Mayweather Vision

Before I go in, this message is not an analysis to Floyd Mayweather's entire character, but a particular characteristic he embodies that's commendable.

May 1, 2010 the undefeated Floyd Mayweather was scheduled to go against "Sugar" Shane Mosley. This fight was said to be one of the most anticipated fights in history. "Boxing purists had called for the fight for over ten years," an ESPN article released a week prior said.

Before the infamous fight took place there was a short video clip of Mayweather's coach and friends talking about his preparation methods before a big fight. Of course, they all spoke about the athleticism that must take place prior to these extremely physical events.

What stood out the most was when they said that MAYWEATHER  NEVER WATCHES HIS OPPONENTS BEFORE HAND. LIKE NEVER.

Mayweather went on to saying that watching them could cause doubt or insecurities (in looser terms). He simply would just over train and not mind who or how the opponent was, regardless of who was in his ear talking about "you've got to watch him!"

This concept hasn't left my mind since that day. Too many of us are concerned with what the other is doing, letting ourselves become weighed down by doubt because we don't quite measure up to what we think  we're already supposed to be like.

Was that too much to catch? STOP looking to your left or your right! Be encouraged because NO ONE is like YOU. Whatever dreams you may have, commit to the process of making them come true no matter who is in your view. Don't let anyone or anything deter you. NO ONE can compete with you BUT your own self doubts!

Close your eyes and ears to the doubts, the judgement, the hate, AND GO! Mayweather Vision. And if by chance what you do requires you to be attentive to what others are doing, then show them PURE LOVE. Show them love because they're pushing and believing too! They're not quite like you and you're not quite like them. REJOICE!!!

Broken Bible

I was sitting in a coffee shop the other day reading the Word, utterly lost in the zone and this young lady walks up to me. I smiled and said "wussup?"

"That's a pretty bible," she said. "I like the color." 

"Thank you," I responded with a smile.

"But why is it broken, do you not take care of it?"

I asked her if she wanted to take a seat.

She did.

This bible is broken because I used to be....It's torn from the many nights I would fall asleep in it. 

Flipped some pages....

You see those water marks? Those are tears of pain, joy and conviction. The highlights represent scriptures I hope to remember forever. 

Can you believe I've only had this bible for less than a year? I'm not the same person who opened it....So while this bible got weak in adhesive, the Lord strengthened me in spirit more than I could have even imagined.   

 The young lady just took a moment to stare at me....."I WANT ONE!" 

So on kindle we went.....<3

Spread Your Wings Butterfly

A butterfly will never crawl again. It might take a rest depending on the seasons, but its wings will not fall off unless pulled by an inanimate object.  Stay clear and do not fear what’s in front or behind. Just FLY as much as you can and never trip over a small ripple, they are only thrown in to amp up your momentum! 

If something or someone today tried to knock you off your path just praise God for them and keep flying. No one ever said the path would be easy, but there's no feeling greater than flying with purpose. Which way are you going today? You are not the 'caterpillar' you once were! All those legs before and all along you just needed two wings. Fly butterfly, FLY.  

"The Beautiful Struggle": Jessenia 'Muzik' Arias



Jessenia “Muzik” Arias is known within the adoptee community as “The Voice of The Adoptees.” Through her heart centered testimonies on her blog Which Way Is Home? featuring authentic feelings of what it is like to be an adoptee, she encourages thought and reflection within each of us.

What started out as a way for her to share her feelings, turned into a portal of hope for the adoptee community and beyond. She has become the child of many and the sister of more.

This is a woman who has endured more than most can fathom in her short life and has managed to turn it all into victory. She encourages all to PUSH, to pray and to not give up our dreams. She never gave up on hers. No matter the rejection, the abandonement, the abuse, the lies, the “no’s”; she did it. And this is only the beginning.

Muzik is “The Beautiful Struggle”.

But the thing is, so are you! You have the ability to push through any obstacle. It’s not easy, but succeeding never is. The struggle is beautiful because the struggle is yours but so are the triumphs. P.U.S.H.

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