In life we are dealt with various hands some good, some bad and some simply ugly.  It is how we manage and overcome them that reveals who we are.  

Hardship or plain ugliness will befall us as we journey on to becoming our best selves.  People, yes even your friends and family, will work or turn against you, smear you, hold past sins against you and simply not wish you will.  Such is life.  

Whatever comes, jealously guard your mind and heart against hate/revenge.   Instead, CHOOSE to free yourself by forgiving and cultivating inner peace.  It is in RISING and STANDING Up each time that we find and build strength to overcome any obstacle.  

I am a living testimony that we can overcome, even the most insurmountable odds to succeed and BE somebody without hate or vengeance.  Now, I am far from where I need to be and everyday is work, but I am clear about one thing, I shall never let my mind imprison my potential by hating or standing in the way of others’ prosperity.   

I choose to RISE and STAND TALL through it all, celebrating mine and others’ success, while praying for and wishing well the naysayers.

Dare to fearlessly RISE, I believe in your ability to STAND.