“I now understand and accept that the messy and crazy are all part of this thing we call life. So, embrace it, even if we don’t understand it all, because of each and every one of us, have a measure of crazy in us.”

 Paul Steven Smith - Uncle Paul

“I now understand and accept that the messy and crazy are all part of this thing we call life. So, embrace it, even if we don’t understand it all, because of each and every one of us, have a measure of crazy in us.”

I Love Myself
I will not criticize my physical appearance.
I love myself.
I will not tell myself that I am not good enough.
I love myself.
I will not criticize myself for making mistakes.
I love myself.
I will not compare myself to others.
I love myself.
I will not put my own needs last.
I love myself.

It is my turn.
I am perfectly fine!  
I am enough!  
I am worth it!
I Love Myself.

It’s just a thought. Paul Steven Smith (Uncle Paul) www.unclepaulsthoughts.com

There is a Purpose In It...

Everything in life starts with a dream. Do not allow your thoughts of limitations to turn into excuses as to why your dreams cannot come true.  You have to dream big. You must dream your wildest dream. Your dreams should be so big that they intimidate you. Whatever you are dreaming, remember this, your dreams deserve to be a reality in your life. It's your life, you were predestined for it, and you deserve it. So, say yes to your dreams, and start the wheels in motion to move your dreams closer to reality. Dream on. – It’s just a thought. Paul Steven Smith (Uncle Paul) www.unclepaulsathoughts.com

If you want to succeed in life, you must be prepared to fail. Failure is part of the process on the journey to success. To become really great at what you do, you have to be comfortable failing, for failure is life’s greatest teacher. You have to willing to fail, to be wrong, to mess up, to blow it, in order to be successful in life. You must also, be prepared to start over again with the lessons that you have learned from your failures.

It didn’t matter how many time you fail, you have to keep standing, and you have to take the next step even when you can’t see the road. You have to keep push, through all the hurt, all the pain, all the tears, and all the disappointment. And when it is all said and done, you must find the strength to try again despite your fear of failure. Remember this; failure is not final; it is just a necessary, detour on the way to success. – It’s just a thought. Paul Steven Smith (Uncle Paul) www.unclepaulsthoughts.com

We will all have setbacks, as we travel through the pathway of life. It is easy to get caught up in what caused the setbacks, rather than moving past our setbacks. Sometimes we get so wrapped up in guilt, anger, and frustration, that we allow these hiccups to derail our future plans. We should recognize them for what they are learning experiences for the future.

Look, you will have ups and downs, you will have successes, and yes, you will have some, flat-out failures. So, when life bucks you, keep moving forward, get back on the saddle and give yourself permission to forgiving yourself. For, the longer you’re off your game, the harder it is going to be, to continue to move in a positive direction. Forgive yourself and move forward. It’s just a thought. Paul Steven Smith (Uncle Paul) www.unclepaulsthoughts.com

The people that annoy you the most are your greatest life teachers. So, when you find yourself annoyed, ask yourself why? It’s just a thought. Paul Steven Smith (Uncle Paul) www.unclepaulsthoughts.com

the most are your greatest life teachers. So, when you find yourself annoyed, ask yourself why? It’s just a thought. Paul Steven Smith (Uncle Paul) www.unclepaulsthoughts.com

When you don’t have a clear vision as to where you are going, you will always find yourself right back where you started. Where there is no vision, no plan, no road map, you will find yourself going around in circles. In essences, going nowhere. If you want to move forward in life, you must have a plan. Remember this, always write your plan with a pencil because it comes with an eraser. After all, you never know, when you will have to adjust the plan. It’s just a thought. Paul Steven Smith (Uncle Paul) www.unclepaulsthoughts.com

Just Let Go

Today I am vowing not to stay stuck and to continue to hold onto things I know that I am supposed to let go of. So, here is my list of things I need to let go of.

It is time for me to let go negative thoughts.

It is time to for me to let go of negative and toxic people that are in my life.

It is time for me to let go of the unhealthy relationship, which are not serving me a purpose.

It is time for me to let go of the judgmental thoughts that I have of others.

It is time for me to let go of my need to control everything and every person.

It is time for me to let go of the past.

It is time for me to let go of not forgiving others for my past pain.

It is time for me to let go of the need for an apology and move on.

It is time for me to stop trying to be a people pleaser and do me.

It is time for me to let go of the things that disturb my inner peace.

It is time for me to let go of my fear of failure.

It is time for me to let go and to stop seeking the approval of others.

It is time for me to let go and to trust that God knows what’s best for me.

It is time for me to let of blaming others for my past and to stop making excuses.

It is time for me to let go procrastination.

It is time for me to let go of my need to be perfect.

It is time for me to let go of my need to heal the world and to heal myself first.

It is time for me to let go of the things that we’re meant for me to let go of. For when I continue to hold on instead of letting go, I am blocking myself from the better things that are trying to come to me. It is time to let go. I already know the things that are not right for me, I must now embrace the light and let them go.

Do yourself a favor and make your own list of things you need to let go of.

Remember this; sometimes you have to be willing to “Let Go” to get what you really deserve. It’s just a thought. Paul Steven Smith (Uncle Paul) www.unclepaulsthoughts.com.

"Stop criticizing others for their life choices. Remember this; everything is not for you, take what serves you and leave the rest. There is no one-size-fits-all prescription for life."

It's just a thought.

Paul Steven Smith (Uncle Paul)

www.unclepaulsthoughts.com

“When you mess up in life, you should own it. Someone once said nothing beats the truth, even when you mess up. Having the guts to say, I’m sorry makes you honest. It makes you forgivable. It makes you human, and humans make mistakes. So, when you mess up, free yourself up, by owning your screw up. Own it and grow from it. Remember this, lingering sorrow, resentment, and hatred can easily be wiped away with a sincere, I am sorry.” It’s just a thought. Paul Steven Smith (Uncle Paul) www.unclepaulsthoughts.com

Everything that you ever wanted is within your reach. The only thing that is standing in your way is your fear. If you really want something, you must reach beyond your fears and take the next step forward. Remember this, if you want something bad enough, you sometimes have to take that next step even if you are afraid. Do it fearful. 
It’s just a thought. 

Paul Steven Smith (Uncle Paul) 

www.unclepaulsthoughts.com

A seed planted in the dirt must grow in and through the dirt, to reach the sun light. In life, sometimes we too, must grow in and through the dirt, in order to reach our potential, our dreams, our promises. We must keep growing in the dirt, even when we cannot see the sun light. We must overcome the challenges of life and continue to grow through the process and one day; we too will see the sun light. It’s just a thought. Paul Steven Smith (Uncle Paul) www.unclepaulsthoughts.com

We all have experienced some dreadful times, in our lives that changed our entire world in just a matter of seconds. These moments changed our lives forever. We must find a way not to allow these moments to change us for the worst and make us become something that we are not. We must let these moments, make us stronger, wiser, kinder, and better. Do what you have to at the moment. Cry if you must, then straighten out that wig or hat and keep it moving. Remember this, never let your life situation change you, let them improve you. It’s just a thought. Paul Steven Smith (Uncle Paul) www.unclepaulsthoughts.com

Live life one day at a time.

Be grateful for the small things.

Don’t focus on the thing you cannot change.

Be wise enough to know when not to react.

Take time to breathe.

Never try to live someone else’s dreams.

Stay faithful to your call.

But most of all, remember that life is short.

We are here for a little while.

So, live life to the fullest.

It’s just a thought.

Paul Steven Smith (Uncle Paul)

www.unclepaulsthoughts.com

When life knocks you down, get back up.

And when it knocks you down again, get back up again.

And when it knocks you down again, get back up again.

And when it knocks you down again, get back up again.

And when it knocks you down again, get back up again.

And when it knocks you down again, get back up again.

And when it knocks you down again, get back up again.

And when it knocks you down again, get back up again.

And when it knocks you down again, get back up again.

And when it knocks you down again, get back up again.

And when it knocks you down again, get back up again.

And when it knocks you down again, get back up again.

And when it knocks you down again, get back up again.

Remember this, in life; you will get knocked down.

But what matters the most is, that you did not stay down,

you got back up again.

It's just a thought.

Paul Steven Smith (Uncle Paul)

www.unclepaulsthoughts.com

Every experience in life is a seminar, for there is a lesson in each one of them. We must take the time to reflect and learn from each of them and somehow use them to live better lives.

“We all want to become the best version of ourselves, but sometimes we are our own worst enemies. When it comes to achieving our dreams and living a life that’s filled with purpose. We must at some time or another, question ourselves and our narrative and uncover our true purpose and life meaning. We must stay connected to our power source. You see, we are all like a leaf that is connected to a tree, the day we disconnect from the source, is the day we die.”

It's Just A Thought,

Uncle Paul (Paul Steven Smith)

www.unclepaulsthoughts.com