It’s about how far we can go to love and accept someone when they are at their worst; can you find it in your heart to still keep to your true character and values even when someone has caused you harm and deceit, without the need to be spiteful or revengeful, without the need for punitive justice, can you love without attachments, without the need to feel powerful over the other party, can you truly forgive a soul who has not asked for it, can you share a loving moment with a stranger recognizing that they too are your family, have you offered respect and kindness to the most selfish soul, can you give up your last dollar for the sake of someone else, skip a meal and still be satisfied, can you open your heart so big to the world that unconditional love and acceptance is all you know how to express to every single soul you cross and beyond. ~Will "Story" Rivera Ego says we have a name, a brand, a cause, a race, a reason to separate our self from all others - then unconditional love awakens within us and we no longer desire a name, a brand, a title or any reasons to be separate from anyone or anything; love makes us connect, it is the ultimate recognition that there is no I - there is only us. RIP Ego. ~Will "Story" Rivera
I don’t need much in my life, I don’t have to have the so called nicest car, or the biggest house, I don’t need an overflowing bank account, I don’t allow my financial issues to rob the joy out of my day, and I certainly don’t need to have “everything” in order to feel happy. I learned a long time ago to value the things money cannot buy, I appreciate the simple things that are in my life, I love ...the little laughter I get to experience throughout my day, I appreciate my friends, acquaintances, and my little family. I am grateful to be able to write and be a part of what inspires positive thoughts, most of all I am grateful of my twin, my health and my beautiful daughter. I have honesty in my soul, and am a loyal friend, I have my faith and courage to help me when it feels like it’s the end, I have compassion that runs deeply through every moment of my day, believe when I tell you this makes me beyond happy. Each day holds so much magic I am truly grateful to be alive, to be filled with love and surrounded by beautiful people, it’s all I need to survive, but that’s just me.~ Will "Story" Rivera What’s a life without love, what’s a life without risk, what kind of journey would this be if I never took the chances I did, what would I have learned from my path if I was never hurt, if I never fell, if I didn’t discover how quickly life can humble and sometimes hurt, I could never understand the how genuine and precious life was until the very first time I lost someone I loved, these trials gave birth to new sight, to new life, new eyes from which now I see clearly, I love wholeheartedly, i am compassionate in all my decisions, I need not everything and I am truly appreciative for this; for every long lost road and suffering that occurred and through every beautiful mistake I have learned so much, for all that I am deeply thankful…this is from me to you, with love and gratitude. NAMASTE ~ Will "Story" Rivera
When you think about your life and all that is in it, all the rough events, the pain and suffering, also think back to a time when you were smiling, your first kiss, first time you ever imagined what your life was going to be like, a hug, a bittersweet farewell, the innocence of a child, a giggle, a friend who touched your heart, looking into the eyes of someone you care for, think about how you wish to be remembered, think about just how beautiful your soul really is - realize there is still good in this world and you are very much apart of that goodness and love, learn to shift your attention on the things that truly matter, so when your mind wonders toward all the things that are going wrong, always remember life will alway provide you balance; we just have to learn how to recognize it. Awareness is everything, ~Will "Story" Rivera
Give everyone the benefit of the doubt, that is what my life used to be about, somewhere along the lines I allowed my experiences to rob me blind of the innocence I kept within me deep inside, to trust everyone everywhere was the way I knew... how to live, now my thoughts every now and then get a little clouded, but I am aware of this, and making genuine progress, now I’m relearning to trust in this, realizing it’s my own insecurities that build doubtful thoughts, and rob others of their true intentions, before I even allow explanations, I jump to crazy conclusions that reflect my own personal issues, but soon it will all be of the past because I am determined to be mindful of my thoughts and allow nature to take its course, and live my life the way I used too, with peace and balance in my heart, and always with TRUST. I have faith in myself and I know I will build self worth to become the only person I ever knew, the one who never lived doubtful; that’s my truth. ~ Will "Story" Rivera
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AuthorWill "Story" Rivera May the words shared from my soul forever serve to Inspire yours.
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