Archives for March 2012

Are You There When Others Need You?

March 13, 2012 by Roland Leave a Comment

Sometimes just Being There is the most important thing of all!

I was fixing my Grandma’s Bathroom sink the other day…

It was one of those little, quick jobs that turned into a two day process. The drain was leaking and one of my cousins had tried to fix it but found himself in over his head. So when we came to visit I offered to finish the project.

The pipe fittings were welded together, the valves stuck open because of accumulated sediment, and I had to cut the old valves off with a hack saw and then chisel the pipes free from the old connections.

In the end I replaced everything but the pipes in the wall and the sink itself. It was a big job. But I was glad to do it.

My Grandma kept apologizing to me while I was working—because she felt bad that it was such a task. But there was no need to apologize because I was happy to help out. I kept telling her that. Besides, even if I wasn’t happy to help, I volunteered to do it and am adult enough to accept accountability for my choices.

At one point—when Grandma was apologizing—I said, “Grandma, this is the least I can do for you after all you’ve done for me in my life.”

She was quiet for a second and said, “All I’ve ever done is be here.”

I stopped, looked up, and said, “Grandma, sometimes just being there is the most important thing of all.”

That got me thinking.

How often are we there for those in our lives who need us?

Often, just knowing someone cares about us is a powerful healing balm. Shouldn’t we return the favor? Shouldn’t we pay that kindness forward?

Take a moment and ask yourself, “Am I there for the people in my life?”

I know I can do better in this area. Maybe you can too.

Let’s all reach out and let others know how much we care. Let’s be there for someone!

You Are The Master of Your Destiny!

Roland Byrd

Image courtesy Tomwsulcer, via Wikimedia Commons

Are You True to Yourself?

March 12, 2012 by Roland Leave a Comment

Are You True to Yourself?

Or Are You a Chameleon?

So many people try to be everything they think others want them to be.

This never works. It only leads to heartache and confusion because they’re denying who they are to please others.

Isn’t it better to be the best you possible! After all, that’s who you are! You!

You are the perfect version of you. No one else can match your unique nature. No one else can match the combination of thoughts, feelings, experiences, and talents that make you, You!

So be You already!

Stop lying by forcing yourself into a mold others made for you.

If you’re unhappy with who you are today, Then Change!

That’s in your power!

You have the gift of choice. Use it to evolve, use it to shatter the chains of conventional thinking and break the bonds on mediocrity. Use your power of choice to become your best version of you!

If you’re unsure where to begin, simply ask yourself, “How would the person I want to be act?”

Now start acting that way!

Every time you behave in a way that runs counter to who you want to be, just ask, “How would the perfect me behave right now?” Do this consistently and your subconscious mind will start gently shaping you into the best version of you possible. And the best thing about this method is you remain true to yourself as you grow!

Always Remember,

You Are The Master of Your Destiny!

P.S. If you really want to discover how to be true to yourself, get your hands on copies of Your Blueprint, Life by Design & The Pi of Life!

Image: africa / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Do You Know How Beautiful You Are?

March 9, 2012 by Roland Leave a Comment

Do you know how beautiful you are?

You have a gift, something only you can do. Others may have similar gifts, but none can do exactly what you do exactly how you do it. It’s your style, your flair, your brilliance.

But do you know what your gift is?

Have you explored the possibilities within you?

Sadly, many will answer, “No.”

But you can answer, “Yes!”

It’s always the right time to step into the beauty of your creation.

How?

First: Learn to love yourself. I’m speaking of love born of acceptance and gratitude. Appreciate yourself for who you are. If you’re not the person you’d like to be, that’s ok because you will grow into the person you want to be.

Second: Discover your passion. There is something you love doing, something that you love doing more than anything else. What is that? Figure it out and start doing it! Even if you think you’re no good at it. Do It! You’ll get better each time and soon you’ll look back and wonder what you were afraid of.

Third: Use your gifts to make a difference in the world. Contribution is a powerful method of discovering your true potential. Often your subconscious mind will shatter the bounds of mediocrity when seeking ways to better the lives of others.

Finally: Treat yourself and others with loving kindness. If you feel animosity towards another, accept the feeling and then dissolve it using the Ho’oponopono meditation, which is repeating to yourself—toward the person, “I love you. I’m sorry. Please forgive me.”

So if the person you’re feeling animosity towards is named Sally—a made up name for me—then say, “Sally, I love you. I’m sorry. Please forgive me.”

Repeat the Ho’oponopono meditation for five to ten minutes and every time you feel negative emotions toward the person in question. This helps dissolve the negative feelings within you and creates a bridge to healing.

You can also use this meditation to heal unhealthy emotions you might feel about yourself. Just insert your name.

Always remember,

You Are The Master of Your Destiny!

Roland Byrd

P.S. The painting is by Vauna Byrd. This is the first painting Vauna ever did. It is however the result of years dedicated to her passion for decorating cakes. Vauna’s artistic talent crossed easily to the new medium.