“Let me put it this way, we still have our set of standards of behaviors, but we already know that some people won’t be able to meet those standards. But we keep imposing our standards and expectations on them, and we keep getting hurt and disappointed. At some point, we must lower our expectation of them or sever ties with them. In the end, it is about what we are and are not willing to accept from others, and that is a choice that you will have to make. We must do what is best for us, and sometimes you have to let some things go and move on with life. But, that’s up to you and you alone.” Uncle Paul

“Don’t be too hard on yourself. Do your best with what you have at this moment, and the rest will fall into place. If you fail while trying, you will at least get a good work out by trying. Remember this; even mistakes mean you’re trying. Be yourself, do your best with what you’ve got, and follow your passion in the right direction. When you give all you can right now, nothing else really matters. Just do your best, after all that is all we can do.” Uncle Paul

“Not everyone that enters our lives is meant to stay; people enter our lives for a reason and for season. The length of their stay doesn’t matter. They come into our lives because they are a part of our destiny. Whether they stay or leave, our souls have forever been impacted. There  fingerprints will always be on our heart.” Uncle Paul

“Yesterday is gone, today is a gift from God and tomorrow is a mystery, so we must live for today and not let our past steal our present nor our future.” Uncle Paul

“As we start the week of Thanksgiving, we should make a conscious effort to be thankful every day of our lives. I think it is essential that we put things in perspective. This year, someone won’t be at the table that was at the table last year. Next year, someone else will transition. That is why it is important that we spend the time that we have now, with the ones we love. For tomorrow is not promised to any of us, but the hours are getting shorter for all of us. Let’s be mindful not to be so busy looking to the past that we forget what is right here in the now. Thus, let us be thankful to this life that we are living right now.” Uncle Paul

“Even though you are fearful, you must keep walking forward. You must keep walking into the darkness, going not knowing what is ahead, but walking knowing that the path that you are walking on has already been prepared for you. When you fall, get up, brush yourself off and keep walking, keep going, confront your fears and keep confronting them. Keep walking afraid, for each step you take is a victory. Do it afraid!” Uncle Paul

“So, stop looking towards the stars for directions, look within yourself. Our destinies are not in the stars or the moon; our destinies are within ourselves. We control our destinies, so stop complaining about what you don’t have, if you want something different, if you want something more, then do something more. If not shut up and stop complaining and learn to live your life with what you have. It’s just that simple, if you want it, go get it, if not stop complaining.”

“Life is simple, but we keep adding layers of complexity that we don’t need. Especially when we are living on your own terms, meeting your own expectations, rather than try to satisfy everyone else. At some point, we must ask ourselves who am I? Will the real you, please stand up? It’s time to start getting to know who we are again. Try something new today, just be you.”

“Stop Trying To Find Your Purpose, Let Your Purpose Find You.” Uncle Paul