Today

Today is a new day. It matters not what we did yesterday. We are not defined by our yesterdays; yet we can learn from each day lived. It seems that every day has a lesson, whether it be good or bad. Our goal is to take what these lessons what we can and leave the rest to remain in the past. Move on, let go and breathe in the fresh air.

Time For Action Is Now

If I have been guilty of one thing: it's not doing. There have been several instances in the last few years where I could have taken actions to help myself, but I did not. Instead of being harder on myself, I choose to first admit this & to do my best to take the actions required in life. Nobody's perfect, but actions truly speak volumes far as I'm concerned. Actions truly define much about us & it's very important to do what is necessary in life. Worst part of all this is that my lack of action not only affects me, but affects other who I love & care about. That's not fair, not malicious either, but it doesn't change the facts.

Just Be...

Mondays can be a little trying for many people. Myself included. Today started out a little slow; the rain was an uninvited guest. However, I was able to pull myself out of the funk and embrace the insanity of a new day. Changes all around me, but my changes are separate from what others are going through. I recently moved into my girlfriend's home in NJ. It's the 1st time I've lived w/ somebody in close to 3 years; since my last divorce.
This change is by more the most exciting one in a long time and I am very much looking forward to having a very happy life together! It is a truly happy home, but most importantly: it is a HOME, not just a house & that's huge!! Now, it's back to work for me...

Transition...

I have been away from my blog for far too long. Having been reminded of this by my super-awesome girlfriend; what's the first thing I do? A new post, of course!! I own that action of not being an active blogger lately. Yes, I said girlfriend, who also is my best friend!!
Oh so much has happened in the last months, it may take more than just 1 post. Be that as it may, I am happy to report that life is good. Now, I did not say EASY, but there are so many wonderful things to talk about.
For now, I will say: "stay tuned", more to follow very soon.
Peace.

Love... I'm no expert...

I am clearly not an expert on love. No more than anyone else, for that matter. That does not change the fact that my heart is probably too big for my body. We really can't choose who we love, that I do agree, but we can choose how we love, how we release the love that is inside of us. This not specifically a romantic type of love at all, even though it may people's 1st impression when reading this. We can not control who we love, but we can control how we love, how much, how deep & how often... yes, I am repeating myself a little, but it's my way of getting the point across.
Being in love gives us courage to put ourselves out there, but before we can love another - we MUST truly love ourselves. Otherwise, the love for another person is like using tin foil instead of stainless steel. Looks promising, but a person is really fooling themselves, if not selling themselves way short.
Was talking to an old friend from high school & these revelations hit me, so I wanted to share.

Something beautiful I came across...

"You’re not the breath I breathe, just the sweet scent that I enjoy. You’re not the sights I see, just the most beautiful of them. You’re not the water I drink, just the flavor that makes it taste so good. You’re not the ground I walk on, just the partner I sometimes lean on. You’re not the blood in my veins, just what makes it burn so sweetly. You’re not my life, just the one I want to spend it with. You’re not my world, just the best thing in it."

Why (7/23)

Why is it sometimes I feel like crying, but only want to be happy. Even I know it's ok to cry, it still feels bad before feeling good. Why does it hurt so badly in my heart? Tonight, I felt this & it made me want to cry again.
These questions are just rhetorical & have no real answers. Tomorrow is another day, another chance to do it differently. For today is for only one day.

"The future lies before you, like paths of pure white snow. Be careful how you tread it, for every step will show." ~Author Unknown ٩(̾-̮̮̃̾-̃̾)۶