In and Out...

"out of site
out of mind
out of my life, about time
out of questions
out of lies
out of the blue, what a surprise
into my vision
into my heart
into my life, brand new start"

Reflections...

"Reflections of decisions past

life through reflective eyes

Embracing what has come before

helps build a life so wise"

When thinking about past decisions we can become insecure about present and future decisions. This is true especially when some decisions in our past seem so wrong or didn't turn out the way we wanted them to. One thing we must always remember is that it is the sum of our decisions that make us who we are today not the individual decisions. We must learn to embrace our past, people, situations, and decisions, as parts of a whole...YOU.

Knowing the Difference...

"Knowing what to overlook

is very hard to do

especially when it seems that life

has overlooked you..."

Knowing how to overlook certain people and situations is very hard to do especially when you feel like your feelings and time have been overlooked by that very person/situation. Not every battle is worth fighting and not every fight is yours to fight. Sometimes it's hard to tell the difference. One of the hardest things in life that I have found is the ability to understand that difference. Once I "let go" of that certain person/situation I realized that a battle wouldn't change that person/situation...it would only change me.

True...

"Be true to yourself

walk your journey in life

Speak what you feel

don't cause too much strife

Love with your heart

and think with your mind

Be true to yourself

many blessings you'll find"

In life you have to listen to yourself and walk your own journey the way that you feel is best. Take into consideration loved ones feelings and opinions, but always remember the journey is yours. No one can walk it for you...only with you.

The Future...

"Looking ahead

not looking behind

eyes open to the future

with blinders to guide

plan for anew

built on the past

you are what you see

not just what has passed"

As the holidays approach and the new year is in sight I have begun to reflect on how much I've grown this year. I set definite goals. I've rebuilt my self-esteem and confidence. I've achieved. Last year at this time my life was in such turmoil. I am so proud of myself. Small steps lead to long strides which leads to life's journey.

The Mind...

"The eyes only see

what the mind comprehends

The heart only feels

what the mind allows"

When going through life we come across so many situations that we allow our hearts to lead when we should let our minds lead. We could save ourselves alot of heartache, emotional/physical/financial, from being gone through if only we allowed ourselves to have our feelings be led by our minds. Everything that looks good, smells good, sounds good, tastes good, and feels good isn't good! Remember that you are the only person in charge of your happiness...don't give that power over to anyone else. Happiness is not a situation and/or relationship...happiness is a state of mind.

Love That Counts...

"What is love for you

might be like for another

What is love for you

might make another smother

What is love for her

might be lust for him

What might make you happy

might not make him

So don't be fooled by this word called "love"

'cause the only love that counts is the one from above"

Sometimes I sit and think about past relationships and the role I played in them. How could I have been so wrong about this person because by the end of the relationship I felt as though this person was a stranger that I had nothing in common with. When I really began to take ownership of my role I realized that I put too much of my "love" into another person instead of putting that love in the right place...first Him then myself. I have found that if you don't love yourself before others you won't end up liking yourself very much.

What Time Reveals

"Time spent apart

reveals things lost

Time spent together

reveals things remembered..."

It's amazing the things you forget, good or bad, once time has passed between you and another person. Brief meetings, although sweet with memories of good times, only allow you to remember what was good. Don't get swept away in a memory "fantasy" and forget about what wasn't so good that helped you make the decision not to have that person in your life everyday. Remember that situations change what they are but people don't necessarily change who they are.

Our Journey begins now...

"This is only the beginning

of a journey overdue

a need to share my feelings

with the likeliness of you

This journey walked together

Some different- some the same

will open up the floodgates and...

our journey yet remains".

My purpose for this blog is to share life experiences. We all have lessons learned and some yet to be learned. I want you to ask questions, give ideas, send poetry, or whatever you need to do to communicate. I've found that when you think you are the only person going through a particular life situation...communicate and you'll find that you are not the only one.