Reuniting The Second Chances

“All things come round to those him will but wait.”
~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

“All things must change to something new, to something strange.”
~Henry Wadswoth Longfellow



This past week I recently united with one of my dearest friends. Its been a few years since we’ve last spoke or been in the company of each other and you know although time passes, you grow up, learn more and experience more and much as times goes by, the little things that mattered the most and the intangible things that were once held so dear to the heart simply appear right in front of you and it seems like things have never changed. I instantly felt myself not only reuniting with a dear friend but meeting that kindred spirit and introducing myself to him all over again. Multiple accounts of daydreaming and past memories of some of the most memorable occasions and occurrences overwhelmed me, in a good way though. I instantly realized after analyzing the feeling and thoughts occurring within me, that I am not only blessed but made aware that this occurrence doesn’t happen too often. We are doing something that most people never get a chance to do in life at all. Reunited with no regrets, no anger, and most of all no hatred after a such a period of time and beginning from scratch. I admit I almost forgot how amazing it can be to be simply captivated by the presence and ora of someone. For my friend knows not that it is he, that inspired this blog, this entry.

Throughout this week prior to seeing him again for the second time and while in state of excitement and wonder at the same time I got to thinking about second chances. Second chances to try again at a loss or dwindled friendship or relationship, lost love and opportunities that reappear in our lives. It sometimes isn’t quite evident instantly but after you get to pondering on it, second chances shouldn’t be taken lightly. I got to thinking about our second chance and how are adapting to it now. It is quite a learning experience and I admit as he says as well,, interesting. I wonder though, when and if we are given second chances, how do we approach something new that is yet something very much acquainted with? Hmm.. I can’t help but wonder. I strategically analyze every approach and at the same time simply allow things to flow on their own and take it for what its worth. And, for that matter, I sincerely feel its not by chance. It simply estactics me that “WOW, I have my friend back”. One thing I learned from him that he probably has no idea, that its not strange or questioning to admit, that someone can indeed know you better than you know yourself. You know its funny that some people spend their entire lives searching for someone to inhabit this connection, this ability, and some times its right there in front of you staring in your face, literally staring you in your face across from a table. That is not only shocking, but amazing and the greatest feeling in the world. It’s the sheer acceptance of seeing that person from deep within minus their fault, minus the mistakes made, minus the insecurities and most of all minus the major turn offs. Its just a breath of fresh air, a calming effect of meeting someone you know for the first time for the second time.

In closure of this blog I found these quote quite conclusive to my current experience with reunions and second chances. Ponder on these and apply them to your situation and oh what an insight will occur.

“Love is an action, never simply a feeling”
~bell hooks

“The secret of happiness is to admire without desiring.”
~Carl Sandburg

Until my next post, peace, prosperity and infinite blessings
OneLuv,
Monique
“1MOpoeticsoulstress”

The Factors of Faith & Trust Part 1 of the Faith Chronicles

You know I got to thinking of the words of Ralph Waldo Emerson.
He quoted: "Trust thyself:every heart vibrates to that iron string."

Then I got to thinking of the words of the renown poet and playwright William Shakespeare that quoted these words: "To thine own self be true".

Trust and belief in oneself is a magnificent tool in fact an asset that we inhabit, it just relies within our being if we apply it or for that matter if we even acknowledge that we possess it. I got to thinking of some encouraging words from some dear friends, and the bulb in my cranium suddenly magnified. If someone can remind me of my strength, apparently my strength, my character my being itself is visible. So why so i find myself constantly reminding myself of my strengths and values. Sometimes one the road less traveled we're faced with adversities, adversaries and forces of negativity, BUT we must remember that its not us ourselves that make it happen. Answer the many questions or figure out much confusions, we must for that matter lean towards faith and the words that are printed in the good book for all guides and avenues of our disturbances, doubts, questions and fears. A friend reminded me of this scripture:

Proverbs 3:5-6

"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and cannot unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths."

Also my mom sent me a fax the same day with this tidbit of inspiration and awareness:

A saint is not one who never falls, it is one who gets up and goes on every time he falls. She then passed on this scripture for clarity... "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up" ~ Galatians 6:9

Until my next post, be inspired, increase your faith, perhaps cling onto your faith and grasp your belief factor and lessen not your trust, for things may not occur how and when we may want them, to but in due time. Patience is a virtue and at times a hard pill to swallow, but anything worth having, gaining or obtaining is worth waiting for and the reward is much more valued.

Peace, Love, Infinite Blessings & Prosperity.

Monique D.

Inspiration 4 Ya

During the course of my morning, I felt a bit defeated and felt as if I was holding on to my last moment of sane composure. But I began to hear a voice in my cranium and began to search to locate some source of inspiration to uplift me mentally, spiritually and emotionally. You know sometime when you're in the midst of negative unstable energies, it somehow makes you question yourself at times, then we must be reminded its all a test and like my mom continuously lectures to me, "We are more than conquerors through Christ who strengthen us".... I tell ya, the words and wisdom a mom give is never wrong. I found this poem online and it uplifted me and cleared my foggy perspective of things at that moment and I felt much better. Although Helen Steiner Rice's poems have a hint of simplicity to them, her consice yet carefully detailed illustration of words is one of her greatest qualities in her style of writing.

Climb Till Your Dream Comes True

often your task will be many,and more than you think you can do..

often the hills insurmountable, too..but always remember..

the hills ahead are never as steep as they seem,

and with faith in your heart,

start upwardand climb 'til you reach your dream.

for nothing in life that is worthyis ever too hard to achieve

if you have the faith to believe..

for faith is a force that is greater

than knowledge or power or skilland many defeats turn to triumph

if you trust in god's wisdom and will..there is nothing that god cannot do,

so start out today with faith in your heartand climb 'til your dream comes true.

~Helen Steiner Rice

Be inspired by someone or something. Inspire or encourage someone along your day. Until my next post, Peace Love & Endless Blessings,

Monique

Lovin Tha Haters

Breaking News!
Breaking News!

I'm interrupting your regualr routine at this moment to thank the haters of 2007 for holdin it down. Doing the best that they do. So in the "08", I encourage you to HATE even greater. Because of you, I'm reaching goals and living tha dreams that have manifested into reality. Thans for stepping on my toes, stomping them, smooshin them too and simply looking over me, because you know what, that increased my desire to be better, and to realize that my actions, my work and my integrity speaks for itself, so see I don't have to be seen in the limelight, cause what you didn't realizeis, there was a spot light on me at all times. Ha Ha!! And ah, one more thing, to all who question my intelligence, my ability and ost of all my individuality, your doubts keep pumping up my steem greater than you'll ever know. Don't you know the more you say "I can't", in "my" mind I hear, "I CAN", even louder. LOL! LOL! Woo-hoo!
WOW, haters, I thank ya, I show nuff thanks ya from the deep dwellings of my soul. So in tha words of Jill Scott, "Hate on me Haters, Hate on Me"

Until my next post, Peace, Prosperity & Infinite Blessings.
Monique D.