No Do Overs

One thing for sure in life- there are some things we only get one shot at, doing it right. Preparing for college, doing well in college-affects the future eats up time and money.

Take life serious in general with work, relationships, and family. When you hear “life is short,” at any age believe it to be true. One of the biggest responsibilities is raising children. Be patient and take time to know them inside out, even when they might be distant, not communicating. That’s when you need to dig down deeper.

The love of your child through adulthood should never pause, neglect, or stop. Often, it can be very trying to help and maintain your connection with a daughter or son. Be relentless all-in and pay close attention always. You only get one chance to get it right, ultimately so, there are no do overs.

hope you enjoyed the reading,

M.Steven

The Little Things

That can bring the most cheers

A friendly face of an unknown can mark a day.

A gesture of support, of a life decision

To have a stress-free day at work

There's a lot at play.

Hugs and kisses from a grandchild

Lifts consciousness and spirit.

A slow drive alone, reminiscing

About the first car, first kiss

Produces gratitude and zeal

Obliging the journey’s heartfelt past and present.

hope you enjoyed the reading,

M.Steven

The Place to Be

Ever wonder where one should be?

Not related to work or home…

Loved ones, dear friends, pets, and special places,

All deserve a place in our hearts and souls.

As well as talkative remembrances

That revives life’s experiences that will be held,

In unison with love and affection.

hope you enjoyed the reading,

M.Steven

One Way or The Other

 

It will be time to discover what was completely undercover. Time has a way of being on your side. Trying to figure out the wrongs that were done. Looking from different perspectives, offers unveilings of intent and agenda. Usually, observations and deeds explain what might be of question or misunderstood. People will weigh in with opinions and insights, take- but only heed.

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M.Steven

Easier Said Than Done

Most of the time, we're sincere with our words, actions, and intent. In certain situations that may seem small to us, can be hugely significant to the person we are helping. Basic life occurrences like, borrowing money, taking a shift at work, or giving a lift to the store. low level helping hand scenarios.

It's when a promise of help that directly affects personally more than one person becomes deeply complicated. Agreeing or lying to cover up a legal incident or promising to Cosign on a loan - is questionable.

Other people may be drawn in on both sides of the issue. Even the one with the good intent may be severely impacted, maybe more than anyone else. Words and good purpose should be analyzed, scrutinized extremely well to avoid backfire and hard feelings.

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M.Steven

The Fork in The Road

When traveling down life’s roadway, there comes a time

When a big decision presents itself that impacts your future.

Tremendously, it’s a monumental moment in time

That we all encounter at some point or another.

It may be the career decision you've been putting off

That hasn't been clear enough to decide. The pivot point here is

two-fold, both have risk one maybe more than the other.

The less risky path may not be immediately beneficial but

Has long term benefits and growth invested with time.

The other choice is a gamble that needs vision, thought and

Advice to decide. The fork in the road comes in many forms

And levels of impact. The trick here is to be prepared, recognize

When the split appears and grasp the depth of the decision

That you will be making. Then, you’ll march down the crossroads

With grit and fortitude to create and live out your life

With confidence and purpose.

hope you enjoyed the reading,

M.Steven

Once In a Lifetime

 

As we get older in life, we experience an event or events that resonate within us.

The title suggests a one-time circumstance that quickly comes and goes.

But is it really? Can there be many or a few of these instances?

Yes, I believe so. In many facets of our lives this adage appears most times

Without notice, there can be many examples.

It may be appeared as a one-time perfect job opportunity that either you seized

Or it slipped away.

Chances are another opportunity came up and it worked out well.

It may present itself as that dream home that somehow didn't develop but

Disappointed. Yet, we survived and moved on and built great memories

That fate directed us to.

It's such a great ideal and notion that gets romanticized almost to the point of

Being celestial and maybe even out of reach.

But if we are honest with ourselves, the once in a lifetime concept-

Comes in second, to a reality that we have come to love and enjoy…

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M.Steven

Childlike

 

There is not anything quite like it.

Innocence rules the day many would say.

Energy enough to power, Freedom Tower!

Happiness which holds no bounds

In elders easily reversing their frowns.

Hearts pumping lovingly and trustingly.

A smile and spirit that inspires happiness,

Tenderly looking the other way during a moment of…

Naughtiness.

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M.Steven

Find Another Way

 

It’s going to be okay roadblocks are showing

not all of them do.

Inspirations for a change appear have to hold them with no fear,

time to take action commands an attainable solution,

to place… in your hands.

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M.Steven

It Takes Some Thought

It seems during our daily lives, there’s always something to deal with, attend to, decide upon… In most cases circumstances afford us, “time,” to assess, analyze so as to make a solid prudent decision.

Personal life, work life – social life… it all starts with priority setting then some time management, to check the issues off the list. Don’t rush, seek advice from trusted people, review every angle and its impact on life, in general.

Keep a firm grip on timing with the clear minded plan or decision that keeps your head in a calm confident zone to be ready to field the next challenge head on.

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M.Steven

No Limit

No Limit

To what one may embrace

A world of choices and promises

Ardent focus of a lifetime,

Spent discovering as well as fulfilling.

Careful… good versus bad equals – temptation

Allurement contains consequences routinely

Executed, leaving behind a dusty trail

Of dismay and lament.

First priority is self-definition.

Collaborating with attributes leads to directional

Paths of adventures and merriment,

Exceeding, what was listed in mind.

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M.Steven

Having Style

Simply more than just a smile.

Well-groomed with chic fashion sense,

Reveals a quality that engenders beguile.

Accolades from keen-eyed admirers, immense.

Confident flare offers no one’s lament.

Especially, when you are the complete content…

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M.Steven

Sense of Order

Aid’s us not to falter.

Genuine guardrails keep us closer

To the reality we exist in.

Right from wrong, truth or consequences herein.

Outside the rails proves to be reckless.

Repairing self from unrest, tremendous.

Framework is the glue of design

Keeps us from crossing the costly fault line.

hope you enjoyed the reading.

M.Steven

Forgive Yourself

We all have baggage in our lives that we wish we could correct but can't. 

As time passes by it still weighs on your heart and soul…

Take time for inner peace, ask for forgiveness not only of others but also, 

we need to ask ourselves to be forgiven

Because peace can only come from within.

hope you enjoyed the reading,

M.Steven

Have Some Self Awareness

Many times, we get caught up with our circumstances and are blind to what is happening right in front of us.

There is a time for self-examination, and a time to release the urge for self-absorption, and interact and relate to the world around us.

If you don’t you will live an existence of one dimension with no depth of substance and compassion.

hope you enjoyed the reading,

M.Steven 

To What End

 

The night will fall, it is said.

No one is being misled.

Futility of daily therapeutics, is a dread.

Family, peace and remembrances, instead.

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M.Steven

The Time Will Come

 

When nothings to be done. 

Mazes that were travelled, no strum. 

People places and things, ho-hum. 

Answers to questions, and then some... 

Lots of regrets, what ifs, and almost. 

Need not succumb, more to draw from. 

The daily grind at some point will shine. 

Although it takes some time to discern, 

That's what this is, as the ups and downs spin off truths, 

Past moments in time, leave little to reassign.

hope you enjoyed the reading,

M.Steven

Giving Some Hugs

Not simply a case of needing…

Warm response to a relationship,

More a case of giving.

Acting on queue, anyone can do.

It's an expression of relating, to another.

No solicitation is warranted, only

True concern to ease some pain.

Or join in a life moment with,

Spirited gladness and the best of hugs… 

hope you enjoyed the reading,

M.Steven

Having Envy

Can throw one for a loop.

Endless decisions based on jealousy,

Leads to eventual identity crisis.

Living, to measure up, ushers in a

Merry-go-round of distorted reality.

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M.Steven

Choosing To Be Passive

 

Being invisible most times… works

When drama enters the room

What is the meek to do…

If it’s not affecting you, safe to be aphonic.

Whispers in your head, speak openly.

Not a path to take, quietly disappointing

Pick and choose as you wish, you…

Might never be able to give someone what they need the most, 

at a time of stress… compassion.

hope you enjoyed the reading,

M.Steven