Don't fight battles that don't matter

Do you always feel as though you need to prove your point or continue the argument because you feel the  need to win?  I am here to tell you not to get lured into silly arguments or situations that really don’t matter because you have bigger and better things to do with your time and your life.  Don’t waste time just to prove yourself to other and don’t let others push you into saying or doing something that doesn’t serve you.  There will always be people who will try to get you started in the wrong direction or who want to get you angry or upset.  Small-minded people think in small and inconsequential ways; big-minded people have a greater vision.

I encourage you to look beyond the distractions that are placed in front of you.  Your task is too important and you have too much to accomplish if you want to be remembered for something of value.  Don’t pay attention to the negative, instead, stay focused with your eyes and mind moving forward.   We all face obstacles and have struggles in life but it is how you respond to them that sets you apart from the crowd.  Do not look at your difficult situations as if they are placed in front of you to cause you harm or discouragement, instead look beyond them believing that your Creator has got your back and has a plan for you. 

Those who are jealous or don’t have your insight will always fight you and ridicule your vision especially when you are getting closest to your goal.  Your job is to not get caught up in the fight but believe that you have something special to offer – stay vigilant.  For all those people who have a dream---keep your course, be disciplined and know that you are about to see your dreams come true because you are in it to win.  Just know that every struggle that you have had has prepared you for what is about to come.  Your challenges have given you the fuel to become stronger and more determined.  Your future is right in front of you just waiting for you to catch up.  Believe and feel your blessings are here to stay. Get excited with fabulous anticipation and be filled with joy but most importantly be in gratitude. 

Avoid all negative people and refuse to battle those who don’t see your vision or believe in your talents because in the end, they do not matter.  What God started in your life, S/He will finish.  I have seen and experience how God has opened doors for me that I never believed was possible and I know S/He is doing the same for you.  “ It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles.  Then the victory is yours.  It cannot be taken from you, not by angels or by demons.”-- Buddha

Joan Marie Ambrose

Author, Creative Writer, Motivational Speaker