STUCK in MOTION: Reflections of a Passenger!
- © GC DIARIES

As the years go by,
One can't help but feel like a passenger in a bus.

Looking through the windows,
Everything outside seems to be moving.

Trees, mountains, buildings and the road;
They all seem to be in purposeful motion.

Going somewhere with intent,

Yet you are stuck in your seat, it seems;
Going nowhere!!

Ever felt that??

Such is life sometimes,
It's a master of illusion and Grand-Daddy of disguise.

If you are not careful,
You may not realise/appreciate the progress you have made.

I know it feels like you are stuck,
But do not be fooled by the trees and buildings you see through the window.

Yes, they look busy.
Yes, some of them look dressed for success.

Yes, they move with swag and a spring in their step;
Yes, they are colourful.

But realise this,
You may actually be the one moving ahead.

Before it stretches higher up in the sky;
Every seed has to first be stuck in the ground.

Before it blooms and blossom;
Every flower has to first bud.

Before you reach the next stop,
Enjoy the ride.

Tomorrow, as I celebrate my birthday;
The rest of my life begins.

Let's face it;
I am not perfect and my life is not perfect.

I celebrate that,
It gives me hope and something to live for.
- a chance to be better!

Let's face it,
I don't have it all.

I celebrate that,
It gives me something to work towards.
- a chance to do better!

Let's face it,
At times I feel stuck.

I celebrate it,
The bus I am sitting on will get somewhere.
- a chance to get somewhere better!

Remember this;
Life is a master of illusion and the Grand-Daddy of disguise.

Its ok to be a passenger,
When God is in the driver's seat!

© GC DIARIES

WHEN A CHILD PRAYS
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There are times I want to quit, give up and let go.

There are times I question the value of my own dreams and aspirations.

There are times I lose faith in my own ways and methods.

There are times I just run out of steam, losing the strength to pursue and extent my tent.

There are times I just want to be a normal guy, an average Joe next door.

Yet when I take my children to bed and hear them pray for me to succeed on that very thing:

IT DOES SOMETHING TO ME!

I sometimes wonder why I even tell them what "Daddy" is up to;
But I have learnt that life's worth is in doing life together.

It just makes it all bigger than just me.
For me I would quit but for them, I can never give up.

When I feel tired and overwhelmed;
Somehow I suddenly feel refreshed, renewed and willing to keep at it.

I know God answers my children's prayers,
And wants to use me to strengthen their faith in Him.

When what they pray for happens,
Prayer becomes REAL and ceases to be a routine.

I will not give up and let them down;
I want them to know that Prayer Changes Everything!

Their everyday prayers,
Change my everyday life!

Because When A Child Prays, Heaven Listens!

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KEEP AT IT
-  © GC DIARIES

I have come to believe that life only asks us one question;
Its the only question that matter.

Where I have failed and where I have succeeded;
It was all defined by my answer to this one question:

ARE YOU GOING TO KEEP AT IT?

Are you going to wake up when its easier to sleep;
To stand up when its easier to sit down?

Are you going to keep walking when its easier to stand still;
To hang on when its easier to hang up?

Are you going to stretch your hands out and do it when its easier to fold them;
To keep at it no matter what?

Are you going to work out when its easier to eat out;
To reach out when its easier to shut out?

Are you going to keep up when its easier to give up;
To clean up when its easier to "hands-up" and surrender?

Are you going to keep living when its easier to die;
To keep going when its easier to let go?

To opt to see a worthy ending when its easier to opt out;
To move the mountain in your way when its easier to be moved?

Suçcess is 100% starting and 100% not quitting!

Your dream is worthy it;
Pursue it and never quit.

Life is not fair,
It favours those who keep at it!

"You are far too smart to be the only thing standing  in your way."

I AM GOING TO KEEP AT IT, WILL YOU?

 © GC DIARIES

LOVE, PEACE and HAPPINESS!
- © GC DIARIES

 What is wrong with this world??
I really wish I knew.

Why do we value things more than people?

Why do we seek posessions ahead of experiences?

Why do we pursue fame while being infamous in our inner circle?

Why do we seek public success even if it means private failure?

Why do we chase dreams that make us unhappy?

Why do we fight battles that never bring peace?

Why do we spend time on things that are hardly timeless?

But whe you ask WHY,
Expect change and be ready to change!

Your life can be different...Today!

This is the power of a Decision.
The wisdom of Will Power.
The reality of Effort.
And the birth of Discipline.

The reason why so much pain exist is this;
Love has stopped to be our priority in life.

The reason why we are not at peace is this,
Peace has never been our aim.

The reason why we are so unhappy is this;
Happiness has never been our goal.

But be wise today,
Life's value is found in love, peace and happiness.

Whatever ignites love and passion;
Whatever brings  peace;
Whatever makes happiness a reality;

Do more of it each day and every day.
Soon and very soon,
Less and less time will be left for the rest.

This is how you make your life better!

LOVE, PEACE and HAPPINESS!

© GC DIARIES