The Man In The Mirror..

"If you wanna make the world a better place, take a look at yourself then make a change"....

We all should know the famous Michael Jackson song and if so probably sing it all nonchalantly repeatedly, I know I did for as long as I can remember. Until one day on my journey I heard it and the lyrics took root. Another of my now infamous "lightbulb" moments where everything seemed clearer and suddenly made sense in a more personal way.

The ability to identify what we see as wrong in the world and others is almost second nature, while identifying the part we play tends to be slow in coming, if ever. We always complain about what isn't being done, yet we wont do it. Most of us are always complaining about haters, hypocrites and the like. But since we are all so innocent who are the actual guilty ones? I have been the one doing the gossiping and the one being gossiped about, a vicious, painful cycle. It always seems innocent and at times entertaining tearing someone else down through gossip until it's our turn, then it gets real.

It's only fitting that if you want to be surrounded by love, you should possess and give love. If you want truth, then live your truth and be true and thats what you will attract. I remind myself I cannot control the actions or reactions of another, so I'll control what I can, MYSELF. Today, I went to a homegoing service for my former hairdresser and friend :-(. Her bubbly personality and aura were most spoken of throughout the service. I always felt good after leaving her presence which I didn't really understand then. The thing is she was a happy person who loved the Lord dearly and always sought to spread good cheer and that joy she was experiencing. She lived her life like it was golden and as a result was able to inspire others even in her passing. I want to be the kind of person who leaves others feeling better to have been in my presence, not a bitter, negative soul that sucks the life and positive energy from a room. Since our outlook and actions has everything to do with what's going on in us, it makes sense to start with ourselves.

I underestimated the power within me to create the change I wanted to see in my life, relationships and world. I am nowhere near where I desire in that respect but I can say I am well on my way. I don't and probably won't have it all figured out, but by faith, with God's help, daily I grow and experience more of the joy and happiness I seek. I am also blessed to have a small circle of friends who are desirous of being our best selves and living lives of excellence.

Cheers to looking in that mirror, exercising your full power and working on you..