When it is all said and done I would like to leave behind an impeccable legacy of fatherhood that my children will cherish for the rest of their lives, similar to the legacy that my Mother left for her children and grandchildren alike (her children's children). I would like to be remembered for everything that I failed at AS WELL as everything that I was able to accomplish. Therein will exist the blueprint for my children to follow, avoiding the re-invention of the wheel, yet allowing them room to navigate their own way along the lane that THEY create.
During a Sunday Sermon one of the Ministers made a comment that has always stuck with me. She said, "I have never seen a U-Haul following a hearse." In other words, whatever you have in THIS life, you cannot take with you on your next journey. Had I been a selfish person when I initially heard that, I would have been compelled to alter my ways in favor of the opposite end of the spectrum.
Whatever is left of me will have every reason to be utilized in the ONLY manner in which it was designed: that of a positive nature. Everything that is left of me will continue to breathe life into what I have left behind. My children will be afforded the opportunity to be everything that they are supposed to be with the grace and confidence that we should all be so lucky to exhibit.
Above and beyond anything earthly that I can possibly offer, my children will know LOVE and what it means to be LOVED! I pray that this will in turn allow them to recognize when they see it as well as when they do NOT see it. You see sometimes we do not ACCEPT love because we do not RECOGNIZE love. Sometimes we do not RECOGNIZE opportunity because it comes in the form of hard work. It's all in the recognition: knowing when you see it and knowing when you do not.
Needless to say there will be no "U-Haul" following MY hearse, because whatever is left of me will INDEED be left behind. There will be no doubt about my thoughts and feelings because I will share them with you. Pick my brain, read my words, hear my voice. The "Cheat Sheet" that my Mother left for me will be ADDED TO and left for MY children's children.
Whatever is left of me will INDEED be left behind. There will be no "U-Haul" following MY hearse.
Love and My Mother are the Inspiration!
Love and My Mother are the Motivation!
Love and My Mother are the Celebration!
All the Best, All the Time!
Corey
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
"Growth"
"Growth" is a BIG part of life. Some just do not think that it is a MANDATORY part of life. Refusing to allow the grass to grow under my feet is how I keep it moving! By default, the mandatory BECOMES mandatory! Oft times I reflect back on where it all began for me and witness my own "Growth." I am truly humbled and amazed at how HE continues to broaden my horizons and expand my thought process with the experiences that accompany me on life's journey.
I work out on a daily basis and deem this to be equivalent to working out. Whenever I enter the gym and commence to exercise, I do not measure the amount of stretching that I do compared to the person next to me. I measure how much I can stretch compared to the last time I stretched before I worked out. I do not measure how much I am lifting that day by how much the person next to me is lifting. I measure how much I lift compared to how much I lifted the last time I worked out that particular muscle group.
In short, my "Growth" is NOT contingent upon the efforts of OTHERS, but solely contingent upon the efforts of Corey and Corey ALONE! Should you NOT witness "Growth" within yourself, look WITHIN yourself and NOT others as to why your "Growth" has either been limited or nonexistent.
Until I learned why, I once thought that weightlifters were conceited as they "admired" themselves whenever they worked out. Then one day a trainer indirectly informed me that looking at yourself in the mirror as you work out helps you maintain the correct form. Maintaining the correct form will help you avoid injury and simultaneously garner you favorable results. So, your actions AND subsequent actions thereof do indeed make a difference in the end results.
"Growth" is the same way! It all starts with the image in the mirror. Do you have the correct form? Will your actions or lack thereof contribute to injury to yourself and/or others? Are you WORKING towards obtaining the results that you are vying for? The mirror is a great place to start. Reflections do not lie and what you see is INDEED exactly what you get! So, should you NOT like what you see, start working on your form.
Now I wonder who's thinking that Corey is conceited as I "admire" myself in the mirror while working out. Little do they know, I'm only working on my form.
Remove "Growth" from your "optional" list. By default, the mandatory BECOMES mandatory!
Love and My Mother are the Inspiration!
Love and My Mother are the Motivation!
Love and My Mother are the Celebration!
All the Best, All the Time!
Corey
I work out on a daily basis and deem this to be equivalent to working out. Whenever I enter the gym and commence to exercise, I do not measure the amount of stretching that I do compared to the person next to me. I measure how much I can stretch compared to the last time I stretched before I worked out. I do not measure how much I am lifting that day by how much the person next to me is lifting. I measure how much I lift compared to how much I lifted the last time I worked out that particular muscle group.
In short, my "Growth" is NOT contingent upon the efforts of OTHERS, but solely contingent upon the efforts of Corey and Corey ALONE! Should you NOT witness "Growth" within yourself, look WITHIN yourself and NOT others as to why your "Growth" has either been limited or nonexistent.
Until I learned why, I once thought that weightlifters were conceited as they "admired" themselves whenever they worked out. Then one day a trainer indirectly informed me that looking at yourself in the mirror as you work out helps you maintain the correct form. Maintaining the correct form will help you avoid injury and simultaneously garner you favorable results. So, your actions AND subsequent actions thereof do indeed make a difference in the end results.
"Growth" is the same way! It all starts with the image in the mirror. Do you have the correct form? Will your actions or lack thereof contribute to injury to yourself and/or others? Are you WORKING towards obtaining the results that you are vying for? The mirror is a great place to start. Reflections do not lie and what you see is INDEED exactly what you get! So, should you NOT like what you see, start working on your form.
Now I wonder who's thinking that Corey is conceited as I "admire" myself in the mirror while working out. Little do they know, I'm only working on my form.
Remove "Growth" from your "optional" list. By default, the mandatory BECOMES mandatory!
Love and My Mother are the Inspiration!
Love and My Mother are the Motivation!
Love and My Mother are the Celebration!
All the Best, All the Time!
Corey
Monday, January 28, 2008
"Planting the Seeds"
We did not have a garden the FIRST, yet I always witnessed my Mother "Planting the Seeds."
"Planting the Seeds" of GOD.
"Planting the Seeds" of Jesus.
"Planting the Seeds" of Faith.
"Planting the Seeds" of Love.
"Planting the Seeds" of Truth.
"Planting the Seeds" of Strength.
"Planting the Seeds" of Integrity.
"Planting the Seeds" of Hope.
"Planting the Seeds" of Courage.
"Planting the Seeds" of Endurance.
"Planting the Seeds" of Patience.
"Planting the Seeds" of Education.
"Planting the Seeds" of Self-Worth.
"Planting the Seeds" of Destiny.
.....she would sit back and watch her garden grow. What I thought to have been ANY ordinary feat was ALWAYS greeted with great pleasure and joy. Now I understand why. This was a way of reaping the benefits of the seeds that were sown way back when she was initially "Planting the Seeds." This proved to be the confirmation that no matter what was said, attempted or done contrary to "Planting the Seeds," the victory was at hand because it was harvest time and living proof that "no weapon formed against her/me, shall prosper."
Oh what joy it is to be a living example to those whose lives are so intricately intertwined with your own. What a Blessing it is to be a Blessing to people that you have never even laid eyes on. What a Gift it has been to receive the Victory even BEFORE crossing the finish line. What a Blessing it is to even be IN the race and at a competitive pace.
I thank my Momma for first "Planting Those Seeds." I thank my Momma for teaching me how to "pull those weeds" so they wouldn't infiltrate and harm my garden. I thank my Momma for teaching me how to be the only thing that I know how to be, ME. I thank my Momma for EVERY seed that she EVER planted...including the ones that I have yet to discover.
I'm a parent now and I do not have a garden the FIRST, yet I find myself, like my Momma, "Planting the Seeds."
You should see my Momma's "Generational" garden now!
Take the time to plant some seeds today.
Love and My Mother are the Inspiration!
Love and My Mother are the Motivation!
Love and My Mother are the Celebration!
All the Best, All the Time!
Corey
"Planting the Seeds" of GOD.
"Planting the Seeds" of Jesus.
"Planting the Seeds" of Faith.
"Planting the Seeds" of Love.
"Planting the Seeds" of Truth.
"Planting the Seeds" of Strength.
"Planting the Seeds" of Integrity.
"Planting the Seeds" of Hope.
"Planting the Seeds" of Courage.
"Planting the Seeds" of Endurance.
"Planting the Seeds" of Patience.
"Planting the Seeds" of Education.
"Planting the Seeds" of Self-Worth.
"Planting the Seeds" of Destiny.
.....she would sit back and watch her garden grow. What I thought to have been ANY ordinary feat was ALWAYS greeted with great pleasure and joy. Now I understand why. This was a way of reaping the benefits of the seeds that were sown way back when she was initially "Planting the Seeds." This proved to be the confirmation that no matter what was said, attempted or done contrary to "Planting the Seeds," the victory was at hand because it was harvest time and living proof that "no weapon formed against her/me, shall prosper."
Oh what joy it is to be a living example to those whose lives are so intricately intertwined with your own. What a Blessing it is to be a Blessing to people that you have never even laid eyes on. What a Gift it has been to receive the Victory even BEFORE crossing the finish line. What a Blessing it is to even be IN the race and at a competitive pace.
I thank my Momma for first "Planting Those Seeds." I thank my Momma for teaching me how to "pull those weeds" so they wouldn't infiltrate and harm my garden. I thank my Momma for teaching me how to be the only thing that I know how to be, ME. I thank my Momma for EVERY seed that she EVER planted...including the ones that I have yet to discover.
I'm a parent now and I do not have a garden the FIRST, yet I find myself, like my Momma, "Planting the Seeds."
You should see my Momma's "Generational" garden now!
Take the time to plant some seeds today.
Love and My Mother are the Inspiration!
Love and My Mother are the Motivation!
Love and My Mother are the Celebration!
All the Best, All the Time!
Corey
Thursday, January 24, 2008
"You And I Deserve Better"
Sometimes people make you SHOW them that you deserve better! Sometimes people make you PROVE to them that you CAN do better! All the while, they idly stand by, not GETTING it. They are not even conscious of their own foolishness and how detrimental their behavior actually is to the forward progression of their OWN goals, their OWN lives and the relationships that they are steadily chipping away at.
Some say that "an ounce of patience is worth a pound of results." But what if your "pound of patience is only yielding you an ounce of results?" Oft times I reflect on my own past foolishness and recall when patience was bestowed upon me. In turn it encourages me to obey the "Laws of Reciprocity" and bestow patience upon someone else.....I've been patient.
My Momma used to say "fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me." Why are some people on their THIRD go round? Being patient is not equivalent to playing the fool and the bestowed upon recipient should staunchly be made aware of this simple fact. But being made aware of this simple fact is a 2-way street. Don't lay down the rules to wind up being the first and perhaps sole habitual offender of your own composed regulations.
Have the nerve to deserve BETTER. Know when you need to collect on your BETTER. Never be afraid to claim your BETTER. Void out the "lack thereof" part of your BETTER until you arrive at the ONLY conclusion...All the Best, All the Time!
Love and My Mother are the Inspiration!
Love and My Mother are the Motivation!
Love and My Mother are the Celebration!
All the Best, All the Time!
Corey
Some say that "an ounce of patience is worth a pound of results." But what if your "pound of patience is only yielding you an ounce of results?" Oft times I reflect on my own past foolishness and recall when patience was bestowed upon me. In turn it encourages me to obey the "Laws of Reciprocity" and bestow patience upon someone else.....I've been patient.
My Momma used to say "fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me." Why are some people on their THIRD go round? Being patient is not equivalent to playing the fool and the bestowed upon recipient should staunchly be made aware of this simple fact. But being made aware of this simple fact is a 2-way street. Don't lay down the rules to wind up being the first and perhaps sole habitual offender of your own composed regulations.
Have the nerve to deserve BETTER. Know when you need to collect on your BETTER. Never be afraid to claim your BETTER. Void out the "lack thereof" part of your BETTER until you arrive at the ONLY conclusion...All the Best, All the Time!
Love and My Mother are the Inspiration!
Love and My Mother are the Motivation!
Love and My Mother are the Celebration!
All the Best, All the Time!
Corey
Friday, January 18, 2008
"Scratch or Outta the Can"
"Ain't nothing like a good home cooked meal."
Some people measure culinary skills simply by your ability to cook by "Scratch or Outta the Can." Unfortunately, this is the same manner in which some measure Love. Whether by "Scratch or Outta the Can," your appetite has been satisfied by the feast that was prepared for you. Some of the BEST cooked meals are prepared and served out of cans. Other BEST cooked meals are prepared and served strictly by scratch. The last of these BEST cooked meals come from those culinary masters that use a combination of both, with a touch or two of "some special ingredient" that perks up those taste buds with a nod in favor of what was just savored.
Love is prepared in the same capacity and mannerisms as the same aforementioned culinary options. Some of the love we receive is "outta the can," it is simply what we know. Some of the love we receive is "customized" or by scratch, if you will. Then some of that love we receive is a strong combination of both.
There is no significance or true relevance to HOW you cook. The simple fact of the matter is that you DO cook! And those that you cook for see and know your cooking. There is no significance or true relevance to HOW you Love. The simple fact of the matter is that you DO Love! And those that you Love see, know AND feel your Loving.
Whether your home cooked meal is prepared "outta the can," by scratch or with a combination of both, understand and appreciate the fact that it was more than likely prepared with all of the ingredients that make up and compose Love. Whether you deem the Love you receive to be "outta the can," by scratch or with a combination of both, understand and appreciate the fact that you are STILL being Loved. When you're giving thanks for your meal, don't forget to verbally thank the Loving hands that prepared that meal.
Going forward should someone ask YOU how you cook, tell them you cook with LOVE.
Love and My Mother are the Inspiration!
Love and My Mother are the Motivation!
Love and My Mother are the Celebration!
All the Best, All the Time!
Corey
Some people measure culinary skills simply by your ability to cook by "Scratch or Outta the Can." Unfortunately, this is the same manner in which some measure Love. Whether by "Scratch or Outta the Can," your appetite has been satisfied by the feast that was prepared for you. Some of the BEST cooked meals are prepared and served out of cans. Other BEST cooked meals are prepared and served strictly by scratch. The last of these BEST cooked meals come from those culinary masters that use a combination of both, with a touch or two of "some special ingredient" that perks up those taste buds with a nod in favor of what was just savored.
Love is prepared in the same capacity and mannerisms as the same aforementioned culinary options. Some of the love we receive is "outta the can," it is simply what we know. Some of the love we receive is "customized" or by scratch, if you will. Then some of that love we receive is a strong combination of both.
There is no significance or true relevance to HOW you cook. The simple fact of the matter is that you DO cook! And those that you cook for see and know your cooking. There is no significance or true relevance to HOW you Love. The simple fact of the matter is that you DO Love! And those that you Love see, know AND feel your Loving.
Whether your home cooked meal is prepared "outta the can," by scratch or with a combination of both, understand and appreciate the fact that it was more than likely prepared with all of the ingredients that make up and compose Love. Whether you deem the Love you receive to be "outta the can," by scratch or with a combination of both, understand and appreciate the fact that you are STILL being Loved. When you're giving thanks for your meal, don't forget to verbally thank the Loving hands that prepared that meal.
Going forward should someone ask YOU how you cook, tell them you cook with LOVE.
Love and My Mother are the Inspiration!
Love and My Mother are the Motivation!
Love and My Mother are the Celebration!
All the Best, All the Time!
Corey
Thursday, January 17, 2008
"Weren't Home"
Before I opened the front door, it was mandatory to see who was knocking. Sometimes we "Weren't Home" as we hustled to mute the television in support of the fib we were attempting to portray. As an adult, particular habits refused to cease their existence. Sometimes what was on the other side of the door was a Blessing that was attempting to come in. Sometimes on the other side of the door was Love that was attempting to accompany the Blessing as they both tried to enter the premises. But I never knew that because we "Weren't Home."
Now, when "they" (Blessings) or "she" (Love) knock at the door, I not only recognize the customized knock, I've left a key underneath the mat for them to come on in and make themselves at home. "You're welcome to stay whether or not I'm there at the time of your arrival. Stay a while longer, there is no rush. As a matter of fact, you're more than welcome to move in. I have plenty of space and have not even gone to the grocery store yet. So add your list to my list and let's enjoy our time together."
When Blessings and Love are knocking at the door, make sure you're home. When Blessings and Love come back the next day, receive them and the abundance of joy they bring. When Blessings and Love are upon you, smile feverishly and be thankful for what's about to happen.
I'm so thankful that Blessings and Love KNEW that someone WAS home and they made another attempt the next day, followed by the next, until I finally answered the door. Sometimes when opportunity is knocking, we're not home. Readily avail yourself to all of the Blessings, Love and Opportunities that come knocking at your door. Make sure that you are always home or leave a key underneath the mat so that when YOU arrive, they greet YOU at the door.
Love and My Mother are the Inspiration!
Love and My Mother are the Motivation!
Love and My Mother are the Celebration!
All the Best, All the Time!
Corey
Now, when "they" (Blessings) or "she" (Love) knock at the door, I not only recognize the customized knock, I've left a key underneath the mat for them to come on in and make themselves at home. "You're welcome to stay whether or not I'm there at the time of your arrival. Stay a while longer, there is no rush. As a matter of fact, you're more than welcome to move in. I have plenty of space and have not even gone to the grocery store yet. So add your list to my list and let's enjoy our time together."
When Blessings and Love are knocking at the door, make sure you're home. When Blessings and Love come back the next day, receive them and the abundance of joy they bring. When Blessings and Love are upon you, smile feverishly and be thankful for what's about to happen.
I'm so thankful that Blessings and Love KNEW that someone WAS home and they made another attempt the next day, followed by the next, until I finally answered the door. Sometimes when opportunity is knocking, we're not home. Readily avail yourself to all of the Blessings, Love and Opportunities that come knocking at your door. Make sure that you are always home or leave a key underneath the mat so that when YOU arrive, they greet YOU at the door.
Love and My Mother are the Inspiration!
Love and My Mother are the Motivation!
Love and My Mother are the Celebration!
All the Best, All the Time!
Corey
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
"All the Man That I Am"
"All the Man That I Am" is motivated by all the woman that you are. My determination to be "All the Man That I Am" is fueled by the strong desire to at LEAST compliment the woman that flexes her "potential muscle" every chance she gets. The potential to bring about change not just in herself or her situation but from all those that surround her.
He on the other hand recognizes opportunity when he sees it and steps aside to allow the spotlight to be SHARED....with her. You see he doesn't take pleasure in upstaging her production, he takes pride in applauding her efforts with a standing ovation.
He has memorized his lines, prior to entering stage left and is standing ON his mark awaiting HIS queue. She too has memorized her lines, prior to entering stage right and is standing ON her mark awaiting HER queue. What's next is the production of their lives, directed by their efforts, written by their hearts, watched over by HIM, for the whole world to witness.
As their lives unfold it is understood that various characters will enter and depart both stage left AND stage right, but one constant shall remain: "All the Man That I Am" is motivated by all the woman that you are.
Love and My Mother are the Inspiration!
Love and My Mother are the Motivation!
Love and My Mother are the Celebration!
All the Best, All the Time!
Corey
He on the other hand recognizes opportunity when he sees it and steps aside to allow the spotlight to be SHARED....with her. You see he doesn't take pleasure in upstaging her production, he takes pride in applauding her efforts with a standing ovation.
He has memorized his lines, prior to entering stage left and is standing ON his mark awaiting HIS queue. She too has memorized her lines, prior to entering stage right and is standing ON her mark awaiting HER queue. What's next is the production of their lives, directed by their efforts, written by their hearts, watched over by HIM, for the whole world to witness.
As their lives unfold it is understood that various characters will enter and depart both stage left AND stage right, but one constant shall remain: "All the Man That I Am" is motivated by all the woman that you are.
Love and My Mother are the Inspiration!
Love and My Mother are the Motivation!
Love and My Mother are the Celebration!
All the Best, All the Time!
Corey
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
"You Make Me Smile"
For no apparent reason and at any given, random moment, she smiles. What exists is every reason TO smile and what is absent is every reason NOT to smile. As if her life depends on it, she smiles. As if the love of her life has just entered the room, she smiles.
Everyday presents a new opportunity for him to make her smile and he seizes that moment as if he knows that is his one and only shot at making it happen. The notion that one has the power to change someones disposition by contagiously smiling their way empowers all of us to bring a little sunshine to all that we meet.
I smile because I mean it.
I make you smile because you deserve it.
We smile together because we've earned it .
"You Make Me Smile."
Have you made someone smile today?
My Mother is the Inspiration!
My Mother is the Motivation!
My Mother is the Celebration!
All the Best, All the Time!
Corey
Everyday presents a new opportunity for him to make her smile and he seizes that moment as if he knows that is his one and only shot at making it happen. The notion that one has the power to change someones disposition by contagiously smiling their way empowers all of us to bring a little sunshine to all that we meet.
I smile because I mean it.
I make you smile because you deserve it.
We smile together because we've earned it .
"You Make Me Smile."
Have you made someone smile today?
My Mother is the Inspiration!
My Mother is the Motivation!
My Mother is the Celebration!
All the Best, All the Time!
Corey
Monday, January 14, 2008
"Meaningless Distractions"
Traversing through our daily grind the distractions are plentiful. Some are of the innocent, benign nature while others are stage 4 malignant. Distracters infiltrate with their distractions in hopes of obtaining one thing: your attention.
Their origins are irrelevant and whether or not you view them as "Meaningless," they are distractions nonetheless. How much time we invest in them is contingent upon our very own motivating factors. Sometimes we have too much time on our hands and we accept the distractions as a form of entertainment. Even when we do not have a surplus of time, we continue to accept those "Meaningless Distractions" out of habit, thus validating their "meaningless worth."
What's most important to decipher is the impact of these "Meaningless Distractions." Are they disrupting your flow? Are they impeding upon your agenda? Are they negatively influencing your personal relationship(s)? Have you been labeled at the workplace simply by being "guilty of association?" If the answer to ANY of the aforementioned is YES, then those distractions have become "negatively meaningful." Their stock has risen due to YOUR investment.
Reassess and reevaluate your portfolio. Invest in "Truly Meaningful" relationships, companionships and friendships. By default all others will fall to the side and wither away permanently.
My Mother is the Inspiration!
My Mother is the Motivation!
My Mother is the Celebration!
All the Best, All the Time!
Corey
Their origins are irrelevant and whether or not you view them as "Meaningless," they are distractions nonetheless. How much time we invest in them is contingent upon our very own motivating factors. Sometimes we have too much time on our hands and we accept the distractions as a form of entertainment. Even when we do not have a surplus of time, we continue to accept those "Meaningless Distractions" out of habit, thus validating their "meaningless worth."
What's most important to decipher is the impact of these "Meaningless Distractions." Are they disrupting your flow? Are they impeding upon your agenda? Are they negatively influencing your personal relationship(s)? Have you been labeled at the workplace simply by being "guilty of association?" If the answer to ANY of the aforementioned is YES, then those distractions have become "negatively meaningful." Their stock has risen due to YOUR investment.
Reassess and reevaluate your portfolio. Invest in "Truly Meaningful" relationships, companionships and friendships. By default all others will fall to the side and wither away permanently.
My Mother is the Inspiration!
My Mother is the Motivation!
My Mother is the Celebration!
All the Best, All the Time!
Corey
Friday, January 11, 2008
"Unconditionally"
I will Love you ONLY under one condition....."Unconditionally."
Throughout my life I have been prone to and guilty of, loving with attached conditions. I've come to the very REAL realization that "conditionless" Love is the ONLY route that will lead to a Loving, prosperous, caring, emotionally mature and even forgiving heart. If the Love of your life is NOT "credit-worthy," help them convert that weakness into a strength so that you are BOTH relishing in "credit-worthiness." Don't discount their Love because of past indiscretions. Allow that "conditionless heart" of yours to embrace the challenge that may be before you, yet remain focused on the common goal and end result that is well within your reach.
"If I Do Nothing Else" I have vowed to Love "Unconditionally" for as long as I am permitted to receive the "Blessings of Life!" Afterall, what if HE held a light to ALL or even a fraction of MY past indiscretions? What if HE found me to be UNWORTHY?
One could lament exponentially on why it is so important to Love "Unconditionally." But the fact of the matter is, that is the only REAL viable option. I emphasize REAL because obviously there ARE other options and ways in which to do so and Love. But are they REAL in the true sense of the word?
If whomever I Love knows exactly and absolutely nothing else, they know that I Love them, "Unconditionally."
I challenge YOU, yes YOU, to Love "Unconditionally" for as long as you receive the "Blessings of Life." Instead of waiting for the Blessing, be someones Blessing. That is how you truly love, "Unconditionally."
My Mother is the Inspiration!
My Mother is the Motivation!
My Mother is the Celebration!
Truly, All the Best, All the Time!
Corey
Throughout my life I have been prone to and guilty of, loving with attached conditions. I've come to the very REAL realization that "conditionless" Love is the ONLY route that will lead to a Loving, prosperous, caring, emotionally mature and even forgiving heart. If the Love of your life is NOT "credit-worthy," help them convert that weakness into a strength so that you are BOTH relishing in "credit-worthiness." Don't discount their Love because of past indiscretions. Allow that "conditionless heart" of yours to embrace the challenge that may be before you, yet remain focused on the common goal and end result that is well within your reach.
"If I Do Nothing Else" I have vowed to Love "Unconditionally" for as long as I am permitted to receive the "Blessings of Life!" Afterall, what if HE held a light to ALL or even a fraction of MY past indiscretions? What if HE found me to be UNWORTHY?
One could lament exponentially on why it is so important to Love "Unconditionally." But the fact of the matter is, that is the only REAL viable option. I emphasize REAL because obviously there ARE other options and ways in which to do so and Love. But are they REAL in the true sense of the word?
If whomever I Love knows exactly and absolutely nothing else, they know that I Love them, "Unconditionally."
I challenge YOU, yes YOU, to Love "Unconditionally" for as long as you receive the "Blessings of Life." Instead of waiting for the Blessing, be someones Blessing. That is how you truly love, "Unconditionally."
My Mother is the Inspiration!
My Mother is the Motivation!
My Mother is the Celebration!
Truly, All the Best, All the Time!
Corey
Monday, January 07, 2008
"If I Do Nothing Else"
"If I Do Nothing Else," you will know through all of my words preceded and followed by all of my actions, that I Love You. I WILL NOT solely rely upon my delicately crafted words to consciously persuade you of the love that I have for you. I WILL INDEED utilize my actions thus allowing them to work on my behalf as I demonstrate to you the multitude of reasons why your existence in my life is not only imperative, but of the utmost importance.
"If I Do Nothing Else," in complete harmony, I will compose arrangements to celebrate your presence, to shower you with the love that has been on a journey of internal manifestation ever since my first breath. Until the last hour, last minute, last second of my last breath, I will take the liberty of unselfishly filling myself with thoughts of you and recognition of what you truly mean to me.
"If I Do Nothing Else," you will know beyond a shadow of ANY doubt and void of ANY ambiguity, that I not only love you, I'm IN love with you and that I love to love you, with ALL of my heart.
"If I Do Nothing Else," I will continue to satisfy all of the expectations that you have of me and declassify any confidential emotions that have hid within the crevice of my being.
"If I Do Nothing Else," I will continue to continue down the path that has made me who and what I am.
"If I Do Nothing Else," I will continue to do everything else to show you that there is no one else that could do anything else that would possibly present itself as a rival, only mediocre at BEST.
"If I Do Nothing Else."
My Mother is the Inspiration!
My Mother is the Motivation!
My Mother is the Celebration!
All the Best, All the Time!
Corey
"If I Do Nothing Else," in complete harmony, I will compose arrangements to celebrate your presence, to shower you with the love that has been on a journey of internal manifestation ever since my first breath. Until the last hour, last minute, last second of my last breath, I will take the liberty of unselfishly filling myself with thoughts of you and recognition of what you truly mean to me.
"If I Do Nothing Else," you will know beyond a shadow of ANY doubt and void of ANY ambiguity, that I not only love you, I'm IN love with you and that I love to love you, with ALL of my heart.
"If I Do Nothing Else," I will continue to satisfy all of the expectations that you have of me and declassify any confidential emotions that have hid within the crevice of my being.
"If I Do Nothing Else," I will continue to continue down the path that has made me who and what I am.
"If I Do Nothing Else," I will continue to do everything else to show you that there is no one else that could do anything else that would possibly present itself as a rival, only mediocre at BEST.
"If I Do Nothing Else."
My Mother is the Inspiration!
My Mother is the Motivation!
My Mother is the Celebration!
All the Best, All the Time!
Corey
Saturday, January 05, 2008
"Accomplishing Failure"
"Sometimes you have to FAIL, in order to SUCCEED."
I used to view failure as the most despicable act that one could "accomplish." Imagine THAT: "Accomplishing Failure." Who sets out to do that? Perhaps that was the birth of my disdain for the "F Word." Given all of your hard work, perseverance, determination and acceleration, how could one still find the time to "Accomplish Failure?" What about the fact that opportunity might knock but once, yet you've only mustered up the strength to fail?
My Momma was right about there being a "silver lining in EVERY cloud." You see, sometimes you DO have to fail, in order to succeed. Therein lies the "Lessons Learned," the "Trials and Errors," the "Rebirth of Failure," and the deeply rooted thing that we ALL strive for: Success. The "Rebirth of Failure" IS success. Kind of like being born again, going to the liquid grave, coming out fresh, anew and ready to succeed the next time around.
Corey has indeed accomplished failure in his lifetime. Surely there will be more attempts at success that will end in "Accomplished Failure." The difference going forward is in knowing and having the knowledge that success is not eternally elusive. It just likes to play "hide and seek" sometimes. Yes, we all remember the game, we just need to get IN the game, seek HIM out, seek IT out and the rest will take care of ITself!
"Sometimes you DO have to fail, in order to succeed." But do not allow yourself to become content with "Accomplished Failure." Do not allow yourself to become content with ANYTHING!
Remember, the "Rebirth of Failure" IS success, but sometimes you DO have to fail, in order to succeed.
My Mother is the Inspiration!
My Mother is the Motivation!
My Mother is the Celebration!
All the Best, All the Time!
Corey
I used to view failure as the most despicable act that one could "accomplish." Imagine THAT: "Accomplishing Failure." Who sets out to do that? Perhaps that was the birth of my disdain for the "F Word." Given all of your hard work, perseverance, determination and acceleration, how could one still find the time to "Accomplish Failure?" What about the fact that opportunity might knock but once, yet you've only mustered up the strength to fail?
My Momma was right about there being a "silver lining in EVERY cloud." You see, sometimes you DO have to fail, in order to succeed. Therein lies the "Lessons Learned," the "Trials and Errors," the "Rebirth of Failure," and the deeply rooted thing that we ALL strive for: Success. The "Rebirth of Failure" IS success. Kind of like being born again, going to the liquid grave, coming out fresh, anew and ready to succeed the next time around.
Corey has indeed accomplished failure in his lifetime. Surely there will be more attempts at success that will end in "Accomplished Failure." The difference going forward is in knowing and having the knowledge that success is not eternally elusive. It just likes to play "hide and seek" sometimes. Yes, we all remember the game, we just need to get IN the game, seek HIM out, seek IT out and the rest will take care of ITself!
"Sometimes you DO have to fail, in order to succeed." But do not allow yourself to become content with "Accomplished Failure." Do not allow yourself to become content with ANYTHING!
Remember, the "Rebirth of Failure" IS success, but sometimes you DO have to fail, in order to succeed.
My Mother is the Inspiration!
My Mother is the Motivation!
My Mother is the Celebration!
All the Best, All the Time!
Corey
Tuesday, January 01, 2008
"Double Dutch"
Growing up with an odd number of sisters, I found myself participating, anticipating and patiently waiting for them to “jump in.” You see I was usually on one of the ends of the rope turning my hands and arms in Figure 8’s trying to approximate, while they calculate, when was the right time to “jump in.” In life there is no such thing as a perfect time or timing in which to jump right on in.
As if we’re preparing to jump in, we rock back and forth looking for OUR, that PERFECT opportunity that we can seize and “Double Dutch” with vigor, flash, style, exuberance, delight and showmanship. You ever notice that some jump in even before the momentum of the ropes is enough to sustain them? And then some jump in with their eyes closed. Then you have those that jump in as soon as the ropes are in full swing because they are ready to demonstrate their flare! Ever seen the truly daring “Double Dutch” with more than one person, while simultaneously performing a routine? Back in your “Double Dutch” days, how did you jump in? However you chose or choose to jump in, don’t rock back and forth for too long. Don’t lose the momentum of the Figure 8’s.
Way back when, I never imagined that YEARS later I would be writing about a harmless activity that was usually associated with girls. There was a lesson in those Figure 8’s and I’m glad that I was at the end of those ropes from time to time. Who would have thought that those Figure 8’s would have had something in store for me worth writing about, worth reflecting upon and worth talking about to this day.
The ropes are turning and the Figure 8’s are in motion. It’s time for us to jump in. It’s time to “Double Dutch” in 2008.
My Mother is the Inspiration!
My Mother is the Motivation!
My Mother is the Celebration!
All the Best, All the Time!
Corey
As if we’re preparing to jump in, we rock back and forth looking for OUR, that PERFECT opportunity that we can seize and “Double Dutch” with vigor, flash, style, exuberance, delight and showmanship. You ever notice that some jump in even before the momentum of the ropes is enough to sustain them? And then some jump in with their eyes closed. Then you have those that jump in as soon as the ropes are in full swing because they are ready to demonstrate their flare! Ever seen the truly daring “Double Dutch” with more than one person, while simultaneously performing a routine? Back in your “Double Dutch” days, how did you jump in? However you chose or choose to jump in, don’t rock back and forth for too long. Don’t lose the momentum of the Figure 8’s.
Way back when, I never imagined that YEARS later I would be writing about a harmless activity that was usually associated with girls. There was a lesson in those Figure 8’s and I’m glad that I was at the end of those ropes from time to time. Who would have thought that those Figure 8’s would have had something in store for me worth writing about, worth reflecting upon and worth talking about to this day.
The ropes are turning and the Figure 8’s are in motion. It’s time for us to jump in. It’s time to “Double Dutch” in 2008.
My Mother is the Inspiration!
My Mother is the Motivation!
My Mother is the Celebration!
All the Best, All the Time!
Corey
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