Curve Ball

We turn to God for help when our foundations are shaking, 

only to learn that it is God who is shaking them.  

~Charles C. West

Curve ball
Life has a way of throwing us curve balls, sometimes multiple ones all at once. We can choose to either get paralyzed by the obstacles or use them as motivation to get closer to knowing who we really are. Every single challenge is a lesson, a life lesson. When you choose not to learn ~ you are choosing not to grow and ultimately that is what we are put on this earth to do. That is our job. Everything is there to teach us more about ourselves, our values, how we connect to the world around us and ultimately, how we view ourselves in the bigger picture of life. It's not always smooth sailing nor perfect but it teaches us how to hit the curve balls in the right direction when they're coming 90 miles at us!

Backbone

Illegitimi non carborundum 

Latin for:

"Never let the bastards grind you down"

Backbone
There comes a time in your life when you have to put aside your funny bone and let your backbone shine. That doesn't mean that you must flex your muscle around just to prove a point. Finding your backbone means that you know what's right and what will work for you and you are going to finally go for it. It might be scary but what is it that you are really afraid of? Is it that you are finally finding your voice and making your way in the world based on your rules and nobody else's?  Well if that's the case then know you are headed in the right direction. It's time to live the life you have dreamed of. No apologies necessary.

This Daily Pearl is inspired by words of wisdom from my friend Joy DeDonato who always knows what's going on beyond the surface, even when you don't.

Awards

The only people with whom you should try to get even 

are those who have helped you.  

~John E. Southard

Awards
Lately it seems that you can't turn the TV on without seeing some kind of award show.  Actors, singers,  directors, writers and the like spend this time of year celebrating the best in their respective fields.  But what about all of the other heros in their fields like the best teachers, advisors, doctors, partners, parents, etc.  No, there may never be an actual awards show for these categories but that doesn't mean we can't honor all of the people in our own lives that make us better.  Let's all take some time to say thank you to those who have cared for us, loved us, shared with us, supported us, healed us, laughed with us and gave us an open door to walk through.  They deserve an award and even if it's not a trophy, a simple acknowledgement of how they made our lives better will certainly brighten theirs.  

Keep Going

Give thanks for what you are now, 

and keep fighting for what you want to be tomorrow.

~Fernanda Miramontes-Landeros

Keep Going
Life can get hard sometimes.  It might even get overwhelming and frustrating but never let that stop you.  You were meant to keep going in a forward motion.  Whenever you feel like you just want to collapse or say I can't....stop yourself.  Nothing that happens is meant to derail you from your path.  Everything is a lesson that builds upon itself to make us stronger, more connected and see life in much broader scale.  So remember to keep going no matter what challenges present themselves to you.  Don't ever stop evolving!