This blog is really inspired by one person in particular. The name isn't as important as the message.
In life we are placed in different circumstances and situations that may cause us not to always perform at our best ability. The good thing about that is, we can learn and grow. The more you live the more you grow and growing should happen for everyone. A lot of times we pray for things whether it's material, emotional, spiritual or whatever and we find ourselves waiting on those things that we have asked for. I am of the belief that sometimes God gives us things that we haven't prayed for so that He can see how we would handle those things. Sometimes He just even wants to see how we do with our patience.
What I think is important of us to remember is, no matter what you are given you have to treat it like it is yours. Treat that used car like you would a brand new one. Treat that apartment that you renting like that house you will eventually own. If we can't handle the smaller things that He gives us why would He give us something big.
Okay I said this was inspired by someone so let me explain. Life has a funny way of working itself out and most of the time we may be on the wrong end of that joke. Believe it or not there are people out there who want to see us fail. The person that has inspired this blog post has looked eye to eye and stood toe to toe with just those very people and said enough is enough. Truthfully I'm not sure those were the exact words but just my interpretation of it. This person decided that they were no longer going settle for just barely. This person took the negative energy people were throwing and turned it into motivation to be more than anyone thought. The world is full of people who believe just the opposite of you and nothing you do can change that. People will always be waiting on you to fail. But having the courage to stand up tall with your head held high is what will help you overcome.
We get bombarded with negative messages daily but see I like to think of it as the old school cassette tapes. Remember how we would record our favorite songs on the radio and then be able to put a piece of tape or something over it to record again. Well that is what those negative messages are. You can fill up my tape with them if you want to but I will just record right over it with positive ones.
Having the right support system is also key and I know that the person who inspired me to write this has a very good support system. A combination of self will, hard work, support and faith is the reason you are still standing.
Your greatness isn't determined by others. Your greatness is determined by you.
Thank you for inspiring me and inspiring others.
