There’s something invigorating about being unapologetically yourself.
Many times, we mask who we truly are out of fear of judgment, not fitting in, or some other negative feeling.
The fact is, real happiness occurs when you’re completely yourself. Often, success accompanies it too.
As long as you’re a good person with good character and intentions, you should never be afraid to be yourself, speak your mind, and sometimes even stand up for yourself.
Today, I observed an older couple using their iPhones. They were using a feature on the phone that I had never seen or used before.
Being much younger than them and somewhat tech-savvy myself, I assumed I knew more than them when it comes to iPhones and their features. I checked my phone to see if it was capable of doing what they were doing on their phones, and sure enough, it was. That was a new discovery for me.
It’s good to have different perspectives around you to learn new things, and it’s good to be aware that you may not know everything, and that you can learn from anyone. Also, just like the iPhone, we all may possess features and beneficial traits that we may not be using yet.
They say that sometimes the only hand you can depend on is the one at the end of your sleeve.
Self-reliance and independence are crucial because ultimately, you must depend on yourself for support and assistance.
Even then, we often let ourselves down. That’s why we should lean on the Lord. Relying on the Lord provides strength, guidance, and support beyond what we can achieve on our own.
They say that the road to success and the road to failure are two different paths. Our actions can indicate which specific path we are on.
This insight helps me because even during times of uncertainty, I know I can still make choices to stay on the road to success. I might not always know the estimated time of arrival, but I always know I’m en route and will get there.
Becoming a parent made me realize how much mutualism there is between a parent and a child. We both need each other.
Growing up without a parent definitely affects a child, but if the parent is still living, it negatively affects that parent to not be in the child’s life also.
Having a child has changed me in many ways and taught me many lessons, and has allowed me to feel feelings that I didn’t even know I had. None of these things I would have experienced if I wasn’t a present dad.
As a kid, you don’t realize the impact you have on your parents. So, if there’s a kid out there that has a living parent that’s not around, you’re right to feel like you need and want that parent around, but just know they need you just as much and are missing out on some of their biggest blessings, which is you.
Shakespeare once said, “Expectation is the root of all heartache.” No expectations, no disappointments.
It’s much more precarious to have expectations for things that are out of your control. Because of that, I try not to. I always have a positive, optimistic look on things, but try not to expect things from people or certain situations. Much of our disappointment and pain stem from the difference between our expectations and reality. When they don’t align, it can lead to disappointment or even emotional pain.
I have expectations for myself because I’m the one making the moves, so I have more control over things, but there are still many things out of my control when expecting things for myself.
So really, all I can do is always focus on the next right move. Even when things don’t go as expected, I can still make the right adjustments and decisions for what’s next to come.
Having a baby is a constant reminder to me to continue to learn and grow. It’s a reminder to never give up, have an open mind, and be willing to learn and grow.
My daughter learns new things every day. She gets closer to her developmental milestones every day as well. What’s good for the goose is good for the gander. If I expect all of these things from my daughter, I should also expect them for myself.
There’s always something new to learn, there’s always room for improvement. I have to lead by example and make sure I know enough to be able to teach.
So if there’s ever something that you want someone to do or suggest that they do for their benefit, make sure you are practicing what you preach. It helps you and it will be the catalyst to positively influence them as well.
I’ve been meditating every morning for over a week now. It’s something relaxing that I like to do at the beginning of every morning. I’m still new to it, so I’m still working on trying to focus while meditating.
I still find my thoughts veering off to something random. I might start thinking about my day, what I’m going to eat for the day, random thoughts, my blog topic for the day, anything. Pretty much just a lot of distractions.
I like meditating because I think it can often foreshadow your life. If I can have all these distractions while meditating that hinder me from properly meditating, imagine the distractions I have in real life and how they are stopping me from achieving certain things in life.
We must try to get rid of all distractions in life. They come in different shapes and forms too. Your own thoughts can be a distraction, the people you hang out with, your actions, anything that deters you from your objectives in life.
So whether it’s meditating or real life, it’s key to focus on the task at hand and not let those counterproductive distractions get in the way of things.
Persistence doesn’t know day or night.
It doesn’t care about moods or feelings.
It doesn’t care about trials and tribulations; it just keeps going no matter what.
Newton said that objects in motion stay in motion unless a force is applied. Not all forces are the same, though; an object can stay in motion if the force that is applied is not strong enough to stop the object.
When the object that you obtain is persistence, there shouldn’t be many forces that can stop you. Keep going.
Three of the best words you can tell someone are “wish me luck.”
When someone says that, they are usually doing something courageous, taking a chance on something, or pursuing a dream. They are about to embark on something so grand that it gets their nerves going.
Many times, it’s good to feel nervous. I enjoy that sensation; it’s akin to the feeling you get when you gamble. I always experienced a sense of nervousness before every football game I played and every track race I ran. It was never a nervousness stemming from being unprepared or scared; instead, it was a nervousness born from feeling prepared, confident, and excited. The success that follows such nervousness feels like winning at gambling.
So, here’s to more “wish me lucks” for sure.
FLY, BLACK BOY 