Martin Luther King Jr. Day

“Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle. And so we must straighten our backs and work for our freedom, a man cannot ride you unless your back is bent.” – Martin Luther King

“Never believe that a few caring people cannot change the world, for indeed that is all who ever have.” – Margaret Mead

Change is the one thing in this world that is certain. Change comes into every life, into every circumstance, and makes it’s way into every situation. Change simply…is.

How well we live our lives is directly related to how well we handle change, whether we live proactively and in a positive state of mind, ready for whatever life might throw our direction, or whether we live reactively and wind up being controlled by our on emotional responses to things that happen. There is a choice to be made and we make those choices each day.

What will we do? What if? Don’t dwell on all the worries, live today, enjoy the moment, focus on what is right in front of you right now. If you’re talking to someone, put down the phone, concentrate and hear the person in front of you.

So many times we forget to slow down and just “be present.” I know I learn to appreciate the people and things I have when I take the time to enjoy and focus solely on what I am doing. It’s important, you will never have another moment like this one, change is coming.

Cherry Coley (c)

photo by casey keal

“Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.

What is faith? Is it a belief in something? Is there any tangible evidence of faith or is it just a feeling?

Faith is the exact mix of hope and determination you need at the given moment when required.

Faith conquers fear, moves mountains, shatters obstacles and grows in strength with steady use. Take the first steps of faith to reach your goals, you don’t need to see the whole staircase, you just need one step at a time to make progress.

The first step is to allow yourself to dream. Get a notebook, a pad, or a journal and start writing down your dreams. Don’t put limits on your dreams or judge them, just step out onto the staircase and let the journey begin.

What do you want to do? Are there places you want to visit? Where do you want to be later in your life? Is there someone you would like to meet? What kind of lifestyle do you see yourself living?

Choices and decisions, planning, goal setting all come later, for right now, just for today allow yourself the unlimited possibilities and the wonder that comes with dreaming. Take a mini vacation just for you and enjoy the ride.