How Far I've Come

 Last year at this time, I don't think I would have believed all that I've accomplished. Life sends us tests; it's just a matter of will you be up for the challenge. This is why; I'm a firm believer in allowing each person to figure things out at their own level.

When you solve something at a more advanced level for someone else the universe will give them a harder test. The problem comes in when you're always trying to save another person and not trusting that they will be able to solve it on their own and are actually stealing a victory from them.

Now at this time, I'm starting to feel more normal for the next smaller challenges. Sort of like it's a bit of house cleaning on some projects. I've still got some irons in the fire, but the stress in winding down. I think it's always the journey and not the destination that's the focus. It stretches and makes us stronger to handle more difficult challenges when they come along.

I look back at all the things that I've dealt with and the different twists and turns that my life seen. The journey hasn't been boring. There has been occasional stress with learning new things. Now for the next journey to see if it removes more obstacles. Life is sometimes like little breadcrumbs, only sometimes you need a flashlight to see those breadcrumbs.

Penny J. (MN, USA)

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Why Failures Aren't Bad

 In a world where failure is looked upon as less than. Nothing could be farther than the truth. When we fail, we have a reference point. It allows us to know why something didn't work. Maybe it was the timing. Maybe it was a missed step or opportunity. This is not making excuses. This is about looking at why the goal wasn't accomplished.

When your able to look at the goal and take apart each step. It makes it easier to see at what part of the formula or process of steps it was working and where it went off the rails. It makes it easier to document your thinking process. Sometimes there will be multiple ways to get to an end result. Sometimes that isn't the case. Someone might have reached the GOAL but not known how keep it and grow. Sometimes you are educating your mentor without even knowing it.

Wealth creation has many roads to it. Depending on what your goal is? Some will set you up to fail. Some will help to mentor you. Mentors is another ball or wax. Knowing what you are looking for in a mentor when looking for one. Every time we make a misstep we are actually learning something. Therefore, it isn't really a failure. Those from the outside looking in tend to hand out their criticism as though it's knowledge. When they've never even tried to create anything.

Research is your friend, but you need to take steps to find out if that research is sound. Only when you've reached your destination successfully or unsuccessfully do you know for sure. Even your past failures, can be great lessons for you to look back on what worked and what didn't and why! Schools on the other hand punish failure. They aren't really places of education. They're places of behavior training.

There are many ways to learn. Reading, training and trial and error. So next time you're beating yourself up for stumbling. Take a step back and look at what you did right and then tear apart where it went wrong so you can find your solution.

Penny J. (Raven Hawke)

A Divided Nation

 When you've been spoon-fed lies. When will you awaken from your coma? Depending on your education? Which came from the same playbook as Hitler, it might not be for some time. The brain washing goes very deep.

Those that benefit from those lies, made sure of that. It can be like looking into a mirror and trying to find your way out. While those on the outside are told another lie it's sort of like being on a teetertotter. What a balancing act it can be. There are just enough crumbs of truth to make it seem like it might actually be the truth when in fact it's a red herring. 

Interesting that the military is compartmentalized and so is the church; but after all wasn't it the church that used to have crusades. Did they ever end? Or do they just look different to throw us off the scent. Interesting that these two could actually be in bed together causing all the chaos in the world.

So, who are the actual protectors of the people? The betrayal runs pretty deep. The fluctuation of the economies always being in turmoil. The losers are definitely the people. Always being used as though they're a constant supply of money like some kind of bank.

When will they be angry enough to learn or seek the truth. Will they finger point or take a real hard look in the mirror and finally confront the lies. Those that took a different path in their education will start to piece together the truth. It's not an accident that your kept to busy working to come up for air. The distractions oh how many distractions to keep you off balance from discovering the truth.

When will you have had enough, to come up for air and finally breathe. When you do, make sure to take one step at a time. The reality can be quite unsettling. It will take your mind, almost months to finally accept the real reality of things.

So may you finally find peace with the truth.

Penny J. (MN, USA)

Self - Love

February is Cupid or Self - Love Month

Selfishness is a good move in self-preservation.

It teaches us to set boundaries and be discerning about who we share out time with.

When was the last time, you spent time alone and just did something that you enjoyed?

Flowers aren't just for special occasions. 

Feeding your senses with food, pleasant smells such as plants, perfume, colognes.

Art, music, sports to just name a few.

Doing things that you enjoy!

There are textures that feed the sense of touch.

Spending time with family and just enjoying each other's company.

There are so many things that we've lost with modern societies demands on our time.

When is the last time that you planned a nice dinner or flowers for yourself?

Going to the theater and drinking in the atmosphere.

So just start spending some time and enjoying life.

Penny J. (MN, USA)

Raven Hawke

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