Be careful what you ask for

So I ask that I be more patient, more kind and more loving.
I guess be careful what you ask for.
Tests come in all forms but self control is key.

What do you do when one constantly provokes you and tries to disturb your peace of mind?
Well, you keep asking for peace, you keep asking for patience and even when you may be angry inside, you smile.

Don’t show your hand.
Never let them think they’ve won.
Wickedness has a way of sorting itself.
In the mean time, I’m gonna let my light shine. I will be the light.
I will be grateful for all the things that I have.

Maybe I will even pray for those who persecute me… If I don’t who will.
It’s not an easy road but I ask for peace of mind, wisdom and understanding  for me and mine.

Tomorrow is another day.
One step at a time.
Acts of anger will never right wrong so I pray God, be my light, give me light and let me be light.

Love & Light

Love the Healer

Love rights every wrong.
Love wins over hatred.
Love heals the deepest wounds.
Love puts broken pieces back together.
Love teaches kindness and empathy.

Love makes the world a brighter place.
Love brings light into darkness.
Love saves lives.
Love brings the world together.

Love heals every hurt that the heart endured.
Love strengthens the weak and builds nations.
Love bring peace to humanity.

Love and light.

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Love and light

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Social Dreams

I am a very reflective person by nature which can be both positive or negative depending on what day it is.

I can be very indecisive and a bit of a worrier wasting o much time on everything else except just doing what I love and doing my best.

lately, I have been thinking a lot about my place in this world. Where exactly do I belong and what exactly is my calling. Ever so often I begin to question if I should take a different path but in the end my passion speaks for itself.

Do I have a place in social media? I do not know the answer to that. Who am I and what impact am I having on anyone’s life anyway, other than to bring out my feelings through writing and hope that it may help someone .

Don’t get me wrong, I want to have a positive light in this world and help make it a better place so I try to be conscious and do my best in all things.

This is not to say that I don’t fall short countless times. Sometimes the more I  make a conscious effort to not do certain things or behave in certain ways, I find myself doing them much more than before. This is a point off weakness for me. I am learning to focus instead, on the positive things and the things I would like to do, the person I would like to be to myself and others,  as this tends to work better.

We live in this world where we assume other peoples’ lives are perfect and ours aren’t, so we lust for what we think is perfection. We need to understand that social media is mostly used to  present our best , so most people won’t show the unpleasant side of life, the struggles, the pain. It’s not to say that a lot of people aren’t transparent and that we should bring people down by moaning about our problems either. I guess what I am trying to say is that we can’t look at what every one else is doing or not doing and measure our happiness and peace of mind by such standards else we are doomed to failure and disappointment.

I may not have many likes, followers, subscribers, comments or even reads on social media but when I share anything , it’s because it has helped me in one way or another. I follow people who I can learn from in some way, who give me strength to be myself and do what I want to do. I look on the positive side of it all and take away the best lessons. I don’t use it to compare my life with anyone else’s. Yes, many posts bring me joy, I get to see photos of places I have never been, get a bit of insight into different lifestyles from people around the world and their experiences, with family,  adventure and also their struggles, how they’ve overcome, how they stand up for what they believe in and this gives me hope for the future.

It is through vlogs, blogs, social media and other people openly and lovingly sharing their lives that I have become stronger, more confident and happy in who I am.

Always take the best out of everything. Don’t wish to be anyone else other than who you are. You are  just as important, talented and you can do it. Things may seem impossible right now, but be patient, be persistent and keep believing.

Timing is everything so be wise enough to know where and when to stand.

Love is free so have an open heart and an open mind.

Always find the positive in every situation and hold on and be brave, never losing sight of your dreams.

Awakening

Gratitude

I will always be grateful.
I will always appreciate the small things , opening the way for bigger things.
Life is about stopping to reflect, regroup, create and live fully.
Times may be tough but always find your glimmer of hope.
Stop and be grateful regardless.

Growing My Backbone

We often question our choices in life and rightfully so.

It’s good to stay connected and keep in check so that we never lose our way or if we do, we quickly get back on track.

You see, for too long, I have been in the business of worrying what people thought of me, how they perceive me and if they liked me.

There comes a time in life when we have to make certain decisions. Though sometimes difficult, it’s up to us to decide what is best, what is right and what we can live with.

The last week has been a challenge. Sometimes we have to evaluate and reflect and move on. In order to do the later, I am doing the prior.

The time for second guessing myself is over.

In life empathy goes a long way, but there comes a time when you realise that you are being used as a stamping ground that you must stand up or get trod upon.

So this past week I had to be brave and I grew a back bone so to speak.

I was not going to be bullied into saying or doing anything that I did not believe in.

It may be difficult and while there may be some loses I must move forward.

It’s spring, so I am making way for new life by releasing the old toxins.

Change may be scary but change can be good.

Stand up for something or fall for nothing.

Be your own person.

Be happy.

Be free.

A Casual Conversation

An unexpected cold has come on from nowhere really.

My head is so stuffy and my nose and throat feel like they are on fire.

My body feels a bit weary , yet my mind is busy, busy going many miles an hour so I’ve decided to slow down for a bit and listen to my body.

This week found me trying to re-evaluate things, reconnect , reflect, do some soul searching  and  a bit of tweaking.

My life these days is filled with finding my creativity and coming up with worth while projects to benefit those I come into contact with.

It’s not always easy and there are always many ideas and sometimes no direction or sense of implementing them.

It can be a bit frustrating when you want to do so much , yet resources are so limited.

Nevertheless, the show must go on and dreams keep coming.

This week I thought I would take a chance to de-clutter my brain and try to find clarity with many things.

There is work, there’s family, relationships, friends, hobbies, dreams and ideas all needing nurturing.

There are many subsets to these compartments in life.

It’s nice to be free and go with the flow, but then one also needs discipline and deadlines to achieve anything.

I figure this is where it begins.

If I want to write, then I need to write more and be consistent.

To maintain relationships, one must find time to ring, text, email and or visit, as time goes quickly leaving room for regrets and ‘what ifs’ .

If I want to be more creative, then I need to open myself to more ideas, different ways of doing things, be open to change and be brave as I allow myself to explore.

There are dreams and aspirations and all those little things that become big things when they drive our passion and desires.

Life is about balance, about love, about looking after ourselves.

This brings me to a new focus which is nothing to do with crazy dieting, but well balanced health.

Eating and drinking right, having enough exercise and sleep.

At this point, sleep is not as straight forward for me as it could be.

I have always had this love -hate relationship with sleep where I love it and would sometimes like more of it especially at nights but it is quite the opposite.

I am a nocturnal person and it can be very difficult to go to bed at a decent time but I do try .

When that doesn’t happen, I try to use my time wisely and productively to create, dream, build and find ways forward.

I know that I only have one body, and as I grow older and hopefully wiser, I appreciate life a lot more than I ever did before.

All the simple things in life make me happy.

I am being more of who I am and I worry less and less of what others may think.

I am more considerate and compassionate.

I am finding my inner child again and dreaming big once more,

I see people for who they are and enjoy trying to get to know and understand them.

I am much more open to other ideas and ways of thinking.

I can listen without imposing my point of view .

I don’t have to argue just because I disagree and this is making life much more easy for me.

I embrace this world , its people, all of creation and I embrace me.

I know this may have been all over the place today and I apologise if I bore anyone but it feels so good just emptying my brain.

With  much love and light

until next time.

Poeticlibran

xx

A Leap Of Faith

Many times life throws the biggest curve ball at us.
We sit there waiting for a hit,  trying to read the balls coming at us fast and furious.
Sometimes we don’t even see these balls so in the moment we have to think and act very quickly.

These are the moments that make or break us.
Split second decisions that may turn out to be rational or irrational and whatever happens, in that  moment the damage is done.

It’s not to say that in many instances we can’t rectify wrongs and learn along the way,  but in certain cases it’s better to avoid heartache and live a life less complicated.

This is to say that we can plan but don’t be disheartened when plans fall by the wayside too.
It’s up to each one of us to regroup and carry on.
This applies to a multitude of situations.
Be it people, life goals, experiences and self evaluation or reflection.

As time draws on we look back and sum up achievements, tweak ideas, open our minds,  experience new things and broaden our vision.
Life is all about changes, growth and learning.

Find the time to do the things you really want to do.
Don’t be afraid or ashamed to dream big.
Start small if you need to,  or take a leap of faith.
There is always something exciting to explore.
Always more dreams to dreams.
People to love and be kind to.
Canvases to paint.
Stories to write and endings to recreate.
Take that little light within and let it shine throughout.
Make mistakes if you need to then learn and move on.

You hold your today in your hands so make it count.
Live the best life possible.
Be bold
Be Brave
Be courageous
Be strong.

Be who you are and never be scared of your vision.

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Drive your dreams

I use to dream big dreams as a child. Often these dreams kept me looking forward to better days when things didn’t go well.
I dreamt of a good job,  my own family, being successful writer and added a few more fairy tale stuff in there to keep me going.

Today, as an adult,  I still dream like that little girl, that teenager and that young adult who used those dreams to keep me floating.

So what makes us lose our bearings, our hopes or dreams, and take our eyes off our goals?
Where did that passion, drive,  determination and desire go?

As adults we tend to let go of the little child inside when responsibilities increase. It’s all about work and paying bills. We need to remember to smile, to have ‘big belly laughs’. Don’t be afraid to find yourself. Open your arms wide and run in the rain. Let the wind whisper in your ear and be kissed by the sun.

Too often we let life drag us down by existing instead of living.
Dream big, don’t let go of that passion. Create your world. Share your thoughts,  feelings and desires. There is always someone who may share your vision and if not, don’t let that stop you.

If you want anything bad enough, then persistence is key. Don’t give up. That YES will come even after a hundred NOs.
When one method fails, don’t be despair. Go back to the drawing board and recreate.

A happy you is a healthy you.
No more wondering.
It’s a time of pursuing.
Work hard, and keep those dreams alive.

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