On a daily basis we are challenged by the negative perils of the world. You have a roomate who's an asshole. Your neighbor is a pedophile. Your boss just doesn't get it. Your family never will. You may feel alone, meanwhile, planet Earth continues to spin on it's global warming axis. You are on the edge. Quite possibly on the verge of giving in and if the gas prices go up one more time...ARRGGGHH!


Stop.

It's never that serious. Close your eyes. Visualize your ideal heavenly palace on this beautiful, bountiful land. White sandy beaches. Mojitos made with only the finest mint leaves. Your day in the sun. Your winning lotter ticket. Ed McMahon at your door with a check, better yet Supermodel Gisele Bundchen taking his place. Paid bills! No debt! This is the life!

Each time I feel the weight of the world sucking up my God given oxygen or pissing on my last nerve, I sing a song. "I Feel Pretty," may work for Adam Sandler in the hilarious flick Anger Management, but I need Jesus! So I call on the good Lord with, "Oh Happy Day!" Unfortunately, obstacles are what makes us human. They make us stronger, so that once we get over the present problems, we can make room for future ones! It's the circle of life! You must keep pushing. Don't hold back. Bumps in the road, red flags, past due, final notices may or may not happen.

The point of the matter is to stay focused. Driven. Beyonce Knowles was dropped twice before getting her contract. JK Rowling received countless rejections before becoming the first author to receive a seven figure advance!

No one. Absolutely no one can stop you from achieving your goals but you! We all need to be delivered from evil. You're creative find a way to combat the stress. Walking, singing, dancing, fucking, laughing and yes praying.

Leave all excuses up your ass. It's time to get behind the wheel and drive! Keep it moving!

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