“You are the real warriors and heroes in this world and you deserve immense respect, especially your own. You matter.” ~ Lynika
“Here’s to your track record. You probably didn’t realise quite how champion you are… keep them coming, YOU matter.” ~Lynika
Live out loud, my friends. The falling down isn’t dangerous. The staying down is.
~ Lynika
“For some folk, holidays and celebrations are the loneliest of times.
A time when the absence of support and care are even more prevalent to the person in isolation.
Be it through age, illness or other reasons, there are lonely people on this planet, some who are suffering great pain…
And your kind word or shoulder squeeze can mean the difference between giving up or holding on.
Never underestimate the power of kindness and don’t wait until it’s too late…
Open your heart to someone in need and help make this world a warmer place for somebody today.” ~ Lynika Cruz
“Sometimes people are judgemental of those who have overcome great tragedy.
They say things like:
‘Oh you must have run over a China Man in a past life’ or ‘I wonder what you did to attract that!’
The trouble with phrases like this is, they portray adversity as either punishment or something to be ashamed off.
Both are incorrect.
Those who overcome adversity and those who are dealing with it right now deserve great respect and honour.
They are passing through new modules in their lives on the way to becoming greater, stronger, more compassionate and empathic versions of themselves.
The Gurus, the Saints, the Holy ones and the Wise are all those who have overcome great obstacles and challenges in life.
If you’re walking a hard path right now, take courage from these words:
You are the light we need most in this world. What you learn from this will create paths for others and grow new places in you that will serve you and this planet for life.
If you know someone going through a difficult, challenging time right now, give them the honour and respect they deserve and most need.
Words can wound or empower, make sure to check what you’re saying to others and yourself.
You are as valid and deserving as anyone else who needs your support and encouragement.
Speak well to and of others and the next time you see someone with a heavy load, embrace them, encourage them.
Remember you’re witnessing the most crucial act on this planet at its most vulnerable – Survival.”
~ Lynika Cruz
“What are you going to claim as your own today?
I hope it’s your life and I pray that you champion it with every speck of courage you have and don’t yet know you have.
Sometimes the path is already cleared before you and other-times you have to forge your own.
Whatever part of the trek you’re on today, remember every obstacle you have to navigate is a potential gift of strength.
Don’t be fooled into thinking adversity is your enemy, it will gift you when you stare it in the face and stride through it.
Do what you must at all odds and never trade a fierce life for a mediocre seat in the stands.” ~ Lynika Cruz
P.S. Humour and self-care are mighty tools along the way, be sure to use them.
“Get out the jack instead and let all that good elbow grease and those endorphins get you back on the gung-ho track! This planet needs YOUR light! Keep powering those dreams and don’t look back or stop for anyone or anything that holds you down.” ~ Lynika Cruz
“For those who have felt concerned or hurt by the (sometimes unexpected) rejection of someone in your life…
The truth is there are some people who will only be there for you as long as you have something they need. When you no longer serve a purpose to them, they will leave.
The good news is, if you tough it out, you’ll eventually weed people like this out of your life and be left with authentic folk you can count on.
We rarely lose genuine friends or lovers, we just gradually figure out who the real ones are…
Remember the saying ‘We must not let other people’s limited perceptions define us’.
Instead, make use of the adversity in your life, let it show you how strong and worthy you are.”
“When something bad, sad, disappointing, aggravating or upsetting happens, take things back into your own hands and flick the switch that changes the flow from there…
Stuff happens, it doesn’t mean we have to ‘pay the negative forward’.
Remember, we own our moments, if someone or something throws a stone on your path, you don’t have to pick it up and throw it, nor carry it with you.
Make a choice to re-direct your feet back onto a path that feels better.
And remember to also ‘Be careful whose toes YOU step on today because they might be connected to the foot that kicks your ass tomorrow’.
Keep a filter on your day and don’t let anything toxic set up camp with you.
Time is so precious. Don’t ‘rehearse’ life, you’re already on stage, living it, right this moment, right now. Make it yours.” ~ Lynika Cruz
“There are great blessings that come from times of poverty and hardship.
Learning the value of little things, the immense happiness that comes from the smallest kindness; the precious worth of a smile, a warm meal, shelter, interaction, the feeling of being wanted, loved..
Hardship offers us the chance to truly understand the things that truly matter in this life.
When we hold still long enough to see the gifts in our adversity we drop the added shackles we’ve attached to it.
We become lighter, more compassionate and wise. Gratitude becomes our dear companion who holds us up and helps us see the edge of light in every shadow.” ~ Lynika Cruz