YPs I have a guest blogger that has sent me a few poems to share with you ladies and gents by the name of Radiant Theory but to us she will be known as YPTheory. The first poem this young lady has shared with YPBlogSpot is regarding what can happen when trying to do too much while you’re driving. I know by now everyone is probably familiar with Oprah Winfrey’s “No Phone Zone” pledge in which she along with many others are promoting limited cell phone use while people are driving and no text messaging/emailing/tweeting and so forth. YPs I haven’t taken the pledge but I have become more aware of my cell phone use while I’m driving and am working on becoming more responsible each day. But checkout YPTheory’s poem titled “Crash” that shares a real life scenario of texting while driving and the possible end result that many have incurred. Share your thoughts and comments YPs.
CRASH
She played by all the rules…
and maybe that was half her problem…
she didn’t live enough…
so you’d have to figured that god must have decided she didn’t deserve life…
so just like that he took it..
right from under her nose…
you would think she’da saw it coming… Read more »
One of the greatest qualities a person can have in this world is to be humble. I was having an interesting conversation with a friend of mine one day last week. We were talking sports and coaching youth. He then asked me if I could teach the youth today one thing about sports what it would be? I thought about it for awhile, and told him to have humility, and to be humble. Webster definition of humble is “not proud or haughty: not arrogant or assertive”. When talking to some of my youth who play basketball or that I mentor, I always try to preach being humble, and respectful. Read more »
Like T-Pain or not this short, simple song speaks volumes. I bet when T-Pain started pursuing his dream of being an artist in the fashion in which he went about it (auto-tune), he probably had a handful of supporters and triple the doubters and naysayers. But he kept going and made his mark on the music industry and world. With that said, YPs handle your business and “Keep Going” when you encounter a setback. I recently lost my father and felt myself falling into a mini depression but I know I have to “Keep Going” on with my life even though a big part of me is missing. Whether it’s someone telling you “no or you can’t do that” or losing a job or loved one YPs, you and I must ”Keep Going” in order to fulfill any and all of our dreams and goals. “Keep Going” YPs and lookout for those unexpected BLESSINGS!!!
“If you believe your life will not encounter peaks and valleys then your mistaken, it is those whom rise from the valleys that achieve the most in life.”
- Nam P.
Good day YP’s! I would like to introduce YPNam, and his great quote that he shared with YPBlogspot! In life, we all go through many up’s and down’s, whether it be from mistakes that we make, or outside factors that we have no control over. Even though these low points in our lives might seem like the end of the world, it is hardly the case.
How you sustain, persevere, learn, and bounce back from your mistakes is the true test. Will you succumb and give up, or will you continue to push and use those setbacks as ways to improve and overcome? As humans, we all have our own issues and shortcomings, but the great thing is we have new chances, beginnings, and choices to make. No matter the circumstance, as YP’s, we will always to continue to pick up ourselves up, dust ourselves off, and become smarter and stronger in this game we call life!
“pretend he procrastinated had no motivation
pretend he just made excuses that were so paper thin they could blow away with the wind
Marshall you’re never gonna make it makes no sense to play the game there ain’t no way that you’ll win”
[ Snippet from Eminem's verse.]
Good morning YPs, I wanted to share a motivational song courtesy of B.o.B., Eminem & Haley Williams titled “Airplanes Part 2″ from B.o.B.’s debut album The Adventures of Bobby Ray in stores now. In this song both B.o.B. and Eminem discuss the “What if…” factor regarding them pursuing their dreams. How many of us just give up on our dreams or goals because we allow any and everything throw us off course? Everyone is always waiting for the perfect circumstances but if you take any successful person or business and you’ll probably hear about many obstacles along their journey to ‘Successville’. Success is a product of having a goal/dream and working hard to fulfill that goal or dream and it isn’t easy but anything is possible.
Eminem didn’t come from ideal circumstances and had every reason/excuse not to be successful. But he didn’t allow his Read more »
YPs its the beginning of another week that some of us are blessed to begin regardless of what’s going on in our lives. I wanted to provide some motivation/inspiration for you guys to get your week off to a great start. This is a song by India Arie regarding “Strength, courage and wisdom” hence the title. YPs throughout our lives we have and will encounter so many obstacles and hurdles but just about anything can be overcome. Whether it’s dealing with overwhelming challenges/tasks/obstacles (seeking employment, relationship issues, illness, etc.,) or dealing with losing a loved one (death), we are strong enough to endure. We have the courage to confront any challenge/task/obstacle that we encounter. And we have the wisdom or can retrieve the wisdom necessary to equip us with the knowledge to overcome any challenge/task/obstacle. Tap into your inner “Strength, Courage and Wisdom” YPs and be successful. Take a good listen to the lyrics of this song by India Arie as well and enjoy.
“Vision without action is a daydream; Action without vision is a nightmare.”
This quote definitely hit home YPs for the simple fact that it just makes so much sense. We focus on the desire to be successful and what is required to be successful here on YPBlogSpot. Before you can get to ‘Successville’ YPs you have to have a vision/plan before you do anything. A vision/plan will allow you to work more efficiently because you’ll know where you’re going and how you plan on getting there. This will save you from wasting precious time and energy on doing unnecessary tasks in addition to delaying your success.
For instance, think about a time you purchased a piece of furniture that you had to put together. Instead Read more »
“As easy as it is given, it is easier to be taken away. Be thankful and count your blessings because God holds the keys to life’s doors.”
- Unknown
I was reading an article about a basketball player named Josh Powell, and he had a tattoo on his arm that reads this quote. This quote really spoke to me because it talks about being thankful for everything you have in your life, because it can be easily taken away at any moment. Being thankful can make everything in your life so much better, because your “attitude really determines your altitude”. We as individuals are not entitled to anything, but only deserve what we put in.
So YP’s think about what you are thankful in your life, and understand that life or anything in it for that matter is not promised. We all need to count our blessings and be thankful for all that we have. I believe if we have this attitude, then sooner or later we will be able to receive and achieve more!
I recently took some of my family members on a simple trip, dinner, and I just felt a great deal of satisfaction and joy. I believe this stemmed from me seeing their appreciation for every moment in the day. I was also able to take them somewhere different besides their house, and workplace, if only it was for the day. This in turn, made me see clearly how appreciative I should be of everything I have in my own life, and how blessed I truly am. Read more »
When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,
When the road you’re trudging seems all uphill,
When the funds are low and the debts are high,
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit,
Rest, if you must, but don’t you quit.
Life is queer with its twists and turns,
As every one of us sometimes learns,
And many a fail Read more »
YPs I am proud to present Jameka Vareen’s first post, first single, first poem featured on YPBlogSpot titled, “Games and Defeat”. In this poem Jameka expresses her feelings regarding past issues with relationships. As far as the games played by men and the affects they have on future relationships and the strengthening of a woman. But I’m not going to ruin it for you, so enjoy and leave comments.
I read a story about a man in NYC who stabbed 2 individuals over an incident, which involved 2 friends accidentally hitting him with a bag that was intended to go into a garbage bin. After he was hit, the gentleman then grabbed for his knife, and proceeded to stab and kill the 2 young men over that incident. I read this, and just shook my head the whole time about how pointless, and how this little incident will forever changed the lives for all of the parties involved. I have seen, and read many instances that could be very much avoided, but because of pride, it is taken to a whole another level. Through the years of I have seen my definition of ‘tough’ change dramatically, compared to when I was younger.Read more »
Floetry is one of my favorite groups and I really need them to get back together to bless their fans with another album but I want focus on the intro of their second studio album Flo’Ology titled “Blessed 2 Have”. In this song, Floetry sing and flow about how they’re “Blessed 2 Have” another day to do what they love as well as simple things we take for granted. Checkout the intro and hook that set the tone for “Blessed 2 Have”:
How you feeling?
Give thanks and breathe it in
Give thanks and breathe it in.
‘Cause we’re blessed.
Read more »
“Help others achieve their dreams, and you will achieve yours”
- Les Brown
Hello YP’s! This great quote and commentary is provided by Ms. YPChannelP, a longtime supporter of YPBlogspot! She shows a real passion for giving back to others, because this is the point where she is at with her life. She believes that by giving back to others, you give back to yourself at the same breath. I very much agree with her assessment, and her positive outlook on life. Enjoy her commentary, and feel free to share your thoughts!
“Helping Others Is What It’s All About”
Helping others is what its all about! The fortifying reasoning behind it is it’s not about you. This will help you learn a lot about yourself, & your motivation in life. What is your motivation? Are you motivated by having power over people, and control? I’m motivated by God, and to help thy neighbor. When you come across resources that are beneficial to others, why not share? In order to be successful, we need to be uplifting to one another, and not always in competition. Read more »
FYI:Things just don’t happen, there is a cause and effect to everything so stop acting like you’re innocent and the victim.
One of the most annoying things to me is the fact that some people aren’t accountable for their actions. Now don’t get me wrong there are instances in which we can become a victim of circumstances but for the most part we affect what happens and doesn’t happen to us. Some decisions we make have a ripple affect on our future depending what good or bad decisions we make. For instance, if you’ve ever used the following sayings as an excuse you annoy me and aren’t being accountable.
