Be A Defining Moment For Young People

Recently I was working on my art, and a group of high schoolers came to the area I was in. There were three leaders in the group. One of the leaders asked, What is this? I said, this is my art based on encouragement, I am getting ready for a show. She said oh. This group is about high school students who have been bullied. I said to them I can understand since I was there.

I told them a little bit of my family life so they could get a grasp in which I understand their situation. I shared a story about the work I was doing at the moment to give them a sense of encouragement in who they are. Perception place a huge part in how situations are received.  One of the leaders took a picture with me holding my work along with the students. I have thought about high school students from time to time since they are our future. We have to equip them the best we can in knowing what they can experience better even better then us.

I gave some pointers and examples in which could help the students to over come the bullying. Staying in smaller groups is easier to communicate and less stress. Plus it is more intimate on a personal group then having a giant group. Being by yourself it will been seen as easier to target then a group of people who are together. When you have someone who has been through what you are going through it is a whole different ball park then doing it all yourself.

Make Others Around You Feel Special

Take time to show others their strengths and how you appreciate them. By showing how much you appreciate who they are and what they do, you will give them. In this period of time, most people don't feel valued and appreciated for who they are/what they do. Be authentic when doing this since they will see if you trully mean what you say. In your words you want to bring meaning and power when you speak. Today, say thank you to all who have impacted your life. A sense of gratitude will be with them because of you.

Questioning Your Mortality And Choices

Each day, we choose to live the life we have. If you had 24 hours to live, how would you change your life? What would you choose to do differently compared to the last 10 to 20 years? Are you trully happy where you are? Having the mentality of cherishing the hear and now leads to a better quality of life for the long term instead of dreading all life. 

An uncle of mine has always been negative even since he was a child. His health has been going down hill for many years. He is a diabetic and has had one of his legs apputated years and recently he had to have the other foot amputated. The effects of a negative mentality will play a large part on your over all health. My father has a better attitude and has been more active physically, plus keeping all of his limbs. With my father living in the same place as my uncle, he has saved my uncle many times. Thanks to my father, my uncle is still living after all of these years. It is your choice in how you perceive life.

What Are You Investing In?

Examine where you are spending your time.  The time you spend is more important then money, Are you getting what you are looking for in life? Every single person on earth is an investor. Are you always looking at your life as you have no time and or no money? The main outcome is more important then here and now. The whole microwave mentality in society doesn't work since it will leave you unfulfilled and broke because the whole point is missing. All things in which are great take time to grow. Be patient and work on growth in freedom of time and doing what you want to do at any time. What can you do to step out of being comfortable and into an area in which challenges you?

What Do You Want Out Of Life?

Have you taken the time to ask yourself, What do you want out of your life and what are you willing to commit to? These are important questions to ask. At times, it can be so easy to go through the motions of working especially in the general society. Focus on shifting to what you have to have without any doubt. When you become crystal clear, your life starts to get the momentum over time.

Seek Inspiration Through Lessons Being Learned

There are so many things to learn from in hardships, challenges, family, friends. By focusing your mind on inspiration you will find what you need since it will come to you in due time when you least expect it. For me, inspiration comes to me a lot when I am in the shower. For you, it will depend on what you feel is the most comfortable. Try out different spaces and where you fit in te best. You will be amazed when you hit in the zone and being on fire within your imagination seeking the inspiration you yearn for.

Choose Your Influences Wisely

The people who you choose to listen to are those who absorb into your mind. The conversation others have is the world they create as they see it. Why not be around those who help you and each other. Choose to be productive every day and every moment as best as you can. A lifetime commitment to being around those reaching higher by setting goals and putting in the effort is where you want to be. Moving toward where you see yourself in a positive way is far greater then going backwards. It is worth your energy and invaluable time to pursue.

Listen To Your Calling

By quieting your mind and environment, your direction will be come clearer and more defined. With all of the noise and bustle of every day in being so busy, it is easy to become distracted. Silence it all, get rid of the television. You will be amazed at how much more productive you are without it. Also experimenting can help you find your purpose with dedication and work putting into it. I didn't find my true purpose until I explored myself and what I see myself doing until years later. Defining yourself is a whole new world once you see it in front of you.

The Creative Mind Has The Power In Being the Solution

In having the majority of the arts programs being defunded, aren't we suffering by stifling the mental growth of this generation and the next? Why not have more programs outside of the school system to develop this generation for the next so it will be funded locally instead of through the schools? What is comes down to is more then just cutting arts. It is the faculties to equip for their future in which they are going to be taking care of us in the very near future. Don't we want to be the generation to take responsiblity in knowing we are doing the right thing for them?

Your Loved Ones Want The Best For You

We all the loss from loved ones who have since passed away. Closure can take years especially when the last interaction wasn't good. When my best friend who I grew up with passed away in a car accident, it didn't seem real at the time. I had moved away and wanted to spend more time with him on the weekends.  We had so many great times through out the years. I took him to church. Also had the best 12th birthday ever with him. Even in the fact I didn't have closure for years until I was ready to heal, having to understand he is no longer here. However I know he wants the best for me because he is that kind of person. We all have questions in how things happen and different senarios. The fact is we have to work with what happened and make the best of what time we have left.