Life as I Sea It

I've been reading "On Becoming A Leader" by Warren Bennis. Very good book if it appeals to you.

I've reached the chapter where he speaks about reflection. Now reflection is a very useful tool once you know how to use it. Most of us, when times are good, dont bother to reflect as we are too happy enjoying the moment. If we took the time to reflect even in the good times, then we would benefit from a greater understanding of why we were happy in the first place.

This self development tool I think I have underused/misused in the past as I have always reflected when times were bad and this, as the book describes is not the right time to reflect. It only piles on the hurt more, rather I should reflect when my head is clear. Rationale then is stronger and my focus is more on the issue than the emotion.

So now, on to the topic of this post "Life as I Sea It". I know your probably wondering why I spelled it Sea. Well, I guess I'm just trying to wax a little poetic here.

I guess I view my life as a series of swells and calms. Yes its been a rough ride, as it is for most people. I don't think I've been flung off the ship as yet but for crying out loud, its just one thing after another. I'm beginning to get sea sick, know what I mean?

All my life I've only wanted one thing, to be happy and to make others happy. I've had my few psychotic moments I've even wanted what's bad for me at times. I've tried to change that in the past year, and so far I think I'm moving along quite nicely. My focus is driven, I've actually come to the point in my life where I actually know what I want to do career wise, and I'm taking the steps that will get me there.

Through reflection, I've pointed out some flaws in myself that I think need working on, and even as I type I am perceiving why and believe that I can improve myself and those around me to be better people. Hmmm.... now there are some people around me that are very steadfast in their ways, and are unwilling to change even seeing the benefits and being pointed to their demise. They are contentedly stuck in their ways, and you know what? Usually, I would hurt myself trying to help them but I realise that some people are always going to be the Captain of their own ship, and no matter how you try to rescue them, they will go down with their ship.

I will still keep trying, even when it hurts because I believe in Love, as much as Christians believe in the Saviour. The difference between now and then, I wont beat myself up about it. I let go those that want to go down with their ships, because if they are content with themselves then I am content with them.

I think you have to see for yourself before you see about others, in a positive way, and as far as my Libran balancing act will take me, I'll keep trying to keep my head above the waters and I hope you do to!

Goodnight Folkes.

My First Blog....

So here it is, im finally a blogger.

I didn't think that I would ever become one. Generally, I dont have the time, and I guess I believe that no-one would really care to listen to what I have to say, hopefully that wont hold true.

As I started writing this I realised that this first post of mine is really just a random post to see what happens and whatever comes to my mind, I will try to portray through my fingers as vividly and clearly as I can.

I would like to make sure that any potential readers would leave with some insight of what I'm actually trying to accomplish and hopefully this wouldn't be a waste of anyone's time.

So I guess I should start with a little Introduction of some kind.

Hmmm....well truth in fact I've decided to start expressing myself due to the fact that I consider myself an artist by nature.

Two of my Uncle's, John and Michael are extremely talented pianists, I have several relatives that are distinguished painters even my Mom, carries the Hewlett/Henry artistic flare in her sketch-work and pencil drawings of everything from portraits to influencing album covers for the likes of Stevie Wonder. Even my cousin's, one of whom I consider a Facebook Poet, writes beautiful pieces and shares them with the world for instant criticism from a very rowdy audience he seems to enchant every now and again.

So, I thought to myself let me not stand idly by and let one of my good gifts go to waste.

So to get down to it, where I am right now in my life, my mind seems to be telling me I'm on a quest, and the first stop is developing a vision, mission and certain objectives for my life in general.

God willing, aside from my personal attributes, I hope to further discuss topics such as religion, creation, local and International Politics, and of course business as it relates to us here in the Caribbean.

I hope to develop my leadership skills, and in so doing I believe starting with development of my writing skills will eventually lead me to wherever it is I'm going hence the startup of my blog.

I hope you will follow me on this path, and enjoy with me the ups and downs that I envision and as I progress (indeed I shall) I intend to share my experience's, knowledge, and everything else that I am able.

So I think I'll leave it there for now and I just wanna say God Bless to anyone that happens to stop by and read my posts and looking forward to treating you with insightful and provocative content meant for anyone that likes to indulge and share alike.

One Love.

Inshalla Khier.