unfiltered clarity

wisdom is when you think you know all the answers, and can accept you don't know every question

what truly counts...

It's not how long you live, it's how much you live.

take time to dream

If the it's true that "the sky's the limit",
you'll never see such looking down at a screen. #taketimetodream 🍺

I strike back...

Having sustained numerous spinal cord injuries and a traumatic brain injuries were strikes against me - so what? I am living my life as best I can, I'm not playing baseball #TBI

have a good life...

bend, but do not break,
leave more than you take,
make every word count and be true,
don't fear saying I love you,
live not to be in the spotlight,
embrace forgiveness and what is right,
respect those who have come before,
have what you need and not more,
value more than the dollar sign,
then you will see, and not be blind.

These are but my simple words that I impart so they may help even but one person....

Not too much intelligence involved

To me, AI is insulting others online using someone else's words.

Deaf politicians

Funny how politicians are eager to nod their heads when people talk before elections. But otherwise, we the people are the first taxed and last asked....

son of a beach

some people seek to make a splash or cause waves, I just try to enjoy the beach that I call life.

poetry by the day

Each day is like another verse in the poetry that is our lives.

trying to remember to forget....

Here's a beautiful and touching song called, "Don't Forget" by Pat Metheny.
It sort of dovetails with a saying I have had for many years since I was in a life changing accident. I came up with the saying, "I am trying to remember to forget"...as the challenges and changes I face since my accident make me wish I could remember to forget so much that 'was' my life and who I was before my accident.

waking stream of consciousness...

I am a simple person - both of means and of mind,
That's why my resources, like my friends are few,
but when I go to bed each night I know I am rich,
not with a fine home, or brand new clothes,
nor places to travel to and enjoy, but with peace.
What I have is old and tattered, my humor corny,
but my view of the world is not from above or below anyone else,
I am no greater or lesser than anyone,
being humble may not be a write off on my taxes,
but charity to me is it's own reward,
I only claim goodness of giving within my heart.
I'm not here for myself - but for others.
I am here to learn, so that I may teach.
I am selfless, not selfish,
That which I have not earned, I will not take.
I can accept that others may have more than I do,
I cannot accept that if I can help someone, that I do nothing.
When someone is weak and condescending to me,
I will have pity on their foolish liability of judging (others).

Planning 4 the future

I'm looking to get a "likes" button on my tombstone.
Eventually, everyone will be a follower.

no rest for the weary

Some people follow their dreams, some are just sleep walking thru life. Me? I'm an insomniac. Not a joke or pun, just where I am at in my life.

looks can be deceiving

Not everyone who has a big house worked hard, and not everyone who worked hard has a big house.

true values

Fame may be nice, material possessions may be good. But u can't put a price on a smile. And a helping hand - invaluable. #payitforward #whatreallycounts

It's you...

In this post is a VERY OLD song, called "Love the one you're with", which is kind of a nice thought. BUT, taken a step further - really speaks to something very deep (at least in my opinion), which is that in this often vapid, materialistic, and VERY superficial world, you first have to love yourself - no matter how others may view you.
Be the best you that you can be. Self-love (to me), is the necessary component to being able to love others.
I don't mean being vain, but accepting you for you.

solid foundation to build upon

Knowledge is good to build a solid foundation to empower your life. Misinformation is building a foundation on "no ledge". #differentmeanings #knowledgeisstrength

to the top

Often in life to achieve things perseverance is required. But without #resilience, perseverance is like climbing a mountain by talking about it. You have to take a vision & use it to stoke the fire of desire to burn within to fuel the motivation to take the steps to reach the summit. #youcandoit

heartbreak repair

When someone breaks your heart, remember that there's someone out there that is the glue to reassemble all those pieces. #brokenheart #youdeservebetter

world's worst barber

Cutting your own hair is like peeing in the shower - it's something you don't want anyone else to see. #hownottosavemoney