Favorite Quote from Positive Week 2

Like the quote says we have to work hard for what you because more than likely it will not come easy. I can look back over my life and every goal that I accomplished took my dedication, time and energy. I knew what I wanted and knew what had to be done.

We all have a purpose and it may take us more than once to reach that purpose, but we have to keep pushing towards our goal(s). When I was growing up, I had an imaginative person I would keep in my head. Never told anyone about this person until now. This person was successful in everything I ever wanted to be. This person was fit, healthy, and popular, could sing, dance, draw, write, even played sports. I mean anything I wanted to achieve or try, she could and would do it in my head.

Why couldn’t I be like her? Could I? Well not playing sports cause I was not really into sports, but I did love playing volleyball. I cannot draw, but I can write pretty. Dancing is not my talent, but I have rhythm and could have learned. I could have taken voice lessons to enhance my voice. I come from a singing family. I’m popular in my own I suppose (but still an introvert J). I was not that unhealthy at that time, but not as slim as I wanted to be. Why did I not allow myself to pursue opportunities-was it fear? Fear caused me to not fulfill some of the things I wanted to do.

Well that person slowly faded away as I became an adult because I had to stop living in my head. I had to start being strong and courageous for myself. It is not too late for me in some of those areas. I’ve faced criticism (not the constructive kind), but I am my biggest critic. I’m harder on myself than anyone else could ever be.

I may mention this a few times in the posts I write, but this year has really been a step out on faith year. I am doing things I have been afraid to do. I’m believing in myself and turning negative criticism into something possible.

WE must have courage to walk in our purpose and realize that not everyone is meant to travel with us on our journey, and that’s okay. Sometimes, we may be the only ones believing in ourselves, and that’s okay too. We have to build our circles with positive like-minded people, those who can give constructive criticism, but are our biggest cheerleaders. Most of all we have to be our biggest supporters. On this journey I am so glad that I have found positive resources/people that are willing to share their knowledge and encouragement. That’s how it really should be.

I hope that you all find the strength and courage you need to fight for what you want and pursue your dreams.

Thanks for letting me share with you. Be Positive. Be Blessed. Be a Blessing.

Randa B.