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.

He who expects, will only face regrets

A new favorite quotation of mine,

That I have happened to stumble upon.

While reading Oprah's book ‘Words that Matter’

Has really gotten me in thoughtful trance.

We all try our positivity and characteristics to enhance,

Even if bad times stumble upon us.

We continue to move forward,

We give happiness a chance.

What does it mean to disappoint?

To let someone so much down,

That you are the cause of their frown.

Or to be disappointed, filled with pessimistic thoughts in your head.

Why would we put ourselves through such negativity?

Do we not realize that with disappointment comes misery?

The quote was written by Alexander pope,

I value it so much; He has become a favored poet.

“Blessed is he who excpects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed”

Let that line sink into your head,

Wouldn’t you prefer to think this way?

To enable your mind to be strong.

 Not with disappointment to easily sway?

We should learn to replace expectations with gratitude,

I am happy the sun does shine,.

But if with morrow comes rain I shall not whine.

Because it is natural for weather to change,

I cannot expect for the universe to go alone with my preferred weather.

Therefore each and every occurrence I will treasure,

I hope you know I am not only doing about storms.

But I am applying this to my life,

This train of thought will help me become a better woman, mother and wife.

And possibly rid all disappointment, expectations and strife.

STOP! NO MORE MULTI TASKING!

As a writer I often edit other people’s resumes,

In order to assist them with their job application.

So that they can upgrade their financial situation.

And on every single resume I’ve seen to  this day,

One of the skills always written,

Is the ability to multi task.

To go from one requirement to the other fast,

I beg to differ to those who think this method of work is ideal,

Even my own boss expects me to work so fast as if time I could steal.

When we multitask, we are not doing both activities at the same time.

Our brain simply jumps from one side to the other.

which uses quite a bit of brain cells, and in essence slows you down.

If you listen to music while driving your focus lessens by 30%*.

In this fast past society we are always doing, running, accomplishing & overcoming.

We are on the go with tasks at hand,
 Ready to accomplish anything, to follow orders or commands.

Now just imagine how your brain looks when you are texting while driving.

In a 2008 University of Utah study, drivers took longer to reach their destinations when they chatted on cell phones.

Listen to what the psychologist who wrote this study said

multi tasking is like “a pie chart, and whatever we’re working on is going to take up the majority of that pie.

There’s not a lot left over for other things, with the exception of automatic behaviors like walking or chewing gum.”

Moving back and forth between several tasks actually wastes productivity, he says, because your attention is expended on the act of switching gears—plus, you never get fully “in the zone” for either activity. Guy Winch, PhD  

What will happen if we decide not to multi task anymore?

Will our work lack quality? Will we be late to complete our chore?

Say we give 100% and we learn to be mindful

To be mindful is to fully focus ones awareness on the present moment,
to be in a constant meditative state.

If you can achieve this, this too shall lower your stress rate

I’d like to be able to say I do not multi task.

I give my all to the job at hand so I can efficiently move onward.

Multi tasking overwhelms the brain and stresses us out.

So you are required to get a lot done in a short time span?

And you find yourself laughing at all I am saying

For you think you cannot do it all one thing at a time

Well then you do not understand the message I am conveying

I know what its like to have  long lists in my head

I have a demanding job

A beautiful yet so very busy child,

Who keeps me running around on my feet

Constantly doing things, until my tired body hits the bed

I can be there for my responsibilities while doing other less important things

But what does this accomplish? Even if more success it may bring

My brain will be a mess,

My priorities out of order

And the quality of my effort will be insufficient to what my capabilities are

For I can mutli taskingly do great

But if I fully focus on the present moment

 I can mindfully do amazing.

http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20707868,00.html

http://www.cnn.com/2015/04/09/health/your-brain-multitasking/

New Year SAME RESOLUTIONS

As you look at your list of new year goals,
Focus on the ones that will better you.
To eradicate bad behaviors,
We must replace them with new.

You may have a intellect as large as Brooklyn public library,
But all that knowledge is of no value.
If you don't take the first step of actions,
And apply those lessons to you.

I read so many books I devour them whole.
but reading and storing them in a file,
will not change me or make me filled with ambition.
all that intellect simply furthers me from my mission.

True change comes from within,
We need to want success, to have the desire to win.
Now you can consider yourself a failure,
Filled with pain to the brim.

Because your past actions have not been up to far?
So you've caused damage, despite coming so far?
If all you view yourself as, is your shortcomings,
Then one big pessimistic mass is all that you are!

But I think YOU KNOW BETTER!!
You are all the words your spouse has written in their love letter,
You are your success and positivity.
You are great simply for the desire to eradicate negativity.

To be able to change , love others and reach our goals.
With ourselves we must feel whole.
It is not selfish to love oneself.
It is selfless, for yours truly needs the most help.

Apply all the intellect you have in your head,
Replace all the bad behaviors,
Eradicate them with mindful peace making files instead.

There is no use stressing about others.
They are neither in your control,
Nor can they influence you from reaching your goals.
Only you are the captain of your ship!

Once you realize that, all your self destructive behaviors you can rip.
We all want to be great,
Even those that focus on hate instead of love,
They are simply focusing on the wrong side of the cup.

I wish you all lots of luck,
In the bettering you!
We are all a work in progress,
So even if you take one step forward, and 10 steps back, stay strong do not regress!