For far too long, I stood still

Always had the heart, but somehow I lost the will

What are we to do, when we lose our way?

How do we begin to change our lives and make a difference in our day?

There comes a time, for us to change the recipe

Because spinning our wheels, is what challenges you and me

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Now I realize

Its not the living of each day that makes us wise

And if it takes a thousand tries

I am going to climb this mountain, for on the ascent my spirits sure to rise

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Too many times, we forget to live

With all the passion in our hearts, we have so much to give

Where do we turn, when it seems that we are lost?

When will we learn that the price is far different than the cost?

There comes a time, for us to tap into our power

For the living is in the moments and the minutes of every hour

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I look into the skies

I know that a bird has to spread its wings before it flies

And if I fall a thousand times

I am going to learn how to elevate above the horizon, and like a Phoenix I will rise

Our daily lives tend to repeat themselves, day in and day out, playing out the same formulaic patterns.  The more comfortable we get, the more we loathe change.  If we are to grow, change is inevitable.  Every choice we make come with an opportunity cost. In choosing a new direction, we are selecting growth over repetition. By opening a new door, we are closing an old one.

We all get stuck in patterns  that keep us where we are, often without even realizing it. The challenge is to recognize what is going on in our lives, so we can assess the situation and make decisions based on that information.  

 Are you happy and satisfied with your career?  Are you involved with sports, activities, and hobbies that you love being part of?  How are you spending your time?  Do you love the relationships you have built with friends, family, and colleagues?  Stuck in any bad habits or lack motivation?

Taking action to change any of the above takes a firm commitment on your behalf, and the desire to live a more fulfilling life.  Begin by listening to your inner voice, the one that talks to you all the time.  Those gut feelings or intuition you have are useless if you do not make use of them.  Have a hunch about something?  Act upon it!   Want to finish(or start) that degree you need to advance your job or make that career change?  Do it!

Stand up tall, looking at yourself in the mirror, and say, I can do this.  Stop talking.  Start walking the walk.  Step by step, creating change, growing, and moving towards a future filled with promise, you will march.

 Every single success story begins much the same way, with an idea, with risk, and with the potential of failure.   It is scary but you can do it.  The cost of doing nothing is your future.   The rewards of taking risks, pushing out, and living the life you deserve to its fullest, is success.  And success is priceless!

“Perceive, believe, persist, achieve”

What are you waiting for?

Empower yourself now!!!

Just as brilliant as the Northern Lights.

Streaming radiant beams on the darkest night.

Like a jewel that’s been polished bright.

You shine.

As distinguished as the sands of time.

A sparkling gem living in your prime.

Like a ray of light creates a rhyme.

You shine.

Glittering like a blanket of freshly fallen snow.

Eminently spreading happiness wherever you go.

You leave me glistening in your afterglow.

Because…

You shine.

You really do shine.

Thinking about following your heart…..you should start.

Have you always wanted to travel the world…you should.

Want to learn how to sing or dance…you should take the chance.

You should love the life your living.

You should spend your days 10, 000 different ways.

You should let people know how special they are to you.

Always wanted to learn how to fly…you should give it a try.

Need to tell someone how your feeling about them…you should.

Motivated by your passion and desire…you should ignite the fire.

You should get off the sidelines and join the parade.

You should march to your own drum playing the tunes that you hum.

You should share your special self with your community.

Want to show how much you care…you should volunteer.

Inspired to write words that touch lives…you should.

Wondering what it’s like to feel free..you should let go, and you will see.

You should…make the choice to share your voice.

You should…

The world spins around herself each day.

Take a look inside for your heart knows the way.

Out of the darkness and into the light.

Like emerging from clouds to catch a golden ray.

It seems that life is filled with great mystery.

Yet we all write the pages of our own history.

Empower yourself to step outside.

Bringing challenge to the course of your destiny.

Remove the overcast layers of the past.

For the gift of time passes way too fast.

Come out of the shadows and into your prime.

Leave an amazing legacy that is meant to last.

In all the world you are the only one.

Who was born to be you, not just anyone.

Step up and take your place in the spotlight.

For you deserve a moment in the sun.

Empower Yourself Now!!!!!!   Make the choices that are closest to your heart.  Follow your instincts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!