Inspire 'n' Influence

When i have conversations with people that are much older and i believe much wiser than i am i always take their advice very seriously. If for no other reason, the most logical thought process here is that they have many years on me, meaning they have a greater range of experiences and have witnessed much more of what life has to offer - be it the absolute magical moments or those that feel like they can break your spirit. The elderly have survived them all, which means they can share their wisdom simply by sharing their stories. There are vital lessons which can be learned from the events that make up an individual's life history, so i listen intently to all of them. One common thread among any old soul i speak to is the ultimate advice they give regarding life. The opinions on love, career, stress management and happiness all vary but one aspect of life that needs to be valued and looked after is always said to be your health. Perhaps it is because at a tender age it s...

“Working hard and taking risks are the only ways to achieve your dreams.” Quote by Flakers I believe that people who put in extensive effort into any task will eventually achieve what they set out to do. I have seen examples of this in many people but the most inspiring is when success comes to those that have come from nothing. They are the most deserving stories.

'You can never have too much happy.' I read this on a calendar somewhere while perusing the expired christmas stock in a stationery store. At this time in my life (after having just accepted a new job offer) i am the pure representation of this idea. I am blissfully on cloud nine and anticipating what the future will bring, but certainly holding on to my absolute happiness at the same time. Can't get enough of it!

“Don’t ever sell yourself short, you will always find others who will do that for you, so it’s up to you to prove them wrong.” Quote by Flakers I came up with this quote to serve as a reminder for all those self-conscious souls who sometimes need a little support in order to believe in themselves more.  At its core the message warns that there are always people out there who are quick to judge you and push you down, so it's your job to keep pushing through this feedback and come out the other side as a success. The success will come from self-belief and confidence.

Once upon a time, when i worked in retail i was caught up in the whirlwind that involved trying to balance my part time earnings (while i studied) with my never ending spending. Time and time again i had to ask people at the cash register the same question of how they would part with their money to purchase their new found clothing. Would they be paying with cash, credit card or a savings account. For many it seemed credit was the most viable option, which i never understood as i believe it's the equivalent of spending money you don't have so you have no business in spending it anyway, but each to their own i suppose. Finally one customer came to make his purchase and i asked that famous question: "Will that be cash, credit or savings?" He answered with a sigh, "don't you mean slavings?!" I laughed back and thought how right he was. I guess for some people it really does feel that way. It made me think, in a way he was right. Aren't...

“Respect yourself enough to walk away from anything that no longer serves you, grows you, or makes you happy.” Robert Tew When i first read this quote i thought, yes! I agree and of course this is how we should all be. It's the only way to really achieve that happiness factor that we crave as human beings, but when we look at everyday decision making in reality, can we really say we have all done this to the nth degree? Chosen to leave a job as soon as it got tiresome and less rewarding or did we stick it out to get that promotion we thought was well deserved after however many hours, months or even years of effort went into it.  Can we honestly agree that every relationship we have been in has served us well, or made us grow for that matter?  I think not.  It's sad to admit but the decisions we make in life don't often involve our own happiness as a first basic instinct. We tend to rationalise and within a capitalist society we try to b...

“Surround yourself with people who make you happy. People who make you laugh, who help you when you’re in need. People who genuinely care. They are the ones worth keeping in your life. Everyone else is just passing through.” Karl Marx