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End.

The year is not the only thing that's ending... Alot of things are right behind it. 

A new year, new things seems so cliche. But it's not really about the new.. It's about sorting out the old and getting rid of the useless in all aspects.

To fully embrace new things, new experiences, new people you have to be clear of all the old useless things in your life, a new year just so happens to be the perfect time to reflect and make serious adjustments when needed. 

I've been ending things all year.. And as I say my final goodbye to 2013, I'm saying goodbye to people as well. It's been fun, but this won't last in the long run. Honestly. Lets get this clear.

Every ending is a new beginning. 

Speaking of ending, this blog has been around for 4 years... I think it's time I end this chapter. It's like graduation. I spent 4 years on blogspot and rereading every post I see how much I've grown.. 

I'm continuing to grow and I won't ever stop writing, so I want to do something a little different with my blog.. I won't post anything else on here, when I do return to the blog world, it'll be a whole new world I'll welcome you to..

See you in 2014. 

Toast to new beginnings and solid endings.

:)

Opportunity.

Opportunity is the outlet to make something happen, but for who? Me? You? Each other? Not always.

What's an opportunity really, because depending on the angle you're looking from you may not see those set of possibilities as an opportunity in the first place.. Lets think about these different types of opportunities.. An opportunity to make something better or an opportunity to better yourself. 

Some people see opportunities everywhere, but some don't. Those who don't are the type to see opportunities only when it's to better themselves;  rarely on how they can make it better. So  when people are called opportunists, it's always in a negative tone, even the definition is described as negative.. But why? Shouldn't we want to seize the opportunity to better ourselves as it presents itself.. Yes, but we shouldn't step on toes to do so. We shouldn't have to compromise our growth as a person to 'better' circumstances. Those people who are often called opportunist don't get to fully enjoy those opportunities, because life is funny like that. They spend their lives chasing opportunities thinking its going to better them but the opportunities that truly better you are the ones you make better. Building. That's what an opportunity truly is. You can always work towards bettering yourself, but when the opportunity arises where you see exactly where you fit in, how you can better something and you execute it, the reward is everlasting. You're a better person for it in the process. It's all around beneficial. 

I think about situations that cross my paths as such, how I can make this better, how can this better me? 

The balance has to be right to do anything. I'm not going to step on toes but I won't go into anything leading into nothing. Life is give and take. I'm not opposed to giving alot but what I'm receiving has to be of use for me in some shape, way or form. Some people give and give and all they get in return is a drained soul... Nope. Not I. I need positivity at all times, so even if I can make something better, if its too negative of a situation, I won't bother. I don't have the time. Only the negative subtracts from you. 

Think about it. 

But anyway, opportunities.. They're everywhere.. If you can see.. Not only how it benefits you, but how you, benefit it.

Shit real.

Self control.

We aren't in control of many things, never fully anyway.. But we can definitely control ourselves. 

Self control varies upon person, but we are ultimately in control. 

I read this article on Forbes titled 'who's in charge here: the surprising science of self control. And it was interesting for a few reasons.. The science was pretty cool. Basically I am, we. I'm made up of several things that all are in control of me. 

Which was hella interesting to me because I already feel like I have all these components within me that all have a hand in my level of self control. 

Self control is important to me because I don't ever want to lose it. That won't be any good, I'm almost sure of it. Thankfully, through life long training.. My self control is pretty high, temptations do occur but when unless all of me is with it, I won't give in. 

Resisting temptation is great training for self control. Not all that tempts you is good for you.. Only when you resist do you see if what tempts you will break you or was meant for you.. 

Patience goes hand in hand with self control. If you can control your urge and keep calm.. You tend to move better. Time reveals all and we all know everything takes time.. Self control can boost you or hinder you in times where patience is requi(red).. Sometimes you are too in control, there are times that call for you to just let go.. Determining when to resist and when to go with the flow is key as well. 

I think about how I like control and how I can gain more by making sure whatever I can control, I can control completely. Little control does nothing for me. Little control is the same as no control. Can't have that. But I have to be patient, I remind myself. The level of control I want in my life is naturally stemming from my own self control.. I can't force nature, I just gotta flow.. Keep everything else under control and my mind on the goals. 

Christmas was pretty sweet. Good times and happy faces, what more can you ask for? 

Next up, 2013's farewell. Shit real.

Shit real.

As the days continue to fly at jet speed.. I am constantly reminded of several things.

Shit is real..

I realized more of why certain things aren't working and why other things are.. More clarity on things I couldn't see through to its core. Things including people.

I feel calmer than ever but this electric wave of ease seems to follow me lately.. Mind you, everything isn't on the up, yet I feel happy.. Not content, but happy. It's like I know, but I don't know. Weird but I'm just gonna follow my vibes like I've been doing. 

I feel change. I feel the shift. I've trained myself to feel it, see it as it moves.. I'm far from naive but if you get caught in the moment (which can easily happen) you can overlook the shift.. Whether its the shift from good to bad, or bad to good.. The shift is the curve.. The curve completes the circle. The circle of life doesn't stop spinning.. The earth is a reminder. It spins and shifts from season to season, and every year it completes one circle. In that one circle, you experience four shifts... Winter to spring.. Spring to summer.. Summer to fall. Fall to winter.. And it repeats every year like clock work. The outcomes of these shifts vary, but the variables are constant. This is life. We experience seasons with things and people, sometimes it works and other times it doesn't. You have to notice the shift though.. The shift when it's about to get good or it's about to go bad.. And you'll feel it before you see it. By the time you see it it's too late. Being aware of shifts is more of an advantage than anything... To forsee the change coming because you noticed the shift and you watch it run its course, you may want to intervene, the shift not always going to shift in your favor but keep in mind you can't stop the shift. You can ride with it until the shift comes back around to your odds which is always 50/50.. 

If you're honest with yourself about your positions in life situations, the shift whether in your favor or not, will allow you to save alot more time than one who ignores the shift and waste precious time trying to reverse shifts. Everyone isn't going to be honest with you. No matter how honest you can be, everyone you encounter isn't guaranteed to reciprocate your level of honesty. So you always have to be honest with yourself. When others aren't, and you are honest about the shift... This gives you an alternative.. This way or that way. You can always break a circle.. But you can't stop one from spinning, I've noticed that. I mean you can, but who wants to be stagnant?

Anyway with all this in mind and everything I'm learning and am reminded of.. My actions are seriously reflecting all of this. The patience I continue to acquire is making alot more possible. My calm demeanor is handling the unpleasant aspects rather swiftly. The shift is shifting.. I suggest you act accordingly, I certainly am. 

Keep calm, end the year strong.