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To preserve, and refresh, salt is actually an electrolyte. Humans are to be the salt of the earth, it preserves the good, and keeps things fresh. In Matthew 5:13, Jesus states, "You are the salt of the earth," implying that followers of Christ are meant to be a positive influence, preserving and “flavoring” the world. In response to hate, show love. Be the salt of the earth. Salt makes you thirst. So let people thirst for the kingdom. As I stated, we need electrolytes to stay hydrated. Salt energizes the body. As the name suggests, it is like "electricity” for the body and mind. People energize the world. People are like electricity for the world. We have brought so many things to this planet that would not be here without us, for better or worse. Just like salt for the body, too much of any one thing can be bad. As the salt of the earth we have a responsibility to be a positive influence on the world. We do not want to tip the scale of harmony. 
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Conquer your life by changing your mindset. Here are some suggestions that helped me develop a stronger frame of mind.
This list of motivational words (words that inspire action) will encourage your mindset, and help to embrace the challenge.   Achievements, what are they other than small goals reached?
Yes, you went that far; you have more to do. Be excited for what you have done; but that is step #ONE. How much farther can you go? How much more can you achieve? Do not let yourself give up. Be that rock you know you can be. You're not the type that lets life's hurdles stop you. Let that anger fuel you to be the best you can be. You are wonderfully made by God. He doesn't make mistakes. Take that first step over and over again. Eventually, you look down to realize you have gone further than you could have ever imagined. You're blessed indeed!  Choosing the road less traveled made all the difference. There are more opportunities because they are not taken up by other people. You are able to make your own decision on what you want to do or how you want to think. Because that road is new. It is less traveled.
You have to hit the button and walk to get the in-game Rupees (Classic Zelda Playstation reference). I was called crazy. That gave me more inspiration because that meant I was doing the right thing. I am going against the grain. If I wasn't called crazy, I would have to ask myself, “Am I doing enough?” Life was never meant to be played on easy mode; with Him all things are possible. Have a little faith and life really is extraordinary. And actually life is hard so be harder. There are so many circumstances that people are dealing with all the time so you need to be able to deal with these inclusively. You want to plan for the future so you can be present now and have enough “health” for later. This way you can continue strong.
What am I afraid of in myself? The unresolved anger that I cannot put my finger on. I have been able to put that aside, through grace. I have been able to channel that anger into a proactive way, whether it be writing, working out, or having a little “me time” with family. I try to make all my time as productive as I can. We will not be here forever; instead, live like this time is your last. Be joyful, knowing our time of eternity has not yet begun. Live knowing you have the free gift of grace.  It's difficult. Yes, life was never meant to be easy. Be hard. I'm sorry you don't feel good today. Life doesn't care about how you feel. Princess, suck it up. Think about your legacy. How do you want to be remembered? Or is it that you are done with life? We need tough love sometimes. The everyday things, just do them. Do it in spite as long as you're not hurting yourself or others. Like Nike says, "Just do it." So next time you want to complain, remember no one cares. We are only here for a short time and enjoy the ride.   I was sore before, and after the 5k. It was nice to have Maritsa there, and I was cheered on by other runners. At one point in the race, it started raining. That sparked a fire under my ass to continue, but it emphasized my soreness. My legs were a little wobbly by the finish. This just tells me that I need to train every day. Like I said, how do you go about eating an elephant? Yes! One bite at a time.
This was my 6th race. Just letting that sink in. SIX. Six races, when at one point I was told I might not walk again. All you need is faith the size of a mustard seed. With that faith, it bloomed into completing the race. To be honest, though, I may have overtrained. I was sore going into the race instead of being rested and ready. I gave myself Friday to rest but I might have also needed Thursday. You are sometimes more sore on the second day. Therefore, to prepare next time I will go “light” two days before a race to give myself time to rest and be my 100%. I do like moving my body everyday, but I didn’t need to do leg day. I could have stretched and walked to keep my limbs limber. When I plan my next race I am going to set a reminder and put it on my calendar so I do not push it. I do all this now, so I am used to exercising. That way when I am 80 + I can combat feeling tired, soreness and the attitude that comes with age. So, this is your push to start now. Prepare now for your so-called, “Golden Years.”  I write about us like it’s fiction.
I write in a way that no one really knows the stories. These are just memories I held too tight to let go. They’re never over. I play them on rewind, so it never gets old. I play them extra slow, so I can pick apart the first time I had your heart. It was then I realized we were going to have a bright future. I saw me in your eyes, like a mirror I couldn't look away. That’s where I saw myself in you, not the crazy, but the gentleness, care, comfort, and love. |
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