Aspire To Inspire
What happened to dreaming big and wanting more? Why are so many people so easily impressed? Throw some bullshit together that makes a couple of dollars, gets a few likes and everyone is satisfied. Where is the substance? What happened to being a person of substance? People are "inspired" by bullshit these days. Without thinking too much, I'm sure you can come up with a few "inspirational" people who haven't accomplished a damn thing. There has got to be more to life than designer and celebrity boyfriends. There has got to be more than bad bitches and hookah.What you glorify is what you become.
Be more than the pretty face and nice body with 100k followers and likes. Be more than the guy that buys stuff just to shit on people who don't have it as "good." When you have THAT great of an audience, you have to use it for more. Granted, you may not start a cancer research charity, become a social media mogul or CEO of a large corporation, but at least help set up and secure your future. If you aren't advancing from it, why bother?
It seems like people have lost sight of what is important. How can you have no real goal in mind? "THIS" can't be "IT." When I think about it, there are very few who we glorify for being positive influences and motivators. Social media makes it easy and hard at the same time. The majority of what you see are the reality stars and those who have a negative impact on the mind.
Why is there such a limited quantity of quality? We have the Karen Civils, Julia Beverlys, Zim Ugochukwus and Necoles but why aren't more in the spotlight for making a positive impact? For being a positive influence?
So many people have the "I can't save the world" attitude, but you fail to realize that the person who may, in fact, bring about change may be watching you. Thankfully, I've always had a positive role model in my life. My grandmothers are the best thing since central AC. They are both homeowners, parents, grandparents and women of substance. Classy women. There is nothing that I can ask either of them and not get an answer. They've balanced careers, families, and household. For that alone, they're awesome in my eyes. Della served 32 years with New York's Department of Corrections, and Sheila graduated from Fordham University while taking care of her children. Although I don't always follow their advice, I know that it came from a good place and is always available. Their perseverance has led me to believe that life is what you make it. It won't be perfect or a breeze, but it's worth it.
Honestly, all it takes is one. Each one, teach one. If you can inspire one person, they may pay it forward and start a chain reaction. It may not be a big change, but some are better than none. Not everyone has that positive person in their life. Where do you think the neighborhood mom and dad started? Someone stepped up and wanted to help.
Be the inspiration that you once needed.
Set the bar high. Come up with entirely unrealistic goals. Soar high. Line your goals up and knock them down. Your determination, dedication, and perseverance will pay off. When it does, don't forget to pay it forward. Let's all be great and aspire to inspire one another.