Robin Thicke

Lost your job,


lost your mind


living on the street


for the second time


all you do is dream


another new tonight


I see blue skies in front of me






baby, never give up


don't stop now,


it's never too much


never give up


never give up



I had one of the best weekends. *healthy sigh* En-route home, one of my besties played the Robin Thicke CD for me. I instantly fell in mad love with the chaotic chorus of “Never Give Up.” The woodwind section seems to collide with the percussion; and the percussion seems to attack the vocals at all the most awkward times. It seemed to fit where I am right now. Right at this moment: I am at that fork in the road, and I know that it’s completely up to me to make good decisions so that I can behold the prosperity which this year promises. Sometimes the best decisions don’t feel good but they are necessary to your overall wellbeing and your path. After the internal and external interrogations, I surrendered my need to be in control (again).

Last time I was on “holiday” in that city I was promoting my book and preparing for a “mason-dixonish” adventure to be a part of something familiar. This time, in that same city everywhere I went people were quoting phrases from my book and I conversed with unfamiliar people. Unfamiliar people who may soon become familiar. And who knows when I return they may be in my second book, or on my TV show or on my talk radio show. Who knows? The sky and my imagination are limitless. Sunday morning I woke up refreshed and reflected on the previous week and my weekend and knew and realized that life is truly one big circle. It really is the circle of life. The earth is round, wedding bands are round and life is round. Which is why everything that we do, say or touch always, ALWAYS finds its way back to us. This weekend helped me to appreciate that and start the motion toward a better quality of life, and I am not giving up---even at the finish line I will keep pressing because my work won't be over yet.

In between my love affair with “Never Give Up.” I started reading a book called: Don’t sweat the small stuff; and here is what I learned/started practicing-

I surrender my need to be right- People with varied motives are going to think what they want about you anyway. Some people have nothing better to do than over-analyze the negative or try to find ways to make them look right and you look wrong. And if they need to be right that badly, why not give it to them. If you know who you are and where your integrity stands, what else truly matters?

Ask yourself “Will this matter in a year?”- You know it won’t, so why bother. Let it pass.

Become more patient- The Writer speaks about requiring quiet time to reflect and write. When you are a writer you need lots of quiet to sort your thoughts, hear your fingers tap on the keyboard, etc. If you do not get that time you WILL get “Writers Block” and completely shut down being less than productive. The Writer says that sometimes his small children come in and want to pester him. Instead of getting upset about the repercussions of their actions, he stops and recognizes the innocence of the situation. His children don’t mean any harm. Their intent isn’t to cause harm, so why treat it that way? Which brings me to my favorite and final point….

Be the first one to act loving or reach out- There are so many good spiritual folk, who pride themselves on being so loving and just, yet they will hold on to a grudge until it becomes resentment, leading unto hate. Sometimes, when you care for people it’s ok to reach out and be the mature and loving party first. Tomorrow isn’t promised. And, I tell you one thing that I know for sure, people who are unforgiving live the most unhealthy/unhappy lives. They have severe physical and mental ailments because they are determined to hold on to toxic behaviors and hard feelings. So what, someone hurt your feelings?! Life isn’t fair. Increase the days of your life by letting go.

lost your heart


lost your will


on your hands and knees


just for a dollar bill


lost your faith


and your confidence


it never seems fair


nothing make sense






baby, it ain't over


it's not over


it's never over


i said never give up


i said never give up


Keep shining Kings & Queens. Regardless of what your personal mission is, Never give up. Never!!!! Come on 2012, give us your best shot because we are ready and armed with consciousness, selflessness, determination and love. If you want something(s) bad enough you won’t give up.



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