yours!