Be bold and mighty forces will come to your aid

I came across a really interesting image related on this topic:

http://www.beautifulbodybistro.com/2012/08/12/magic-and-genius-at-your-disposal/

We can be compared to the boat and its purpose in life. It is easy to build a boat; the boat is not practically doing anything; he just is being built. It refers to our childhood in which our parents do practically everything for us; providing food; shelter; love ; etc. When the boat is ready there are two choices either leave it in the harbor or let it fulfill its destiny. As humans; it means that when we are grown ups we have two choices; just do the bare minimum to live or pursue our destiny and reason for being.

When the boat goes on water; the weather is not always favorable; there can be storms or other obstacles that may make damage it or worst make it sink. The boat can either surrender and sink or fight for its life. If it decides to fight ; he will go through the storm at the end might even discover its promise land. It just refers to our actions and decisions. When life throws obstacles at us ; we must persevere. There will always be storms; it is up to us to go throuh it to find “our promise land"

If not now then when?

                          I asked myself this question not so long ago. 

http://thatgirlwithapen.blogspot.com/2011/08/if-not-now-then-when.html

I have always been afraid of trying new things and doing certain things that I always wanted to do. Frankly; today I ask myself what was I afraid of? It is true that it is scary to step out of our own comfort zone because you don't what to expect; it is like a whole new world. But all I can say is that it is worth it. There are some areas of my life where I succeeded in trying new things such as the decision to take a dance a dance class and be part of an actual dance group. It is fun (I knew it would be even before I started)!!!     I guess we are afraid because deep down we think that we are prisoners of that “fear”; that it owns us in some way. It is like a little voice in your head saying  “this is too difficult; what will people think of you; you’re not good enough to do that” and 

so on…

http://redmountainstaff.wordpress.com/2010/12/07/do-not-be-afraid/

Let me tell you something: YOU ARE GOOD ENOUGH! I am asking you the same question” If not now then when?” I know that deep down inside of us we all have desires; dreams ; things we want to achieve but are too afraid to.  The dance class I am taking is just the beginning; I will carry on fighting that fear because at the end it can only bring positive things. Live what you have always wanted to live. Start now; don’t waste time because you don’ t know  what tomorrow will be like. ..

http://truththeory.com/2012/07/20/if-not-now-then-when-2/

Number 14...Done!

I recently did my bucket list…and on there; there was something that I really wanted to do and soon. Now I can say that I did it. It was number 14 on my list…Perform on a huge stage with my dance group. Okay..I admit the stage was not that huge…but nonetheless it was a stage. It really felt great and brought me a sense of accomplishment.

First; I said to myself that I couldn't do it (stress and fear I think) but afterwards I got myself together and I realized that it was something that I really wanted to do and I needed to get rid of that fear. Everyone is afraid of something but the ones who don’t let it stop them are the ones who really achieve something with their lives (whether small or large accomplishments).  So; I decided not to let that fear stop me; because at the end ; if you let that fear win and don’t act; it will only bring regrets which is even worse that being afraid.

I encourage you to start accomplishing things that you put on your bucket list if you haven’t started yet…

Source: http://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=10151236971501550&set=a.10151236964981550.510589.300206231549&type=1&theater

Watch this space

Something big is coming…To me that’s what this sentence means.  I don’t know exactly when and what but I just know that something big is coming. We need to make things happen and not just sit and wait fr things to happen. I am starting to really apply this sentence.  The word “space” in the sentence refers to the infinite opportunities that we have to do something new and different. So why not take a chance. I recently read on Twitter that we must not be afraid to try something new. Remember amateurs built the ark. Professionals built the Titanic. When you have faith; you can do whatever you  want to.

http://fermoyprintanddesign.wordpress.com/author/fermoyprintanddesign/page/2/

So I am saying it again watch this space... We are the ones who make our lives either average or memorable. But it needs to be for the good reasons of course. I would like that to happen to me. I want to do something memorable; to help others and so much more. The future will tell me…

My favourite cat in the hat book is...

I have never read any of Dr Seuss' books; so I did not really know where to start on this topic. I did some research on the book. Through that i can say that my favourite cat in the hat book is Nick.

Nick is infinitely good-natured and game to try almost anything and, if he winds up getting tangled up into a knot, he is the first to laugh at himself and the situation. He is impulsive and instinctive and he flushes out problems and tests theories, jumping first and asking questions later. Nick loves the Thinga-ma-jigger and it is he who gets to flip the jigger-ma-whizzer that launches them on each adventure.

http://www.pbs.org/teachers/catinthehat/characters/

Nick is a dreamer; he is willing to try anything and that shows courage. The fact that he launches the jigger-ma-whizzer on each adventure really prove that point.  He knows how to take risks. And even if what he tried  did not work; he is still positive. I think it is a really good trait. No matter what happens; he won't let anything bring him down because he is good natured and cheerful. H e is a dreamer and is prepared to do anything to achieve his dreams.

Source: http://www.pbs.org/teachers/catinthehat/characters/

Like a boy

I don’t know why lately I have been listening to that Ciara song over again… It is like I never really heard it before. Maybe because now it relates to me in a way it never did before. “Like a boy” deals mostly with the way guys behave with their girlfriends in general (cheating; lying and so on). She is just asking “and if I did the same to you; what would you feel? Would you like that? No; you would not like that”

http://www.videos-musicales.net/ficha/Ciara.html

It just flashed this concept of relationships nowadays in my head…Men can behave as badly as they want; the more they cheat the better they are perceived. But if it is a girl who behaves that way people judge her negatively.  I am not saying I want to behave as the guys do; but I just want to point out that it is not fair; that’s all. But unfortunately it is a perception that is stuck in our society nowadays.

http://articles.businessinsider.com/2011-09-08/strategy/30129530_1_mileage-car-amy-danise

I just want the guys to take a minute and ask themselves if they would like their girlfriends to do the same. If not; then think again before doing it to them; that’s all I am saying…

Benefits of laughter

            We all need to take a moment to realise how laughter is important in our daily lives. It has short and lobg term benefits for our health. We need it, here are the benefits of laughter:

·         Lower blood pressure

·         Increase vascular blood flow and oxygenation of the blood

·         Give a workout to the diaphragm and abdominal, respiratory, facial, leg, and back muscles

·         Reduce certain stress hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline

·         Increase the response of tumor- and disease-killing cells such as Gamma-interferon and T-cells

·         Defend against respiratory infections–even reducing the frequency of colds–by immunoglobulon in saliva.

·         Increase memory and learning; in a study at Johns Hopkins University Medical School, humor during instruction led to increased test scores

·         Improve alertness, creativity, and memory

After this; you can see that it is indeed an important thing to do in our lives. Please take a moment in your busy lives to laugh. Make jokes; tell a funny story; watch a funny movie. Laugh at least once everyday.

 

http://www.trespassmag.com/what-makes-you-laugh/

Source: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/8-health-benefits-of-laughter.html