From the backstabbing co-worker to the meddling sister-in-law, you are in charge of how you react to the people and events in your life. You can either give negativity power over your life or you can choose happiness instead. Take control and choose to focus on what is important in your life. Those who cannot live fully often become destroyers of life. --Anais Nin American author (1903-1977).
After awhile you learn the subtle difference Between holding a hand and chaining a soul, And you learn that love doesn't mean leaning And company doesn't mean security, And you begin to learn that kisses aren't contracts And presents aren't promises, And you begin to accept your defeats With your head up and your eyes open, With the grace of a woman, Not the grief of a child, And you learn to build all your roads... (continue reading)
personal message
I am a
dominant individual who likes to be the center of attention. My
people skills are highly developed and mix well in a variety of
settings, common or elite. I'm always proud of the quality of my
work and wish to be appreciated by the best minds around me
regardless of social station. My instincts of finance are
excellent, and an endearing quality is my tendency to share money
with family and friends who encounter difficulty. I hate meanness
and pettiness, preferring to give my time or financial resources in
a direct manner, making a truly grand gesture which is somehow free
of condescension. So I make it easy for others to accept what they
choose to give, although they themselves may find it difficult to
similarly accept from others. Learning as early as possible in life
to both give and take, in an easy manner, is important for me.
Although I value tradition strongly, no one would call me
conservative in thought, word or deed. Extroverts; I am blessed
with comic wit and have a flamboyant streak which I do not hesitate
to indulge. This impulse can be expressed in any area of my life,
from sexual escapedes to social nonconformity. For me the world is
a stage on which my own personal drama is to be enacted. I manage
to do this, however, in a very natural fashion, and rarely give the
impression that I am creating shananigans merely to attract
attention. On the other hand, I must beware of hubris, bringing
about my own downfall through a disregard for the consequences of
my actions on the lives of others. Although in general I am
knowledgeable in regard to the law and social traditions, I may
like to believe that I can place myself above the rules from time
to time, particularly in my private life. I can truly be a curious
admixture of giving and selfish qualities. Indeed, my tendency to
advance or promote my own wants and needs can arouse resentment in
my partners. In matter of love, I tend to be a bit "dangerous."
When things go wrong in my relationships, I demonstrate resilience
and usually manage to escape lasting hurt, although the same may
not be true for my girfriends. Because of my high degree of
competence and social expertise, I can become a rock of strength
for my friends and family. Yet discharging responsibilities while
being mindful of and responsive to the deeper needs of other
remains my greatest challenge.
