Promise Yourself

To be so strong that nothing
can disturb your peace of mind.
To talk health, happiness, and prosperity
to every person you meet.

To make all your friends feel
that there is something in them
To look at the sunny side of everything
and make your optimism come true.

To think only the best, to work only for the best,
and to expect only the best.
To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others
as you are about your own.

To forget the mistakes of the past
and press on to the greater achievements of the future.
To wear a cheerful countenance at all times
and give every living creature you meet a smile.

To give so much time to the improvement of yourself
that you have no time to criticize others.
To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear,
and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.

To think well of yourself and to proclaim this fact to the world,
not in loud words but great deeds.
To live in faith that the whole world is on your side
so long as you are true to the best that is in you.

― Christian D. Larson, Your Forces and How to Use Them

Word Porn....that's what they're saying these days right?

Idk if i'll ever pick up that habit....however my cousin posted this on facebook and Oh Mylanta! I just thought it was the best thing i'd heard all day....

It's just what I needed to see. I need to find out who said this!

Yours,

What if?......; -)

More Words.....

I came across this gem because a friend shared it on Facebook from the "Word Porn" page. It spoke to me on soooooooo many levels. The language is beautiful. The way it is written, organised, put together....EVERYTHING!

"You are the books you read, the films you watch, the music you listen to, the dreams you have, the conversations you engage in. You are what you take from these. You are the sound of the ocean, the breath of fresh air, the brightest light and the darkest corner. You are a collective of every experience you have had in your life. You are every single day. So drown yourself in a sea of knowledge and existence. Let the words run through your veins and let the colours fill your mind."

How gorgeous is that? I need to find who wrote this, so I can discover more of their work. This is too good. It's almost Oscar Wilde-esque.....almost. This also says to me, be careful what you take in. If you subscribe to the belief put forth above, then what you see, hear and experience will most inevitably become who you are. So it is probably wise to abandon all negative and bad behaviours. Embrace the positive and all the good experiences in life! Also, you and no one else has the ability to decide who you become in life. You have that power within your grasp. DO NOT give it away!

Yours,

"Let the words run through your veins and let the colours fill your mind...... : -)

Desiderata

Desiderata is latin for "desired things." It was written by American poet Max Ehrmann. These are good words. I discovered them at the hospital one day while I was on my Paediatric rotation. It was posted to the back of the door in the ECG room. Not quite sure what it has to do with ECG's specifically. Most likely nothing. The person who posted it there perhaps thought that it was a good reminder of how one should seek to live their life on a daily basis.

It was the first line that caught me. It--quite frankly--seems to be the only line I remember regularly. I find myself repeating it when I become upset, angry, or find my anxiety rising for whatever annoyance that sees fit to present itself to me at that moment. It helps.

"...remember what peace there may be in silence." It is difficult these days to just sit and be. I find it difficult. This may just be the best phrase in the whole poem. I believe that peace can be found in silence. Now if only I could get there......

Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence.

As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons.

Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and ignorant; they too have their story.

Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit.

If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter;

for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.

Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.

Keep interested in your career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.

Exercise caution in your business affairs; for the world is full of trickery.

But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals;

and everywhere life is full of heroism.

Be yourself.

Especially, do not feign affection.

Neither be critical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is as perennial as the grass.

Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth.

Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with imaginings.

Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself.

You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars;

you have a right to be here.

And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be,

and whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.

With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy.

Yours,

Peacefully.... : -)

Finish Each Day......

On Change....

This one hit home like nobody's business. I hate change. Yes hate is a strong word, and yes I am aware that I used it. When I have adjusted and am finally at peace with the last change that came my way, then something comes along and messes with my zen, not gonna lie I want to fight somebody. Especially when I am of the opinion that the change didn't have to happen because things were good how they were. I have absolutely no control over what is going to happen especially considering that I am not familiar with the new situation, this is why I despise change. 

When I saw this on Pintrest and I thought, "Why do you have to be so right?!" I am now in medical school. I am an aspiring oncologist. If someone told me ten years from now that I would be exactly where I am in my second year of medicine I would shoot them in the foot and call them a liar. So why am I afraid of change? It's bound to happen. 

At risk of sounding philosophical (as if! ; -)) this may be the reason for quite a bit of the problems that we have in the world today. As humans we are afraid of what we do not know (with reason!) and we strive to keep things the same. People preach it quite often too "Don't throw away what you know for what you do not know."  While that saying can be quite valid in life, at times (and I am sure that people can testify with various experiences) a little bit of change never hurt anybody and in some situations it works out for the better. The thing is that when change happens, it is our reaction to the situation that ultimately determines the outcome of the situation. So maybe we just need to think about our actions more. God knows people have been singing that song for centuries!! 

Yours,

It'll work out for the best....... ; -)

Good To Remember

Something to think about. I have fallen into the trap of putting myself down because something is not perfect or just right. Completely ignoring the fact that I wouldn't have gotten to this point if I was not trying my hardest, and guess what? I also would not have gotten to this point if I had not improved on where I was before. If I was still where I was at the start, then, sad to say, my life for all intents and purposes would be pointless. So we must learn to accept the fact that baby steps are OK as long as we're moving(slightly paraphrased from Chris Gardener's book "Start Where You Are"). This advice is not necessarily applicable only for working out, it can be used and applied in everyday life and situations. So remember, keep working at it. Never give up! Progress is key!

Yours,

Lizzie... ; -)

Truth!

No matter how tough my life seem things could be worse. God help me to not forget!!

Yours,

Truth...: -)

One Voice in a Million

Yours,

Lizzie...:-)

Agreed

Source: "My Alter Ego. You know the Sarcastic, Bitchy One" Facebook Album

Yours,

Lizzie... : -)

A little bit of truth

In my Pintrest browsings I came across this piece not too long ago....

I immediately thought "So true!!" Do you know how many times I have stopped myself from saying things or doing things because I was afraid of being wrong?! Whilst people may not want to admit it, I am almost positive that I am not the only one out there with this ridiculous fear. Yes, I said it, ridiculous. Why is it that despite the fact that we have been taught (well I was at least) that being wrong is not a crime; that it is in fact good for us because we can, and will learn from our mistakes, that we continuously get in our own way?! Do you know? Because I don't? Yes, I can conjure up a few reasons, but none of them seem good enough. Especially when all it boils down to being able to accept the fact that I can be wrong and it isn't the end of the world because it is a learning experience and guess what? Life goes on....(wait, what now?!) Life can be, not only more creative but so much richer!! I want to test this theory, will you test it with me?!

Yours,

Here's to hoping... : )

Happy tuesday lovers!!

So I had this shirt when I was younger, it was really pretty and I believe that it was one of my favourites. It had a sunflower in the middle, with little bees buzzing all around it and by each bee it had different phrases, which I would categorise as words of encouragement. For example "Bee honest; Bee happy; Bee yourself..." and so went the parade. Then today I saw this picture...

Source: Pintrest via this blog

...and it reminded me of that shirt. So as an encouragement to all, I know that it is extremely hard not to conform in this day especially when it seems like every other thing and person is screaming at us to conform. But stand your ground and be true to yourself, in the end it will be worth it and you will be the better for it! As for me I would reaaalllyyy love to be usually awesome self *toot toot* [kiddinggggg :-)] in these babies....

Jimmy Choo: Cruise 12, Sugar

Just looking at these shoes kept me going during exams last year...*sigh* I thought many a time "to credit? or not to credit?" I decided not to credit :( At $1500 USD, when all that's coming into my pocket is the steadily declining Jamaican dollar? Doubtful.......

Yours,


Wishing you a lovely bee-ing yourself day...:-)