The Way You Fight

Sometimes, there are things that just don’t work right. Sometimes there are things that you fight for and still have a reason to fight for, but the way you fight for them will mean the difference in life and death. There are people who will tell you that all you've worked for is hopeless, but you cannot listen to them. You have to know in your heart what is right and what will keep inspiring you and pushing you forward. You have to make sure that the people who do care about you, really do care and are willing to help you. Maybe you have to start over and completely make new friends because all the friends you had, have left you. I've been there. I've hit rock bottom and sat there with no real inspiration, with no real dedication to do anything. But you have to get up and move on. Sure, there may have been some issues that you wanted to resolve before you thought you could move on, but by moving on, you very well may resolve those issues. And if you don’t, then once you have become someone better, then consider resolving them, if it is appropriate. But remember to never give up.

The Key To Happiness

When you are down, when you are in a time of need, never forget the glorious memories that you've had. Never forget those times, because those are the times that may keep you going. Those are the times that will lift your spirit up when it has fallen. Sometimes friends aren't enough to keep you going. Reminiscing on the good times is something that you should always be doing. Cover up all those bad memories with memories that were joyful, cover up those thoughts with smiles and never let the sides of your smile fall. Become outgoing, become inspiring, become something worth something to yourself because when you do that, you will start to see the beauty of yourself. You will love yourself more and when you learn to easily love yourself, that will be when you can love others. Hold on to the past, yes, because your past is glorious. Your past is astounding and your past is something that can be the light to someone. Whether it saves their life or just helps them through the day doesn't matter, because in the end, you did something for someone that needed it. However, don’t hold on to the mistakes you've made. Figure out how to change them, then change them and move on and do not hate yourself for what you did and learn to forgive yourself because that is the key to happiness.

Continue The Fight

In life, there is always something worth fighting for. Whatever that thing may be, you can continue fighting for it. Don’t lose sight of your main goal though because a lot of the time people get wrapped up in the steps to get there. Those steps are very crucial, but they aren't as important as containing yourself and maintaining your composure. Don’t let the things that other people do bring you down, because no matter how much it could hurt inside, it won’t destroy you and it won’t kill you. They say that what doesn't kill you makes you stronger, and that is very true. There is nothing that should be able to destroy you and if you feel that way, talk to someone before you go insane and do things that you will regret later on in life. Never let yourself fall short of the things that you as an astounding person can accomplish and above all, never give up hope in yourself. Things may get tougher and tougher as time ticks slowly by, but you should remain strong in yourself and let others who know how to help, help you because no one can do it alone. Let yourself become a person everyone adores and loves to be around. Step out of your comfort zone and try things new and different. Go without a fear of criticism and don’t be afraid to be embarrassed. When you can focus on these things, you will become a person who knows how to be strong, how to befriend their enemies, and above all, how to continue fighting. Never. Give. Up. 

Motivation

There are times when people may be feeling down about something and it is clear to see that because they aren't acting themselves. Make an effort to do something for them: help motivate them and show them that there is definitely something that they can do. Don’t let them feel down and be lazy. Get them out of their comfort zone, get them out of their little shell and let them open up. Don’t force them, but lead them out. There’s an old expression that says, “You can lead a horse to water but you can’t make it drink.” Be the friend to another who needs it, who has been going through a tough time, especially lately, and open them up to the things you know they enjoy. Do whatever you can to show them that you are making an effort to give them what they need to, to become sociable, interactive, and incredible again. And above all, never give up hope for that person. They were once a caterpillar and they closed up inside their cocoon. Show them that it is spring now and that they can come out and see the world, finalizing their transformation from simple to incredible. Be their assistance and assure yourself that nothing you do is ever in vein.

Do What Is Right

You go through life each and every day making choices without even thinking about it. You make choices to take the next step to walk, to talk to someone, and other simple things that you have been almost programmed to do over the past however long you've been alive. But there are also some choices in life that you have to think about. These choices can be easy, yes, but more often than not, if you are really thinking about them, they will be difficult to make. These choices may be life changing to not only you, but those around you. In your own world, realize the importance of making the right decision for your own benefit, but also for the benefit of others. Take the time to rearrange your thoughts and put them in line to accomplish what your real vision is. Doing what is right: That is the key to success. Your choices will always affect someone in some way so be careful what you choose to do. Grow in strength and confidence in yourself so that your choices will become something that others will want to follow and because of this, you will become a leader to many. But whatever you do, never walk alone. Every leader has someone they look up to; an idol, an influential person in their life, or even a power beyond what anyone could imagine. Make friends with those that are willing to help you, no matter their age. If they are younger than you and you can learn something from them, so be it. Don’t let your own pride get in the way of the strength and help you will need to become a leader.

There is always someone out there who will help you… someone cares, someone believes in you, someone knows what you’ve been through and is willing to show you that they can because they don’t care what you say to them, as long as they can help you. Things might be awkward between you and someone else, but fight through it because awkwardness is something that shouldn't be a barrier between people, between friends. Never lose sight of the purpose within your own life; to show others that someone cares about them, to be a helping hand to those who need it, and to never give up. Love greatly those around you, even if they seem to not like you because treating something evil, whether it is a thought inside yourself or actually true, with something good, will NEVER result in failure.

Professional

There are things in your life that people define you as. Maybe it is a sport you play or a song you write or a book you've published, but whatever it is that you have done, you will always be rewarded by your actions, as long as they are truly from your heart. You may not be as good as someone else at something, but no matter because what should define you and should define others, is that whatever your skill level, you are still a professional because being a professional means that you took the time to dedicate yourself to something, and time is a very important element of dedication. If you can spend time doing the things that you love doing, hoping for a future with whatever it is, it can happen. All you have to do is try and never give up. Don’t be an amateur and give up what you were striving for, until you know that it isn't meant for you. You can never waste your life striving for something because in the end, if you get it, it paid off. But if you don’t, you will walk away with a great knowledge and more strength than you had before you came to it. Use this as something to push you forward and give you a dream to pursue who you are. Don’t let others think less of you for being “defeated” as they might put it, because you are not and have not been defeated. You are stronger than you think you are. What people say and do is simply a mind game. Don’t go along with it… Instead, be a professional, showing that no matter what happens, there will always be a you and there will always be someone to be there for you. Never lose hope. Be strong, be courageous, be everything that you can be to help others if they need it. Let the things of your life be a good influence to those who hear and see you.

YOLO: Yesterday Only Lingers Obediently

In each and every person, there is piece of a past that you don’t want to be there. What are you going to do about it? You say that you could never forget your past and that you could never move on successfully, but you are wrong. In life, you make your own choices. No one can tell you what to do and when they do you don’t always have to listen to them. You make the choice of what you are going to do. Just remember it doesn't matter what you choose to do, as long as you are willing to live with the consequences of your actions. Don’t let the past inflict damage on your heart because your heart is the most important thing that could ever be a part of you. Run from the things that hurt you, but never hide. Turn and face them before they can catch back up to you and beat them down, not physically, but with your own mind and self-logic. It is your choice to do this as well. It can be very hard to fight back the pain in your life when you feel like everything is crashing down on you, but you will be able to do it, as long as you put your hope in yourself and believe in yourself. There is never a second chance in your life, we do not reincarnate, I’m sorry to inform you, those who believed we did. You have one shot, and once that is done, you get to sit there and reflect back on the life you lived, asking yourself, was it worth it? Did I really live my life to the full potential? Did I accomplish my goal?... If so, you have done well. If not, what did you miss? Well you missed making the correct choices in life. You gave up, you gave in, and you lost hope. If you feel this way now, change it. Make a difference in who you are and what you want to become so that you can accomplish your dreams and goals. Let others help you and let the things that haunt you stay behind you and don’t ever look back except to kick it in the teeth with a kick that sends it far out of your life, forever. Yesterday only lingers obediently. Yolo. Don’t let your past haunt you, for all that will do is hurt not only you, but those whom you love and you never want to do that. Your past will always haunt you, however, until you get rid of it yourself. Your own life and memories are obedient to you and what you do and say, so get rid of the faults in your life and press on towards the goal you are trying to achieve. 

The Golden Rule

No matter what you think of at night, whether dreams or nightmares, just remember that when you wake up, there will always be someone there. When you have visions of things in your past coming back up in your future, just remember that you can and will be a different person from who you were in your past. Don’t ever settle for the lesser you. Don’t ever let the things in your past hurt you beyond something you know how to easily control. Don’t make it something so difficult that you wouldn’t be able to live with it. If there is something that makes you feel bad enough to where you can’t live with it, do something about it because the only reason you feel that way is cause of the thoughts in your mind telling you that you screwed up and that there is no way you can make it up or make it right. Get past that, fighting for what your true dream is because if it is really your dream, then you will be able to make that dream a reality, no matter what comes in the middle. And though it may be extremely hard to push through all of the pain and the regret, do it anyway because it will make you a better person. Make friends with your enemies because you never know who, deep down still inside, might want to be your friend. Life can be way too short to be making enemies. If someone wrongs you, forgive them and move on from it. Do everything you can to never hold anything against them, no matter the pain inside. Don’t kill yourself over a single friendship, but don’t be enemies. Each and every person can communicate in a civilized way about things without fighting, without getting mad, and without creating enemies. Love those who hate you. Care for those who don’t even know you. Because when you do, people will notice and hopefully follow in your footsteps because you are being an influence to those around you. Don’t ever do something for the fame and the popularity of whatever it is that you are doing. Instead do things because you want to change the world and you believe in your heart that you can, no matter your background. Everyone is created differently and that is a good thing. If everyone was the same, there would be no interest in life. But everyone is created equally and should never be treated lesser than another being. Think about yourself and how you would want to be treated. Hopefully you would want to be treated with respect, with honor, and with love. Do that for others because if you want to feel those things from others to you, you have to do it to others themselves. In short terms, treat others the way you want to be treated. Take time to give to others what they need if you can provide them with it. Dedicate your life to helping others and showing others the true power of friendship and the true knowledge of what a simple action of loving and caring will do to someone. Remember that no matter what you go through, there is always someone worse off and you should take your pain, manipulate it, and use it to help others, never to hurt them. Show people “lol” as some people put it, “lots of love”. 

Help Others and Refrain From Grudges

You go through life every day, never always thinking about what goes on outside of your own life. But if you sit back and look at the world around you, the people around you, you will come to find out that there is always someone who is worse off than you are. Think about each person you see. Think about the way they walk, the way they interact, their expressions on their face…  It will often show you what that person is dealing with inside, not specifically, but you can either tell if they are hurting or if they are content or if they are happy. Make an effort to step out of your own comfort zone into the life of another. Ask about them, befriend them, and above all, do what you feel is right for them. If it is leaving them alone, leave them alone for a little while. If it is hanging out and/or talking with them each and every day that you can for some period of time to prevent them from doing something that they will regret later, do it. never back down from the feeling each and every one of us have inside of us, telling us to press on through the day and recognize the needs around us, never forgetting that that is our reason for noticing them. Dream on through the night, but in the morning, remember the life you have laid out before you. Think about your future, your plans that you WILL accomplish, and always remember to locate those around you in need, always being prepared to help someone in a way that will truly benefit them. Though your life may really suck sometimes, don’t let what affects you, hurt others. Know that even though there are some annoying and rude people in this world, remember that there will always be someone out there who will help you, and a lot of the time, you will only find that person by getting out of your comfort zone and living your dream and who you want to be, showing everyone who you truly are. When they see that, they will know who you are and will flock to you to cheer you up when they can tell that you aren’t yourself. Don’t hide things inside. Tell others what makes you happy to encourage them, and let others listen to you when you need it so that you don’t fall apart yourself by trying to hold everything inside. When you carry on through life, there will always be things that bring you down. It is inevitable so don’t try to run from it. When you let others realize how important they are to you and how important you are to them, live on that and never let it go. Let that inspire you to accomplish great things. Things that will make you a stronger person, things that will help you grow with your friends, and things that will help others realize how much life is important to not only them, but to their friends, family, and whoever they have come into contact with. And you will never know all your friends if you don’t live your life to its fullest, to its entirety, to its end. So go through each moment in each day, never forgetting what has come of you thus far and what you are becoming. If you don’t like it, don’t complain about it, change it. It doesn’t matter if people judge you, because those that do aren’t those that truly matter to you.

Hello, my name is Mitchell Karriker and I would like to inform the readers of these posts of the reason behind these posts. I am determined to inspire those around me, those I can reach, and those whom I cannot reach. To change the world, start your own journey. This is "The Incredible Journey".