To everything there is a source.

All things have an origin.

A place of beginnings

no matter how beautiful or tragic.

That is ground zero.

The natal land

Where

Pre-birth pangs gave way to something grand

Where, fruits of Labor

once brought forth

You can hold in your hand

your nestling dream now visible to all of  man

for once you could hold within your gaze

the substance of hope and faith

The evidence of things  once invisible

as within the depths you could not see

what sprouted desire  would come to be

because

only moments before that dream; the dream that had swelled with in your frame

Is now given a face and a name

At this place

one finds the reason and purpose that drives all things

It is only at that moment, that most significant  moment, that one comes to understand why “caged bird’s sing”

In those passing moments

When expectancy is full

When one is

swollen with hope that birthing brings

that the pent-up thing, soul-deep, bursting forth, fighting to become, is born a living breathing being

That, which was once hidden

no longer concealable

your bosom  much to small to contain such a seed

grown full-term

the being of your destiny

Seeing Ahead

We often can’t see ahead

our eyes were not made for such things

However,

we can see from whence we came

The origin

from birth

to where we stand

Thus,

Oft times we must re-fix our gaze

and remember

The depth and meaning of our source, our birth, natal sands

 Introspect  and recollect

The moment when your first idea blossomed into a dream

when a seed began to  manifest itself as the  tree it could potentially be.

The moment when a brief musing among self or friends began to grow into the next big thing

once just a passing idea, minuscule packages of energy, sparks of  light, circuiting your mental frame

The moment when your hand wrapped around the door knob  and swung open wide the doors of opportunity

Introspect and recollect

The place of birth

the well-spring of everything

What now exists for you in the material was once a little thing

unforeseen

A shard, a fragment, an electric signal in your brain

energy traveling neuronal pathways

Now manifested into everything

Let it keep you humble

But dreaming

for we are all connected

to a single root

buried in the same rich soil

nourished by the same celestial springs

The difference maker

not  the size or type of seedling

but rather

The size of the hope encased within

Even the smallest of things have the propensity to grow big.

• thought to an invention

• Intention to a vision

• hope to a movement

• aspiration to revolution

• a problem to solution

• delicate glass from a grain of sand

• a single cell to a man

If we were to sit and often contemplate how small things become great

Perhaps then we would see the miracles in everything

And

Seize every moment to be all  and do all we can

Words are powerful.

When uttered they speak volumes of what we represent, what we believe, and who we are.

If one would recognize such, I believe they would exercise more caution in their platitudes and expressions.

Maybe it can be reasoned that failure to reign in such power is due to lack of knowledge.

After all, there are but  a few things from which a man dies in spirit,  one being a lack of knowledge.

It should be the burden of man, that no other of his or her kindred should perish while yet alive.

For this we should strive.

Lesson: Words that influence deed

There are quite a few words in our standard vocabularies that should be abolished (done away with).

These words, which are often callously spoken, are some of the weightiest in existence.

upon  mere utterance, as with indelible ink, one etches out an image, a  silhouette.

A projected image of one’s character and personality.

One need not say a lot. That which one say’s can mean everything

The unutterable things

Here is an abbreviated list:

• Can’t
• Try
• Maybe
• Whatever
• But

Although, seemingly insignificant these words say a lot about ones state of mind, or pattern of belief.

These words belie faith, assurance, and positivism.

They indicate the counter.

Knowing thus requires a call to action and change.

I Can’t

When you say can’t you have already proclaimed defeat.

Can’t screams negativity.

It proclaims that you do not have the will or gumption to achieve.

If you wish to achieve and be successful, remove this word completely from your vocabulary.

Replace it with can.

You must have a can do attitude to reach altitude you desire.

I’ll Try

The word try indicates a lack of fortitude and lack of assurance.

When one says that they will “try” to do something it means that they are not quite sure that they will be able to deliver. Therefore, on such matters they  they can not be fully depended. Perhaps they will be successful, perhaps they will not. In truth, either one can or cannot.

There is an axiom that states “Nothing beats a failure but a try.” This is true.

The only way you can ensure even a modicum of success is if you act in some manner.

However, to truly increase your probabilities of winning  you have to walk forth in assurance. You have to know with a certainty that you can get the job done. This requires a little bit more than simply acting.

You have to give it everything you got.

You can only get out what you put in.

When you are just  “trying” to do something you are only putting in minimal effort.

When you utter, “I’ll Try” you have made it  evident to yourself and the outside world that what you have agreed to is only a trial.

To Try, “to attempt to accomplish or complete something.” -Merriam Webster.

Your body will never act beyond what your mind instructs it.

Those who simply try never win the gold medal they walk away with honorable mention.

I don’t know Maybe

The word maybe indicates a lack of assurance and incomplete knowledge.

This word displays to others that you are indecisive. It also projects a lack of decision making skills.

It is alright to say you don’t know something.

Acknowledging what you don’t know is a sign of wisdom.

To live in maybe’s is a mark of uncertainty. No one can depend on maybe’s.

“Let your yes be yes and your no be no, (James 5:12), ” but never maybe so.

Whatever!

The word “whatever” is an indicator of apathy. It belies a lack of passion or caring. This word speaks a lot of your character.

It often underlines exasperation and exhaustion and is a sign of giving up.

Uttering this word, shouts, “it really doesn’t matter. ”

At its base root it  indicates the undefinable, Just anything.

You attract in to your life that, which you project.

If you just don’t care , and you want just anything, you will get just anything.

If you have no concern over what you put out into the world, don’t be surprised when you reap chaos.

Watch your but’s

But is the most used of the terms, yet it’s utterance indicates a lot.

This word indicates exception. Uttering it nullifies everything said prior to its utterance.

It is a term of negation.

It indicates that one does not truly mean the things that they first speak.

The word but is, “Used to introduce a statement that adds something to a previous statement and usually contrasts with it in some way. On the contrary ; on the other hand.” – Merriam Webster

Example: “I would love to come in tomorrow, but….”

The word but, is typically a word indicating a lack of commitment, and what follows is typical an excuse or rational as to why the former cannot be undertaken.

No matter  what  is said before, the but , now becomes null and void.

What really matters in life is not so much what you say you will do, but that you do what you say.

Watch your “but’s”.

Words have power.

A person’s use of vernacular indicates a lot about a persons personality and patterns of thinking.

Walk and talk in the way that shows a penchant for success.

Put away those things which undermine it.

“When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you’ll be successful.”

― Eric Thomas, The Secret To Success

Our society is fascinated with heroes.

They are enthralled with the image of greatness, a model who will fight for right; for peace.

A force that  will vanquish foes.

Supermen and women, who will be there when a call for justice is needed.

Look at the symbols so many have grown up with

Superman, Batman, Iron man, Thor, Spider-man, The Hulk, The Flash, Black panther, Wonder woman, Super-girl, and Storm to name a few.

These are heroes big in our imaginations. Manifested dreams, and desires embodied in character creations.

A manifestation of a deep desire for security and justice in the world; a world free from fear.

Heroes do not merely exist in the Marvel Universe or on D.C. comic pages.

Real heroes exist.

Those are the ones that we  honor for their service, fortitude, and passion.

These are men and women of valor, in human form, bound by their natural state yet, performing unfathomable, incredible, and miraculous feats.

These are men and women who sacrifice self, life, or limb to save lives, to protect lives, and to vanquish the bad guys.

To make sure that we live in a world free from fear;  a  more just and secure world.

Our everyday heroes wear no capes.

They don’t hide their faces behind  masks.

They do not embody  super strength or super intelligence.

They are unable to control the weather, and hail from no star or planet other than our very own.

The Real Heroes

Our Service men and women – (Protectorate of our freedoms, vanquishing  foes,  and standing guard, that our world may be safe)

Firemen– (Selflessly serve to protect and do all that is necessary to save lives).

Policemen– (Selflessly serve, commissioned to protect and make secure areas wherein they have been given charge)

Doctors and nurses – (Under oath to bring no harm, but to save lives).

Teachers – (Charged with our future. They form the mind’s of our children with their lessons and instruction).

Mothers and Fathers– ( Self sacrificial protectorates of innocents).

They are charged, to do what is necessary to ensure that in our future will exist a just world;  a world free from tyranny.

In their charge are the future  heroes and leaders; firemen, policemen, doctors,  teachers, service men and women.

These are the real heroes.

A true heroes mantra says, 

This we celebrate.

They are the dream keepers.

They are the achievers.