The more I write, the more I realize that one of my central themes is anti conformity towards society. This is something I stand by every day and refuse to ever "fit in". Unfortunately, that comes with a rather large price to pay. Those who are willing to pay the price will reap a large reward filled with wisdom and pride. It stinks that a certain type of person becomes the subject to be bullied. The survivors who keep fighting will end up very successful, full of wisdom, and see how beautiful life truly is. With that, here is another spoken word poem:
How much can one go through
Before they reach their self-demise?
To stay alive
Torn like ripped tights
Fearful of any sort of wall
Jumps at a screaming siren
Praying for no further hurt
The attacks firing rapidly
In all directions, they're barraged towards the target
With obvious knowing and sighting in mind
The target understands the gravity as to what they represent in society
While living in a world of pain
But how does the target channel these emotions?
Depression haunts the chosen few with the neon sign over their heads
Some are lucky to escape
The vast majority suffer through it in life
Triumph through the evil comes learning how to be a survivor
These are the ones who have stories of wisdom to share
Signs of life's bumpy roads
Showcasing that they won the battle
That makes me wonder…
Why am I a target and what did I do to deserve the PAIN?
Why do I have to SUFFER?
Why do I have to ENDURE?
Many of life's questions simplified into short sentences of why
True understanding of the situation is difficult to attain
Targeted individuals are ones who tend to challenge society
The norms are only a set of guidelines followed while embarking on an epic adventure
Who would want to conform anyways?
Apparently… everyone… almost…
Usually how it goes is that those who don't fit in
Are the ones who become the target
But why would someone go against the tides?
Even in a place you're supposed to be surrounded by your rocks
In a realm that should be flowing with love
Family be there for the entire show encasing love around you…
Instead, they toss tomatoes upon the stage in the midst of condescending chuckles
Inflicting ridicule instead of spreading warmth…
Giving the target a major price to pay
The ultimate question lies within…
Why pierce a bullseye with a needle instead of plastic?
Who would want to see the target fly?
When would someone's tattered heart soar into the sky?
Because targets tackle the mystical breeze on their own autopilot
Seeking success on the road less traveled to spread unlimited beauty and kindness
Magnetizing a following covered in fresh papered greens to indulge in life's joys!
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Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Weightloss Journey: The Road to the Finish Line
I was going to make a super long, extensive introduction about my weight issue, but I didn't think it would be necessary for getting my main point across. Long story short, I am overweight, admit to it, and want/need to lose about 50-60 pounds. In my quest to inspire others, I need to first inspire myself and this, prove a major point to the rest of the world of who I really am. That way, I can make my mark on the world while looking a lot healthier and better on the outside!
If you desire for a back story, I was never overweight until college, but as soon as my high school sports slowly ceased, my diet slowly began falling down the drain with that. After my junior year of high school post-karate, I started gaining weight. With buffet style food in the college dining centers and freedom comes a lack of control. When I ended up in a lousy apartment situation my junior and senior year, I did whatever I can to "get by" and get through that situation, got busier in school, looking for a job, running a club, etc. With that came a loss of focus on diet and exercise, resulting into becoming overweight.
Weight loss is never an easy thing to do. I also had 2 unsuccessful attempts at Weight Watchers. It's a wonderful program, but I didn't fully commit to it either time. The only way to achieve success is to give 100% every time! Not every goal can be accomplished by overanalyzing the big picture, but by breaking it down into bite-sized pieces. Not everything comes right away, but with time, patience, and effort. The pain you suffer through now will result in a larger and gratifying quantity of success later.
You can say "you're going to do it" 500x or more, but words don't mean a thing until you implement them. I know I'm guilty of that. Those of you who say you're going to do it later, get up and do it now. Time is precious and life is short. Live it to the fullest by being healthy now and don't waste anymore time thinking and dreaming about something.
Those of you who want to embark on this journey with me, feel free to follow me on here or like me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RebsMcduxler. World, we are in this together. Who's with me at taking a stand now? Keep a positive attitude and your heart open. With that, you will open the gate to a bright future! Updates will be posted frequently!
If you desire for a back story, I was never overweight until college, but as soon as my high school sports slowly ceased, my diet slowly began falling down the drain with that. After my junior year of high school post-karate, I started gaining weight. With buffet style food in the college dining centers and freedom comes a lack of control. When I ended up in a lousy apartment situation my junior and senior year, I did whatever I can to "get by" and get through that situation, got busier in school, looking for a job, running a club, etc. With that came a loss of focus on diet and exercise, resulting into becoming overweight.
Weight loss is never an easy thing to do. I also had 2 unsuccessful attempts at Weight Watchers. It's a wonderful program, but I didn't fully commit to it either time. The only way to achieve success is to give 100% every time! Not every goal can be accomplished by overanalyzing the big picture, but by breaking it down into bite-sized pieces. Not everything comes right away, but with time, patience, and effort. The pain you suffer through now will result in a larger and gratifying quantity of success later.
You can say "you're going to do it" 500x or more, but words don't mean a thing until you implement them. I know I'm guilty of that. Those of you who say you're going to do it later, get up and do it now. Time is precious and life is short. Live it to the fullest by being healthy now and don't waste anymore time thinking and dreaming about something.
Those of you who want to embark on this journey with me, feel free to follow me on here or like me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RebsMcduxler. World, we are in this together. Who's with me at taking a stand now? Keep a positive attitude and your heart open. With that, you will open the gate to a bright future! Updates will be posted frequently!
Friday, July 26, 2013
Beautiful Noise (Revised)
This one definitely needed a revision, especially because I was trying to submit it somewhere that wanted a poem under 200 words about music... so here it is! Enjoy!
A swell sound that flows like a beautiful noise
Is never polluted
And seen as one of life's essentials…
Those who appreciate it have it gravitate to their hearts
Those who don't end up in a circuit of misunderstanding and confusion
Music is an oxymoron of life spawned from the sky
Utilizing nature to spark creativity
Enabling your mind to explore expanded galaxies
Triggering layers of abstract thought process
Pulsating throughout your body
Eluding from the sheer evil
Alluding to a distant presence only few can genuinely comprehend…
This mystical sound
Aids in triumph through struggles
With natural resolutions that heal life’s wounds from the heavens
Such a ravishing display
Provokes lavish sounds from fruitful beauty…
Whether it makes you smile like a sugar high
Or cry like a bursting dam
Emotions emerge within your freshly soothed soul
This beautiful noise
Glistens in your ears
While flowing smoothly across the atmosphere
Possessing a divine title coined as music
In order for all to indulge in life’s common language!
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A swell sound that flows like a beautiful noise
Is never polluted
And seen as one of life's essentials…
Those who appreciate it have it gravitate to their hearts
Those who don't end up in a circuit of misunderstanding and confusion
Music is an oxymoron of life spawned from the sky
Utilizing nature to spark creativity
Enabling your mind to explore expanded galaxies
Triggering layers of abstract thought process
Pulsating throughout your body
Eluding from the sheer evil
Alluding to a distant presence only few can genuinely comprehend…
This mystical sound
Aids in triumph through struggles
With natural resolutions that heal life’s wounds from the heavens
Such a ravishing display
Provokes lavish sounds from fruitful beauty…
Whether it makes you smile like a sugar high
Or cry like a bursting dam
Emotions emerge within your freshly soothed soul
This beautiful noise
Glistens in your ears
While flowing smoothly across the atmosphere
Possessing a divine title coined as music
In order for all to indulge in life’s common language!
If you want some more inspiration or find out when I post my next poem or blog post, like me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RebsMcduxler
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