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By FRANCO CIANFLONE 6 years ago in Motivation
Absurdity and Guilt
Anyone else tired of feeling guilty all the time? Tired of constantly evaluating and reevaluating certain moments of your day so as to acknowledge and repent for any potential uncouth behavior? Does anyone know what I mean? No one? I know some of y’all know; can we talk about it?
By Christy Ann Clark6 years ago in Motivation
What to Expect When You Over-Expect
Put yourself in this scenario: Hair’s tied up. Game face on. Your workout bottoms are snug around your waist. Shoes tied. The pre-workout is kicking in and you look and feel fierce. It’s ab day. 3 sets of 20 Crunches superset with 3 sets of Russian Twists. Done. Leg Lifts. Done. Bicycle Crunches. Done. Sweat and endorphins. Got ‘em.
By Yaritza Diaz6 years ago in Motivation
Inspiration
Thoughts from the “Inspiration Man” Welcome to the opening of an inspiring mind, to look at all different perspectives and moments of clarity. My name is Chandler Durham Jr, I come from the background of a "underdog" striving as a human being as I succeded in the midst of adversity. Growing up without a solid foundation which carried abandoment issues formed hidden scars, only wanting to run from it all. As I stepped up to the tides of life I really didnt understsand a definite purpose to commit to or an interest of unconditional passion for what I believed to be true. I had the thought of a well rounded stand up kind of person, who was willing to be resourceful, reliable, and restless. I wanted to see myself to be a man that made a change not only for himself but for everyone needing an example, a mentor, a motivator as well of course an inspiration. Now knowing this I can"t forget the other side of me, where I have had intense moments when enaging in failure or some type of discomort attacking my beliefs. Walking into situations without proper awareness of things I jumped impulsively into deep rages of emotion then suffering harsh consequences. More than enough errors accumilated over time stretching my dreams further away instead of closer into a progessive fruition in present reality. In reflection of whether I learned the actual lessson or am I repeating the same cycle over again. Self confidence is a part I lacked to unlock the unlimited potential, giving up before the finish line, not putting in enough effort, and lost of hope. After reading these few sentences the question could be rambling in the cognitive to what did I find uplifting that pushed me through. There's this deep feeling of an urge that rises above me with a strength to solve the broken pieces of oneself, being whole throughout every experience holding on to what it is authentically true. A valuable lesson from my grandmother as the caregiver in my past childhood expalined in a reformed thought summarized as "to be your own man." The phrase puts an influence streaming to the inspiration of action. Gathering characteristics to be ambitious, driven, determined, focused all qualities combine to make a massvie comeback. For every struggle I absorded it to create masterpieces, I refuse the defeat to any circumstance because I was born for GREATNESS!!! I feel everybody's light is inside waiting to be ignited by some event in life that will stir up an epic reaction. I know what it feels like swimming in depression for too long, I know dark nights where your all alone, I know how to survive when courage is your last option. I am not afraid my own darkness for it won't corrupt me, change me, and nonetheless control me. I see the brave warrior who fights but who isn't afraid to fall on the battlefield for others. I am the speaker connecting hearts with a loud and joyful voice conjuring up the very spirit that serves us great gifts. I am the father my dad couldn't be for me so I thank him as those decisions shifted the path I want to build for my whole family (purpose, wife, and children). I believe we all contribute to the successes of others no matter how big or small, the significance is how we process it for the betterment of ourselves. Checkout my YouTube IamChandler Durham Jr I have many videos that I wish to be fulfilling for the right part of your life.
By IamChandler Durham Jr6 years ago in Motivation
How to calm down in any situation
15 Ways to Calm Yourself Down We all worry and get upset from time to time. It’s a normal part of life, right? But what happens when that anxiety or anger takes over, and you can’t calm down? Being able to calm yourself in the moment is often easier said than done.
By charu kalra6 years ago in Motivation
The Artistry of Idealism
I love Art; each instance of making, touching, seeing, observing art, is a moment of self discovery. It is law to never leave the house without a sketchbook and pen in my magic school bus sized handbag. Napkins often become canvases in my hands, margins of notebooks are doomed to become doodle zones, and notepads hold short stories, quotes, rough portraits, and reminders of images to recreate. So ingrained into my way of life, Art shapes the way I see the world around me.
By Kamilah Nall6 years ago in Motivation
You are not your emotions...
You are not your emotions Life lessons can arise in the most unexpected situations... Any number of self help articles will tell you “you aren’t your emotions”. I only began reading these articles late in life, before that it hadn’t occurred to me that that was true... that was definitely me, very sensitive hugely reactive… a worrier.
By Gillian Lesley Scott6 years ago in Motivation
Thank you
I have felt it for weeks, if not longer, maybe months at this point. This aching feeling of being alone and lost, surrounded by shadows in a world; unknown to myself. I was lost and alone. I kept myself busy to mask the pain of my reality. Nearly twenty five. Currently unemployed. Alone, single, lost. I kept finding myself in a constant state of depression, but instead of dealing with the feelings that were being locked into my mind. I decided, as I usually do, to push it all to the back and I distracted myself with work. Not a job, no. I distracted myself by studying for a test, that had the power to either make me or break me. Failure was not an option and knowing this… I realized my biggest fear.
By Zachary Kalacinski6 years ago in Motivation
How To Make The Early Morning Magical
I wake up around 5 AM every morning. Mostly this is my nature. I don’t sleep later very often. And I don’t always need an alarm. I love getting up early in the quiet of our house. There is nothing more comforting to me than a cup of coffee, our dog beside me as I write.
By J.R. Heimbigner6 years ago in Motivation
