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New Year, Same Me
"We're going to do things differently when I get home, okay? Things are going to change. Do you believe me?" My partner asked me these questions from the ICU over Facetime. "I believe you," I said, laying on our bed and wondering if he'd ever make it out of ICU. I realize now how easy it is to say everything is going to change when everything had already changed. He spent the entire month of December in the hospital with Covid-19 while I stayed at our empty home and dreamed of what we'd do when he was home. We weren't the same people we were when he was out of the hospital. We cared more about the little things. We made promises for the tomorrows we hoped would come. We weren't living as ourselves. He was finally released from the hospital, and we started our new lives.
By S. J. Murphee6 years ago in Motivation
An Opportunity
There is always an opportunity when that's what you're looking to find. With a new year, there is a new energy, as well as, an opening to make changes in our lives. The start of a new year makes people reflect on things they want to change for the better. A new year is a clean slate in many ways. Although many people are cynical about making resolutions for the new year, it does get them thinking about what positive changes they wish to see in themselves.
By Jessica Taylor6 years ago in Motivation
To be 'a part' or 'apart' ?
Life is rife with opportunities. Some we look for on. Some come to us accidentally. Some are welcome while others might not be. Yet in all this is a choice. To do or not to do. I have spent as much time mulling over whether to do something as much as I have sleeping. I love sleeping. I came to realize though that with all the 'should I', 'shouldn't I' that goes around I totally lose sight of what is and what could be. Now while I do generally try to take life as it comes I have also come to the conclusion that some things need self-influence to come about.
By Kallym De'Ortega6 years ago in Motivation
The First Step Back
As a single parent who has been unemployed since 2018, (the year my daughter was born), the time has come for me to take that first step back into the world of work after spending two and a half years raising my little one. However, applying for jobs isn't the same as it was. Especially with the pandemic having a huge impact on the jobs market.
By Candi G6 years ago in Motivation
I'm a champion
About 5 months ago I was flown from Los Angeles to Miami to participate in a reality show for athletes. I was put in a hotel room for 14 days without being able to see anyone due to COVID-19. Meditation, painting, sculpting were some forms of entertainment I practiced, aside from working out and adopting a Champion's mind; I mind I wasn't looking for nor expecting to achieve. After 14 days of absolute isolation, I received a call from the network telling I had been cast. I was officially part of a brand-new TV show for athletes, the Ninja Warrior meets The Challenge kind of show.
By Andres Mejia Vallejo6 years ago in Motivation
All Your Perfects
Here’s the thing. Anyone can be beautiful if you know how to look. And that also includes you. It is unrealistic to assume that you can see all the perfects in everyone. It is also a little narcissistic if you stare at your naked reflections all day.
By Vitak Cheav6 years ago in Motivation
The Sound of Silence: You Need to Talk Less
“God is silent. Now if only man would shut up.” ― Woody Allen We are too used to talking. Anywhere I go, I see an endless chatter about any topic. Most of the time the only thing I hear are completely uninformed opinions, generalizations, and unneeded drama.
By JM Miana6 years ago in Motivation
