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Why I Live For Failure
I have made more mistakes than I can count since I became a mother. Shit, I have made more mistakes than I can count in just my 20s. I'm the first to admit that I am not a perfect person, let alone a perfect mother. But my failures are the greatest blessings I have ever endured. It took me entirely too long to realize what my favorite high school teacher was talking about when she told me "If you fall on your face, at least you're still moving forward." Granted, when you make a mistake as a new mother, falling on your face hurts a lot worse. It feels like every failure is ten times worse than it actually is because you suddenly have this tiny human who's relying on you to not fail. But after many long crying sessions in the shower and smoking in the backyard during nap time, I learned something pretty substantial that I think I need to share; you don't have to not fail, you just have to not stop trying when you do fail.
By Michelle Schultz8 years ago in Motivation
A Mile in My Armor
I have spent the last few years of my life afraid of something undefinable and because of my irrational fear, I have restrained myself from the experiences that are necessary in order to for me grow as a person. It took a long time for me to see that there are some things that we simply can not learn by just watching others or through listening to stories, we must experience them ourselves and to put what I've been going through into better terms, I feel as if I’ve been fighting a never ending battle and regardless of how brutally I fight and how long my stamina holds me up for, I always end the day feeling as though I lost and missed out on everything that I was supposed to be experiencing. I understand that we all have to fight our own battles and that some are worse than others, but mine has gotten to the point where the armor that I force myself to strap on every day is breaking my back and I am just tired and ready to rid myself of all of the negativity that wraps itself around me. I spent a lot of time trying to point my finger at something or someone to blame but that just ends up creating an unwanted batch of bitterness inside of me that brews and steeps until it comes out; a hot cup of misery with a side of frustration served fresh for anyone who happens to catch me on that particular day. At times I find myself struggling to be a part of the world because I have yet to learn my place here and it's confusing because the fear that I have for that undefinable something always holds me back from discovering the parts of me that I have to discover.
By JC .8 years ago in Motivation
No More Excuses
This is not a post that will promise success. It simply will help you understand that the reasons you say, “I can’t because,” are nothing more than an excuse. Do not let an excuse stand between you and your goal or dream. Educate yourself and run with your idea. I have given advice and helped many people launch their idea—not all were successful; however, they at least gave it an honest effort and tried. They were able to get past the “I can’t” and started doing what they dreamed. I am a firm believer that passion and effort will take you anywhere you want to be. That being said, let’s dive in and look at the biggest “excuses” for not chasing your dream.
By Opal Lynn8 years ago in Motivation
Inspirational Books that Will Change Your Life
Often times in life, we are searching for a direction, a sign, a source of inspiration. This need for inspiration can pertain to health, a career path, or any variety of life chances and choices. Are you ready to take the steps to reach your full potential? Are you looking to change your routine and get moving in a new direction? Is it time to do some “spring cleaning” in your life? Read on for a list of inspirational books that will change your life.
By Salvador Lorenz8 years ago in Motivation
The First Step
I first became interested in blogging when I read an article about freelancing; it told me that blogging was the best way to go, but I had never read, written, or even really heard about it. What was it? What was it about? I love freelancing, as it has given me a way to make money on the side and explore myself as I do so. I have met some fantastic people doing it, those I am proud to have written for. However, what I was doing did not pay well. I had not learned self respect and self management. Blogging, I read, was to help promote myself and bring myself control.
By Elandria Everspring8 years ago in Motivation
The Houses of the Zodiac: House #1
Do you know what your birth chart says? Or, do you even know what a birth chart is? Your birth chart is based off of the time, location, and date of your birth. At the time when you were born, every planet and star and thing up there in the universe was in a specific place. Doesn't seem like it matters, but it absolutely does. Your birth chart displays where all those planets and stuff were, and this contributes to the magic that is your personality.
By Amanda Doyle8 years ago in Motivation
"I've Been So Busy"
"Hey! Oh my gosh, I haven't seen you in so long! How have you been?" "Ah, I've been good. I've been SO busy." Raise of hands, how many of us have had this conversation at least five times this week? Me. I know I have and continue to, week after week after week.
By Savannah McKinley8 years ago in Motivation
Brains vs. Beauty
So, today at work, I was talking to a co-worker about someone we both know, who isn't exactly the brightest crayon in the box (if you know what I mean). On the other hand, though, I think she is quite beautiful, so we began to talk about that as well. This lead into him saying something that I hear people say all the time, and I never understood why it bothered me until now. "It just goes to show, you can't be pretty AND smart."
By Summer Hall8 years ago in Motivation
When You Don’t Know Where to Start
Very few times in our lives do we truly believe we are stuck somewhere in the middle. Of course, that is the phrase we choose to apply to our feeling of digression, but I argue that we’re never just in one place—we are either moving forwards, or backwards.
By Hannah Taylor8 years ago in Motivation
"Here Lies"—Finding Closure, Forgiveness, and Peace
Imagine you're at a funeral, gazing at an open casket surrounded by overly scented flowers and wreaths with one-word labels. A low, strong strand of music whispers through the air. You hear the soft sobs, the pull of tissues from their cardboard box, the too-light steps of the people in mourning. It all seems to happen around you, without you, as you search yourself for the last words you'll offer to the deceased before they are whisked underground, forever out of sight and occasionally out of mind. You find the will to pull yourself up, walk to the casket, and speak. Out of your mouth spills every word you always wanted to, but never could, say out loud.
By L. Ronan8 years ago in Motivation
Eruruu's Advice #1
Before I start this column I would like to tell you a short story about Eruruu. Eruruu is not me...well not entirely at least. Eruruu was a female character on a game I played quite extensively. In her, I found myself driven to help my fellow players and offer fun, silly, and sometimes serious advice while playing with others. I hope that you can hear her and possibly benefit from the little mother in my head.
By Michael Barnes8 years ago in Motivation
