Believe In Yourself

July 6, 2018 / markmkane / 3 Comments

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Life is full of unexpected twists and turns. Sometimes everything goes in your favor, other times it’s just off the rails. Either way, you have to ride out the storm to prove to yourself that you have the mettle to handle whatever comes your way. Our never-ending journey begins and ends with us. So, take comfort in knowing that you can make it through as long as you believe. You have the will, the strength, the skills and the knowledge to rise to the occasion. So, stay the course to reap the rewards that’s awaiting you on the other side.

Life’s Blessings

June 13, 2018 / markmkane / 8 Comments

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Every day when I wake,

I take stock in what I have…

the strength from loved ones,

devotion from my family,

support from my friends,

affection from my pets,

my strong faith in God

Because of these simple things,

I take comfort in knowing

that I can take on…

any challenge,

face any dilemma,

make life changing judgements

without hesitation and total clarity

Because life is all about…

seeing what’s around us,

having an appreciation for all that we have,

a sense of gratitude for things we are given,

and the knowledge for making a difference,

not just in our lives

but in that of others

It is only then,

when we realize this

that we will truly feel

we’ve been bequeathed with

life’s blessings.

“That’s Life” Haikus

June 2, 2018June 2, 2018 / markmkane / 2 Comments

Constantly changing

Growing, learning…eyes open

Living fluidly

Surprises pop up

Opportunities galore

Time to shine and fly

To Find Oneself

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We learn to value life

and all its gifts

Being truly alive…

every day,

every hour,

every minute,

every second

is a wondrous blessing

Our appreciation for

God,

loved ones,

family,

and

friends

knows no bounds

That is why…

we live each day

the best we can,

striving for

positivity,

laughter,

happiness,

love,

serenity,

and

balance

Our light is restored,

our heart becomes whole,

and

we regain a sense of ultimate

completion.

Almost, But Not Quite There Yet

March 17, 2018 / markmkane / 6 Comments

When life throws you a curve, what do you do? We are faced with making many decisions on a daily basis, some minor, others life-changing ones. How do you decide which course of action to take? Do you rush into it with emotions running high? Do you take a step back and think things through?

Lately, I’ve been pondering the decisions that I’ve made within the past several months. Were they good ones…well it’s hard to say. From my perspective, it might’ve been the wrong ones. I think the past several decisions were based purely on emotions and in hindsight I should’ve taken a breather before jumping headlong into a predicament that exacerbated what was already a stressful situation.

As always, I live and learn. My comfort is in the fact that I have the power to do something about it and that it’s not something that’ll last forever. No matter how bad the situation I’m in, I’ll find a way to resolve it. I just need to look for the little signs that God has placed for me to find. Once I can identify them and learn from it then it’ll be when I can move on. Life is way too short to just give up and be content with where you are.

Granted I’ve made mistakes that led me to where I am today, but I have faith that this is the path that God designed for me. I am eternally hopeful that this will ultimately lead me to where I was truly meant to be. As long as I keep the faith, stay positive and persevere, I’ll be just fine.

Your Test Of Strength

February 23, 2018February 23, 2018 / markmkane / 3 Comments

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When the chips are all down

and your luck has run out,

take several steps back

cast aside any doubt

There are often times

when things don’t go your way,

you choose wrong, you fail

making mistakes throughout the day

You’ve just hit a rough patch

in this journey called life,

just roll with the punches,

bid adieu to the strife

In the midst of this insanity

there’s always a ray of hope,

that light at the end of the tunnel

is what helps you to cope

You’ll get through this dilemma

and will reach the other side,

problems encountered hereafter

is taken all in stride

Take pride in yourself

you’ve fought the good fight,

your character has mettle,

inner strength shown outright

So take charge of your life

when things go awry,

head straight forward, show no fear

wave those bad days goodbye.

My Meaning In Life

February 16, 2018February 16, 2018 / markmkane / 4 Comments

There are times

when I often wonder

“What is my purpose in life?”

This conundrum,

this perplexing dilemma

hinders my daily progress

“Do I continue as I’ve been?”

“Or do I alter my path?”

With deep contemplation

and extensive introspection

I’ve learned that

I have no real true goal

As long as I let my heart

guide my intentions

and lead my actions,

my journey has meaning

Striving not for

fame, wealth or success,

but achieving self-worth,

being of value,

spreading my love and light

Contributing to the pool

of goodwill and positivity

in this world

is what I was meant to do.

Navigating the Unknown

December 29, 2017December 29, 2017 / markmkane / 7 Comments

Lost in thought

nowhere to turn,

what have I done

that makes this a concern

I’ve lived a life

of certainty and control,

stayed in my lane

eyes on the goal

But one fateful day

I decided to jump

Heading into the unknown

taking me out of a slump

These unchartered waters,

scary with every wave

What course do I take?

How do I behave?

This path that I’m on

terrifying and new

Has me out of whack

my life a bit askew

With the chips all down

and back against the wall,

staying strong is the key

to endure the long haul

I’ve learned to be patient,

I’ve learned to be kind,

I became more trusting

by using my heart with my mind

This bump in the road

riled with stress and strife,

I’ll get past this somehow

it’s my test in life

I have to be positive

never wavering in thought,

look at all that I’ve done

be grateful for what I’ve got

Life it too short

I’ll do the best that I can,

live for a better tomorrow

“Everlasting Hope” as my game plan.

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Midlife Reflections #5

December 16, 2017December 16, 2017 / markmkane / 2 Comments

Looking back on everything I’ve done in my life, whether it be good or bad, there are definitely things that I would’ve done very differently. But I guess that’s how we all would feel if given the power of hindsight. Some would say that what we did was supposed to happen in order for us to learn a lesson or set us on the right path to where we’re going to end up.

For someone like me who’s a control freak, especially when it comes to my choice of jobs, it’s truly frustrating when you’ve made a bad choice. After making that critical decision, whether intentionally, hastily or ill-informed, it feels like an eternity trying to get my life back on track. Everything seems to be in overdrive just to get back to normalcy; but now every turn, every move I make I second guess myself.

“I shouldn’t have done this!”

“What the hell was I thinking?!”

“What have I gotten myself into?!”

“Am I going to get out of this jam? And when!?”

All these thoughts run a continuous loop in my head and I beat myself up over making that error in judgement. We’re all human, but I have high expectations of myself and feel like the whole world just came crashing down on me. I feel trapped with no option in sight.

We talk to our family and friends about our predicament to get their advice but it turns into a therapy session where we pour our hearts out in hopes of a quick and easy solution. We’ve all been there…and we’ll all go there again.

The one thing that keeps me afloat is the prospect of something better on the horizon. Yeah, I don’t know how long it’ll take to reach that destination but the idea of finding something better keeps that hope alive. AND I always hold out for hope! I always err on the side of positivity. Why? Because at my lowest point, that’s all I can do. It’s much better than the alternative; I can’t just give up. Throwing in the towel and being resigned to the fact that I failed somehow is not an option.

There is always a way out of every predicament I put myself in. Strength and faith is all I need to have to know that it’ll all work out in the end. Nothing’s impossible to overcome, I just have to be willing to take the first step forward…AND I just did.