A day with Lexie my Bestie

I love new your city

The bustling crowds

And peddlers selling their wares

The small cafes and unique boutiques

The unanimous feeling of not having a care

The rush of striding through the streets

And pondering the story behind every person you meet

 Vibrant Colors, strong scents and cultural events

Bright lights illuminate the night

And the sun rays peek through the skyscrapers

As taxis play a game of rush hour

All overlooked by the freedom tower

There is a euphoric feeling we all share

When we are in our native favorite city

Inspired by the old mixed with new

Learning lessons from all, even the ill tempered few

I am so ecstatic I had the opportunity

To show my favorite city to a very dear friend

Someone I haven’t seen in quite some time

Spending a day in the city definitely did our severed ties mend

We had lunch in union square

And walked all along Fifth Avenue to times square

After shopping a bit

And getting lost in Sephora

We went to Rockefeller center

And got lost in the romantic Valentine’s Day aura

We definitely will visit again before they depart

Even though I am currently a country girl

The city will always have my heart

Perspectives

The journey isn't about becoming everything.

It's about unbecoming everything that isn't really you- so you can be who you were created to be.

This quote really opened my eyes.

And helped me realize,

My lists of goals no longer whole.

Instead of ridding the concept of being lazy to get out of bed,

I’ll replace that with appreciation to wake each day.

There is no need to find a cure for irritation,

When one can simply work on their patience and appreciation.

We learn behaviors as a child,

They become our nurture, our natural response.

So we assume these behaviors become us.

If a child is mocked each time they fuss,

To mock a fussing child will only be natural to them.

But does that say mockery is a part of them?

Or only a bullying behavior they have nurtured as a child?

Therefore turning their more gentle nature into wild.

Teach the child the concept of kindness,

And you will redeem the pain the child does posses.

So the child can be who they always strived to be.

And no longer held back by characteristics,

they were always told is simply part of their personality.

Preach

You see, the world from an ants point of view
A few flies look like an entire zoo
Open  your eyes too all that's around
listen to those unheard sounds

Pay attention to what you don't normally see
smile, to those in misery.
Escape the walls of your reality
Understand how grateful you ought to be.

So many hurting, sick, doing time.
So many wearing masks so they seem fine
Cowering In the brokenness of their heart
Yearning for an opportunity, a new start.

Have you got a roof over your head?
Reason to get out of bed?
The heart you carry is it whole?
Are you satisfied with your current role?

So many have lost their chance
Homless in the streets
But they do dance
Collecting pennies to by some food
Bet you'd never know by their jolly mood.

But you worry about your third world problems
For your penthouse you can't afford rent.
Who cares if the world is at war
You mourn the closing of your favorite store.

I wonder when you all will open your eyes
When you will all realize,
I'm speaking to you, to him, to all.
yet my words on deaf ears fall.

Today I can, therefore I shall

The only way to get closer to your goals, is to begin.

If you do not take that first step,

How do you expect to win?

Simply try for today,

Forget about yesterday’s dismay.

Focus on what can be accomplished right now.

Just start, do not ponder on how.

Focus on the little things,

For one day you will notice those where the big things.

Be giving; constantly think what can I, to this scenario bring?

Be grateful for all you have,

Don’t focus on other’s grass.

Because then yours will seem brown,

Giving you more reason to frown.

But offer another a watering hose,

And together care for each other’s woes.

For only with unity can we conquer this world’s fight,

Be present in this moment,

Think before you speak.

Give your all to the task at hand,

Even if your patience lacks,

And your mind wanders far from the current track.

Push yourself further then your limitations,

Redefine your ability to deal with all situations.

We are always reading, searching, and researching inspiration

Purely for the sake of bettering ourselves.

But think, do these tools work when they really matter?

How do you handle yourself in a moment of distress?

Stop waiting for the perfect moment to be your best.

Simply choose to be great,

Focus on the good, move one step forward.

It is never too late.