[Aug 21, 2007]
Current mood:touched
"Hero: n. A man of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities"
-Random House Unabridged Dictionary (2006)
I don't understand where people are going these day, or better yet, where they're coming from. What's happened to passion? The thing that used to drive you to follow your dreams, and that made you perservere even when everything seemed to be going so wrong? The thing that made you my hero...
Does anyone around me feel the way that I feel, now?
Skating is my utopia - in it I find my genius. It allows me to be free, to express myself in a creative manner, it brings me joy. I've known all my life that it is what I was born to do. There is nothing in this world that can recreate the feeling total bliss I feel when I'm skating because it is more that just a physical experience, it's spiritual. When I skate, I find peace and everything makes sense. From the pain of injuries to the delight in learning a new technique, I continue my craft. It is just as much a priority to me as my job and wellness.
Why?
Because skating has helped my to discover my purpose in life. I just wish that more people would just go back to doing what they loved. If they did, they might discover their geniuses too and then heroes would be reborn.
I believe that the way to discovering your genius is through total satisfaction. You must be in a state of complete fulfillment - if you have a void of any sort, you're not there yet. What is it that you love to do most - your passion? What makes you happy beyond all measure? Sometimes, the smallest details of life carry the greatest significance, and if you're fortunate enough to realize this at some point in your lifetime, then you've done alright!
I dare you to seek out your genuis, and embark on a journey through endless learning and discovery.
I dare you to be my hero...
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Sunday, July 3, 2011
A few things that I need to tell my dear brother...
Dear Lamont,
I never knew until today that I've been in denial for the past six years...desparately trying to hold on to you by focusing as hard as I could on all the things we could do if only we had one more hour together, childhood memories of pillow fights and sugar water, so many many things I wanted to tell you but never got the chance...but never accepting reality, never freeing you or myself. Sometimes, I actually wondered if there was something wrong with my ability to feel - why I never cried like everyone else did that day. I bottled up all of my feelings instead of just expressing them because I didn't know what else to do. I didn't acknowledge the fact that all along I had been trying to convince myself that somehow this isn't real, that things would somehow go back to the way they were when we were young. How is it possible to hold onto so much pain disguised by delusion, yet pretend like everything is normal? I guess I've learned that sometimes when left to our own devices maybe that's the only way we know how to survive. Here and now, I can finally say that I accept your passing from this physical plane. This is the first step toward closing the hole that I've felt in my heart for so long where your physical presence was supposed to reside. When I think of you, just I want to be able to feel joy again and now I know that I can.
Thank you for all the beauty you brought into my life, for always believing in me, and for always being so gentle, patient and kind to me no matter what I did. You showed me how to look at people and see their hearts, the importance of living every day to the fullest, and taught me that nothing is impossible to attain in life.
No matter where life took you during your time here, you were always a child of God, and so you shall be remembered as such.
From one of your little sisters who loves you unconditionally,
-Dominique
Lamont Dejohn Sallier ~ 11/26/73 - 7/04/05
I never knew until today that I've been in denial for the past six years...desparately trying to hold on to you by focusing as hard as I could on all the things we could do if only we had one more hour together, childhood memories of pillow fights and sugar water, so many many things I wanted to tell you but never got the chance...but never accepting reality, never freeing you or myself. Sometimes, I actually wondered if there was something wrong with my ability to feel - why I never cried like everyone else did that day. I bottled up all of my feelings instead of just expressing them because I didn't know what else to do. I didn't acknowledge the fact that all along I had been trying to convince myself that somehow this isn't real, that things would somehow go back to the way they were when we were young. How is it possible to hold onto so much pain disguised by delusion, yet pretend like everything is normal? I guess I've learned that sometimes when left to our own devices maybe that's the only way we know how to survive. Here and now, I can finally say that I accept your passing from this physical plane. This is the first step toward closing the hole that I've felt in my heart for so long where your physical presence was supposed to reside. When I think of you, just I want to be able to feel joy again and now I know that I can.
Thank you for all the beauty you brought into my life, for always believing in me, and for always being so gentle, patient and kind to me no matter what I did. You showed me how to look at people and see their hearts, the importance of living every day to the fullest, and taught me that nothing is impossible to attain in life.
No matter where life took you during your time here, you were always a child of God, and so you shall be remembered as such.
From one of your little sisters who loves you unconditionally,
-Dominique
Lamont Dejohn Sallier ~ 11/26/73 - 7/04/05
Saturday, July 2, 2011
1st Blog - A Reflection of My 'Today'
I believe that life is a process marked by continuous learning so it's important for me to take time at the end of each day to reflect and see what lessons or skills I encountered that same day--trust me, there's always something cool!
I feel great! Today, I finally managed to complete the process of setting up my blog--which was started but dragged out for weeks due to my procrastination. After some reflection, I have a better understanding of the value of completing things promptly once taken on. This may sound like a no-brainer, but it can be challening at times. Sometimes, we can be so eager to take on a new project, but not take into account how many others we already have going. It feels wonderful to complete things, do you know what I mean? Even something as simple as creating a blog account has the potential to offer such a sense of accomplishment and peace. Anyway, after I finished creating the blog, I decided to take a step back and look at all the things that I'm currently 'doing' to make sure that I am progessing through each one. I was a bit shocked to see how many things I am actually juggling because I had never really quantifyed my responsibilities with my hobies. I found out that I am pretty busy: most things are going smoothly, but there are some loose ends that need attention or else they'll just get neglected. The things that are sailing smooth are what would seem to be my top priorities (school, bill payment, etc), but the things that need more action are mainly what most would deem leisure activities (reading, painting, writing, etc). This was so profound to me because I noticed that some of the loose ends are things that I really enjoy and are what I deem top priotities. For example, I am currently reading four books that I really enjoy because they are enriching my life with wisdom that is useful to my personal progress. But since I am so busy, it's taking forever to finish them because my attention is divided. Now, I already know that I should just take them one at a time, but my point is that they shouldn't be pushed to the bottom of my priority list. I feel like we are somewhat conditioned to put aside things that don't 'pay the bills' as if they are much less important, but if something makes you happy (like reading), shouldn't it have a higher ranking on your priority list? Afterall, reading can take us on such a liberating journey depending on the material, and so can any other hobby. So I decided it's time to change the way I look at the things I spend my time doing. Other than the four books I'm reading, there are a few more things that are undone in my life. Instead of trying to fix them all at once which I'd normally love to do, I will focus on one thing at a time starting with completing the first book. So instead of reading four books, I've committed to read only one for now - the rest will have to go on the shelf for a short while and wait their turn. This way, I can still do the things I have to without eliminating any of my hobbies. Are there loose ends in your life? If so, how can you tie them up without giving up a hobby? So to sum it up, here's what I learned:
-Lesson 1: No matter how appealing they may be, don't take on extra projects unless you're sure that you can without neglecting any other tasks or hobbies.
-Lesson 2: Be careful not to misprioritize things in your life based on how important 'society' deems them. If your constructive hobby brings you happiness, then maybe it should be listed up there with your top priorities. Afterall, your happiness should never be compromised.
-Lesson 3: At least once a month, take a few moments to sum up all of the things you're juggling so see how busy you really are, and how well you are managing your affairs.
See? I told you, when you reflect on what you learned each day, you'll be surprised at how much 'stuff' you come up with! All that wisdom came from finishing something I procrastinated with, and just reflecting on how it made me feel. I encourage you to take just five minutes each night record your own reflection on the day's activities no matter how mundane your day may have seemed, I'll bet you could write your own book of proverbs! I will continue to to share my daily reflections form time to time throughout my blogging experience, this was a lot of fun!
As always peace, blessings, love, & light!
Your Friend,
RainFaerie
I feel great! Today, I finally managed to complete the process of setting up my blog--which was started but dragged out for weeks due to my procrastination. After some reflection, I have a better understanding of the value of completing things promptly once taken on. This may sound like a no-brainer, but it can be challening at times. Sometimes, we can be so eager to take on a new project, but not take into account how many others we already have going. It feels wonderful to complete things, do you know what I mean? Even something as simple as creating a blog account has the potential to offer such a sense of accomplishment and peace. Anyway, after I finished creating the blog, I decided to take a step back and look at all the things that I'm currently 'doing' to make sure that I am progessing through each one. I was a bit shocked to see how many things I am actually juggling because I had never really quantifyed my responsibilities with my hobies. I found out that I am pretty busy: most things are going smoothly, but there are some loose ends that need attention or else they'll just get neglected. The things that are sailing smooth are what would seem to be my top priorities (school, bill payment, etc), but the things that need more action are mainly what most would deem leisure activities (reading, painting, writing, etc). This was so profound to me because I noticed that some of the loose ends are things that I really enjoy and are what I deem top priotities. For example, I am currently reading four books that I really enjoy because they are enriching my life with wisdom that is useful to my personal progress. But since I am so busy, it's taking forever to finish them because my attention is divided. Now, I already know that I should just take them one at a time, but my point is that they shouldn't be pushed to the bottom of my priority list. I feel like we are somewhat conditioned to put aside things that don't 'pay the bills' as if they are much less important, but if something makes you happy (like reading), shouldn't it have a higher ranking on your priority list? Afterall, reading can take us on such a liberating journey depending on the material, and so can any other hobby. So I decided it's time to change the way I look at the things I spend my time doing. Other than the four books I'm reading, there are a few more things that are undone in my life. Instead of trying to fix them all at once which I'd normally love to do, I will focus on one thing at a time starting with completing the first book. So instead of reading four books, I've committed to read only one for now - the rest will have to go on the shelf for a short while and wait their turn. This way, I can still do the things I have to without eliminating any of my hobbies. Are there loose ends in your life? If so, how can you tie them up without giving up a hobby? So to sum it up, here's what I learned:
-Lesson 1: No matter how appealing they may be, don't take on extra projects unless you're sure that you can without neglecting any other tasks or hobbies.
-Lesson 2: Be careful not to misprioritize things in your life based on how important 'society' deems them. If your constructive hobby brings you happiness, then maybe it should be listed up there with your top priorities. Afterall, your happiness should never be compromised.
-Lesson 3: At least once a month, take a few moments to sum up all of the things you're juggling so see how busy you really are, and how well you are managing your affairs.
See? I told you, when you reflect on what you learned each day, you'll be surprised at how much 'stuff' you come up with! All that wisdom came from finishing something I procrastinated with, and just reflecting on how it made me feel. I encourage you to take just five minutes each night record your own reflection on the day's activities no matter how mundane your day may have seemed, I'll bet you could write your own book of proverbs! I will continue to to share my daily reflections form time to time throughout my blogging experience, this was a lot of fun!
As always peace, blessings, love, & light!
Your Friend,
RainFaerie
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