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Encouragement, Inspiration, Wisdom

Do You Believe In Yourself?

Mona Alvarado Frazier
I Believe In You-Shared Worlds Project
I Believe In You-Shared Worlds Project

 

Somedays, you just need a little encouragement, a reminder…

to get you through that racket in your head that says you don’t have what it takes, you can’t go on, your dreams are just useless images.

How would you react if in your saddened state, your wreck of a situation, your deepest sigh, that someone would hold you close, touch your hand and say,

I believe in you…

 

 You might disbelieve for just a second, but I think you’d smile and feel better. Maybe, just maybe, you’d let the person’s words echo through your mind and make its way to your heart. You might breathe a little easier. 

Words are powerful. Share some inspirational, caring and loving words,

even if you must say them to yourself. 

“Keep your dreams alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe.”
Gail Devers

 

 

 

 

 The hand quote is from Shared Worlds Project. 

 

 

 

 

Art, Inspiration, Latino culture, poetry

Art and Poetry To Inspire

Mona Alvarado Frazier
Canto A La Naturaleza/Ode to Nature-Paula Nicho Cumes, Artist
Canto A La Naturaleza/Ode to Nature-Paula Nicho Cumes, Artist

On my Facebook feed, I look forward to reading poems by Frank de Acosta and finding how he pairs his poetry with art.

This image, by Mayan artist Paula Nicho Cumes knocked me back, shook my eyes awake. Life so vibrant, I am lost in the colors, desiring to run up and roll down the hills, feel the blaze of sun, dip my toes in flowing waters, lay back and watch the migration of rainbow clouds journey me to dreams.

The poet’s words inspired me to be mindful during my own walk, to listen, and understand that the “soul of this life,” is something to seek.

With Frank’s permission, here is today’s poem (line breaks are mine):

Whispering Beauty (Reprise)

Rather than walking blindly through my day,

I will seek out the resounding beauty that waits in whisper before me.

I will humble my eyes to recognize blessings;

embracing the beauty taken for granted in my relations, creation, & changing rhythms of life.

Sharing humanity, compassion, & tolerance along my path,

I will walk in the spirit of gratitude, integrity, & purpose.

Exposing my heart in acceptance;

allowing space for love, laughter, understanding, forgiveness, & reconciliation.

Today is for listening intently to the soul of this life;

remembering that resounding beauty waits in sacred whispers before me.

Reflection by: Frank de Jesus Acosta

Frank is a writer and poet. I sure wish he’d put out a collection of his work.