What are we waiting for?

We don't know how much time we have,

and it slips away so easily.

Why wouldn't we fill every moment with

something of importance, of substance?

Let others be content to sit back

and passively allow the world to drone on,

we will stand tall and speak loud

and be seen and be known.

We were not made such unique and

wondrous creatures, so full of life

and insight, just so we could sit still

and accept this imperfect world.

There is work to be done.

Passionately.

Interactively.

Engagingly.

Aggressively.

Fight like your life depends on it.

It does.

We get exactly the world we are willing

to accept, to fight for.

There are things that need doing in this world;

We all know this.

How much are we willing to do?

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Lean On Me......

Some times call for extending our scope to include
the outside world. Outside ideas, perspective, input,
companionship, or a boost up.

We have to be willing to admit the need when it arises.

Everyone on the planet needs some help at some point.
There is no shame in asking for help. Only the idea in
our heads that doing so makes us weak, lazy, stupid, or
some other lie from those dark places within us.

There is a real strength to overcoming societal
stigma and inner protests to ask for assistance.
And if you don't get your needs met the first time,
KEEP asking until you do!

"LEAN ON ME" by Bill Withers


Sometimes in our lives,
we all have pain,
we all have sorrow.
But, if we are wise,
we know that there's
always tomorrow.

Lean on me,
when you're not strong
and I'll be your friend;
I'll help you carry on...
for, it won't be long
'til I'm gonna need
somebody
to lean on.

Please, swallow your pride,
if I have things
you need to borrow....
For, no one can fill those needs
that you won't let show.

You just call on me brother
when you need a hand....
We all need somebody to lean on.
I just might have a problem
that you'll understand.
We all need somebody to lean on.
Lean on me
when you're not strong,
and I'll be your friend.
I'll help you carry on,
for, it won't be long
'til I'm gonna' need
somebody to lean on.

You just call on me brother
if you need a friend.
We all need somebody to lean on.
I just might have a problem
that you'll understand.

We all need somebody to lean on.
If there is a load
you have to bear
that you can't carry....
I'm right up the road,
I'll share your load...
if you just call me.
Call me ( if you need a friend)
Call me