James W. Inspirational Thoughts

 Once you discover a person doesn't know God, don't crucify them for it, simply pray for them. It's not easy getting acquainted with the lord, as it takes a lot of sacrifice and determination. So don't judge them based on your own learning curve, because you had to learn him as well. 

 When you looked yourself in the mirror, how did you envision yourself 10 years ago? When you looked yourself in the mirror, how did you envision yourself 20 years ago? When you look yourself in the mirror today, how do you envision yourself? If you happen to have some previous photos from years past, ask yourself those same questions upon viewing those pictures and see what you come up with? You'll be surprised at what you see.

 You've worked hard most of your life to finally find that place of peace, why would you allow someone to take that away from you? Once you've found that special place of peace, do not allow nothing or anyone come between you and that special place, it's not worth it. 

 If it is difficult for you to fall in love, why not try growing into love? Mental health is something that should be taken very serious, simply because it is those issues that creates mental interference. What is it that is preventing you from having the desire to fall in love? Something that's happened in your past correct? What is it that's preventing you from moving forward and loving all over again, the past? Exactly the point. Stunted growth.  

 It's not meant for you to be liked by everyone, that's not the way life works. It's always going to be someone lurking in the weeds that's jealous of you because they are insecure about themselves. You might be wondering, who exactly is that person that's jealous of you? The person that's jealous of you is staring you right in the face, but you can't see them because they are chameleons in your life. Now in your mind you may "think" you know who that person is, but in actuality you don't. Always remember, the answer always lies in your face inexplicably. 

 Open your eyes and show some understanding on life. Stop looking for things to fall in your lap. Stop seeking the easy way out. And stop thinking life owes you something. Sometimes in life conveniency comes with a price tag. Meaning, sometimes you have to put forth a little more effort and time in order to enjoy the fruits that life has to offer.

 Are you the type of person that hold grudges? Not everyone holds grudges, however, for those that do, ask yourself why? It makes absolutely no sense to hold a grudge against anyone regardless of the circumstances surrounding those feelings. Why? Because whatever it was that happened to you to provoke those feelings in the first place, God allowed it to happen for a reason. Now in saying that, it doesn't mean you have to abruptly sit down and have dinner with that person. But what it does mean, is that you need to forgive and move forward with your life without prejudice. 

 If you gave it your best and still failed, it doesn't mean your a failure, it simply means it wasn't meant to be. It's a myth that hard work pays off, that's simply not true, because it's people out here that put maximum effort in relationships, jobs etc, and still fail. Sometimes in life you have to play with the hand your dealt and find that place of peace while continuing to love yourself and love life. 

 It's very difficult to convince a negative minded person into optimism. They've preconditioned themselves into thinking one way, therefore it's the only thing they know.  So much so they'll gravitate to anything associated with negativity. It tends to make you wonder, what and how does a person allow themselves to get to that place in life? Which raises the question, can a person protest to have faith in the lord and be a negative minded person? How can the two coexist? 

 Pushing the envelope can work for or against you, pending on the circumstances. If your trying to get to a certain place in life, pushing the envelope can be profitable. But if your one of those individuals that tends to procrastinate or be passive on your agendas, persistenly pushing the envelope on that end of the spectrum can work against you. 

  Sometimes in life it's the smallest things in life that will stop you in your tracks and you unconsciously don't even recognize it. It can be something as subtle as a song that has a melody that throws you into a temporary coma. Or it could be someone you find vastly attractive that throws your thought pattern completely off. It can also be something someone said that was so profound, you thought about it for days after those words were spoken. It can even be a sexual experience that only this one person can give you each and every time you interact with them. Or perhaps it can be something as subtle as a touch that instantly sends you into ecstasy. Or it could be a person that has a certain look, a certain walk, a certain natural body scent that instantly grasp your attention. The mysteries of life that goes unexplained.

 Do you know what's meant for you? Do you know what's for you? Chances are you don't know the answer to the first question, and you probably answered the second one correctly. If you knew what was meant for you, chances are your life would be different. You see, the things that were meant for you, are the very same things you take for granted and lack interest, which is why your in the postion your in today.