What do we expect?

Do we set low expectations

because of shadows in the past,

hiding what we fear and seek to hide from?

What do we expect?

Hurt and pain and consequences

because of the crawling we've done

and never want to do again?

What do we expect?

Do we not say our words,

sing our song, speak the truth

because we've been shut down before?

What do we expect?

Do we ever hope to reach out dreams

or do we find ways to not manifest our goals

because of failures or lack of support?

You can't see me.

I have layer upon layer

surrounding me.

They are all different

colors, shapes and sizes,

hiding me, keeping me safe inside.

As time as gone on,

I can feel them getting heavy.

I carry them around anyway.

They get old, they fray, they tear

but I hold on to them,

these layers.

Because, well, what would happen

if you see me?

In fact, what would happen

if I actually saw myself?

I'm not sure what is underneath anymore.

As I have been hiding from you,

I have bee...

You may wonder

how you can make change.

A smile, a hug, a good laugh,

it doesn't have to be expensive,

it can just be what someone needs

feeling better can be free.

No money, no riches,

no large houses, no fame or fortune

can bring you happiness 

if you don't have it inside.

So when you see

someone down or

a way you can make a difference

don't let the opportunity

pass you by to make an impact.

Offer what you have

in your heart and soul

and you may find

that something that costs nothing

is worth all the rich...

Tomorrow

is another day.

The Sun brightens our

eyes and hearts

with the promise

of a brand new day.

Tomorrow

is another day.

We can leave

the frustration behind

and find the joy in

the most unexpected places.

Tomorrow

is another day.

We can take off the

heaviness of yesterday

and soar with the

hope of a new day.

Tomorrow

is another day.

Who shapes your future?

You do.

And you have a new canvas

to paint your own picture.

Tomorrow

is another day.

Make the most of it.

Don't let anyone ...

~Inspired by the works of Don Miguel Ruiz~

I Agree

to use my words carefully,

always be complimentary

and spread knowledge

wherever I go.

I Agree

to let others' opinions roll off me,

be solid in my self-esteem,

and let others walk their path

however they chose to do it.

I Agree

to not rush to judgment,

to ask questions when I need to

and to search for THE truth

not just MY truth.

I Agree

to strive for my perfection

whatever it is that day

and to not judge what I should do

or my past ...

I will be happy
once I get over that past hurt
once I figure out how to fix it
once time passes

I will be happy
once I lose weight
once I finish school
once I find another job

I will be happy
once I get into a relationship
once I leave a relationship
once I understand my relationships

I will be happy
once someone else achieves their goals
once I get someone on track
once I get someone out of my life

I will be happy
once the event is planned
once I'm at the event
once the event is over

I ...