Humble the Poet

YOU’VE BEEN AFFORDED VERY LIMITED TIME ON THIS PLANET; USE THAT TIME WISELY. WISELY FOR SOME MAY NOT BE WISELY FOR OTHERS, AND THAT’S OK.

Figure out what you want, and prepare for it. Have faith in your power of alchemy to turn every opportunity into gold.

Work hard at something and take pride in the accomplishments. Don’t act like you’re better than anyone and don’t act like anyone is better than you.

Every moment is a blessing you spend once and never have again; make the most of them.

If you’re younger and reading this, I’ll let you in on a secret: it doesn’t get easier as you get older; you don’t feel wiser, smarter, and more in control—you just get older. As long as we’re alive, we’re in a constant state of imbalance, and we have to actively work to try to center things out.

Living life and knowing the sand may be running out at any moment can lead to some spectacular moments.

If you think these words don’t apply to you, and what you’re going through is worse than everyone else, realize you’re a spoiled brat with
electricity and running water who needs to spend a week in any slum in South Africa to realize what a PROBLEM really is.

Instead of worrying about what the world is or isn’t doing for you, worry about what you can do for the world. Contribute in any way you can to make this rock feel like a better place for others.

THE APPROVAL OF OTHERS IS NEVER MORE IMPORTANT THAN YOUR APPROVAL OF YOURSELF

WITHIN ALL OF US THERE ARE THINGS WORTH CELEBRATING AND THINGS THAT WE’RE NOT THE MOST PROUD OF. THE CHOICE IS WHAT WE DECIDE TO FOCUS ON.

DON’T BE AFRAID TO GET HURT; IT’S PART OF LIFE. IT’S ONLY UNNECESSARY IF THERE’S NOTHING TO LEARN FROM IT.