Peace & Well-Being

FD Thornton - Jekyll Island

I just got through working on a poem I started last night. Picking up where I left off the piece went from a feeling of emptiness to a feeling of hope. It’s funny for me, most of my poems or my work in general start out with a simple line of thought and then blossom from there. I get a lot of compliments about my style from people who are a lot smarter (or at least more successful than me). But I really don’t know how the describe it other than my writing comes from having a conversation instead of just telling you something. But it’s still nice to get compliments from my peers.

Anyway I thought I would pen this as a show of appreciation to my ride or die fans out there. As many of you may know, I am a “what you see, is what you get” kinda guy. A lesson I’ve had to reteach myself from my upbringing of “absolute candor”. But that way of life can be a two-edged sword when it comes to self-esteem and self-love. Creating a realm of balance is important when examining your faults and desires. I mean, there’s nothing wrong with dreaming big. Just as long as you temper your expectations with hard work and knowledge of your limitations.

So examine yourself carefully and don’t let the acquired habits of low self-esteem and abuse overtake your mind. For far too long I allowed such things to sabotage my potential. Carefully examine your mind and heart. With nonjudgement or blame allow the voices of fear to have their say. Listen and then forgive yourself and others for the pain. Since I started my journey of mindfulness the episodes of self-doubt and self-destruction have eased. Although not completely eliminated, at least they are not to the point of burying me under the covers for days, weeks, or months at the time. So take a moment and research these words for yourself. And hopefully your journey will take to the same conclusion of peace and well-being.