The Man in the Glass.

When you get what you want in your struggle for self
And the world makes you king for a day,
Just go to the mirror and look at yourself
And see what that man has to say.

For it isn’t your father or mother or wife
Whose judgment upon you must pass.
The fellow whose verdict counts most in you life
Is the one staring back from the glass.

You may be like Jack Horner and chisel a plum
And think you’re a wonderful guy.
But the man in the glass says you’re only a bum
If you can’t look him straight in the eye.

He’s the fellow to please-never mind all the rest,
For he’s with you clear to the end.
And you’ve passed your most dangerous, difficult test
If the man in the glass is your friend.

You may fool the whole world down the pathway of years
And get pats on the back as you pass.
But your final reward will be heartache and tears
If you’ve cheated the man in the glass.

kaiona

did i mention that i'm a hula dancer? probably not. for the last few months, i've been preparing for our ho'ike, which is a formal presentation of knowledge. today i learned the translation of a song that's pretty relevant for me. here it is:

kaiona by keali'i reichel

hawaiian:

thanks Ashton Kutcher.

i'm blown away by a recap of a story that (believe it or not) Ashton Kutcher retold. to sum it up, the story tells of a girl who lost her younger brother on the way to Auschwitz. the last thing she told him was that he was stupid, an idiot; she never found him again. he closed with the similar phrase:

"Everything that you say should have the value of the last word you speak."

can i just say WOW!!! unbelievably powerful. as people, we sometimes forget the power we have. i have a flood of emotions running through me, and it'll take forever to go through it all. i'll bullet point some of it:

- effect on relationships

- legacy: what's yours?

- how and what are you talking about on a daily basis?

- how are you adding value and enriching lives of others?

WHAT WILL YOUR LAST WORD BE?

i've become a fan of Ashton. it used to be embarrassing to admit, but since i started following him on twitter, I've come to learn that he is an incredible person. there's depth in those hollywood hills. i'd also like to ad that demi moore is amazingly beautiful. seriously.

that's it for now. i look forward to writing and exploring this topic heavily.

from john c maxwell

"People don't change much.  Don't waste your time trying to put in what was left out.  Try to draw out what was left in."

"I can make you more than you are, I just can't make you something you're not."

today i will make a difference.

Today I Will Make A Difference

Today I will make a difference. I will begin by controlling my thoughts. A person is the product of his thoughts. I want to be happy and hopeful. Therefore, I will have thoughts that are happy and hopeful. I refuse to be victimized by my circumstances. I will not let petty inconveniences such as stoplights, long lines, and traffic jams be my masters. I will avoid negativism and gossip. Optimism will be my companion, and victory will be my hallmark. Today I will make a difference.

I will be grateful for the twenty-four hours that are before me. Time is a precious commodity. I refuse to allow what little time I have to be contaminated by self-pity, anxiety, or boredom. I will face this day with the joy of a child and the courage of a giant. I will drink each minute as though it is my last. When tomorrow comes, today will be gone forever. While it is here, I will use it for loving and giving. Today I will make a difference.

I will not let past failures haunt me. Even though my life is scarred with mistakes, I refuse to rummage through my trash heap of failures. I will admit them. I will correct them. I will press on. Victoriously. No failure is fatal. It's OK to stumble...I will get up. It's OK to fail...I will rise again. Today I will make a difference.

I will spend time with those I love. My spouse, my children, my family. A man can own the world but be poor for the lack of love. A man can own nothing and yet be wealthy in relationships. Today I will spend at least five minutes with the significant people in my world. Five quality minutes of talking or hugging or thanking or listening. Five undiluted minutes with my mate, children, and friends.

Today I will make a difference.

the triplets.

you'll be terribly missed.  let us know where we can find you.

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