Inspired
Friday, May 29, 2009
Samantha inspires me most of the times.
Sam, no copyrights infringement on me k?
I thought your post was awesome, and its a wake up call to me.
I don't want to wake up one day and not know I never pursued something I wanted as much as I COULD have.
"Have you ever really thought about what you want to get out of your time on Earth? People walk this unpredictable journey in so many ways ; different choices made, different battles fought & the whirlwind of emotions that come along with it. Some choose to live in their little spheres or their comfort zones while others are stepping over people to get to the top. It’s funny how people have these opinions & advice on how to live life to give but is it really possible to live life the right way? Is there a black & white version where people can buy off the racks & live by religiously?
We all know the choices we make have a direct impact on the outcome of our lives. Choices have consequence; good or bad. And as much as we run from them, it’s still there for you to deal with. Yup, even after that bottle of alcohol, you still have life to slap you in the head. So even after knowing bad choices made pretty much equals to having dung served to you, why do people do it then? Could it be because they decided to test the boundaries of how much life can kick you in the nuts or maybe they have total disregard to the damage their actions could cause or these people are simply programmed to go with the flow with their “come what may” attitude.
I, however have been recently programmed to grab life by its nostrils and yank it towards me so that everything happens in my favour. I have never been a planner up until 3 years ago. I got sick of settling for anything & everything that came my way. I stopped challenging myself and when I eventually did take that step. I saw the kind of magic I could create. That was the moment I said I’m going to make someone of myself. Having the kind of parents I have has helped me understand that if I set my mind to anything, nothing is impossible. Both my parents have worked hard and are still working hard to make sure our household can function as one.
Coming back to making choices, my dad made the right one to marry my mom. He made the right choice by staying committed to her & paying extra attention to my sisters & I. My dad made the right choice to wake up every morning and make sure he’s at work at least half an hour early. My dad made the right choice to save his earnings. My dad made the right choice to make sure he’s home before the sun is down. My dad made the right choice to believe in me because he knows I am capable of moving mountains. And I have made a choice to settle with someone who has qualities like or better than my dad.
So, what do I really want to gain from this journey I have in front of me?
I want to be successful & happy. I don’t need the world at my feet. I want a simple life. I want to be able to build a home out of a house. I want to make sure there’s food on the table. I want to make sure I go to bed without a single worry on my mind. I want to be able to be the kind of mother my mom is. I want to be able to nurture young minds. I want to be able to teach my children especially my daughter(s) that it’s okay to be a woman with a voice. I want to be able to live the best life I possibly can with the right person.
Everyone has someone they look up to. I look up to my mother. However, there is a fictional character I seem to identify with ; Haley from One Tree Hill. Whatever she has, I want. Whatever she was, I am. I’ve structured my choices so I can mirror both my mom & Haley.
I’m doing the best I can to be who I want to be & I hope you do to. There’s only one way to live the best life & it’s the right way."
“The rest of your life is a long time and whether you know it or not, it's being shaped right now. You can choose to blame your circumstances on fate, or bad luck, or bad choices, or you can fight back. Things aren't always gonna be fair in the real world, that's just the way it is. But for the most part you get what you give. Let me ask you all a question; what's worse, not getting everything you wished for or getting it all and finding out it's not enough. The rest of your life is being shaped right now with the dreams you chase, the choices you make, and the person you decide to be. The rest of your life is a long time and the rest of your life starts right now.” – H.J.S