In some way, shape or form
we all try to live up
to someone else’s expectations
By doing that,
it changes every aspect
of who we are
and hinders us in some fashion
Being faithful to yourself
and being comfortable
with your own standards
is the core of who you are
You are truly authentic
when you come to the realization
that you are enough
Don’t forget,
for all the precious times
spent with family and friends,
live vibrantly in those moments
then let the memories
remain with you
for an eternity
No matter what you’re going through in life
know that your loved ones are there for you
With them around it gives you
a different sense of purpose
Having family and friends
gives you a special perspective on life
They’re actually the reason
why you wake up every morning
Being there for them and
them doing the same for you
is what the true meaning of life is
Your only goal in life
is to be the best version of yourself,
not only for your but for them as well
A valuable life lesson that we’ve all come to know is that we learn and grow from our mistakes, but it takes true wisdom to closely learn from the mistake of others.
Always remember to stay by the side
of your loved ones
and never drift away
Being near them
will help you
to share your courage
with those who need it
It will give those you help
the strength, confidence, and perseverance
to endure
all the pain and mistakes
they’ll encounter
on their way
towards achieving their goals
The only disability in life is having a defeatist attitude
Once you decide on a course of action,
you should stick to it
regardless of who understands you or not
Since we all have
a unique way of thinking,
it doesn’t really matter
if we try to explain it
Our personal reasons
are meant for us alone,
not for others to make sense of it
The greatest decision
you will ever make in your life
is the path you choose
of your own volition
By doing so,
you will have no regrets
and won’t question
your every step
on your journey
to reach your goal
You are where you’re supposed to be
You are a part of your family and friend’s world
You’re there in their universe to bring your heart,
to instill in them with love, support, guidance and hope
So be honored that you’ll accompany them
every step of the way of their life
whether you’re with them physically or in spirit
As long as you’re alive,
you can come back from every failure you encounter
As long as you’re alive,
you can take another step forward and make progress toward your goals
As long as you’re alive,
you can continue to dream to keep your spirit flourishing
As long as you’re alive,
be eternally grateful that you simply have another chance
Midlife, Maniacal & Me 