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francerad-blog · 5 years ago
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21 Lessons I’ve Learned Throughout My Yesteryears
Since today is my birthday, with a grateful heart, I took my time to reflect and listed down 21 Lessons I’ve Learned Throughout My Yesteryears.
  Overthinking is our superpower.
A lot of people in this current generation are overthinking about almost everything. As an overthinker myself, I find it to be true that just like superpowers; overthinking can be a blessing if we know how to control our thoughts, and it can be a curse if we don't value the importance of self-awareness to control our thoughts. In this way, we keep a healthy mind.
  Dream Great Dreams!
Dreaming is an inherent part of life. Our dreams fuel the will that motivates us to keep going. Making ourselves aware that there's a good life waiting for us in the future after all the hard work is a fulfilling delight that we can reward ourselves with.
  You are who you think others think you are.
For someone who got called names, belittled, and grew up in a harsh society - we often ignore and hide the pain we felt from our past, not knowing that in our sub-conscience it becomes part of our personality. We unknowingly wear the insults from our yesteryears like shirts in the present, making us think we're unworthy, undeserving, and unimportant. And for that to stop, it may be hard, but we have to keep in mind that we are who we think others think we are. What we feel is what others see. If you feel good, you look good. Realizing the value of confidence with humility can shift your perspective of yourself. 
  You are more than you think you are now. 
It is important to bear in mind that "change is constant." - It's absurd to think otherwise. We grow old, we mature in decision making, and we change. The person we were before isn't the person we are now. The mindset that we had before isn't the mindset we have now. If the facts are in front of us, it leads to the question, what makes us think so little of us in the future? I love this quote that goes, "The struggle you're in today is developing the strength you need tomorrow." - I couldn't agree more.  
It’s okay not to be okay. 
We're not perfect. And imperfection comes with madness and sadness. As a human being who goes through a lot in our daily lives, we don't need to be the happiest person every time. We go through our dark days for better days to come. 
   Success is 99% failure and 1% success.
Some of us often think that being successful is easy. Some may be born with a golden spoon in their mouth, but it doesn't mean they reached the height of their success because of it. Most of the time, we only see the results of the hard work, not the process, not the failures, and the sacrifices. The road to success is very lonely. The people you admire, love, trust, and care for will leave you and pull you down. But when you reach the finish line, those who left and abandoned you will tell other people how they met you. Successful people built what they have under mountains of failure and rejections, not luck. If they can do it, so can we. Keep moving forward.
We can't manage time, we manage ourselves.
 Time is the scarcest commodity in the world; Things get old, people fail us, accomplishments are forgotten, applause fades, trophies tarnish. But when we find fulfillment in God, we find completion and permanence. Whatever delights us will direct us.  Remember: The time we enjoy wasting is not wasted time. We just need to invest our time in activities wisely.
  Get into love because you are ready. Not because you’re lonely.
Love is not emotions alone; it is a commitment that is based on trust and faithfulness. True love involves commitment, sacrifice, service and the willingness to offer the best for the recipient of your love. So, if you are not ready, then don’t get into it. You might just find yourself in so much pain.
True Friendship stands the test of time and distance.  
Do you find yourself scrolling through your phone, searching for a friend to talk to, and you're not sure if someone is waiting for you? Don't worry! Someone is always expecting your company. If you've lost a friend because he/she left you for somebody else, know that it'll be alright. The hurt is there because this involved a loss and for others, it involves a sense of betrayal. But once the emotions are stabilized; you may just realize a truth: You did not lose your friend, you merely realized you never had one. And now you have been blessed to know. A friend told me, "People grow old, those deeper currents can often involve pain and suffering in addition to the joys that life brings." - I agree.
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  Life is unfair to everyone.
We all have our fair share of problems. Whether rich or poor, life has never been easy. Both are required to learn, be humble, and must adjust to living in harmony.
Comparing yourself to others is the biggest insult there is.
 .                    We won't be able to live a grateful life if we continue comparing ourselves to others. Stop comparing and start counting. If you have a phone, a roof over your head, clothes to wear, and food to eat - be thankful because you're a part of the 98% privileged people in the world. 
  Not every issue/drama deserves your attention and reaction.
The need is not there! To have peace in mind, we must understand that not everything we see on the internet deserves our attention. You don't have to post what you believe in life, your principles, and where you stand.
  Cutting ties with toxic family members is not wrong.
      It is important to walk away from something/someone that no longer serves you, grows you, and contribute to your personal development. It's called self-respect. There are boundaries in which you shouldn't let family members belittle you after working hard, growing to be the person you are now. 
  Never invalidate someone else’s feelings & emotions.
 .                    Not because you think you've been in the same situation where your friend is, it gives you the right to say want you to want to say. A friend comes to you either for advice or just someone to open up to. But never-ever invalidate what they feel because there are similarities with what you experienced. 
  Words are powerful 
 .                    We have to be careful with the words we choose and the words we use. Words carry meaning. This is why wise words are so powerful. Powerful words will always cause a reaction. It will either attract a strong mind or it will offend a weak one. NICE words are not always true; TRUE words are not always nice. But truth matters. People can't change the truth, but the truth can change people.
  GRATITUDE UNLOCKS THE FULLNESS OF LIFE. 
 .                    Turns what you have into enough and more. Turns denial into acceptance, chaos into order, confusion to charity. Turns a meal into a feast, a house into a home, and a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of your past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow! Gratitude leads to contentment which is the true measure of happiness! Be thankful! Then you can experience happiness. 
Look for a mentor. 
Spending time with someone wiser and mature than you is a healthy relationship that can help develop us as better individuals. We might just find ourselves in the best position and be a mentor to someone else.
Proverbs 15:22, "Without counsel, plans fail." 
 .                    Life is a journey with a destination. It's not a journey if it's going nowhere. Words of a wise man say, "if you fail to plan, you plan to fail." 
  Every interaction teaches us a lesson.
 .                    Leave people better than you found them. Hug the hurt, kiss the broken, befriend the lost, and love the lonely. We don't know what others are going through. We may not know, but we could save another person from taking their own life. Let's be a blessing to others. 
  Never use your failures, mistakes, and rejections yesterday as a reason for you not trying again today.
Some people keep on narrating and complaining about things that had happened in the past. Perhaps we have never moved on, and this is not a good thing. The past should not imprison us. It is merely a lesson and not a life sentence. It is always better to have hope in the future. Remember: the past is our lesson. The present is a gift. the future is our motivation. Never give up hope. So, when an opportunity presents itself, grab it. Even if you don’t know what and how to do it, grab it. We're always given time to learn and master it. We might just not be given another opportunity if we ignore it.
21.  Value Respect More than Attention
      Let’s be a person people can trust in terms of relationships, profession, and business. Be confident and refuse the temptation to be rude and arrogant. Speak the truth all the time. Be valuable and not just available. 
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francerad-blog · 5 years ago
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Priorities come from many options but you choose few and make certain decisions. 
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francerad-blog · 5 years ago
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I know what I’ve been missing. I miss the late-night deep talks that we always do, the sharing and planning of our future. It’s sad that the dream we planned stayed but the person we planned the dream with is gone. 
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francerad-blog · 6 years ago
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There's a difference between giving up and knowing when you had enough.
F.R.
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francerad-blog · 6 years ago
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Social climbers, rubbing elbows with the powerful, wanting to be in the company of the rich and famous…may not do much for you and me. Do not live your life chasing other people. Live your life so well and become so successful that you attract people to you so you can use the opportunity to influence them to become better.
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francerad-blog · 6 years ago
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You cannot cram character. Character is not developed overnight. It’s being consistently faithful in the little things that allows you to be faithful with bigger responsibilities and the moment you betray that, the setback becomes enormous.
F.R
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francerad-blog · 7 years ago
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When you stand for what is right and what is true. And those who do not agree with you take offense. It may not be easy and comfortable but stay calm, quiet and respectful. These things happen until truth and reality becomes obvious. Meanwhile, the moment you feel that someone from this group is avoiding you, make sure you do not disturb them again. The need is not there.
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francerad-blog · 8 years ago
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Starting something is easy. Most people manage that part just fine. Finishing well is challenging and requires a lot of diligence and responsibility. Anyone can commit to do something but it takes a committed person to actually get it done. Faithfulness can’t be measured at the starting line but it’s obvious to all at the finish line. Replace good intentions with meaningful action today.
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francerad-blog · 9 years ago
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Wrath
As I spend alone my sullied night
 I think that I know what I feel inside
 Whilst the time slowly gives me chills and fright
 I manage to set my feelings aside.
 My wrath grew and I started to hate you
 Halts the time till I engraft you new 
I paused for awhile, thought of what to do
 Then I knew my feelings already flew. 
I can’t get over what you did to me,
 Sadness and anger pumping through my veins
 Thinking of it, it’s all I can see,
 Emotions, rage and hate, is all that reigns.
 Though wrath in me burns like wildfire in hell
 I still think of you and love you as well.
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francerad-blog · 9 years ago
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Life Advice:
Always be the best person you can be. Be kind even when you’re tired. Be understanding even when you’re angry. Apply the 90/10 principle of life. do more than you’re asked, and don’t ask for anything in return. Don’t silently expect anything either. Listen when someone talks, and really listen too, just stop thinking of how you’ll reply. Tell people that you love them and that you appreciate them. Go out of your way to do things for people. Be the greatest person you can possibly be and when you mess up, make up for it in the next moment or minute or day. One thing you should never do? Never spend your time trying to prove to anybody that you’re great, your actions will speak for themselves and we only have limited time on this earth, don’t waste it. If someone doesn’t see your light, don’t worry. Like moths, good people are attracted to flame and to light, and they will come. 
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francerad-blog · 9 years ago
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Love is something deep that most people misunderstand. They think that Love is infatuation and Infatuation is Love. That’s why a lot of people get hurt. 
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francerad-blog · 9 years ago
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Friendship isn’t about who you’ve known the longest. It’s about who walked into your life, said “I’m here for you” and prove it. 
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francerad-blog · 9 years ago
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Beautiful faces are everywhere, but beautiful minds are hard to find. 
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