Conversation – 15

Antthony “Watercolors of the Sky” Tie-Dye Top and Pant Set
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Antthony “Sassy Mama” Ruffle-Hem Top and Pant Set
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Antthony “Struttin’ My Style” Sleeveless Ruffle Dress
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Antthony “Castaway” Striped Tunic
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Competing with Yourself

When we are satisfied with our life, we do not look for experiences of winning and losing to define our self-worth.

The urges that drive us to compete with others tend to be straightforward. Years of both evolution and societal influences have shaped us to pit ourselves against our peers. The needs and desires that inspire us to compete with ourselves, however, are entirely personal and thus far more complex. A need to outdo our earlier efforts–to confirm that we have grown as individuals–can motivate us to reach new heights of accomplishment. We are capable of using our past achievements as a foundation from which we venture confidently into the unknown. Yet if this drive to compete with our former selves is the result of low self-worth or a need to prove ourselves to others, even glowing successes can feel disheartening. Examining why we compete with ourselves enables us to positively identify those contests that will enrich our existence.

There are many reasons we strive to outdo ourselves. When we are ambitious in our quest for growth, we are driven to set and meet our own expectations. We do not look to external experiences of winning and losing to define our sense of self-worth. Rather, we are our own judges and coaches, monitoring our progress and gauging how successful we have become. Though we seek the thrill of accomplishment tirelessly, we do so out of a legitimate need to improve the world or to pave the way for those who will follow in our footsteps. Be careful, though, that your competitiveness is not the result of an unconscious need to show others that you are capable of meeting and then exceeding their standards.

Consider, too, that successful efforts that would be deemed more than good enough when evaluated from an external perspective may not satisfy our inner judge, who can drive us ruthlessly. In order to attain balance, we have to learn the art of patience even as we strive to achieve our highest vision of who we are. When we feel drained, tense, or unhappy as we pursue our goals, it may be that we are pushing ourselves for the wrong reasons. Our enthusiasm for our endeavors will return as soon as we recall that authentic evolution is a matter not of winning but of taking pride in our progress at any pace.

Happy Mother’s Day to your wife Adam. 🙂

Just lovely Adam. ♥ I am sure your wife will love them.

Boyz II Men
“On Bended Knee”

Darling, I, I can’t explain
Where did we lose our way
Girl, it’s drivin’ me insane
And I know I just need one more chance
To prove my love to you
If you come back to me
I’ll guarantee
That I’ll never let you go

Can we go back to the days our love was strong?
Can you tell me how a perfect love goes wrong?
Can somebody tell me how to get things back the way they used to be?
Oh, God, give me the reason
I’m down on bended knee

I’ll never walk again until you come back to me
I’m down on bended knee

So many nights I dream of you
Holding my pillow tight
I know that I don’t need to be alone
When I open up my eyes to face reality
Every moment without you
It seems like eternity
I’m begging you, begging you come back to me

Can we go back to the days our love was strong?
Can you tell me how a perfect love goes wrong?
Can somebody tell me how to get things back the way they used to be?
Oh, God, give me the reason
I’m down on bended knee

I’ll never walk again until you come back to me
I’m down on bended knee

[Spoken:]
Baby, I’m sorry
Please forgive me for all the wrong I’ve done
Please come back home, girl
I know you put all your trust in me
I’m sorry I let you down
Please forgive me

I’m gonna swallow my pride
Say I’m sorry
Stop pointing fingers
The blame is on me
I want a new life
And I want it with you
If you feel the same
Don’t ever let it go

You gotta believe in the spirit of love
It’ll heal all things
It won’t hurt any more
No, I don’t believe our love’s terminal
I’m down on my knees
Begging you please
Come home

Can we go back to the days our love was strong?
Can you tell me how a perfect love goes wrong?
Can somebody tell me how to get things back the way they used to be?
Oh, God, give me the reason
I’m down on bended—down on bended knee

Wanna build a new life
Just you and me
Gonna make you my wife
Raise a family

I’ll never walk again ’til you come back to me
I’m down on bended knees.

All 4 One
“I Can Love You Like That”

They read you Cinderella
You hoped it would come true
And one day your Prince Charming
Would come rescue you
You like romantic movies
And you never will forget
The way you felt when Romeo
Kissed Juliet
And all this time that you’ve been waiting
You don’t have to wait no more

I can love you like that
I would make you my world
Move heaven and Earth
If you were my girl
I can give you my heart
Be all that you need
Show you you’re everything
That’s precious to me
If you give me a chance
I can love you like that
I can love you like that

I never make a promise
I don’t intend to keep
So when I say forever
Forever’s what I mean
Well I’m no Cassanova
But I swear this much is true
I’ll be holding nothing back
When it comes to you
You dream of love that’s everlasting
Well baby open up your eyes

I can love you like that
I would make you my world
Move heaven and Earth
If you were my girl
I can give you my heart
Be all that you need
Show you you’re everything
That’s precious to me
If you give me a chance
I can love you like that
I can love you like that

If you want tenderness
I got tenderness
And I see through
To the heart of you
If you want a man
Who will understand
You don’t have to look very far
I can love you
Girl, I can love you

I can love you like that
I would make you my world
Move heaven and Earth
If you were my girl
I can give you my heart
Be all that you need
Show you you’re everything
That’s precious to me

I can love you like that
I would make you my world
Move heaven and Earth
If you were my girl
I would give you my heart
Show you you’re everything
I can love you like that
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Cherie that is lovely color. ♥ I love the jewelry too. ♥ Good Morning! I cannot
imagine waking up to an earthquake. Hawaii so beautiful and I hate to see
what is happening in that State. I told you I like your Mother’s Playlist. ♥
What is neat is I love and cover all genres of music. The HSN Family has many artist
here at HSN. I hope you have a wonderful day.