Take a rest but never quit

“If you get tired learn how to rest, not quit.”

Do you ever feel like you’re tired, drained, and maybe just overall “so done” with everything because of a new project you’re taking on, a new career path you decided to hop on, a class that’s too difficult, or a situation that seems impossible to get through?

We are all very well aware that life is difficult — difficult for us all. The ups and downs and what I call the “messiness” of life where there’s so much going on you feel like you’re taking on a whole load, we all experience them.

For some of us that gives an excuse and a leeway to say “I quit” or “it’s too difficult, I give up.” When times get tough we look for the easiest possible solution to get out of things we believe we cannot get through. Your brain has a purpose to protect you. When you feel scared, stressed, and overwhelmed your mind starts grinding its gears looking for that one reason why you shouldn’t do it because it’s programmed to do that.

I’m here to tell you that those feelings are completely normal. We are human. Our emotions drive our actions; at times for both the good and the bad. But, as intense as those emotions are don’t let that stop you from the end game — the finish line. Rest if you need to, but don’t ever quit. Sprint, but when you feel tired learn how to walk, take the next step, or just breathe. But, don’t ever stop. Once you stop it’s 100 times harder to get back up and go again.

Do not let barriers your mind creates in order to protect you to stop you.

On A Mission

I’ve been on a whole other level of joy and happiness lately, and I’m pretty damn convinced that someone has been putting some extra spice and spoof into my coffee to cause this craziness.

It’s a bit odd that me is this spunky.

But, in all seriousness… This is the reason why:

INSPIRATION. INSPIRED.

I’m just inspired and in complete awe by the people out there who are making a deliberate effort to make a change in this world. Whether it’s a simple act of kindness; a smile, a hug, maybe even a “hello, how are you?” that can make a 180 degree turn in someone’s day or going big and donating to a cause, charity, etc. or even focusing on bettering themselves.

I’ve come to realize there is nothing more rewarding than the act of kindness, love, and positivity that you are able to share with others.

The world has enough problems going on. We know that already with all the toxicity that is being blasted all over Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. And quite frankly it’s a bit dreadful to see on a daily basis. I know there are people out there who truly want to make a difference. I know, I know, I know. But, let me tell you something wishing you can do something behind the screen is completely different from actually doing something and taking action. Start small. A small step is much bigger and better than no step being taken at all. 

Think of this...

How beautiful would it be to be the change you want to see in this world? 

How beautiful would it be to be the reason for someone’s smile? 

How beautiful would it be to be the reason someone has food for the week? 

How beautiful would it be to be the reason someone has clothes to wear? 

How beautiful would it be to be an inspiration to someone?

Nothing makes me happier than putting a smile on someone’s face, even giving the slightest bit of advice that might make a contribution to their life, or just giving them that pep they need to get through the day. Embrace the feeling you get when you give what other’s want. It’s a feeling you just feed off of and engulf.

To the game changers and the givers,

You guys are an inspiration, not only to me, but to the rest of the world. Thank you.

“Always have a willing hand to help someone, you might be the only one that does.”- Roy T. Bennett