Happy New Year
As 2023 begins, view it as a blank canvas or a clean slate. It is a time for rejuvenation! This is an excellent opportunity to reset, refresh, restart, reboot, or revamp your attitude, surroundings, or whatever you choose. Moreover, it is time to shake off anything that has been weighing you down; keeping your stuff, and holding you back. Let it go! What better an opportune time for a fresh start — it is the first week, of a new month, in a new year!
Whatever you decide, be content with your choice on how to begin this new year. Remember, it really does matter how you start….. as it ultimately determines and impacts your altitude.
In closing, in 2023 make a concerted effort to be your best you!
Enjoy the Journeys
Joy - is a selfless feeling of extreme happiness and pleasure; inward contentment and peace.
Happiness - an emotional state characterized by feelings of joy, satisfaction, contentment, and fulfillment.
Although joy and happiness are used interchangeably and similar in definition; they are actually very different and distinct. Specifically, joy is an inner feeling; happiness is an outward expression. Moreover, joy is constant while happiness is temporary. In addition, joy is about selflessness and happiness involves pleasing oneself. Joy is meaningful and happiness feels good. Joy involves trials and hardships, which ultimately result in growth and strength, while happiness is easier to achieve. Lastly, joy is transformative and happiness can hold you back. Joyful experiences can be life-changing.
During this holiday season I wish you happiness and even more joy. After all, it has been stated a person pursues happiness but chooses joy.
Enjoy the Journeys!
Fear Not or Fear Knot?
FEAR is anxiety and agitation caused by the presence of danger, evil, pain, etc.; dread; fright — as defined by Webster. Unfortunately, the foregoing is unavoidable; in that, it has been experienced by all. Fear, if not managed, can and will stifle growth, or worse, it can be totally debilitating. Moreover, fear can keep us from fulfilling our purpose; limit our accomplishments; and kill our dreams.
FEAR NOT!
Fear can serve as an internal alarm while keeping us out of harm’s way. Often times fear is used interchangeably with being anxious, or nervous about something unfamiliar, something new. Thus, feeling uncomfortable, out-of-sorts, and frightened — also known as fear knots — is often identified as fear; albeit, there is no real danger, evil, or pain.
A theologian coined an acronym for FEAR: False Evidence Appearing Real, which is another way to look at situations, circumstances, and/or things out of one’s control. Think about it, we tend to fear situations, circumstances, and things beyond our control.
Again, fear not! Instead, determine whether the fear felt (the fear knot), is merely anxiousness, a warning, or simple nervousness. Or is there a real danger, evil, or pain lurking? Once it’s been determined, hopefully, stress levels over things one cannot control………but, can manage, will be lowered.
Enjoy the Journeys
What does it really mean to be “unapologetically” yourself (BUY)?
To be apologetic means “showing realization of and regret for a fault, wrong, etc.” — per Webster’s. Thus, to be unapologetic is to have no regard or regret for being at fault, wrong, etc. Taking it a step further, it is living one’s life without regard or regret about being you, yourself — totally.
The foregoing can be liberating but it can also be detrimental. Upon examination, it is the flip side of the same coin. When you chose to BUY, you are being real, genuine, and HOT (honest, open, and transparent). LIBERATING! Right? However, in order to progress and move forward as adults often times you may need to exercise restraint, tolerance and temperance. Otherwise, the tendency is to get stuck; become stagnant, and stop growing. DETRIMENTAL! Right? Being able to compromise, cooperate, and collaborate enables individuals to consider, create and conquer!
So, when should you BUY? The best and most appropriate time is after the situation has been unemotionally assessed. Accordingly, then you can decide when and where it is totally appropriate to BUY!
In the meantime, enjoy the Journeys!
Opportunities vs Possibilities
If you are in the position to contemplate whether something is a possibility and/or an opportunity, you are in a good place. If not, don’t worry! More likely than not you, as I have missed or overlooked both. Accordingly, if you have ever thought (like I have on many occasions) I should have or could have, that was an opportunity missed.
Opportunities are a combination of circumstances favorable for the purpose; good chance. Possibilities are things/ events/ situations that may be or exist; something that may or may not happen. Thus, any and everything is possible because anything can happen as often as it can NOT.
Based on one’s perspective, opportunities are possibilities — the likelihood of something happening. More important, possibilities are opportunities yet to be manifested! Moving forward, intentionally look for and expect opportunities; in addition, choose to remember any and everything is possible!
Enjoy the Journeys
Reality Check
Reality. Reality check. How does one go about doing, conducting a reality check? What does it mean? First, perhaps what is real must be explored before “checking” it can be considered and/or done.
According to Webster’s (dictionary) reality is the quality of being true to life; in reality, in fact; actually. The root word real means 1) existing or happening as or if in fact; 2) authentic, genuine; Note: #3 omitted; 4) existing objectively.
The word “fact” (a thing that has actually happened or is true) was mentioned, which is reportedly in accordance with fact; not false. Based on the aforementioned, each of the words (real(ity), fact, and true) are reflective of the other. Adding to the mix, or fuel to the fire, is the most subjective element — the individual perspective.
In that the human element is an integral part of every reality check, be aware of emotions and feelings that may cloud your perspective. Moreover, albeit facts may be true—not false, “reality” may vary from person to person, from situation to situation. Even so, reassessing your thoughts, decisions, actions , and your truth can possibly enhance and heightened the likelihood of you securing desired results.
Thus, reality checks are an essential part of growth, of self-reflection!
Enjoy the journey!
What are you passionate about? What, if anything, do you wish, long, or have a strong desire for (crave)? Ultimately, the motivation and driving force that compels one to act, create, and pursue is PASSION!
Unfortunately, like most things in life, passion ebbs and flows causing it to be either a driving force or an afterthought. Likened to relationships, skillsets, goals, and projects, all efforts are affected by one’s passion level. In essence, the outcomes of efforts are impacted by one’s intentional attention to remain present and appreciate the journey. Maintain your PASSION!
It’s been said, familiarity breeds contempt….. Think about it, passion wanes once the object(s) is/are acquired. Something once desired, after acquired, is no longer admired — it’s now, just familiar.
Food For Thought: Mere desire isn’t sustainable; passion — an overwhelming desire is required in order to keep thriving! Feed your passions through positive affirmations; daily thoughts and/or actions; and constant examination/re-evaluation. Then, passionately set new goals while passionately appreciating where you are while en route, on the journey to your redefined, ever-changing destination(s)!
Enjoy the Journeys!
Who Are YOU?
When the foregoing words are read or heard often the once popular “CSI” television show comes to mind—it was the catchy theme song. Yet, when “The Who” recorded the song, the exposure and recognition garnered probably exceeded the bands’ expectations.
Again, who are YOU? More importantly, will YOU too exceed expectations? Moreover, who do YOU desire to be? Think about it, any and all things are possible if and when YOU remove limitations.
At the end of the day, who YOU are is all up to YOU!
Enjoy the journey!
NEXT
The word “next” implies something will follow, or at least the expectation of something to follow. For example, plans are made for the next day, the next week, the next month, and/or year. Further, people are often more excited about “the next” than about what may be happening at the time. Why is this?
Does this occur because one is no longer content in the state in which they are presently found? Or, is it because one has accomplished the goal, or completed the task? Or, maybe it is best to compare the feeling of anticipation after ordering your meal. Specifically, the first course/appetizers can not arrive fast enough before the mind is contemplating the drive/ride home. Then, while enjoying the bread, salad, and/or starters, you are already anticipating the main course and dessert! Life is similar in that individuals tend to fail to enjoy the moment before looking forward to Taking the next thing.
Today, take time to enjoy the moment before moving to the next!
Enjoy the Journeys!
Now what?
There inevitably comes a time in one’s life when the proverbial question is asked, now what? The aforementioned, in contrast to its counterpart—what now?—does not suggest or imply something sinister or menacing. Instead, the former, what now suggests a dream fulfilled, a goal accomplished, and/ or a desire achieved!
Thus, when accessing growth (which must be planned), take inventory on which side your dreams, goals, and/or desires land. Are you looking at “now what!” or “what now?”? Leaning into one of my favorite quotes by Wayne Dyer “Change the way you look at things, and the things you look at change.” Accordingly, it truly is all in one’s perspective! A perspective that impacts one’s outcomes.
Take away: It is all up to you/me to decide and then follow through. How situations, circumstances, and things are seen and subsequently handled begin at the point of perception!
This is truly your journey, enjoy it!
ACTion
ACTion — agree to do, drive — a noun. The foregoing word has many definitions — it is also deemed “the doing of something, motion or operation; an act, thing done”. Furthermore, in a different context, the word ACTion encompasses and addresses “behavior.”
In the former capacity, ACTion describes movement (motion); thus, it requires taking steps to complete a task(s), implement a plan(s), and/or acquire a desire(s). In addition, ACTion describes motion or operation (the process, method). Accordingly, taking action involves utilizing a process, a method of doing something or the plan in motion. Lastly, delving deeper, the word ACTion as indicated above depicts behavior; which again involves and requires movement. Behavior is the external manifestation of thought; it is our thoughts in motion. Therefore, one cannot think about something that requires ACTion without associating with it some form of physical movement! ACT; do something! MOVE; even if the plan is not formalized! We are what we think, we become what we do!
As Nike so adequately coined the phrase, “just do it!” It really is as simple as that; ACTion is required! Moreover, the likelihood of remaining inACTive increases with the passage of time; inevitably, resulting in procrastination. However, we can agree to do it, legs are added to our thoughts and move! Take ACTion…Now!
Enjoy the jOURney!
VISION✅
The word vision, like most, has more than one meaning. It can describe what is seen; how well it is seen; or the ability to see beyond. The former depicts what the brain interprets for the eyes — visual perceptions. Ultimately, said visual perceptions lead to opinions, thoughts, and beliefs which result in actions, behaviors, and habits.
Moreover, what we see (visual perceptions) become, morph into perspectives. Our perspective is then impacted (either positively or negatively) by how well we “see” something. In essence, is there something physically, emotionally, mentally, or spiritually affecting our vision? Physical Example: I did not know I needed glasses until I realized although I could see I was not seeing things clearly. Accordingly, there are times we may not see situations, circumstances, or people clearly; the foregoing could happen for various reasons. Specifically, we may not have all the relevant facts; or not be in a good space emotionally/mentally/spiritually; or there is something impeding our view — to name a few. The main takeaway is we may NOT be seeing things clearly!
Lastly, vision is the ability to see beyond — visionary. It is to have the capabilities to tap into the creative, intuitive, imaginative parts of our beings. In reality, our current, yet ever-changing world demonstrates mankind’s vision to see beyond what exists; we are literally surrounded by visionaries! Most importantly, there is a visionary, the capability within each of us to see beyond; it is just waiting to be unleashed!
In that, we are what we think, and what we think is based on what and how well we see things, it is imperative that we check our vision! Just as glasses and eventually Lasik surgery restored my vision physically we are all in a position to apply corrective measures, as needed!
When was your last vision check?
Enjoy the jOURney!
Do you see a glass as 1/2 full or empty? The manner in which you conceptualize the thought, whether you put the cheerful (full) before the negative (empty), or in reverse, speaks volumes!
It is a known fact you can neither control nor foresee what happens in life, however, you can control how you respond. Think about it, what is your natural inclination when the unexpected occurs? First, do you see obstacles/problems (glass 1/2 empty) or challenges/opportunities (glass 1/2 full)?
There is a saying when life gives you lemons make lemonade. This is easier said than done. In order to make lemonade (glass 1/2 full) out of lemons (glass 1/2 empty), other essential ingredients are needed; basically, water and sugar (a sweetener). Without these two ingredients, the sourness of the lemons will not change. Amazingly, just as water and sugar turn sour lemons into a heavenly elixir, dilemmas can also be altered. Consider adding a calm mind and spirit, with a more positive (less negative) approach. By merely changing what you can control most negative situations become palatable and manageable.
The next time you face an obstacle (negative), view it as a challenge (positive). You might be surprised at the difference it will have in situations and circumstances!
Moving forward, hopefully, you will see the glass 1/2 full rather than 1/2 empty!
Enjoy the jOURney!
ReMIX
The word remix evokes thoughts of possibilities, enhancement — improving; things being different but the same. In music, when the MC or the deejay yelled “ReMIX” the song was taken to a new level! Albeit, the lyrics, notes, and/or beat remained the same, the remixed song had a different tempo, instruments added or removed, and the beat noticeably manipulated. Nonetheless, the words remained the same. Although the voice may have been enhanced (reverberated), slightly altered (falsetto, bass, alto, or soprano), the message, and the meaning remained identical.
There are times when it will not be necessary to change directions or alter your goals. Rather, a remix is warranted. Accordingly, the ability to move forward does not always require a new plan, altering goals and/or dreams. Wayne Dyer stated, “Change the way you look at things, and the things you look at change.” In essence, altering your perspective can bring about the desired results. Is the glass half-full or half-empty?
Thus, as you face your next roadblock, change how you look at the situation, task, and/or dilemma. In addition to accomplishing your goals changing one’s perspective
also broadens and expands one’s frame of reference.
It is never too late! Is it too late, never! ReMIX
REFRESH
What does it mean, furthermore, how often and when should individuals refresh? Regarding the former, the prefix “re” means: To do again, to repeat. And, the term “fresh” means: Not spoiled or stale; just made; bright; clean; recent; not known before. As it pertains herein refresh is defined as To make fresh again; to revive.
Forward, as well as upward mobility, require one’s ability to willingly refresh thoughts, intent, and behavior. In that, life itself naturally has the tendency to lull one into a state of complacency, contentment, and/or comfort the likelihood of losing momentum exists. Accordingly, the passion experienced at the onset of any fulfilled desire tends to wane, if not revisited. More often than not when the desired is acquired it’s viewed as the destination, rather than merely part of the journey. Unfortunately, when what was once new becomes familiar, the excitement lessens and the thrill of it all just
fades. The foregoing is inevitable unless one remains intentional; unless one remains involved. Thus, periodic reminders of WHY may ensure the WHAT can and will be maintained!
Just as you reboot, hit escape, or refresh a page electronically, the next time you feel off-balanced, stuck, or immobile make things bright by doing something that hasn’t been done! Remember the WHY (purpose) in order to revive, and refresh the WHAT (goal, experience).
Enjoy the jOURney!
FLATLINE
Flatline means – fail to increase, remain static, inactive motionless. As It pertains to circumstances, situations, dilemmas, quagmires and/or decisions, you may feel as though you have flatlined.
As I have learned changing one’s perspective. Changes one’s situation. Accordingly, flatlining is merely an opportunity to start over. It signifies an even playing field, going back to square one, and that a do-over is possible.
In life, just as with a home that has been outgrown, the tendency is to “fix-up”, remodel, update and upgrade rather than level it to the ground – to simply “flatline”. Unfortunately, more often than not true desires are not fulfilled by modifications; they are merely placated and pacified.
What in your life deserves to be flatlined in order for you to reboot, refresh, renew, revamp and/or realign?
Enjoy the Journey
My WHY………is for Me!
Ponder the foregoing, really contemplate what’s implied. Seriously. Think about it…..my why is for me?
More often than not choices made, decisions rendered, and paths taken are questioned by others. Although decisions, no matter how significant or minor are personal, others may not understand or realize how much introspective thought, research, reasoning and/or prayer was actually relied upon.
So, before someone asks why, we must first ask ourselves, in that, our actions should be results-driven. Accordingly, the consequences and/or rewards are based on said actions — not our thoughts or the opinions of others.
Ultimately, albeit we do not have to explain our “whys” to anyone, the inquiry of loved ones should serve as validation rather than reproach or slight reproof. In closing, embrace your “whys” as they belong to you;
I have finally unapologetically owned mine!
Enjoy the Journeys
How Are You? Really?
When the inquiry is made regarding how you are, what is your typical response? Do you take time to truly ponder the question? Is much consideration given to what is really being asked of you? As for me, more often than not, I consider the question to be perfunctory; somewhat rhetorical. Accordingly, my answer is just that, perfunctory and/or rhetorical. No time is taken to gauge how I feel, really!
When asked, “How are you?”; “How you doing?” “How’re you feeling?”; Pat's answers are either “I’m okay”; “I’m good”; or “I’m fine”. What do the foregoing responses truly mean? I’m okay, good, fine are all words that do not really say much; however, said words provide the polite, acceptable, courteous, and expected response.
So, the next time asked or before you ask, think about how you are feeling or if you really want to know how others are doing. Regarding the former, when asked think of it as a cue to honestly access where you are; to truly gauge where you are emotionally, mentally, and/or situationally. Lastly, when you/I ask that of others, let’s make sure the answer is one wanted to be heard. With that being said, how are you? Really?
Enjoy the Journeys
Striving and Thriving in ‘22
The new year is fast underway and many have already abandoned their resolutions! Ergo, we have to approach change from a different perspective, in that, merely making resolutions without strategic plans is not working. Thus, rather than make resolutions that ultimately end up dismissed, why not develop meaningful habits.
Researchers say that habits can be developed after consistently and diligently doing the same thing for 21 days, consecutively. Most often, resolutions are lofty goals that on the surface appear doable. We set out trying to right the wrongs of years prior, rather than trying to really develop a few healthier and fulfilling improvements. Said improvements can serve as a catalyst for securing desires and successfully achieving resolutions.
Accordingly, focus on improvements rather than resolutions! Moving forward realign resolutions to fit life improvements based on newly acquired habits. Regardless of what is happening externally, which is beyond our control, internally, we can control what we do to set ourselves up to strive and thrive in 2022!
Enjoy the Journeys!
Happy New Year 2022
“Should old acquaintance be forgot and never brought to mind? Should old acquaintance be forgot and days of auld lang syne/old lang syne? (Scottish, literally meaning old, long since; old times; olden days).”
Many of us have butchered the lyrics of this song, often mumbling along when it’s sang! This year, being intentional I decided to research its meaning. Should old friends and times be forgotten, not to be remembered? Is there a time to forget old friends and times, to keep the past in the past?
Upon reflection, the rhetorical questions posed in the first stanza of Auld Lang Syne need to be answered, if we are really planning to do a new thing in a new year. Right? Things will and can not be different in the new year unless we do, see, and think differently in the new year. Accordingly, if leaving the unpleasantness of what is and has occurred during the past 12 months, to willingly embrace the possibilities of the upcoming NeW yEaR is your desire, do something new! The passing of minutes on the clock, the transformation of night into day, moving from one month to the next, and one year to the next/new year does not automatically, miraculously change us, our lives, and/or circumstances.
It does, however, open us up to new experiences and possibilities!
As we prepare for 2022, I plan to ensure my actions and thoughts line up NOT with the old but the new!
Happy New Year
Enjoy the Journeys
HOLIDAYS BELLS, BOWS, AND BLUES
Tis the season to be jolly! Happy holidays! Be merry and bright! Enjoy walking in a winter wonderland! Joy to the World! Peace on earth and goodwill toward mankind! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Wow, such glad tidings of comfort and joy, well wishes for a happy and joyous holiday season! Yet for many, amongst the silver and glittering bells, the bright and colorful bows, there is little peace or joy. Beyond the beautiful decorations, the twinkling lights, and elaborate bows there are bowed heads and broken hearts and spirits. Life has a way of changing how we view a time of year we once anxiously and excitedly awaited. Rather than looking to the bright light, the star, which gave and continues to give us reasons to hope, and enjoy a life filled with joy and peace, the BLUES creep in and take up residence. The blues which cause us to focus on what we do not have, loved ones we’ve lost, dreams deferred, disappointments, and hopes dashed; rather than to appreciate and be thankful for what we have and to anticipate desires to be fulfilled.
Each of us is responsible for our responses to situations and circumstances even though we cannot control how or why they have come about. The “blues” are merely emotions and feelings to which we give heed. The “blues” are only as real as we allow them to be; we can intentionally control how we respond to what we feel. Accordingly, during the remainder of the season, cast out the blues and choose to celebrate life itself!
Yes, we are all grown up and no longer sleep with one eye open on Christmas Eve; we now know SANTA is only as good to us as we can honestly afford to be to ourselves; FROSTY really never came to life nor can he transpose himself into Mr. Right (as some of the Christmas movies imply); REINDEER really do NOT know how to fly; it is really better to be nice than naughty (albeit the fun lies in reverse). Nonetheless, let your child out, and get excited! Sing your favorite Christmas song as loud as you please and watch a smile spontaneously appear on your face! You can take control of the “blues” by creating your own silver linings instead!
Lastly, enjoy the bells, bows, and shake the blues!
Happy Holidays and Enjoy the Journeys
You are only as old as your thoughts; as obsolete as your ideas; as irrelevant as your perspective; and, as outdated as your inability to change.
Give thanks for the things you have; the person you are and the individual you’re not; where you are at this juncture; and, most importantly, the life you shall live!
Gratitude…..Really?
As the day set aside to give thanks, in these United States of America, is swiftly approaching, what are you grateful for………really? What does it mean to be thankful? Just as the word love, is used without thinking, saying thanks or I’m grateful is often expressed glibly. Unfortunately, words—which should be meaningful, impactful—may not be valued as such. As previously noted, the word “love” is a great example as it is used for any and everything, from apps to zoology (A to Z). And, sadly the same word (in the English language) is used to express one’s deepest feelings, and confusingly it’s various stages of affection!
Accordingly, what does it mean to be grateful, have gratitude, give thanks? Are you/we ever truly grateful? Why are you and I thankful? Is being thankful the same as being content? Or, is being satisfied, being content merely a myth, a fleeting emotion that you/we are forever chasing? Is one to only be thankful when one is content/satisfied?
Realistically, being grateful, expressing gratitude and giving thanks is separate, has nothing to do with being satisfied; being content. The former (for me) involves understanding that everyday necessities, relatively good health, a sound mind and the ability to live independently are reasons to be grateful. Contrarily, the latter (for me) involves being intentional in walking out, living and truly enjoying that for which to be thankful. It is learning that in some situations not having, lacking, or going without are reasons to be grateful.
My mother often told me “the world owes you nothing”. I eventually understood this to mean that my sense of contentment and attitude of gratitude was on and within me. Accordingly, I am, just as you are responsible for how we opt to live; grateful and content or NOT!
Meanwhile, when looking toward the future, take time to live in the present. Take time, as it is said “ to smell” the roses! When anything, to paraphrase Murphy’s Law, can go wrong and does, find that nugget, that gem, that something for which to give thanks.
Every new day is a blank canvas, a “do-over” of sorts; another opportunity to move toward that goal, or to walk away from something in order to reach your potential. In every situation, I am learning that an attitude of gratitude and choosing to be content produces more desired results!
Enjoy the Journeys!
SPEAK UP
Martin Niemoeller penned a poem often referenced: First, they came for the communists, but I didn’t speak because I wasn’t communist. They came for the Jews, the Catholics, and others, but I didn’t speak up. Finally, they came for me - and by that time there was no one left to speak up.
Today more than ever the foregoing is applicable. When we speak and stand up for others, we are doing the same for ourselves. No man is an island. We are stronger together than apart. United we stand, divided we fall.
Being “United” does not mean we agree on all things, just those that matter most to us all. Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
The enemy is not an entity, it is comprised of individuals who, somewhere along their journeys made detours that lead them into dark places. Remember, every step we take is heading someplace. We just have to decide if we are really going in the right direction.
Enjoy the Journeys
AGING Gracefully
When you think of aging, what pops into your mind? Senior citizen, old, mature, forgotten, invisible, obsolete, ignored, outdated, irrelevant? Unfortunately, American standards suggest the optimum years are between the ages of 25 and 35. Take a moment to honestly reflect……were those really your optimum years! In my case, NOT!
ALERT: Do NOT believe the hype! It has been said, youth is wasted on the young: Translation—we do not appreciate our youth until we’re older. How often have you said or thought, "if I knew then what I know now...." In reality, every day on this earth we are getting older. Days turn into weeks, weeks into months, months into years, and years into decades, so on and so forth. In order for aging to be viewed as something to embrace, a change in mindset and thoughts about it is needed in order to maximize the process.
With aging comes wisdom, knowledge, and understanding. WISDOM to know what is best for you; to not be swayed by the opinion of others as you will be the one most impacted by your decisions. KNOWLEDGE to know, you can always do something different by learning something new. Do not allow society, the nation’s views, limit you! Most important remember only you can hinder your mobility. Lastly, aging affords you UNDERSTANDING to allow others to be themselves. You do not have to make excuses for others or yourself. In that you too a mere mortal, you are human and prone to mistakes, which when owned do not define you.
Just continue to strive to be the best you. Refuse to be invisible or a part of a forgotten generation. Accept the aging process, come to embrace it, and experience it gracefully. After all, it is a phase of living that is happening with or without your consent.
Change The Way You Look At Things
When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change; although incorrectly quoted, the foregoing statement significantly impacted my life. Wayne Dyer actually stated, “Change the way you look at things and the things you look at change.” Nonetheless, my slight misquoting by no means alters or detracts from the intent of the statement. In essence, it is all about perspective.
Everything that is — is really based on the individual’s PERSPECTIVE.
Utilizing this concept I state to you:
In life, is NEVER too late!
REMIX: Is it too late? NEVER in life!😌
In either case, only you can determine how you think, respond, speak (tone, context, and content), and act!