Inspiration by Seuss

I love this book.  There are some pretty cool life lessons in here!  Enjoy!

Oh! The Places You'll Go!

by the one and only Dr. Seuss


Congratulations!
Today is your day.
You're off to Great Places!
You're off and away!

You have brains in your head.
You have feet in your shoes.
You can steer yourself any direction you choose.
You're on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the guy who'll decide where to go.

You'll look up and down streets. Look'em over with care. About some you will say, "I don't choose to go there." With your head full of brains and your shoes full of feet, you're too smart to go down a not-so-good street.

And you may not find any you'll want to go down. In that case, of course, you'll head straight out of town. It's opener there in the wide open air.

Out there things can happen and frequently do to people as brainy and footsy as you.
And when things start to happen, don't worry. Don't stew. Just go right along. You'll start happening too.

Oh! The Places You'll Go!
You'll be on your way up!
You'll be seeing great sights!
You'll join the high fliers who soar to high heights.

You won't lag behind, because you'll have the speed. You'll pass the whole gang and you'll soon take the lead. Wherever you fly, you'll be best of the best. Wherever you go, you will top all the rest.

Except when you don't.

Because, sometimes, you won't.

I'm sorry to say so but, sadly, it's true that Bang-ups and Hang-ups can happen to you.

You can get all hung up in a prickle-ly perch. And your gang will fly on. You'll be left in a Lurch.

You'll come down from the Lurch with an unpleasant bump. And the chances are, then, that you'll be in a Slump.

And when you're in a Slump, you're not in for much fun. Un-slumping yourself is not easily done.

You will come to a place where the streets are not marked. Some windows are lighted. But mostly they're darked. A place you could sprain both your elbow and chin! Do you dare to stay out? Do you dare to go in? How much can you lose? How much can you win?

And if you go in, should you turn left or right.or right-and-three-quarters? Or, maybe, not quite? Or go around back and sneak in from behind? Simple it's not, I'm afraid you will find, for a mind-maker-upper to make up his mind.

You can get so confused that you'll start in to race down long wiggled roads at a break-necking pace and grind on for miles across weirdish wild space, headed, I fear, toward a most useless place.

The Waiting Place.for people just waiting.

Waiting for a train to go or a bus to come, or a plane to go or the mail to come, or the rain to go or the phone to ring, or the snow to snow or waiting around for a Yes or No or waiting for their hair to grow. Everyone is just waiting.

Waiting for the fish to bite or waiting for wind to fly a kite or waiting around for Friday night or waiting, perhaps, for their Uncle Jake or a pot to boil, or a Better Break or a string of pearls, or a pair of pants or a wig with curls, or Another Chance. Everyone is just waiting.

No! That's not for you!

Somehow you'll escape all that waiting and staying. You'll find the bright places where Boom Bands are playing. With banner flip-flapping, once more you'll ride high! Ready for anything under the sky. Ready because you're that kind of a guy!

Oh, the places you'll go! There is fun to be done! There are points to be scored. There are games to be won. And the magical things you can do with that ball will make you the winning-est winner of all. Fame! You'll be famous as famous can be, with the whole wide world watching you win on TV.

Except when they don't. Because, sometimes, they won't.
I'm afraid that some times you'll play lonely games too. Games you can't win 'cause you'll play against you.

All Alone!

Whether you like it or not, Alone will be something you'll be quite a lot.
And when you're alone, there's a very good chance you'll meet things that scare you right out of your pants. There are some, down the road between hither and yon, that can scare you so much you won't want to go on.

But on you will go though the weather be foul. On you will go though your enemies prowl. On you will go though the Hakken-Kraks howl. Onward up many a frightening creek, though your arms may get sore and your sneakers may leak. On and on you will hike. And I know you'll hike far and face up to your problems whatever they are.

You'll get mixed up, of course, as you already know. You'll get mixed up with many strange birds as you go. So be sure when you step. Step with care and great tact and remember that Life's a Great Balancing Act. Just never forget to be dexterous and deft. And never mix up your right foot with your left.

And will you succeed?
Yes! You will, indeed!
(98 and ? percent guaranteed.)

Kid, you'll move mountains!

So.be your name Buxbaum or Bixby or Bray or Mordecai Ale Van Allen O'Shea, you're off to Great Places!

Today is your day!
Your mountain is waiting.
So.get on your way!

Skin Care 101

Tonight I decided to do an entry on a few Skin care Tips.

1.  Always check the ingredients to see if it the product contains things that you might be allergic to.  Also check if it contains high concentration chemicals that can harm your skin. 

2.  Limit or avoid breakouts by doing test spots with product.  Apply product to your     earlobes or your jawline to see how your skin is going to react .

3.  Try to avoid skin care products or make-up that contain fragrance.  Generally I have found fragrance, while it smells good tends to cause irritations.

4.  Skin Care Products don't last forever!  Keep track of expiration dates on your products.  If your product has an expiration date be careful not to use them beyond that date.

5. Cleanliness is next to Godliness!  Okay maybe that's over the top but I did get your attention.  :)   Cleanliness is an important aspect of good make up and skin care etiquette. This can apply to several aspects of good skin care:

• Don't go to sleep with a dirty face or face full of make up
• Clean your brushes regularly,  don't reuse sponges over and over again
• Sharpen your eye-liners regularly

   

**You may find it helpful to set a date, each month, for clearing out your cosmetics bag.  Oh yeah ladies and please remember another aspect of cleanliness that enhances your make up and skin care process includes keeping your hair clean. (oil and product build up in dirty hair does not contribute to a healthy glowing complexion)

6.  Try not to apply foundation that makes you look 5 shades lighter or darker.  There should not be a line across your chin!  If you have difficulty finding a foundation shade that's right for you Motives Cosmetics has a fantastic custom blend foundation.  (it really IS fantastic!)

7.  Use eye make up remover for stubborn eye make up that won't come off.  Avoid pulling and tugging on your eyes when applying or removing makeup.  The skin around your eye area is very delicate.

8.  If you have a skin disorder or acne, you should try to avoid heavy or chemical based make up. Consult your dermatologist if you are not sure about the make up products that you can use while you have acne or other skin disorder. Never try to squeeze pimples/ acne.  Remember that make up and skin care should not conflict each other.

False Evidence Appearing Real

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by fear - so much so that it prevented you from doing something you wanted to do?  Do you have a fear of public speaking, fear of flying in an airplane, or  fear of  starting your own business?

Fear has the power to hold you back from living your life to the fullest.  It will keep you from taking risks, following your dreams, or becoming successful at anything you attempt to do. If you allow fear to control you for long enough, it may may eventually destroy your quality of life and keep you locked in a prison of inactivity.

Fear is a natural reaction to a frightening or unfamiliar situation. While it is usually automatic, there are things you can do to overcome it.

Examine your expectations.  One major component of fear is the prevalence of negative expectations or emotions. Do you usually find yourself expecting the worst in every situation?  Do you worry obsessively about what could go wrong, rather than focusing on your strengths and capabilities?

Try instead to make a conscious effort to expect the best, see the positive side of each situation and keep reminding yourself that you can handle more than you often think. Even if feelings of fear do manage to creep into your consciousness, you'll still be able to keep them in perspective and balance them against an underlying sense of confidence.

Discredit your fears.  Remember Fear is "False Evidence Appearing Real".  Research shows that the majority of things we fear never actually come to pass. While this may be true, it sure doesn't feel that way when fear has you in a headlock does it!?! 

Well, I am encouraging you to do the very thing you fear anyway.  Remember faith and fear cannot co-exist.  The choice is yours. If you are going to live a life of faith then you that means you are choosing to take risks, try new things, explore new territories, venture out.  Don't let fear keep you captive.  Live!

"For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind." --2 Timothy 1:7

Lessons in Life & Love: part 1

I have received a few inquiries about my previous post Insanity and the progress I am making.  You guys will be pleased to know that I have gone out a few times since that post.  You will also be pleased to know that I am having a great time.  So as promised here goes, Here are 5 Things I learned from my journey thus far:

1. As I meet new people, I have determined to remain open minded.  We've already established that doing the same things over and over expecting different results defines insanity.  So I've taken steps to move out from my comfort zone, to smile and introduce myself  to others that I may not have necessarily spoken to in the past.  I am pleased to say,  I've met some pretty amazing individuals over the past few months as a result.
2. Relationships serve different purposes.  Sometimes we hinder relationships because we try to make them become something they are simply not meant to be.  Likewise, we can also overlook an individual who clearly wants to become "more" in our lives. 
3. I have to keep self- growth as my focus. It's amazing what happens when we continue to work on ourselves. We truly are the love we seek!
4. I talk too much!  Learning to listen more and talk less.  Stephen R. Covey says, "Seek first to Understand then to be understood". Great advice! -  Still working on this!  : )
5. I have a tendency to take things way too seriously.  I'm learning to just have fun!  I'm enjoying the journey and remembering not to become fixated on the outcome. This like every other aspect of my life is a walk of faith.  It's amazing how liberating this is.  God is Writing My Love Story!  and no good thing will he withhold from me. <3