Tag: Choices

Get a Life!

Frederica R. Burrage

Motivate yourself from within to pursue your goals and find your joy. Your thoughts control your actions. Positive intentions will propel you forward. Go out on a limb for what inspires you. If you believe that your dreams are possible, you may be closer to fulfilling your purpose. The only regrets you’ll have will be in not trying. There will be lessons along the way, so, take heed. Focus on the prize and you will succeed. Dreams require thought and foresight. Seeing is believing. Once your vision becomes clear, set out on your journey full throttle and keep moving to a place of hope and promise. Don’t settle for less and don’t give up fighting for the things that brings a constant smile to your face. Think about what you wish to accomplish and search within your soul to make it happen.

Be brave and stay inspired. Dream Big!

I dream with my eyes open wide. I wish on many bright stars in the sky. I don’t question if or why, only how and when to begin. I continually ask God to provide me with the strength needed to stay the course. I’m winning because my only competition is me. I’m trying to make my dreams come true.

What about you? Find your happiness and get a life! You already have the power to gain joy, you just have to take a step in the right direction. Be encouraged and enthusiastic to find what lies ahead. You determine your reality. Set your own pace and believe in your abilities.

One does not sleep without dreaming. One cannot live on misery without faith. One should not be forced to live on food and water alone. We all need peace, love and joy.

Passion without action is useless. Dreams require thought. Turning your visions into reality, requires a creative plan and courage to see them come alive. Don’t be distracted. Persistence is vital to meet your desired goals. Think and act positive.

I wish you much success on your quest to seize peace and happiness. Sweet Dreams!

Tranquil Trek

Frederica R. Burrage

✌Victory Hand

Unplanned Activist

For Peace

Riding Away

Into Sunset

Broken Spirit

Worn Pieces

Life’s Lemons

Sour Expectations

Sunken Dreams

Humbly Quit

Radical Change

Necessary Means

Soul Searching

Seeking Hope

Cruising Effortlessly

For Peace

Rising Above

For Serenity

Headed West

For Relaxation

Moving Steadily

For Rest

Quiet Rehabilitation

Poverty Inspired

Challenges Aside

Women Empowered

Pride Conquered

People Died

For Peace

Chasing Sunlight

Silently Ascending

Slow Progress

Body Willing

Mind Struggling

For Peace

For Sanity

Fighting Demons

I’m Winning

The Battle

Self Motivated

Graceful Beginnings

Foot Soldier

Anti-war Agent

Mustering Strength

Maintaining Courage

For Peace

Reluctant Compromise

New Start

Fresh Outlook

Black Zealot

Much Stronger

Grateful Heart

No Longer

Looking Back

Driving Towards

Beautiful Sunrises

For Peace

*Video- Amtrak’s California Zephyr Line, from Chicago to Emeryville, California

Fill Your Jar With Joy

Frederica R. Burrage

Do you see the “Looking Glass of Life”, as half-full or mostly empty? Thinking with an open mind, we can transform our outlook on just about anything. Naturally, there will be setbacks in one’s lifetime. However, learning to adapt to stressful situations, we can prepare ourselves to heal in a healthy way and within a reasonable time frame.

Life is what you make it. If you fill your “Jar” with good things, then your focus will be positive. Everybody has a way of viewing reality- that is unique to them. If we all saw obstacles as too difficult to conquer, no one would be successful. Once you remove the negative influences in your Jar, you have to replace them with an abundance of positive energy. If everyone believed in overcoming challenges, opportunities would continue to be competitive and worth stressing over. You only have a fighting chance if you are able to hold your own in the war. The battle will be won by the fearless and most powerful. Use your inner voice as a strength. What you think… what you tell yourself… BELIEVE IT!

Being stuck in a rut or wavering on a sticky surface, is unhealthy. If time allows, you should be ready to make tough decisions when faced with hard choices. If your Jar is full of cheer and optimism, then you have options. Use your resources wisely. Don’t deplete your energy too soon or gamble on frivolous items. Once you tap into your stash, replenish it when you can. Never run empty because life rewards those who help themselves.

Maintain a calm attitude and be steadfast on your journey towards the fulfillment of your goals. Trust your intuition and practice good, mindful habits.

ALWAYS LOOK AT THE GLASS AS HALF-FULL… FULL OF POSITIVITY AND MEANINGFUL POSSIBILITIES. THEN, FOLLOW YOUR INSTINCTS.

Fill Your Jar With Joy! #MyPassionsin5Words

Spiritual Wellness

Frederica R. Burrage

Take a break from your hectic schedule and make time for YOU. Sit quietly in a comfortable setting and let go of outside noises. Don’t be tempted to look at or answer to any electronic devices.

We can all benefit from a mental timeout, every now and then. We need to sit still. Sleep is good, but we may only have a few minutes to meditate… to pray. Find reasons to laugh. Cry if you must release tension. Relax. Slow down. Detach from stress. Pause. Breathe deeply. Unwind. Alleviate anxiety and elevate your conciousness.

In order to thrive, we all must focus and devote attention to our own spiritual wellbeing. First, practice good habits and maintain healthy boundaries. Second, remove negative substances and toxic people from your life. Lastly, balance your thoughts, feed your body with nutrients, and do what makes your soul happy. These tools will increase your quality of life, your energy and overall physical health. Your mood will be calmer- allowing you to make rational choices. Your behavior will reflect your positive attitude and your radiant spirit will influence others. Your stamina will increase and help you to move more freely- to enjoy all the things you hope to create or conquer.

Challenge yourself to take care of YOU, first and foremost. YOU matter!