The change up
Inspiration... and what is it to us?
What is it that ignites the flame within us and fans that flame in order to push our ambition to a point of no holding back?
Not just what it is... but also what is it on the other end of the spectrum.. what is the force that is strong enough to exasperate the flame?
That force.. thats the kicker.
The 'something', the 'someone' who can take all you hold within your heart and crush it, squeezing out every last ounce of 'hope' you have left.
And after the flame ceases to exist, what is it that can undo what has been done?
What is it that can spark a new flame, a stronger flame?
So many people I see walking around these days, living complacent lives, being in stagnant relationships, going in and out of their days simply because thats the routine of life.
..That is exhausting...
My ultimate question is why? and even how..
Why do we allow ourselves to fall into a category of life so monotonous?
Why do we stay in relationships and rock with the motion, going forward on the notion of "this is the next step", but yet my heart is unfulfilled??
Why do we not set before us the bar of excellence and strive until we reach it? Despite the obstacles that may lay on the road to success?
I have been broken. I have been controlled. I have been depressed. I have been derailed that jaded couldnt begin to describe the emotion within.
WHY do we let people infect us? We need to affect people as oppose to them infecting us, and begin to manage our emotions instead of letting our emotions manage us. (Thank you Joyce Meyer)
We continue on in these moments, yet frozen in time because we wont make up our minds.. we keep running to release ourselves from ourselves..
Aldous Huxley once wrote " Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored"
... I believe we know in our heart of hearts what is right for us....
All I can do is love the person in front of me.
Proverbs 3!!
My son, do not forget my teaching,
but keep my commands in your heart,
for they will prolong your life many years
and bring you peace and prosperity.
Let love and faithfulness never leave you;
bind them around your neck,
write them on the tablet of your heart.
Then you will win favor and a good name
in the sight of God and man.
Trust in the LORD with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight.
Do not be wise in your own eyes;
fear the LORD and shun evil.
This will bring health to your body
and nourishment to your bones.
Honor the LORD with your wealth,
with the firstfruits of all your crops;
then your barns will be filled to overflowing,
and your vats will brim over with new wine.
My son, do not despise the LORD’s discipline,
and do not resent his rebuke,
because the LORD disciplines those he loves,
as a father the son he delights in
Blessed are those who find wisdom,
those who gain understanding,
for she is more profitable than silver
and yields better returns than gold.
She is more precious than rubies;
nothing you desire can compare with her.
Long life is in her right hand;
in her left hand are riches and honor.
Her ways are pleasant ways,
and all her paths are peace.
She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her;
those who hold her fast will be blessed.
By wisdom the LORD laid the earth’s foundations,
by understanding he set the heavens in place;
by his knowledge the watery depths were divided,
and the clouds let drop the dew.
My son, do not let wisdom and understanding out of your sight,
preserve sound judgment and discretion;
they will be life for you,
an ornament to grace your neck.
Then you will go on your way in safety,
and your foot will not stumble.
When you lie down, you will not be afraid;
when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.
Have no fear of sudden disaster
or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked,
for the LORD will be at your side
and will keep your foot from being snared.
Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due,
when it is in your power to act.
Do not say to your neighbor, “Come back tomorrow and I’ll give it to you”—
when you already have it with you.
Do not plot harm against your neighbor,
who lives trustfully near you.
Do not accuse anyone for no reason—
when they have done you no harm.
Do not envy the violent or choose any of their ways.
For the LORD detests the perverse
but takes the upright into his confidence.
The LORD’s curse is on the house of the wicked,
but he blesses the home of the righteous.
He mocks proud mockers
but shows favor to the humble and oppressed.
The wise inherit honor,
but fools get only shame.
What is it that ignites the flame within us and fans that flame in order to push our ambition to a point of no holding back?
Not just what it is... but also what is it on the other end of the spectrum.. what is the force that is strong enough to exasperate the flame?
That force.. thats the kicker.
The 'something', the 'someone' who can take all you hold within your heart and crush it, squeezing out every last ounce of 'hope' you have left.
And after the flame ceases to exist, what is it that can undo what has been done?
What is it that can spark a new flame, a stronger flame?
So many people I see walking around these days, living complacent lives, being in stagnant relationships, going in and out of their days simply because thats the routine of life.
..That is exhausting...
My ultimate question is why? and even how..
Why do we allow ourselves to fall into a category of life so monotonous?
Why do we stay in relationships and rock with the motion, going forward on the notion of "this is the next step", but yet my heart is unfulfilled??
Why do we not set before us the bar of excellence and strive until we reach it? Despite the obstacles that may lay on the road to success?
I have been broken. I have been controlled. I have been depressed. I have been derailed that jaded couldnt begin to describe the emotion within.
WHY do we let people infect us? We need to affect people as oppose to them infecting us, and begin to manage our emotions instead of letting our emotions manage us. (Thank you Joyce Meyer)
We continue on in these moments, yet frozen in time because we wont make up our minds.. we keep running to release ourselves from ourselves..
Aldous Huxley once wrote " Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored"
... I believe we know in our heart of hearts what is right for us....
All I can do is love the person in front of me.
Proverbs 3!!
My son, do not forget my teaching,
but keep my commands in your heart,
for they will prolong your life many years
and bring you peace and prosperity.
Let love and faithfulness never leave you;
bind them around your neck,
write them on the tablet of your heart.
Then you will win favor and a good name
in the sight of God and man.
Trust in the LORD with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight.
Do not be wise in your own eyes;
fear the LORD and shun evil.
This will bring health to your body
and nourishment to your bones.
Honor the LORD with your wealth,
with the firstfruits of all your crops;
then your barns will be filled to overflowing,
and your vats will brim over with new wine.
My son, do not despise the LORD’s discipline,
and do not resent his rebuke,
because the LORD disciplines those he loves,
as a father the son he delights in
Blessed are those who find wisdom,
those who gain understanding,
for she is more profitable than silver
and yields better returns than gold.
She is more precious than rubies;
nothing you desire can compare with her.
Long life is in her right hand;
in her left hand are riches and honor.
Her ways are pleasant ways,
and all her paths are peace.
She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her;
those who hold her fast will be blessed.
By wisdom the LORD laid the earth’s foundations,
by understanding he set the heavens in place;
by his knowledge the watery depths were divided,
and the clouds let drop the dew.
My son, do not let wisdom and understanding out of your sight,
preserve sound judgment and discretion;
they will be life for you,
an ornament to grace your neck.
Then you will go on your way in safety,
and your foot will not stumble.
When you lie down, you will not be afraid;
when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.
Have no fear of sudden disaster
or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked,
for the LORD will be at your side
and will keep your foot from being snared.
Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due,
when it is in your power to act.
Do not say to your neighbor, “Come back tomorrow and I’ll give it to you”—
when you already have it with you.
Do not plot harm against your neighbor,
who lives trustfully near you.
Do not accuse anyone for no reason—
when they have done you no harm.
Do not envy the violent or choose any of their ways.
For the LORD detests the perverse
but takes the upright into his confidence.
The LORD’s curse is on the house of the wicked,
but he blesses the home of the righteous.
He mocks proud mockers
but shows favor to the humble and oppressed.
The wise inherit honor,
but fools get only shame.
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