The Three A's

 The Three A's

August 14, 2013

Photo taken by R. Hosking Isla Mujeres, Mexico

 

There are three A's I try to live by and I know it is not easy, Acknowledge, Accept and Acclimate. I believe the same things that knock us down are the very things that can build us up again. Every experience good or bad is a precise learning tool to a better you.

All you creative types out there, I know feel my pain on this one. Us artsy types can sure be moody at the best of times and boy, look out if it is not our better moments. I typically move forward with the best intentions as I believe most of us do. But living with a creative heart can present some obstacles at times, especially for the ones around us.

My biggest fear is acceptance and I go to great lengths to reach people in a positive way through my art. I know it is unrealistic to believe I can reach every single person since art is so subjective. However, there is still no sense in not trying. If it makes me smile I can only hope it will make a few others smile too. I prefer the old adage, if you can't say something nice then don't say anything at all, but everyone is worthy of an opinion, so please never hesitate to be honest, I can only hope it serves to make me stronger.

I believe self discipline and keeping myself in check from time to time is key to keeping my creative flow alive. Life can sure throw some monkey wrenches in our program, but it is how we roll with the punches as to the outcome we ourselves ultimately define. 

Whether you believe in fate, random acts or whatever, we can be our own worst enemy or the positive force that makes us strive. I'm the world's worse at moodiness and that is why I speak on such authority. I need to find balance and control. When things get chaotic I spiral down and tend to overlook the things that truly make me happy. Nothing is ever permanent, be it happy or sad moments, all things run in cycles, its our job to handle each cycle with style and grace.

Good, bad or indifferent if we had the ability to accept and behave in the same fashion no matter what is thrown our way, we have the ability to stand strong in the face of adversity the same way we absorb good will. No matter what comes our way we got it covered. 

As I discussed before we live in a society riddled with frustrations and inconsiderate practices, but we need to start with ourselves and believe one person will make a difference. I'm only human and I know I have made countless mistakes along the way, I can only ask for forgiveness from those I have wronged, prayers for those who feel compelled to wrong others and courage to stand strong in my convictions. 

Go on and seek your strength through whatever means, let go and let God so to speak. We're all in this together, might as well learn to get along. So the next time you are faced with turmoil, you have to believe nothing is permanent as long as you can acknowledge, accept and acclimate. 

Never Stop Trying

Never Stop Trying

August 1, 2013

Photo taken by, R. Hosking, Portland, ME

What have you got to lose, if you do not make your goal the first time keep on going nothing gained nothing lost. It is easy to get discouraged and start putting into motion, feeling sorry for yourself and even bitterness. This bitterness is a cancer and consumes every part of your being. I'm not going to lie sometimes for a moment it feels good to vent, but this venting creates habits, powerful suggestions that start eating you from the inside out. 

Our brains work through habits and as easy as it is to create bad ones we can use the same techniques to implement good and healthy behavior as well. I stumbled across this teaching at one point maybe about a year ago, it is a short read and seemed so simple, but yet I still have not completed the task it suggests. Creating a new habit of positive thinking. It is called The Seven Day Diet, by Emmet Fox.

It seems easy enough, but with daily stresses, our own human conditions and the negativity that surrounds each of us daily, these things can really hinder success. Think of a world where no negativity can penetrate your brain, think of the benefits this would create. When you visualize something I believe you make it happen good or bad. Have you ever had a sense of strong foreboding, shortly after something bad happened? Did we create the mishap through power of suggestion? maybe, maybe not, but if we visualize success, I also feel confident that success is sure to follow. 

I have tried and have yet to accomplish this, but I have not given up. When I fail as it says wait awhile and then I start all over again. I'm on the same journey and I'm certainly not trying to down play the challenge by any means. It is difficult but I'm determined and I will never stop trying. After all a world of positivity seems so much more greater and beneficial than that of negative thoughts. Sometimes happy accidents create a kingdom even our own minds may not have been able to fathom.

Let me hear your stories, post comments and share your own successes or failures. I'm always open to learn of new tactics that worked for others. Those who have failed as I have, maybe we can work out a solution together.

Happy dieting.