I actually wrote these thoughts down about six months ago, and for some reason today I opened up my notes and they reappeared to me-perhaps I need to read my own words today!
We are all fighting.....fighting for life....fighting for love....fighting just to be alive. Standing in the middle of a kickboxing class at my studio this week, I looked behind me and doing the exact same moves, wearing the same (evolve U) headband was a strong beautiful woman fighting the same, yet incredibly different battles as I am. That woman I refer to happens to be not only a client but a friend, on a different but similar path. You see we think we are all fighting different wars, we think that our stories and our lives are so different...because they are...but at the same time they are not. We are all fighting for the right to live according to what makes us happy, we are all fighting for our version of happiness and life and all of our journeys "coincidentally" intertwine. Each person on this planet is connected to massive amounts of other people (whether we like it or not). Our world is intertwined! The very words you and I speak were once our thoughts. These thoughts spoken to others not only affect the person hearing it, but the next five to ten people they come into contact with. We can change the course of ten people's lives today simply by being kind, respectful and caring. Remember that each person while on their own journey is affected by yours simply by coming into contact with you. Remember that you have power!! You have the power to change someone's mood You have the power to change someone's journey You have the power to change someone's life! Acknowledge the power of YOU!! Know that your journey is my journey, that my path is intertwined with your path, so tread lightly but be strong. Let your intuition and intelligence guide you. In the words of my grandmother "Be strong but be kind."
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WORDS. Words are gifts and words are energy robbers. Words are magnificent and words are gut wrenching. Words are meaningful and beautiful or they are heartbreaking and horrible.
A few months ago a friend told me that words are gifts and we all have the wonderful ability to change a person's whole path with the words we use. I couldn't agree more! Ever since that moment I have made an effort to be more cognizant of the words I use and how I use them. But I have also been more aware of how other's people's words have affected me. Over the past few years words have broken me and the ones I love. People have used words to bring tears to our eyes and rip our hearts to pieces, but words have also turned those broken hearts into a soul that overflows with love. As people begin to use words and actions to harm us, we begin to grow as human beings. When people harm us with their words we are given two options: to treat those people as they have treated us or to transform our way of thinking and living. When we choose to turn those horrible words into a new motivational direction for our life, new opportunities will arise. I have learned a lot from the words people have spoken to me, about me and about the ones I love. I have learned that: Until words have broken your heart, words can't heal your soul. Until people have used words to harm you, you don't become fully aware of the words you are speaking to others. Until a person has done you wrong, you can't appreciate the goodwill of a kind soul. Until you have been knocked down, you do not know the strength you have within yourself to rise again. Until you have never been given an apology, you can never learn the true meaning of forgiveness. Until people have used words as lies against you, do you discover your own truths. Until you have been given no opportunity but to keep going, do you know the will power within yourself. Until you have no choice but to succeed........do you truly begin to live! I know you are reading these words and thinking that this is all a bit negative, but it’s not! You see, until you have been through some hellish times, you truly do not appreciate the beauty of the people and the world around you. The hard times are what makes the great times truly spectacular, and the not so great people in your life are what make the true friends and family shine even brighter. Do not let those dark times in your life, those harmful words spoken to you or those harsh words spoken against you define how you live your life. Use words your words to improve the lives of others. Use your words as a gift not only to others but to the world. You are a gift to the world! |
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