Every now and then I hear someone expressing wishful thoughts for their future. They sigh and make a promise to give more money when they become rich or they profoundly claim that as soon as they get their retirement, leave money they'll take that vacation they've been dreaming about. Saddest of all are the parents who promise to spend more time with their children when they don't have so much to do. Such are the visions of the hopeful dreamers who never put faith and action into their desires. What they don't realize is that the money, the trip and whatever else they wish to have must be put into creation today. Yes, that's right! This moment is when your dreams begin, not tomorrow. Many sorrowful dreamers have reached the end of their lives in sadness and alone because they believed that once everything they wanted became reality, they would have more money, they would get closer to family and most assuredly they would make a difference to the world. Dear friend, the time to share your life, your love and your money is today. This moment is the only point in time when you can achieve anything. While each moment continues to pass away, so does your life -- unless you decide to live it. Don't wait until you're rich to live your life or share what you have. Give from your heart, your talents and what money you do have with joy and faith. I can assure you that God will bless you with great opportunities you would never expect as a result. This is how it works. You care about others beyond yourself and desire their success as if it were your own. Do you believe you have nothing to give? Maybe someone only needs for you to listen or share a DVD of their favorite music. You can take someone to the grocery store when their car breaks down or you can give away nice clothes you no longer wear. I know what you're thinking. Someone is going to take advantage of you. That's right, some people will try. But you'll lovingly and firmly teach them to stand on their own to develop their characters and find their own way. We're all in need of each others wisdom, so never be afraid to share yours when the moment calls for a strong plan of action or an important insight. Giving is much simpler than we make it out to be and it always blesses us with new opportunities to share. We just have to stop waiting to "get" and be ready to "give." |
Till next time,
Salau O John
Poet, Author and publisher
LET IT GO
Test the waters, test the roads
Let it go, leave it alone
That which belongs will hold
That which is not will be blown
Love is love if it stays
Though the heart may linger staying
Life must go on nothing swayed
Even when in heart life is praying
Let it move throw it away
Many days will roll but wait
Let men hurt you, be slayed
Many will party end your bait
Years will come to yours alive
Casting bread on the waters pay
Losing is gaining better in brief
Let go let God, nothing dismay
Salau O John©
NEVER GONNA GIVE IN
The pressure breaks on both sides
The turning point is cast out
So adamant stands the slide
Who can change this trend?
Everything sounds odd and outdated
Even friends collide my time alive
I am pursued and daily quoted
Yet never gonna give in today
I will the world a seeing
For many had gone through these
A cry for nothing but the best
Just gonna be quiet and stand
My days are coming back
To become and stand in line
Many like me are there
These days was giving in signs
Salau O John©
