Asking for What You Want

The universe wants to give you good things. That's what we must all believe. I truly think we bring good and bad things into our lives. The goal is to try to focus on only asking for what we want as oppose to what we don't want. So the question becomes what do you want? Once you take the time to really decide what it is that you really want, then one must ask for it. Ask, as it is said, and you shall receive. God, the universe, the powers that be, will work to give you what you want. It is OK to ask for what you want. You deserve it. After many years of getting what I wanted, and changing from time to time, what that want was, I now need to look at the bigger picture at this time in my life and make another choice. What is it that I really want at this present time in my life? The picture is getting clearer and more importantly, I am finally starting to really believe that I will always get what I ask for. So, what do you really want? Got it? Now ask the universe for it, and see it come to you.

Letting Go

Sometimes, no matter what you want or try, some things are just meant to be what they are. Acceptance. Faith. Letting go of what you cannot control. Everything does seem to fall into place. Awareness is key and motivation. Learn what you can during the process of just letting go and letting God, in a spiritual sense. Go with the good energy. The path is sure to present itself. The tricky part is making the decision; now or later; yes or no; right or left; ... etc. But in the end, just like healthcare reform, you have to make a decision. Make your choice and let go, and see where it all leads.

Having Faith

Sometimes you don't know what direction life has in store for you. Sometimes the future looks uncertain and hope runs dry. No matter how difficult the journey may be, one must hold steady and continue on. Keep showing up for life and before you know it a path becomes clear. Patience is important during life's low points. You think you may be ready for the next step, but maybe you need to learn more about yourself before you're able to take that step. Have faith that in the end every thing will work out just the way it's suppose to. Always believe that you are just where you need to be at the time you're there. Later it will all make sense. Having faith is a part of life. You just have to believe.

Being Grateful

As 2009 comes to an end I reflect on the highs and lows of the year. It was one of great change, both personally and professionally. Personally, I learned to accept things much more for what they are while also accepting my strengths and limitations. Professionally, I learned that sometimes taking career detours do not always work out. In any case, I still hold on to my basic principle in life that everything happens for a reason. I may not know what the reason is at the time but I am certain that it will reveal itself eventually. Life is good, overall. As 2010 rolls in I am very fortunate to have a huge loving family, wonderful long-time friends, and membership in a very culturally diverse fraternity. I learned a great deal about myself this past year and will continue to grow, both personally and spiritually, in the coming year. Learning, about the world and yourself, is a life-long journey. Life in the end is really about the journey, so I intend to continue to live it to its fullest. I am truly grateful for everything I have and wish everyone a prosperous New Year. All the best.

Living Life

Don't hold grudges. Let people be. Don't make stories up in your head. Things are not always what they seem. Accept people for who they are. Don't try to change them. Treat people well. Be generous of your soul. Do what you love. Acknowledge beauty. Seek wisdom. Enjoy peace. Listen to the silence. Be in the moment. Hear your heart. Speak your voice. See.

Taking a Break

Sometimes you just need to take a break. Though I have had a lot of free time on my hands, I have tried to keep busy with various volunteer activities. I have stepped back my fraternity and political involvement recently. Politics is really tough work and I found myself doing things I really disliked, such as cold calling and knocking on strangers' doors. It is part of the political world but not really mine. I feel like I have lost myself in my various extra curricular activities and need to re-focus on what I want right now in life. I have felt like I was being pulled all over the place and concentrating on goals that were not my own. I have decided to take some time to myself to really look at what I need to do for me. I am always there for other people and not always there for myself. That has to change. The bigger and more complicated question is "What do I want?" The problem is that I want so much and for a lifetime have tried several things at a time and have not really focused on one particular objective. That, to be honest, has not worked out so well. So, time to get my personal act together and focus on what I want by looking at where I can be of most help. There is a great deal I can offer to a group or organization and I need to take the time to seriously finally figure it all out.

Ted Kennedy

It is an end of a era. Rest in peace, Ted Kennedy. This weekend he was memorialized all over the Sunday morning news shows. His life and character were grand. He made a difference. He was someone we should all aspire to emulate. We can't all be Ted Kennedy, but we can make the world a better place by embracing something greater than ourselves. Maria Shiver was on Meet the Press today and talked about her uncle. He had an incredible life.

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Summer

The summer is here and I have been keeping busy. I continue to work on my four blogs and am learning a great deal about social media. I am also volunteering time at a cultural arts non-profit organization and a political campaign. I'm also reflecting on what path I want to take in regards to my working career and am trying to find ways to incorporate this time off into my next full-time job. It's a tough time economically. New stats are out showing a 9.5 percent unemployment rate and the recession may last a few more months before there are signs of a solid recovery. I"ll continue to have faith that the right job will come along. For now, I'll continue creating my own brand online and using new media to express my creative side. I have been thinking about writing a memoir for several years now, and now may be an excellent time to seriously begin this personal endeavor.