Adjusting isn't that difficult its just a process!

This year is coming to end very quickly; thus much of my main focus has been on the end of December and the highly anticipate, upcoming New Year to come. This time last year, I had no clue what I was going to do. I was confused, angry, scared and overall; I tended to plan less than I do now. However, looking back over the past year (2014), I would have to say that it was the beginning of great things to come for me as well as a new beginning for my family. I have accomplished so much already, as I began the pursuit of my dreams. In 2014 I found myself, overcame my fears and started believing in “me” again.

 In total, I have completed 9 classes so far  here at Full Sail University and  currently have a 3.75 G.P.A. Looking back, I just can’t believe I’m saying that now because school was not on my radar last year. I’m starting my own business “Brown Bag Management and Media & Entertainment”. In the early 2000’s, I had a company called “Brown Bag Productions” that only dealt with music production. Everyone around Delaware still remembers the name and often refer to me as “Brown Bag”. I’ve been trying to think of a new name as of late, but I haven’t had any luck. So I think I will continue to build on the brand that I started some time ago.

Reflecting on the saying "What doesn't kills you make you stronger" is a true statement. I've added to that statement by adding the word "adjust" which means to put in good working order or bring to a proper state or position. For me, rehab and therapy showed me how much strength and will power I had mentally. I also had to adjust to my “new” life with a disability. In my case at the time, all I used to do was focus on what I couldn’t do although, it does take time   to ‘adjust”, the length of time I took, I was mentally paralyzed. At the time, I felt that I didn’t have anyone showing me how to “overcome” or “deal with” what I was feeling emotionally inside. What I did was created mini challenges for myself. As I completed each challenge, I increased the difficulty. It's like playing a video game on the easy level and then moving up to middle level and etc.  Adjustment is a process, and once you “adjust” mentally, physically, and emotionally you will overcome the obstacle of starting again.


Today's motivational clip is about Richie Parker. He works for NASCAR Racing Team. His story inspired me to dream and I pray it does the same for you.

My Story

The purpose of my blog is to both encourage and inspire readers to believe in themselves and in their ability to overcome any obstacle that life throws their way. At the tender age of 33, I had a massive stroke, which left me partially paralyzed on the right side of my body. I had to relearn a lot of the things I took for granted. I had no idea what I was going to do with the rest of my life. At that time my career was in music. I was a professional musician and producer, and I needed both hands to play. However, I still had “dreams” and “goals” that I wanted fulfill and explore.  The last four years of my journey, have been an uphill battle to say the least, but I still keep moving and looking forward. Overall, my attitude towards life has so much improved, I am more positive then I have ever been before, happily married and purpose driven! I have “inner peace”. I realized that God kept me here for a reason. Essentially, the obstacles that we go through in life and overcome are not only “living testimony” to our accomplishments but also to the strength of our “will power”. When we “overcome” the obstacles in our lives, we can take our own experiences and share them with others in order to “enrich” their lives as well as provide them with a new “perspective”.