Trials

One day I stopped for a while
To ponder over my trials
I wondered if I was the only one
Facing unsurmountable odds one after one.

Then I saw the picture of a girl
Her arms were missing, her legs were curled
She was recently disfigured by a bomb
And she also lost her mom.

I thought there were those worse than me
Facing impossible things I see.
Each day I wake up in pain,
And the morning goes the same.

My struggles now don't seem important
Because I rise above the moment
And sieze each and every day
I make it out of bed this way.

I look at the sun rising
Everytime it is suprising
For it rises for the weak and the strong,
It makes everyone feel they belong.

It is something greater than us
That drives us forward without fuss.
And makes us forget about yesterday
A new day dawns this way.

It doesn't matter how we feel,
About the tragedy of what is real.
Because in each of us this way
A new day dawns everyday.

Hello Robert, Yes this is very heartfelt,Thank you,Kathy/simikathy

I appreciate the kind words, Kathy.

Failure

What is it when we find
we have a problem with the mind?
One thing did not work
And then you felt like a jerk.

You stopped trying, you see
You were not what you were trying to be
Then fear set in and you failed to look
The answer lay in a cranny or nook.

Leave no stone unturned I heard someone say
You keep looking and that is the way.
Failure is not the end of the road
I heard another say the truth be told.

Now I can't tell you what to do
if only the answer you knew.
"I'm a failure" you said and that is a crock
You only fail when you stop.

We are never alone

We work day after day and long to go home
Sometimes we feel that we are alone
Days go by sometimes without thanks
Like the river that flows along the banks.

Our secret sufferings no one knows
And we fail at times under life's blows.
For it is then we stumble and fall
But a voice in our head says get up after all

So we rise, shake it off and begin again
And no one sees this not even a friend
so we wonder if there is anyone who sees
When we get so burdened we fall on our knees.

Take courage I say for the burdens of the day
Are seen by powerful beings all along the way
When it seems no one sees our cares unknown
That power to get up means We are never alone

At Claim Your Power Now! in Atlanta, it was evident that the attendees came away better educated, more motivated and inspired.
For me, it was a great experience--especially since I achieved my dream of being on the same program as my mentor, Jim Rohn.

I watched with interest as people got excited, bought tapes, CDs, books and coaching programs from the many excellent speakers who presented.

But unfortunately, many of those fine products will be taken home, put on a shelf and never used. And in many of those cases where the programs ARE actually used, little or no action will be taken.

How do I know this? I know because I've seen it time and time again.

People get wound up. They get motivated and make quick decisions in the heat of the excitement. But motivation doesn't last very long. Motivation tends to be kind of an exterior thing.

Inspiration, on the other hand, is more INTERNAL--it has more staying power. It needs stimulation from time to time, but it's something we draw forth from WITHIN rather than pasted on the outside.

SuccessNet's mission is "to inform, inspire and empower people to be their best--personally and professionally". Everything we do is with this mission in mind.

Sometimes we share new ideas and sometimes we remind you of things you already know. We do our best to keep the fire of inspiration burning by keeping what you know and what you care about in the forefront of your mind.

I don't try to motivate you as much as I strive to inspire you and help you draw forth your own inspiration--inspiration that leads to action.

Most of you have been to a motivational seminar. They serve a very important purpose. But one of these events every once in awhile isn't enough. We need ongoing support to keep us focused and taking consistent action toward our dreams and goals.

Action Point
In the words of Ross Perot, "Talk's cheap. Words are plentiful.
Deeds are precious."

What specific action will you take today that will move you closer to your goals?

Make it an inspiring day.

From my friend and one of my mentors,

Michael Angier, founder and CIO
(Chief Innovation Officer) of SuccessNet

http://SuccessNet.org