You’re always going to face
a lot of life’s obstacles
and lose,
but the courage to continue on
is what counts
The more times
you summon that strength,
the better your chances
at getting a successful outcome
Inner Courage
Inner Strength
Adversity Is Our Strength
The adversities we face in life
help to build our strength
that is needed
to forge ahead
and
conquer the harder ones that follow
Mark’s Writing Motto #49
A writer never judges other writers.
They merely take in the elegance and beauty of
another person’s inner voice
and observe the impact it has on those who value their words.
Listen To Your Heart
When you start to tune out
what your heart is telling you,
it stops making noise
and the guiding force
behind your decisions
will lead you
down a path of uncertainty
So be true to yourself
and keep that fire alive
by just simply
listening to your heart
The Power Of Your Heart
What do you do when the carrot
that’s been dangling in front of you
gets ripped away
It’s like a punch to the gut
that just sucks the life out of you
Your whole world turns upside down
Where do you go from here?
How do you cope?
Your battle worn mind, body and soul
wants to give up
and throw in the towel
But no matter what,
your heart refuses because it knows
that you are made of sterner stuff
It pumps hope into your core
that helps keep you alive
and wills you to move forward
past the failure and the pain
It becomes the shot of adrenaline
that courses through your very fiber
and makes your determination and drive
ten times stronger than it was before
Your heart gives you the resolve
to take on greater things
and gives you a sense of peace
knowing that you’ll overcome
the next disappointment
with renewed strength and inner confidence
that can truly stand the test of time
Patience…A Valued Trait
Patience…
is what it takes
when you’re on your path
to your dreams and goals
Patience…
is a virtue they say,
but to me it’s a test
Patience…
challenges your hopes,
your strength of will,
and your endurance
If you can bear
the uncomfortableness of it all,
the light at the end of your journey
shines big and bright
and all the riches
of your hopes and dreams
will be there for the taking
So, relish the moments
that require patience,
for it truly is a valued trait
Introspection
Once you get
a clear understanding
of your sense of self,
you gain the
strength and ability
to show
your true emotions
and that will
help you to navigate
your way through life
Open That Door
Never be afraid
to open the door
to your dream
By doing so, you unleash
endless possibilities,
unbridled optimism,
strength beyond measures
that will all enable you
to aid you in your quest
to achieve what you only dared to think of
So find that key
of courage
and open that door
to your dream
You As A Writer
As a writer
your words can not only change a person
but it can also change the world
That passion that you have
comes from the demonstrated ability
of years and years of putting
pen to paper
You are capable of evoking
thoughts and emotions
from your readers
So be grateful for all the writing
that you’ve done
but be more appreciative of all the writing
that you are going to do
in the future
So let your inner voice
bring forth your words
that you know can
ascend the test of time
Look For The Little Things
Never be defined
by your worst moments
Always look for
the little triumphs
that help boost
your esteem and self-worth
to incredible heights
and relish
in that endless well
of positivity
Midlife, Maniacal & Me 