I’m in a really pissy mood today.  I’ve tried all day to shake it off because I was so angry I wanted to spit.  Finally, I just went back to bed.

Even that didn’t help.

For the past several hours, I’ve been listening to music.  A little Indie Arie always cheers me up.

It did.  Sort of.

Truth is,  I’m still pissed.

Why are people so mean?

Why do people do nice things for you and keep score?

Why do some people never take real risks? (I mean the kind where failure means no one is there to bail you out?)

Why do people judge others that do?

Why are some people  so damned content to play small?

After the music failed to lift me up sufficiently, I went trolling for an inspirational quote.  I came across the Liv’n Out Loud! Clothing company’s website and this diddy (along with Mariah Carey’s song “Hero” playing in the background as I write this) just did the trick.

This is why I took the risks that I did.

This is why it was worth losing almost everything.

This is why it is worth beginning again (and again and again, if I have to)

I made the decision to become my own hero.

Someone remind me of that the next time I get in a pissy mood about…well..anything.

Live a gutsy, self-aware life.
Ignite the spark in your soul and lay down the
tracks to the songs in your heart.
Define your reason for being;
go deep, soak up your essence,
then honor your authentic self.
Break the chains that bind you.
Free yourself from your self-imposed restrictions
and be courageous towards all that you dread.
Don’t let the fear of judgment quell your spirit.
Proudly flaunt your humanity,
with all its exquisite imperfections.
Experience the edge of life.
Make mistakes. Color outside the lines.
Go to the brim of what is familiar and jump off.
After all, a vibrant life is filled with stops,
starts and stumbles.
Participate in your dreams and have faith.
You are standing on the edge of bliss.
Do it. Do that next big thing.
Become your own hero. ©

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