Saturday, April 26, 2014

An Everyday Haiku

It's time to wake up,
wash away all that you were,
and be who you are.

© 2014


Friday, April 25, 2014

Someone (Translated From Spanish)

It's okay to have someone to lean on
someone who understands
someone who can put things in perspective
right or wrong 
because it's what you need to hear
not what you want to hear
it's not hard to find someone like that
but it's hard to trust someone like that
if you have someone like that
someone to lean on
keep them close to you
and be ready return the favor 
because it could be hard for them also 
even if it seems easy for them to do
even if they're strong
or even if they're trying to be strong for you
be ready to return the favor 
it's okay to have someone to lean on
do not give them the cold shoulder
when you gave them your tears
now maybe you don't need someone like that
but if you have someone like that 
someone to lean on 
let them lean on you

© 2014


Thursday, April 24, 2014

Solo Haiku

There's one thing you should 
know about riding alone:
don't be afraid to. 

© 2014


Wednesday, April 23, 2014

The Lie

I want to share this thought that I feel is very important.

"I'm not good enough" is without a doubt the single biggest lie you could ever tell yourself. It's a success killer. You don't even have to say it; just thinking it is enough to make it manifest and sabotage everything you've worked for. How did this lie manifest? Your doubts. Your fears. Your ego. Your insecurity. Unless you plan on eliminating them in the near future, those 4 things require around-the-clock monitoring. Those of you who choose to believe that "you're not good enough" have also chosen to fail. I've missed countless opportunities because I truly believed that I wasn't good enough. The opportunities didn't stop coming, but I stopped noticing them. It wasn't until I felt it in my mind and my heart that I was good enough that I could finally accept what I already felt in my soul. I think we should stop questioning who's real when we're lying to ourselves on a daily basis. STOP LYING TO YOURSELF!! If you don't, it will become your truth.

Life Only Values Effort <3


Tuesday, April 22, 2014

While You Sit There (Translated From Spanish)

You know that they're out there
and they can see you
but you're too afraid to look
you know their faces
but you never say their names
all of your fears 
are on the other side of the wall
waiting
while you sit there in your chair
nervous 
yet calm
uncomfortable
but willing to accept the circumstances
and face the consequences
because it's easier to 
which means it's easy to be lazy
but there is something you should know
everything that you want
is on the other side of fear
so don't be afraid
you have the strength already
break the wall
your fears will crumble underneath
and you can come out of hiding

© 2014



Monday, April 21, 2014

Rope-A-Dope

Your jabs are annoying at best 
I look forward to slipping the rest
just give it a rest 
rest assure this is only a test 
and after I pass
I suggest you grab a vest 
just in case I return fire 
but that would mean gassing you up
with lighter fluid 
and lighting a match 
so why would I do it 
it's too much work 
and you don't deserve the attention
especially when your intention 
is to cause dissension
by creating an illusion 
which would generate confusion 
resulting in my exclusion
followed by my seclusion 
sounds like a plan 
a plan that will never evolve 
because I have a very strong chin
and an even stronger resolve
but keep jabbing 
maybe you'll improve on points
you'll just never prove your point
most likely you'll punch yourself out
George Foreman 
then you'll have to guard your grill
George Foreman 
because I've never been afraid to rumble
so let me speak Ali
then I'll go back to being humble
float like a butterfly
sting like a bee 
I don't have to be
what you want me to be 
I'm free to be me

© 2014



Sunday, April 20, 2014

The Belief

I'm purposely choosing today to share this message with all of you.

I'm always asked about what I believe in around this time of the year. Anyone else get asked the same question? What do you believe in? For some, today is a day of great importance. For others, today is simply Sunday. I love to answer the question, because my first response shocks people. I BELIEVE IN MYSELF! Why? My explanation is simple: I can't believe in anything else unless I believe in myself first. It's amazing that we're still being condemned for what we believe in and also that nobody expects to hear that we believe in ourselves. We are all capable of achieving greatness, but we must believe in ourselves. Anything we choose to believe in after that is our decision to make and we shouldn't be judged for it. We must be confident in our ability to succeed. Honestly it doesn't matter to me if you're reborn, on an egg hunt, relaxing, or just blowing smoke as long as you believe in yourself. Darkness falls on us all, but Light shines on all of us as well. Personally, I think we look better in the light!! Believe in yourself and go from there :)

Life Only Values Effort <3