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Today I return to work from holiday and I must admit that adjusting to the environment felt strange even though I was with my organization for just under twenty years. Some would think that the longevity spent in one’s job could never be nouveau, with as little as just one week away from the office, but believe me when I say it felt like my very first day on the job . I got so accustomed to sleeping in late or just doing the things that work disallowed. This reiterated the notion that there should be greater continuity in vacations, for no matter how long our vacations are, we always feel it should be longer, such content ( smile).
Truth be told, I never thought anyone would be interested in what I had to say or write until now. Tonight I feel so warm inside after receiving an e-mail from one of my blog buddies of the “thoughts.com ” family, that I feel compelled and encouraged to continue. I must say I welcome all the comments and suggestions that I have been receiving from everyone who has posted ,e-mailed , or telephoned . I want to say a special thank you to those who took the time to read or made the effort to do so even if they fell asleep during my blog. There were times I felt after one unjust criticism that I would discontinue but after tonight having received that e-mail, I am totally energized.
Things always happen when we least expect them to and sometimes our motivation is derived from sources we least expect. . Who would have thought that my motivation would have come from my blog buddy? Well it did, I feel if I at least get one person to be interested in my blog enough to miss it, then I felt I have achieved my goal, for I feel that one person at least understands me or is in the process of doing so, or find me interesting enough to want to read more.
For as far as I remember I was my worst critic and never felt anything I have done was good enough. I’ve always felt everything I did went unnoticed or it did not got the praise it deserved even though my best effort was placed into it. I remember distinctly my mother saying to me as a child “ When you do your best, angels can’t do better “, and for many reasons that adage has stuck with me as a grown man, so anyone who knows me could attest to my parroting the rhetoric on that one.
Better for me meant going all the way, pulling out the stops , not only gaining an A, but one others noticed or talked about. Sometimes being our worst critics can negatively impact how we perceive the world and can daunt not only our personal spaces, but our environments as well. While for some it maybe perceived as modesty, it can hinder our development as I honestly think it did mine. There were times I never felt my best was good enough, and that has given birth to me doubting myself and lacking the confidence I needed to achieve anything I wanted.
Sometimes we can search the world over to find ourselves, but until we truly sit and be honest with ourselves then we will never be ready to fully maximize our true potential. We can take the world of courses, gain the highest honour but if we lack the confidence to believe in ourselves then we are back at square one. We need to tap into our own lives, search deep for our strengths, never think in terms of dreams but pre-realities, and then set up steps to create the realities.
This phase in my life has been one for me where I am looking within for the very first time insearch of my passions and constantly thinking of ways to better develop my personal life and the life of others around me, for there is no greater joy than sharing or giving our ourselves.
BELIEVE IN YOU
I‘ve had life upon a shelf
Dubious me, doubting myself
Being my worst critic, didn't help at all
For my development took a stall
Many times I've failed to leave my shell
For lack of confidence kept me in hell
The unknown I feared , no steps I traced
The years flew by, with such a haste
Though others praised, I did ignore
But modesty camouflaged did show
Belief in me was absent then
Now digging deep searching within
For passions and the strengths possess
These things long needed to address
Knowing my myself, I’m getting through
Believe in me ,Believe in you
Greater rewards shall I receive
In me, I've taken time to believe
Not selfish with this gift to share
Believe in you, it all starts there.
Much Love
Chet*
I am no trained speacialist but a voice with a soul under construction
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Posted by SoulUnderConstruction on 2008-04-15 23:43:02 | Rating: | Views: 1188
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I totally get this. Completely, 100%.
Beautiful post.
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Posted by angelwings
on 2008-04-16 02:31:12
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Lovely poem and well said. Happy writing, glad you're still with us.
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Posted by Ellie2008
on 2008-04-16 17:50:50
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soul, i love this poem as i always do ur wonderful writings. u were sorely missed while u were on holiday for sure. please keep writing these lovely words for us to share. love k
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Posted by lastblastkl
on 2008-04-16 19:47:06
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You seem like such a nice sincere person. Welcome back.
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Posted by roe
on 2008-04-16 23:27:42
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Chet, it is so good to have you back on board. Never stop, never give in and most of all never allow them to see you sweat. God is our source of strength. He is our shelter from the rain. (Read Psalms 27). Don't allow a negative comment here or even no comment here to stop you from doing what you see is a great work. Sometimes negative comments can be a great source of strenght to help you improve upon what you might have done wrong.
Believe in your self, have faith that God can do all things but fail. God lives in your soul and He created you as a perfect human being. Now you must work to perfect what God has given you. He has set within you a purpose and a destination. Don't stop trying to reach your maximum potential. Sometimes you may stumble along the way, but as long as you get up dust yourself off and keep moving forward, God will be right there to see you through to the end.
My Friend, be blessed today and everyday for the rest of your life. You are some body and you do have worth. By the way that is a great poem. Keep writing and get them published.
Much love,
Davis
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Posted by davistheblackeagle
on 2008-04-17 15:54:07
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" When you do your best, angels can’t do better."
Hi Chet -- I had a chance, this evening, to read all 16 of your posts. You are an amazing writer who writes with such clarity, warmth and honesty. I found so much good advice in your words. Your post "I Yearn for Contentment" resulted in a light bulb moment for me when you said "contentment is something that lasts". I had always thought of being happy, but it's contentment that I seek. Your poems, filled with emotion and meaning, are amazing. The subjects of which speak of things we all struggle with. Thanks for keeping me company this evening. Look forward to reading more from you. Peace.
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Posted by ColoradoDreamin
on 2008-04-18 01:07:18
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Hello again chet, I am glad that you have decided to stay with us because this site needs more postive forces here. Your poem was very encouraging ang up lifting. Thank you for the positive food.
One Love
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Posted by Nubian
on 2008-04-18 06:16:43
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as i visit different blog sites, the two groups who have blogs seem to be getting farther and farther apart. there are mean, nasty blogs and there are bogs like yours that talk to the heart and beautify. thanks chet.
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Posted by AllThingsBuck
on 2008-04-28 08:46:34
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