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Perseverance Through Progression


We're a month into 2016, but Happy New Year to all of youse anyway! May this year bring you much success, triumph, peace of mind and unforgettable moments. Shoutout to the people using the start of the new year as a reset to prioritize their lives, and put things into motion while thinking/talking it into existence. Keep your eyes ahead and focus on the big picture. A little hard work & faith can go a long way. Never mind those who carry the seeds of doubt with them wherever they go. Their truth isn't your reality.
I got some words for the people who feel it's their duty to make comments on others who make commitments around this time to better themselves. So what you don't need the New Year to push the reset button. Everybody ain't you & trust me, NOBODY WANTS TO BE YOU! Why would I want to be a negative, vibe killing, energy leeching asshole who thinks people don't like them because they're "blunt & honest". No, that's not it, buddy. No one likes you because you're a passive aggressive malcontent with insecurity issues who projects it onto others and is scared of accountability. New Year, same ol' shit, right? YOU on that same ol' shit, yet you posting memes telling people to do better. How do you look? How are you going to disrespect people who use the New Year as an opportunity to hold themselves accountable for improving their lives? Ever tried practicing what you preach? Exercising empathy? Putting yourself in the shoes of others? Do you know what their life is like? Do you know what demons they had to fight? Can you comprehend what they had to go thru in order to just be able to stand in this present moment? For all we know, they need a fresh start. Allow them that chance & focus on your life. Mind your affairs. Run your own damm race. If you did that, then maybe, just maybe, you wouldn't have to validate yourself on the missteps and hard times of others. Tell me you know what it's like to look at yourself in the mirror without breaking down. I'll wait....
If you not hearing any motivating words in your life right now, let me be the one to say it: You got this. You got what it takes to make whatever you desire happen. Not on no optimistic, everything-is-gonna-work-out-in-the-end Disney movie tip. This is more like a, "I see your potential and I have the belief that you can tap into it" movement. Believe it or not, someone is out there cheering you on. YOU'RE rooting for you, deep down within. Intuition never lies. Be that dopeness you manifesting. If anyone attempts to assassinate, clap back with everything you can muster (Pick and choose your battles wisely). You are your biggest advocate and protecting yourself is the most important investment you can make. Measure your progression on a scale that’s designed by you. Your development won’t look like the next person’s, since we all lead different lives with complexities that are unique to each of us. We put society’s definition on what it is to exist on this realm ahead of finding & living the definition that makes us the distinctive individuals we are. Because of this, we overlook the little victories we earn without even realizing it. We so focused on the big picture, we neglect the minuscule results that make the big picture what it is: a portrait contained by many strokes of the paintbrush on our canvas that coexist with each other in one space. Within this space we occupy together, carve out your own meaningful existence and have fun while doing it!

You haven’t made any progress on your resolutions yet? Don’t even trip. The best part about waking up every day is it’s a new chance to start fresh, as well as another opportunity to chase after our goals. Reevaluate, reorganize & refuel whenever YOU feel it’s necessary. Whether it’s in the beginning, middle, or end of the year, that choice is left up to you. It’s your marathon. You know your strengths & weaknesses. You know your mind/body and what it reacts to. Listen to yourself, own your shit, and make adjustments. Most importantly, enjoy the journey! Everything that happens to us has a purpose. We can either take stride in the lesson or beef with time we can't get back. When we reach our destination, we'll look back on the trip and realize what we been through molded us into the people we've become. And hopefully, it's for the better.
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