Posts Tagged ‘Perseverance’

Fierce Forward

Posted on: February 6th, 2019 by Lynika Write A Comment

 

Never give in, look back or give away what you truly believe in…

If someone called your child ugly, a waste of time or hopeless, would you feel embarrassed and walk away and abandon them? 

No. 

Don’t treat your brain ‘babies’ any less precious… 

Don’t believe the illusion of knock backs, rejections or other peoples opinions.

They’re not a sign for you to give up on what you believe in… 

It doesn’t matter what others think.

It matters that YOU believe in your dreams and you protect them, help them grow and take their place in the world.

Whenever negative feedback is sent your way, grab the energy from it and transmute it into fierce fuel for your goal.

Never give in, look back or give away what you truly believe in. 

Firewood is awesome and that’s what adversity is.

Make sure you burn that sweet load into fuel.

It’s not here to be carried.

It’s yours to pyromaniac.

Remember that and fierce forward!

Dr Lynika Cruz

 

 

 

You were born for this…

Posted on: April 4th, 2018 by Lynika Write A Comment

Playing small offers no favour to this world

 

Those who work hard and invest in themselves do so to stay in the world stronger and longer for the people they love, and for all those they will inspire and encourage as a result.

 

Playing small offers no favour to this world.

 

Do not quit or be guilted about self-investment.

 

This is your LIFE and legacy at stake and nobody has the right to throw opinionated rocks at you, nor distract you with fear-soaked ‘cotton wool’ limits.

 

If you’re operating from reason and integrity then you must play all out for yourself.

 

It’s the only way to authentically reach the platform where you can go all out for others.

 

The more you make of yourself the more you genuinely have to offer.

 

“To be successful you have to be selfish, or else you never achieve. And once you get to your highest level, then you have to be unselfish. Stay reachable. Stay in touch. Don’t isolate.”

Michael Jordan

 

Great minds think alike, so rise up like Baruch, Michael and I, and countless others who have held fierce to their life, and don’t EVER allow yourself to be shamed out of creating your greatest self, your legacy.

 

You were born for this.

Dr Lynika Cruz

 

 

Your Story Matters

Posted on: June 11th, 2017 by Lynika Write A Comment

 

 

Your Story Matters

Stories are bridges where we can meet, a light for those walking behind us on the path, and our legacy to the world. Your story matters.
Dr Lynika Cruz

Back Yourself 24/7

Posted on: May 17th, 2017 by Lynika Write A Comment

 

So don’t beat yourself up when you’re going through some of the less enjoyable bits…

Life is a medley.

No matter what you do there will be easier and not so easier times.

What matters is that you back yourself.

24/7 you have your human self to care for.

Treat that being with integrity and respect.

Your self care impacts the whole world for the greater good.

It makes you a whole being who by proxy gives permission and inspiration for others to do the same. 

Take care of yourself and shine on my friend

You matter.

Dr Lynika Cruz

If your light is too bright…

Posted on: April 3rd, 2017 by Lynika Write A Comment

Don’t dim your power for anyone

Power shot for you my friend…

Last week I quoted Ronda while speaking to a brilliant audience (at Aaron Sansoni’s Entrepreneurs Summit) with Netflix Co-founder Mark Randolph

So to YOU my wise friend, today (or any day) should you encounter someone who wants you to shrink to please them (or to fit a so called status quo)… breathe in deep and take up all that rightful, valuable space in yourself.

Never back down on backing and investing in yourself. You were born to be you. Don’t dim your power for anyone…

Authenticity, self-respect, bravery, permission to be ALL that you are… the world not only needs that stuff like insulin…

There are also others watching you, who by proxy will learn that it’s invaluable, imperative and necessary to back who they are without shame, without shrinkage or dissolution.

Go out there and live ALL that you are…

Makes me so darn proud and overjoyed when I see someone take up space and OWN their life.

Go, you good thing, GO live out loud.

I’m cheering you fierce from the sidelines, I believe in you, make sure YOU believe in you and don’t back down…

If your light is too bright, others can be warmed and inspired by it or buy shades and sit respectfully in a back row.

Shine on my friend!

Dr Lynika Cruz

What we fear…

Posted on: March 21st, 2017 by Lynika Write A Comment

Presence and an open mind

If we take a breath and pull up a seat, we find that most of what scares or stalls us holds great alchemy.

With presence and an open mind we often find that what we fear is simply waiting for us to listen and receive insight.

Adversity, fear, ‘dragons’ are there for the taking, to transmute into self healing, self empowerment.

Dr Lynika Cruz

Remember this…

Posted on: January 26th, 2017 by Lynika Write A Comment

Champion yourself…

After my last post and the influx of responses received, I wanted to speak a little more to the power of owning yourselves…
 
the power of not being beholden to other peoples projections, expectations, misconceptions or in some cases, outright bullying…
 
Remember this; it’s what you do with the words after someone has spoken them to you that counts. That’s where the true power lies.
 
You are the sole person who gets to say if they’re true and to take them into your life.
 
I’m here to tell you, it’s not true that you are unworthy of love. It’s a story, but it’s not true. It’s actually a lie.
 
And most of all, most imperative of all is loving yourself. Gosh, so much has been said on self-love that you may initially wince when you read those words.
 
I’m not a mushy kind of person. I’ve been new-aged to death like everyone else. But the truth is, REAL self-love is not some soft-coated, flowery coat you put on with affirmations in the pockets.
 
Real self love is strong, gutsy, ballsy, respectful, take-no-prisoners energy towards yourself that shows up in your life as courage, dignity, repeated-resurrection, humility, compassion, humour and down to the bones living.
 
As Hemingway said: “A man can be destroyed and still not be defeated’
 
You can get knocked down by someones words, the song was wrong, sticks and stones can hurt your bones and words CAN also hurt you!
 
BUT, massive clause here, don’t you leave it at that. No sir!
 
You get back up, smack those words off like dust and remember the truth…
 
Sure some sucker can come along and knock you off your chair for a moment but YOU remember who you are, remember that ballsy self that doesn’t hand over life and truth to someone who thinks it’s okay to knock you.
 
YOU’RE the driver of your life, kick anyone out who tries to climb up in the rig and grab the wheel. They can get back in their own truck and deal with their own speed bumps.
 
You’ve got a road you’re on and a journey to make.
 
Love the person at the wheel, they’re gonna take you places you never imagined possible, you just have to remember they’re there, and don’t let anyone get between you and that kind of love.
 
That’s one place that rightfully and completely belongs to you, one love that won’t leave you high and dry. Period.

Stand up. Stand out. Shine on…

Posted on: January 24th, 2017 by Lynika Write A Comment

Stand up, Stand out, Shine on

Use whatever energy comes your way as fuel.

“Those who hate you don’t win unless you hate them because then you destroy yourself”

You’re not what others think of you. They’re simply painting their own projection.

Step aside of their illusion and back into your own bones.

You are who you say you are. Own yourself.

This world needs your light.

You matter.

You were born to be you.

Stand up.

Stand out.

Shine on!

 

Respect your bravery…

Posted on: December 29th, 2016 by Lynika Write A Comment
Respect your Bravery

Respect your Bravery

There are so many things to bless in our lives, even the little things, even if all you have is yourself right now, then take heart, this is the exact opportunity for you to be the kindest, most reliable and understanding friend you have.

Believe in yourself, be kind to yourself and don’t get adversity confused with bad luck or unfairness.

It hurts sometimes yes, it’s incredibly difficult sometimes too, let’s face it, sometimes it feels too much.

But the truth is, you’re in training, you’re doing the hard work, you’re pushing for something worthwhile, adversity doesn’t skip town on paying or rewarding you for the hard slog and/or dark times.

No, sometimes we just forget to look at what it’s gifted us.

Sometimes we are so busy and caught up looking at what it took from us that we can’t see what it has left us.

I’m not saying it’s easy, it’s not. But it’s worth it.

Look in the right places and the right direction and keep going. You’re worth it and I’m right here with you, sailing my own seas and you know what, I think of you every day, out there, just like me, doing your very best.

I’m glad you’re on this planet, each one of us matters, each moment matters.

If this moment is hard for you, hold on.

It will turn, it will change, make sure you look for what it becomes.

Lynika

That place in you…

Posted on: December 29th, 2016 by Lynika Write A Comment
Live out loud

Live out loud

Live from that place in you that knows where the light switch is, trust it.

Dare to live out loud with what drives you, and don’t ever save anything for a special occasion…

Being alive is the special occasion.