Why Me?

Sometimes I wonder “why me”?

My friends often tell me “I’m always going through something”,
Especially compared to their other friends…
This is sadly true.
My life is very eventful.

I feel like life is like a game of Pokemon.
You battle the first boss, you think you beat the game, and bam, another boss level appears.
But before you even get to the boss level, there’s monsters all around you needing to be defeated.

When you finally get to the boss level, you need to unleash all your power.
If your arsenal fails, you can keep powering up until you’re strong enough to complete the final mission.

In many video games, you can select easy, medium, or hard mode.

On social media, I see everyone’s picture perfect life and at their best selves only;
Their life is on easy mode.

For my adventures, I feel like trying to accomplish your dreams is like being in the boss level where the enemy grows rapidly after each attack and it feels like there’s no hope; My life feels like the hard mode button is stuck and won’t turn off…

I wish for my life to be easier, but maybe there’s an underlying reason why everything feels turbulent all the time.
But beating a boss level usually results in a major reward at the end.

Boss levels are difficult, but not impossible.

Once you finally beat the game on hard mode, after lots of perseverance and sometimes a zillion tries, instead of wondering “why me?”, I shift my perspective to “why not me?”

So why not me?

Overcome Your Past

Dear Beautiful Universe,

It is time to get over yourself. The past is the past for a reason and needs to stay behind. But that means letting go.

When you feel like you’re stuck and hit a life junction, you may wonder what is holding you back. Some of the time, it can be triggered by a negative experience that happened long ago. But memories don’t leave…

The negative experiences all happened for a reason. You can’t let them rule you. Instead, you must use them as tools and lessons to be able to move onto new adventures. That means telling yourself it’s ok the negative event happened and analyzing the cause and effect of the event. After several positive experiences to counteract the negative experience, it is safe to say the negative experience is unlikely to occur again and you can retrain yourself to accept the positive experiences. This will help lead you to the ultimate gift of happiness, as long as you take your own advice!

Love,
Rebs

False Promises

Don't give me false promises.
The ones where you say you will pay me back and you don't.
The ones where you say you will help me and you refuse when the time comes...
The ones where you say you will be there for me and you run away when the time comes...

You tell me how real you're trying to be and it turns out you're fake.
You are exactly who I don't want to be in my life.
You are the one who wants everyone to like you by forcing inspiration instead of being genuine.
The one who needs support from someone else in order to be alive,
And the one who will only take someone else's hand and both shove me aside...

I don't need to depend on anyone for my self worth.
I can stand strong on my own.

Be free from those false promises.
Do my own thing and believe in my own power.
I am strong enough!

Rebecca Duxler's Haiku Collection

A collection of as many of the haiku poems I can find, all written by yours truly :) Poems with a (xxx) at the top have a title. Enjoy!

Am I good enough?

Since I've accomplished so much,

I should know I am!

Every life matters

Death events should be honored,
Not by hashtag trends...

Today is the day
I deem myself important
And conquer the world

Find your inner strength
To plow through all obstacles
And blast to the moon

Transform every day
Living life to the fullest
Seeking growth and love

I want a burger
With every…single…topping…
Me at 2am

Where has the world gone?
Kindness exchanged for violence…
I’ll still maintain hope!

Why do we use guns?
Words can be used as weapons
Without shedding blood!

If Trump ran the world,
We’d be better off under
Robot mind control!

I am a black belt
I pack a nice punch, but don’t
Let my laugh fool you!

Be thankful for life
It can be taken away
Faster than you think

Don’t ever give up
Resilience always helps you
See the light of day

Follow all your dreams
You will certainly find them
If you keep fighting

(You Can Do It!)
You know you can do it
Keep telling yourself you can
Your goal will be reached!

(Fuel Your Fire)
Fuel your fire
Release whirlwinds of potential
For the world to see!

(No Quitting Allowed)
Resilience is key
You will thank yourself later
When you didn’t quit!

(Heart of Passion)
Passion is fashion
It lies in your heart pocket
To fuel the fire!

It’s impossible
To be everyone’s hero.
Change comes from yourself!

Turbulence exists
To say life isn’t perfect
While wisdom is gained!

Find your inner strength
To plow through all obstacles
And blast to the moon!

Forgiveness from within
Is manifested from love
And marching forward!

Climb every mountain
Like you’re scaling Mount Everest
To achieve your dreams!

I choose to live life
By embarking on ventures
Too crazy for you!

It’s never too late
To tell yourself today is
A beautiful day!

(Radical Stars)
Rockstars never quit
Adversity drives champions
Diving through the flames!

The second the wave
Crashes against the high tides,
All darkness subsides!

I need to Uber;
There is money to be made.
Lots of adventures!

First we work careers.
Then we drive into the night.
Time to make money!

Trump for president...
Canada will turn into
New America

Thank the heavens for
Being alive and healthy;
You can change the world!

Artists are people
Who don't wish to conform to
Paper thin confines!

10 Signs You're Adulting Just Fine

The adult world can be a jungle without a map,
But I can tell you 10 reasons why you and I are doing just fine.

1. After graduating from college and taking ownership of my expensive piece of paper,
I thought I landed my dream job right away.
Little did I know, I'd be riding a sinking ship.
At least I found a life boat and a place to work!

2. Some people are connected to their blood family.
My clan is comprised of a chosen few I genuinely love.
I'm blessed to have a family.

3. Everyone wants to feel like they're a part of something.
It could range from a religious organization to a group of nerds who hit each other with foam weapons;
If I can belong to one of the most outlandish groups out there, you can belong somewhere too!

4. I'd rather be single than in a miserable marriage or have an oops baby and ruin my life. It's fun to be able to dance like Beyonce, waving my hands without a ring on my finger, and be proud of it!

5. I sometimes compare myself to others, especially through social media, but no one around me has their black belt. I'm always aware I can always kick some serious ass!

6. I feel like I need a money management 101 class, which was never taught in school,
But at least I can afford to pay my bills on time!

7. Even if you see other people reaching their dreams before you, you are on your own journey and will reach your goals at your own time! Keep your eyes on the prize! You are worthy of success!

8. Sometimes during these mapless adventures, you reach a crossroad. Difficult decisions and sacrifices will have to be made, but it's all for the gold. Realize and accept these necessary choices and believe in your journey!

9. Don't take small things for granted. If you think you're low on your luck, be blessed you have a roof over your head, a place to listen to art, and the health capacity to be here today.

And 10. If you are alive, you are adulting just fine. Just be thankful for this beautiful life!

Light Show Leap of Faith Poem

Taking a leap of faith is more frightening than skydiving.
When you full-heartedly want something,
You will climb over every mountain to chase the light.
That’s what dreams are worth!

One of the most memorable things told to me
When I asked someone who “kind of knew me” how I was perceived by the world,
Was, “You’re different, but in a good way”
How would one process that?

The place I thought would produce the most ridicule
Helped me find myself when I gave the unknown a fair chance!
I like to hit my friends with foam weapons
And found the land of the nerds to be my home!

My views of success don’t fit a job description.
That may be applicable for many others.
But don’t let any noise or rejection stop you from chasing your dreams!

I will not fear new experiences!
I will not fear taking risks!
As long as I’m alive, I will keep chasing my dreams until the day I die.
I will never give up and triumph through adversity. Will you follow your dreams with me?

Quarter Life Crisis: Reflections and Realizations From Being In Your Twenties

When you reach a certain point in your life, you end up reflecting and wondering where you are and where you want to go. If you think everything is crappy and feel like you're going nowhere, chances are it's not true. If you have independence, income, talents, drive, and a support system, you're doing a lot better than you think. If you have a college degree, you're definitely doing better than you think. If you're young, you don't have to have all your shit together. If you feel like other people who are younger than you are finding success faster than you, you have to realize how different their life and journey are than yours. It’s impossible to replicate someone else’s situation and need to accept your own circumstances. As long as you’re making and recognizing forward progress, you’re on the path to success. Everyone finds themselves, lands ideal opportunities, and realizes their dreams at a different pace. It’s ok if your success comes a little bit later than someone else. Just make sure to keep trying, keep adventuring, and continue being willing to accept a possible chance of failure. At times, you may feel lost and have no idea which direction to proceed in at the crossroad. It's ok to question where you are. It's ok to question your faith and where to place it, especially if your parents forced religion down your throat. It's ok to be uncertain of where you want your career path to go. It's ok to fail and fall on your ass as long as you maintain an awareness and refuse to give up. And it's definitely ok to be single and focus on yourself. If you want to change the world and have an idea of how to do it, keep believing in your idea and working on your idea and it will come to life. Patience and resilience are the answer. But be careful, because even superheroes have limits! Just don't be afraid to live and use your heart and intuition as your guide! Make sure you share the love, too!

The Positivity Garden Exercise of Reflection: Seeing the Stars

This ended up happening thanks to my recent serious endeavors to give my past the finger and walk away... mainly towards poor relationships (with men), being treated poorly period, my toxic relationships with my blood family, and my professional non successes.

The Positivity Garden Exercise of Reflection: Seeing the Stars - take a few minutes to write down on a piece of paper what you are... in the same way SpongeBob writes his "what I learned in boating school is" essay. I am _________ - thanks to my super awesome friend Daniel Whited for the idea :) Because in the end, you are worth it!

#inspiration #motivation #success #optimism #positivity #exercise #positivitygarden #mindsight #believe.

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