Be bold in that which you speak. Be true to heart and stand for passions held within. Know oneself and hold to knowledge gained in wisdom if that which is challenged breaks from the experiences and teachings of your Creator.
Be not afraid to stand tall in the face of adversity even if it means your destruction because if you do then the self-annihilation will be far greater than that which another can cast upon your spirit.
Walk in determination knowing that each step you take is yours and yours alone, that no man is beholden to another’s decisions and that if you choose another’s path you are never a man in yourself but just a copy, an imitation, a shadow.
Blame no one for your missteps, decisions or choices as the final straw broken is a selection that you had and when choosing, fell solely upon your shoulders.
Question everything before agreeing to accept and when accepting be true to your commitment never cast fault upon another and honor its outcome no matter where the bones may fall.
Speak in honesty, never create false perceptions always expect the same from others yet be cautious in deception as another may not be guided by the same principles.
Be thankful for those gifts which you are graced as nothing is of luck but provided by a greater power than you or I can comprehend.
Expect the best but in life’s outcomes be grateful for all as you will find that some things are meant to be achieved while others are meant to teach and strengthen our resolve through failure. Never look back wishing for a different outcome as that time is now past and today’s adventures yet to be awakened.
Walk the path that yields the fruits of a positive outlook ever searching for optimism and truth. Always seek the best but be grateful for all. Never waste a moment for they are few.
Ever care for another as your future is unknown. Be thankful for today and wake praising the light of another dawn.
Johnny – There is so much truth in this very short essay. Thanks for sharing – I hope others take the time to read and ponder the wisdom you shared.
Thank you Len as you’re being gracious…. Need a hot and cold plunge like those in fancy spa’s to wake my creativity up! Lol
Johnny – Whatever you are doing to keep your writing going is working so keep it up – we need your voice.
Johnny Great Stepping stones for a good life. Strong Ink with wisdom and guidance mixed in.
This is my favorite verse from your story:
Walk in determination knowing that each step you take is yours and yours alone, that no man is beholden to another’s decisions and that if you choose another’s path you are never a man in yourself but just a copy, an imitation, a shadow.
Thanks my friend. Working my way out of the doldrums! Ever had a flat tire only to realize your spare was flat too. Get the jack out, set it up, raise the chassis and bam, it’s as flat as the one you just removed! Need to get some new oxygen for this old brain! Maybe Colorado will have the cure!
It like Hank Williams said It’s in him and it’s got to come out