It is always interesting to hear someone say to me "You are so strong".  During the many chapters of my life I have felt anything but strong.  It seems that everytime that I feel weak and can't find a way out or enough to go on...somehow, someway...I do.  Is it my faith in God, is it my friends and family who pull me when I can't seem to move? I believe its all of these and more.  Strength comes from so many places.  From those who help you when you are down....from God who will not give more than you can handle (although at the time we think that we just can't take anymore)...or from all the other experiences you have had in your life and you look back and remember where you were and that you made it through. Even when you thought you couldnt or wouldnt make it...you did.  I did.  All of those experiences along that broken road brought us to where we are today and to who we are.  Looking back I can remember the situation but not the feeling of despair.  It goes away because we made it...and for me, I want to remember the situation but not the feeling of hopelessness because I did it...and THATS the part I want to remember.  I made it.  I did it...I got through.  I learned alot about myself during those times and after those times.  I become a better decision maker....a better parent...a better friend and a better person.  It puts me in a place of gratitude and allows me to be free from that feeling so that I can be good for someone else. 
Strength - the one thing that we get from others when we cant seem to find it in ourselves...which in turn is our cue to give back.  When someone else falls..it is our duty as a friend, lover, family member...human being....to give it back.  When you cannot make it one more step...I will be there to pull you along.  It is my destiny to be strong for me but it is my lifes work to be strong for you. 
As a child I experienced so much trauma but I am now seeing that choosing to continue to be a victim saps one of all of our life energies.  Strength, courage, love, trust and respect.  Although I didnt have many good examples or role models in my pre teen and teen years I have been fortunate enough to have God provide those people to me at exactly all the right times.  I am not saying that some of those people that came into my life didnt hurt me too, but I thank them as well.  Not for the hurt but for the learning and the growing.  Pain comes with growth. Strength comes from our spirit.  Indomitable spirit that we all posses.  At times, we might not think that we can dig deep enough to get it out but we can. We do. When you live a life filled with fear and pain you become accustomed to these feelings.  Strength is what brings you through it and gives you the ability to begin to see the other feelings that are there also such as faith, love and healing.  It is my wish for each person today to find the love inside of themselves so that you can recognize your own worth and strength.  God does nto make mistakes.  God is a loving and giving God if you just let Him.  He never leaves you...we make the choice to leave Him.  When you give your life and your journey over to God...you will find that you have strength to move mountains.  You might not have to acutally move mountains but there might be someone that crosses your path or is in your life that needs you know...needs your strength.  And believe me...you have it...and you have a lot more to give.  Keep on giving.  Keep on loving and stay strong.  As you give to others you get what you need so that you can keep on giving. 
God Bless the Broken Road.  I am grateful for every moment and every person who crossed my path because God knows that although I am a mess...I am a beautiful mess.  Fractal and amazing.  Namaste, Love and Light.

Found an interesting video on how geese work together as a team. Hope it inspires you to work better as a member of a team too. Enjoy!

http://www.pullingtogethermovie.com/

let me hide myself in thee; 
let the water and the blood, 
from thy wounded side which flowed, 
be of sin the double cure; 
save from wrath and make me pure. 

        Not the labors of my hands 
can fulfill thy law's commands; 
could my zeal no respite know, 
could my tears forever flow, 
all for sin could not atone; 
thou must save, and thou alone. 

        Nothing in my hand I bring, 
simply to the cross I cling; 
naked, come to thee for dress; 
helpless, look to thee for grace; 
foul, I to the fountain fly; 
wash me, Savior, or I die. 

        While I draw this fleeting breath, 
when mine eyes shall close in death, 
when I soar to worlds unknown, 
see thee on thy judgment throne, 
Rock of Ages, cleft for me, 
let me hide myself in thee. 

The risk factor is always there... in anything we do, there lies chance of getting success or failure. I believe both r important. Failure brings us another chance to learn from the mistakes, brings an opportunity to improve ourselves and the next time we try again for it.. the past experience is gonna help us out.  So better than doing nothing, Why not to try different things, Why not to explore yourself, Why not to set a target and try for it..

So every time u feel low..  u feel sad.. tell yourself that u at least tried.. that at least u made an effort.. that u spent ur time in sth worthwhile.. that u live with ambition and tell urself:

  "what matters is trying and not winning"

Building self-confidence requires that you stretch beyond where you have been before. As you do this, your confidence about being able to take on new challenges increases. Self-confidence gives you the ability to set smart goals and to overcome obstacles and fear.

Leaving your comfort  zone means moving into unfamiliar terrain and facing uncertainty. You need to transform these fears into focused thinking and action. By taking decisive actions and sometimes even learning from your mistakes that you grow  and enhance your confidence.

If you feel stuck in a comfort trap,  it's time to set some new goals. Setting and achieving your goals boosts your confidence and leads you to pursue greater challenges.

Hi all...I haven't been on-line much lately...working lots and in my spare time I have been organizing my new classroom in preparation for my new teaching position.  I have to say I am so excited about this new venture and had forgotten how exhilirating starting a new job can be.  Just being in my classroom feels like home and such a perfect fit for me.  Maybe I finally figured out what I am supposed to do when I grow up!  :) 

To all those that didnt know : this blog is a continuation from my previous blog called Staying positive through Voting depression and anxiety due to success ????(mainly haters and trolls)

re : the contest ...

 W. Clement Stone wrote the following: "Wealth is created through the positive mental attitude, education, labor, knowledge, know-how, and moral character of people, under a government that guarantees freedom of private enterprise and respects and protects the life and property rights of each individual. The important ingredients for its acquisition are thought, labor, raw materials, good credit, and fair taxes. Money, or the medium of exchange, must have a recognized an acceptable value."

These wise words were written quite a few years ago, and they are still applicable today.
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