Can I Live?..

What's going on blog world? Finishing off my break now and this has to be one of the few breaks I've actually enjoyed in a while. Didn't really do anything major but I came to a major revelation in the process so what's better than that? I'll get to that in a little while though...

I hate reading things that have nothing to do with their title so I'm going to go ahead and address mine now in case some of my readers have the same pet peeve. Can I Live?.. I've realized I've been suffering from trying to live in three different tenses. Meaning I'm trying to live in the present, the past, and the future, which can be as emotionally and physically draining as it sounds. A person can only be expected and should only allow themselves to live in the present because that's all that they can put their hands on at the current moment. Your past does influence your present and your present does shape your future but you can't realistically expect to change all three tenses...

This revealed itself it in a recent conversation with a very important person in my life as they subtly told me that I can't let anyone change how I live, not even them. I knew this but I had just recently truly noticed a change in myself because of my past. I haven't let go of a negative event in my past no matter how I may wish to admit to the opposite and I truly need to. Just as the words of that intellectual person has brought a new thought process to me, I'm hoping my words do the same for you..

People always say it doesn't matter where you are from, it is where you are in life and I truly believe that. You must stay aware of your past only to avoid making mistakes you made but you can't live attempting to constantly correct those because they are nonexistent and there are more prevalent issues that will enter your life everyday. So seize the moment, live in the present and don't worry about where you will end up, just enjoy the road there and trust that you are taking the right steps to the future you want...

Don't waste your life in doubts and fears: spend yourself on the work before you, well assured that the right performance of this hour's duties will be the best preparation for the hours or ages that follow it.
Ralph Waldo Emerson

God Bless....PromoDave Signing Out....

Heart Lock Down?

Be courteous to all, but intimate with few;
and let those be well-tried before you give them your confidence.
George Washington

Blog world, what's going on? Reading through some facebook statuses and it's always the same thing in a whole lot of statuses about how either a guy/girl has broken their heart because they haven't lived up to the expectations of what they need in life. A lot of times though these expectations are so unrealistic that I don't even see how people come up with them...

People want a lover, a financial supporter, a 24/7 hotline, a best friend, a means of transportation, a baby sitter, just everything in one person, knowing that they couldn't even meet up to half of the aspects of love that they want. First and foremost, the most important issue that needs to be addressed prior to any relationship is your feelings toward yourself, because if you don't love yourself and care for yourself, how can you expect to give love? Make sure that you are one with yourself before anything.

Secondly, I recommend you getting right with your religion or lack thereof because that allows you to have another aspect in your life to depend on rather than a spouse. God can provide you with a sense of acceptance in the world that no human being can. God loves us all despite of our sins so molding ourselves after him and using his teachings to guide us can lead to the most self fulfilling life.

Finally, I want to clarify that I'm not against relationships because I think when you do find a certain someone to embark on your life journey with, it is the most beautiful thing possible. Just know that, you have to give in what you are expecting in return. Keep your relationship to yourself and your spouse because your business isn't for everyone. Collaborate with that one person about your relationship because at the end of the day you two are the only ones that must deal with it.

I hope that your search for love goes well or that you are able to find happiness with your self and prosper in the opportunites that tomorrow present...

God Bless...PromoDave Signing Out...

Maintaining Self Respect

What's going on blog world? I've been slipping a little bit on the writing side but I'm feeling really motivated so you all might be hit up with a couple posts in the following days. I'm not sure, just stay tuned. But back to the subject at hand, I was recently listening to this group Little Brother's song "Watch Me" and I've heard the song plenty of times but one of the lines truly stuck with me this time. It goes, "No Need To Act A Fool In Public, Because When You Ego Trip, You Just Lose Your Luggage." I feel that's a very eloquent way of telling us to stay grounded because you never know what happens when you step outside of your lane. By lane, I don't mean comfort zone because I recommend that so that you can grow and experience new things, but instead lane refers more to an issue of respect.

My brother is attempting to go into PR and has affected me more (positively) than I believe he knows. He simply preaches keeping an upstanding image because you simply never know who is watching you and where that person will appear in your life. I've always held similar beliefs and have applied them to all aspects of life. Don't think just because you don't know that someone is watching you, that you can just behave however. For one, you don't know how foolish you may be making yourself seem to possible employers, networking opportunities, classmates, business connects, or just other human beings period. Also, you don't want to become used to a negative image because our actions are influenced by our habits.

I'm not saying we all have to live our lives as mistake free Christians (or whatever faith/denomination you claim. I don't object necessarily to any as long as you know there is a Being superior to you and that that Being has you doing right in your life. Though I do recommend my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ..but I digress.) I'm more saying simply stay aware of your actions because it is necessary to take each moment and use it to its utmost potential. If you have not always been the most positive individual, do not let that hinder you from advancing because none of us are always perfect and each day/moment provides with a moment to improve. I hope that this has been helpful as always...

God Bless...PromoDave Signing Out..