Raymond

Everyone chooses one of two roads in life—the old and the young, the rich and poor, men and women alike. One is the broad, well-traveled road to mediocrity; the other is the road to greatness and meaning. The range of possibilities that exists within each of these two destinations is as wide as the diversity of gifts and personality’s in the human family. But the contrast between the two destinations is as the night is to the day. The path to mediocrity straitjackets human potential. The path to greatness unleashes and realizes human potential. The path to mediocrity is the quick-fix, short-cut approach to life. The path to greatness is a process of sequential growth from the inside out. Travelers on the lower path to mediocrity live out the cultural “software” of ego, indulgence, scarcity, comparison, competitiveness and victimism. Travelers on the upper path to greatness rise above negative cultural influences and choose to become the creative force of their lives. One word expresses the pathway to greatness. Voice. Those on this path find their voice and inspire others to find theirs. The rest never do. .... Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small doesn’t serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shirking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we’re liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others. - Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small doesn’t serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shirking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we’re liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates the fears of others. .... A person once said to me "ignorant people become opinionated people." I find great value in this. I live my life to the fullest potential and I always live on the edge. I find meanings to things and make educated opinions about situations and events. I do not assume the passive role as most people do. .... Because of our surroundings and the way we were raised great things become of us. we know right from wrong and from these circumstances we are molded into what we become. But the choices that we make are as much of a concern. With that said this is for Terry.look out onto a busy street they call 76 look through a window pane toward a brick building wisdom flies by the minds of arrogance while attentiveness becomes bliss Another day comes and goes as it pleasesTeacher, mentor, father and most of all a friend Observe and you will find Walk down a street you hear the voice of a bird Write down your thoughts you hear your own voice speaking Skip down a road you are on stageListen.Teachers find a way to help The eager are easily guided The great light at the end of a tunnel does have its end The greatness lies withinListenMentors get to know one in mind and spirit Finding wholesome genuine potential Their findings guide you to a path of all knowingJust listenFathers are people who you can look up to An inevitable feeling of love and brotherhood Idols in which good and bad times can be conversed Gentle warmth surroundslisten to the wordsFriends comfort You take them with you on your journey You walk and talk You lead and follow Great paths you seek through the stormsBut stop and listen to words. Teachers, mentors, fathers and friends They are in ever sentence that you speak In every thought you make People have molded your mind to do miraculous things Stop and listen to the words of those around you...
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