Encouragement for May 15, 2013

are you weak
are you broke
are you broken
well don't be discouraged
don't be flustered
and don't sit and just cry
Stand strong
pray for inspiration
make change in your situation

it's in your hands

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POEM: Don't Fret

As we cry
as we smile
and as we live
we have burdens
some heavy
some light
and there's some things
that are just not right
but it makes no sense to fight
because
your plight
is no different
to anyone else's
it's not necessarily
a pain
sometimes
but the rain can
make some change
in the game
don't fret
cause even if
you get wet
you just have to
dry off
not fly off
just try
to manage
cause these situations
don't need to cause damage
so even while
you're famished
you have justification
to do your best
and sometimes
you just leave
the rest
but know yourself
love yourself
and stand firm
in your choices

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Ten Reasons to Look Past Your Frustrations

There are lots of reasons why people get frustrated. However, there are lots of reasons to look past the frustrations and move on:

1. God loves you
2. You can succeed
3. Challenges are only for a time
4. Your family loves you and depends on you
5. You are an inspiration to other people who you may not know
6. You are a role model to some younger person
7. There are people who have it worse than you
8. You are acting too hasty on a matter
9. You may have blown things out of proportion
10. Your attitude determines your aptitude

You can't stay stuck in the past. Look forward and move forward. Remember the steps you took along your journey but don't let anything hold you back.

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POEM: Where It's At

Are you afraid
or are you weighted
what's on your mind
are you fine
or are you just lost
or is your mind
in another place
as you pace and pace
not sure of where
you are going
not knowing
that time is fickle
and while you may
be tickled
with the way
life is going
don't let it all
get your down
because in time
things will turnaround
and you will be found
and when you stand
safe and sound
it'll be all ok

© Linette Rabsatt

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My New Facebook Page - Inspire VI

Please visit Linette - Inspire VI, my new Facebook page. I will continue to post my longer posts on my blog. However, there is other information that I can post on the Facebook page to inspire people.

I'll share poetry there as well, motivational words and tips for personal finance and other topics. Be sure to bookmark both this blog and Linette - Inspire-VI!

One Love

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Thought for May 3, 2013

POEM: Inconsistencies

Inconsistencies are a constant
but background checks are non-existent
no level playing field
but lots of underhanded evil deeds
there seems to be no end in sight
the people don't even want to fight
but as more things come to light
we're seeing that living is tight
and every night
the plunderers are out to get us
in high and low places
there's no one to trust
change is in the people's hands
change may have to become
the plan
and when I say change
I mean for the better
cause I what see
needs more than a letter
and what I know is that
it can't continue
we have to raise our morals
and fix the issues
the unfinished business
and petty nonsenses
and the broken cookie jar
and that's just the start
but the real start
starts with you

© Linette Rabsatt 5-1-2013