Inspirations

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Not Getting What You Want

Desire is a starting point in a journey that doesn't guarantee what will result. Constant awareness is required to change with the progression met along the journey. It may not be what was expected but it serves our development. It's our responsibility to decipher the connection we feel.

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Disability is Not a Definition

When feeling disabled is a flash of realization at the moment, my perception determines my ability to move with it. I must know the cause of my reaction to find my solution.

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My Life Is as I Perceive It

Repetitive thoughts become beliefs. Despite what I know and feel, it's my responsibility to nurture what aligns with me. Every challenge is an opportunity to review myself and the beliefs I create.

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The Miracle of Surrender

Despite how I thought surrender is perceived, a weakness becomes a strength with acceptance. A  new perspective with the willingness to learn makes the impossible into a learning experience.

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Life is My Poetry

With poetry as a form of meditation and a way to relate topics that are hard to understand, reflecting on how a poem is like a life makes me realize that expression, in whatever form is chosen, is a way of living. My life evolves with every expression.

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Peace from a Heartfelt Smile

 Finding peace is a path that begins from within before protruding out. The small inspiration that touches us within can be expressed by the genuine smile that lights our face. Sometimes a small moment of appreciation is enough to fuel our day.

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Finding the Fun to Make It Acceptable

When an experience can’t be avoided and there is no way of changing it, it’s best to find a small part of it that sparks your joy. Choosing what matters most to you and making that your concentration for the moment frees your mind of excessive worry. Something fun can be found in every situation.

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Realize to Actualize

 Give yourself time to realize what is happening before drawing a conclusion and believing that it is actual. Treat reactions like a start to discovery. Follow through with what you know while staying aware to learn more.

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I Must Pay Attention

Reviewing what is within my control in every circumstance is an important step in being who I am. There won’t always be control but I will help to craft my reality. What I choose matters.

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Honoring Old Experiences

:Tucking discomfort away in a moment makes it easier to get by but something is missing. Though scars can be hidden beneath long hair, they still exist and are a part of who I am. It’s time to enjoy its fullness.

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Working with New Sprouts

Make time to filter through your reactions and wisely choose what you wish to grow. Changes happen constantly and care is required to determine the root of what starts to grow. Appreciate whatever sprouts and tend to the blooms that add to your existence!

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A Grading, A Periodical Review

We are taught to follow certain orders and aim for perfection. We should never forget to re-evaluate ourselves on our terms and accept feedback as assistive tools. Without mistakes or external opinions, we wouldn’t continue growing with the changes. Let every review received be a time to assess yourself and figure out how you will move forward.

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Be Mindful of Your Expectations

What we say and do is picked up by the people and universe around us. Through the myriad of thoughts and feelings, it is best to wisely choose what we project. It can mean more than the credit we give it.

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