Why Not

As I watched I thought, wow ! so many times people get to points in their lives where they just don’t see, feel or care if there’s a way out. And hearing from someone as talented and successful as Shania Twain sharing her journey down the same dark, lonely road . . . well, that’s inspiration.

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Today may not be the most perfect day in the world to talk about struggles. But it is the most perfect day to talk about inspiration.

Somewhere along our paths in life we’ve all struggled and/or watched or known of others struggling. The level of the struggle doesn’t matter because to the person going through the crises it is GINORMOUS !

If you’re a country music fan then you’re well aware of Shania Twain, her childhood, her rise to fame, her success and her new struggles.

But did you know she was becoming afraid to sing?

And did you know she realized there was only one person that was responsible for the outcome of her successfully carrying on in life?

“Why Not” premieres this evening on OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network). It’s Shania’s new tv show. It’s Shania’s journey forward. It’s Shania reaching out for and with inspiration.

It’s Mother’s Day. The show airs late in the evening (11 pm ET) so kick up your feet, tune in, be inspired . . . then pass it along !

 

To Our Military and Civilian Victims

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The USS New York

- made from the steel of the fallen Twin Towers -

The senseless killing – the pain, the scars

We’ve never forgotten – you’re in our hearts.

To the victims ~ To the military ~ To the USA

God Bless & Thank You

 

Dream Big

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“The greater danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we hit it.” ~ Michelangelo

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When I read this inspirational quote not only did a song pop into my head but the appreciation of its message bellowed.  So often we don’t allow ourselves to be, to do, to try whatever we want. We wrestle with two voices – one yelling “Go for it !” and the other yelling, “Who do you think you are?”

Yet too often we fall victim to the negative voice and our dreams fall short. It’s sad because if you think about it, who are you trying to live up to. If you’re trying to live up to anyone other than yourself, you are simply looking for an excuse not to be courageous.

It’s scary being courageous. What if we fail at what we’re attempting to do? What will “they” think? Who the heck is “they” anyway?

Excuses and fears !

I raised my two sons in the belief that you can have, you can do and you can be anything you want. If you didn’t succeed it’s because you didn’t believe.

And believe me, I’ve tried many things that many people rolled their eyes at. I’ve been talked about, snickered at and called foolish. But I just don’t care. I do it anyway.

But when I read the above quote it made me smile personally in memory of two things “even I” questioned myself on . . . but I questioned myself all the way to doing it, succeeding and having fun. And when I think back on both times I sure am glad I went ahead and gave it a go because to be honest with you, I would have been sorely disappointed otherwise. Both events brought so much joy.

So don’t doubt yourself. Roll right on past those rolling eyes to success and a good time ! Always, always, always . . . 

DREAM BIG  !

Dream Big – Ryan Shupe & the RubberBand

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Have you ever done something that yourself or others thought was a little left of center and . . . had a good time . . . succeeded . . . and was so glad you didn’t let fear stop you ?

Have you ever NOT done something because yourself or others thought it was a little left of center and . . . felt sad, lost out, regretted it?

Let’s have some fun here and share both in comments . . .

don’t be afraid you’re not alone !

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What If It All Goes Right

To continue sharing with you words of inspiration and the musical accompaniment that filled my head when I heard them, let’s turn the tables a bit in times of trouble and ponder these words . . .

“Instead of giving myself reasons why I can’t, I give myself reasons why I can.”   ~ Author Unknown

and also . . .

“When you feel like giving up, remember why you held on for so long in the first place.” ~ Author Unknown

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Then ask yourself, “What If It All Goes Right” ~ would you be ready ?

What If It All Goes Right ~ Melissa Lawson

 

What Are You Searching For

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Are you searching for your path

or

Searching for the courage to follow it !

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Learn by Doing – Teach by Showing

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I stumbled upon this philosophy while reading something

“Learn by doing – Teach by showing”

May we all have the courage to follow our dreams – aspire to great heights and share the struggles and success stories with others

Thanks Nic Justice for doing – showing – sharing

have fun with your photography and your filmmaking !

 

Strength to Let Go

 

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Be Uniquely You

Have you ever had a moment where you wanted to try something (new) but were afraid – afraid you wouldn’t succeed? afraid people would think you were crazy for thinking you could do such and such? afraid you’d look stupid? act stupid? sound stupid?

Anybody that’s answered no to those questions – sorry, I don’t believe you.

We’ve all been there in that place of I’d like to but who the hell am I to think I have the right to do such a thing –

But think about it – we’re not here to please other people. YOU’RE not here to please other people. YOU are here to succeed at the path YOU have been chosen to accomplish. Others are here to assist you because they are on their path and, well, I’m sure they’re in need of assistance every now and then also.

So when you wake up some day and feel invigorated by the notion that oh, man I’d love to (whatever hits your fancy) – then just do it – be uniquely you. Who cares if you don’t do it right. Doing it right in my opinion means being YOU.

For example . . .

I’m not a big fan of cover songs. It’s just that sometimes when you like a song and you have it in your head the original way and it brings you back to a place and time in your life – well, I just don’t like that messed with – ya know what I mean 

But there are artists who have done an outstanding job of covering another artists songs – ah yes, indeed, they dared to be uniquely themselves – and so I would like to give them a heads up because like I say, I think it takes courage to cover someone else’s material. And when you do so and you rock it, well then, notice should be taken.

So for anyone who’s dared to

BE UNIQUELY YOU

keep on rockin’ . . .

 

Every Rose Has It’s Thorn – Miley Cyrus

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And now to take you to one of my all time favorite songs – aside from music, I LOVE the ocean. I Love this song. And I Love the way he covered it.

Brandy – Kenny Chesney

 

Dare to Believe Otherwise

 

Impossible?

Dare to believe otherwise . . .

The Impossible – Joe Nichols

 

Well – If They Can Do It

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“Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done.”

Louis D. Brandeis

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