Sweet Inspiration. Sweet Motivation.

byCadie Bea

183 followers

11 years ago

I'll be honest. This is the second time around for me trying Wealthy Affiliate. The first time I just couldn't seem to get over the hump, so I decided to give it a rest and save my money. Then, all of a sudden, when I was drawn back to it, it was free. I'd said to myself when I stopped after the initial go round that if it was free, I'd try it again. CHALLENGE!! So, I swore off of Facebook for the New Year, not really a resolution if you will, just a need to become more focused on building something for myself and not wasting my time online watching the "feed" of other people enjoying their lives. I decided my new social network would be Wealthy Affiliate. Here we are though, three months into 2013 and this is the first blog post, and only one of maybe a few interactions I've had in such time. But 15 days ago I was inspired.
Fifteen days ago my best friend from childhood passed away. We met when we were 7 years old and had dreams of being famous together, and, at her celebration of life service (also known as a funeral) I realized that in the 34 years she had on this earth, to the people around her, she had become infamous. She was diagnosed with Lupus when we were 15 years old, and but for the every now and then mention of arthritic pain, I never heard her complain. Nope! She did what she felt she was put on this earth to do until she was taken away. And at her service I realized all the challenges I face while on this journey to fulfill what I see as my destiny, nothing should stand in my way. I don't have to give myself dialysis three times a day every single day, no matter what I'm doing or where I am. I can use my situations and circumstances as an excuse, but...why should I take the liberty. Why not take advantage of my being healthy and able.
I remember the first time we thought she might be gone, back in 2003/04 when she was in a coma in ICU. She came out swinging with her life. Nothing was going to stop her from fulfilling what she was to do on this earth but death. And so, in her passing, I have been inspired by the torch that she carried, to take up my own torch and do my work, no matter what. Even if it seems crazy to others. Someone once told me when people think you're crazy it means you're doing something right. So I'm doing what's right for me. See, this is beyond money, becoming rich off the internet. This is about the courage to create the life I want.
I've been reading You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay throughout this process, and more than any time ever, I am inspired and motivated to live out my fullest potential. So, this is my start. The journey. And where it leads I know is up to me. And so, Wealthy Affiliate, I accept the challenge!