Thought for Today: NEVER GIVE UP!

Faith is a knowledge within the heart, beyond the reach of proof.  ~Kahlil Gibran

Thank you from a stranger

Amazing things have been happening for me lately. Can you imagine receiving one thousand dollars in cash as a thank you from a stranger; it's what happened to me and enclosed with the money was a card with Barbara Cage's poem Don't Ever Lose Faith in Yourself!

I was just being me and it confirmed that when you develop faith and self confidence in yourself and you walk your talk (the former does not come before the latter!), life goes the right way for you even though you may be doubting it and your sanity.

Have faith

It's particularly important when your authenticity makes others feel uncomfortable (as it will because faking is easier) as you steer your own course which naturally goes against the current.

Never doubt for a second (I'll give you a minute) that you're off-course.

Commit to being authentic

Shit like this happens to test us every day and every single day we must follow through and reaffirm and commit to being authentic.

You will find (and probably are) your own reward as I am learning as opportunities start finding you. It's a bumpy road at times and as I have found that only happens when you pay far too much attention (emotionally) to others opinions about you.

When you learn to shrug it off that road becomes the smoothest surface you will ever experience! Following is the poem this incredible person gifted me:

Faith is an oasis in the heart which can never be reached by the caravan of thinking.  ~ Kahlil Gibran

Don't Ever Lose Faith in Yourself

You may be feeling a little uncertain about your future right now,
but you need to trust your decisions and feelings
and do what is best for you.


The future will work itself out; 
you're the kind of person who can make it happen.


Don't let anyone else's negativity influence 
your dreams, values or hopes
Focus on what you can change and let go of what you can't.

You know your own worth, what you've accomplished,
and what you're capable of.


Your goals may take a bit longer and be harder to achieve than you hoped, but concentrate on the positives 
and combine faith with generous portions 
of patience and determination.


Step boldly and confidently into your future 
where happiness, success and dreams await you.


You have the potential for greatness...
never give up.


~ Barbara Cage

Have you ever been unexpectedly gifted? Who was it from, how did you feel and what do you think you did to call forth something so precious? Write and let me know.

A successful person is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks that others throw at him or her.  ~David Brinkley