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"Life is the art of drawing without an eraser." - John W. Gardner

This is a fine quote if you ask me, and if you're creative, it's something you can definitely understand. I then thought of the times I'd be drawing on paper, and sometimes think there's an Undo button, but just like life... nothing is perfect. You must keep going and make it perfectly imperfect. ♥
You always hear that there are no new ideas, everything has been done and most have been "done to death". Since we cannot change what has come before us, the idea is to take the canvas of history and draw our lives over it; making mistakes, crossing things out and taking chances that don't pay off. But most importantly we must keep leaving our mark.

Crossroads are often opportunities to aim at the target we desire to make our reality, even if it’s just to do something different and we aren’t quite sure what yet. That happens. Such times may cause anxiety, but that’s usually because somewhere at the back of our mind or deep in our heart, we wonder, “Can or should I really go for it?” It’s best to ignore anyone who believes you can’t get there from here. There’s always a way whether it’s a metaphorical jet, boat, car, or your feet. If you have a dream, don’t just wish it, intend it. Commit, be flexible, and stay true to yourself. Do what makes YOU happy :)

"Dreamworld" - Robin Thicke

Discovery... ♥

How do you discover who you are? We all have a purpose in life. And this purpose is the ultimate; the dream of all dreams, and the point where you can live a life with abundant happiness. But first, you have to find that purpose. Sometimes this can be the longest journey; finding out who you are. There are many distractions in life that may stray us from where we need to be. The reasons why you've forgotten who you are and what you want to do are that they have been extracted from you or squashed by following beliefs and values of those around you. You've been stopped from exploring you. We get caught up in conforming to the norm, directed by our peers and family.. adopting the beliefs of our society as a whole, then we choke on our self-expression. Understand you came to this earth with the purpose to discover your true identity and that the experiences you have had so far have been pre-sent to help you discover that. Remember times when you've been told you can't do something because of certain boundaries. Remember the things you did that made your heart sing. Remember that these things hold the key to your self-discovery and your true desire and purpose. Maybe you know immediately what your gift is, maybe you don't have a clue. But keep searching. Living your life purpose you'll want to get up earlier, stay up later and you'll lose all track of time. You will literally move into timeless awareness, so absorbed and excited by what you create. Your opportunities are limitless :)

My View of This Town...

The Miami Beach skyline coming over the bridge!

The view from my apartment :)

beautiful Miami skies...

Miami Beach, Collins Ave. From my stand at work.

Quote for the Day ♥

"When we walk to the edge of all the light we have and take the step into the darkness of the unknown, we must believe that one of two things will happen. There will be something solid for us to stand on or we will be taught to fly." - Patrick Overton

Spinning Out Of Control...

“I have no regrets in my life. I think that everything happens to you for a reason. The hard times that you go through build character, making you a much stronger person.”

This week got off to a rough start. Life is most definitely throwing me a few curves balls right now, and I'm finding it hard to dodge them all. I feel like I am spinning out of control and I can't find the ground. I've been so overwhelmed with emotions and stress. My mind has no time to rest and recuperate from constantly racing. Currently working three jobs, 60+ hours a week and trying to find time for myself is a little difficult. I'm still trying to make friends and learn the area, after two months... it's getting better. I work with some pretty amazing people, which makes work enjoyable! Besides that, I've been missing home a lot the past couple of days. I'm out of my comfort zone; but that was the whole reason I moved here in the first place, right? To get out of my comfort zone, and grow. I still think moving here was the best thing I've done for myself... I guess it's just hard when you hit a rut and you don't have a support system to get you out. That's okay though, because what doesn't kill you makes you stronger, right? I'm going to get thru this, just like I have every other rough patch in the past. I understand that everyone changes, and life changes... so here's a toast to life & the unexpected - God is the perfect poet. If he brings you to it, he will bring you through it. ♥