Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Positive and Negative


Many people give up instead of enduring which leads to more suicides due to have more negative in life than positive
There are many negative things in all corners of the world. There are always going to be negativity in life some more difficult to address than others. Some may not want to address the negativity for different reasons from it being painful to do so or unwanted feelings. Problems hurt when confronted with the ability to learn from it. Doing so can be more beneficial than not learning from it.
A more positive change in outlook on life may seem little at first with the gradual progression as time goes on. The smallest things can make the biggest change even when it does not seem like it. Seeing things differently as well as in a better light on all sides of a situation can benefit everyone. Many wonder how to be more positive without realizing that it is like everything else in life. One step at a time. With that comes people eventually seeing the change made when they did not see it before. It is helping others make the same steps that can make a bigger difference.
Teaching others comes from both positive and negative experiences. How each one can be learned from as well as the bigger picture along with different angles. A different way of looking at the world is not bad just a different way of viewing life. learning from others means learning from what they have done and benefiting from the advice they have given. Seeing from their point of view on something that can be helpful.
With time, people learn from positive and negative experiences. Being able to teach others and show how beneficial positivity can be compared to negativity in life.

Saturday, July 28, 2012

Wrestling: The crazy ride


I began this ride on the wrestling train from a young age with seeing things I thought I would never see along with making awesome friends
            The first show I went to was at the young age of 10 years old at the Crystal River Armory in Crystal River, Florida. Most of the people there thought I wasn't that old because of only being about 4'8. As time went on, I came to know the guys, fans as well as the crazy world of wrestling. I met guys like Ron Niemi, Naphtali, Jeff Peterson, Buck Quartermaine, Steve Madison, Antonio Banks (MVP in WWE), Shane Twins (Gymini in WWE) along with many others that became friends. Not only did they see me grow up; but, they saw me go through things that most my age could not comprehend. On top of that, they treated me as if there wasn’t anything wrong.
            In the 12 years since then quite a bit has changed. My younger sister Rachel started going to the shows with my and dad then fell in love much like I had. With that came a family affair of going to different shows together. I have made many more friends as well as lost a few as well. Jeff Peterson, Ryze, 19, Shawn Osbourne,  Larry Sweeney, and a few more died of different causes with different memories being left behind. The memories they left will never be forgotten. They left imprints on people's lives and hearts that will never be changed. Their deaths came as a shock to all leaving different things unsaid as well as different emotions that arose. With that came remembering that anything in life can happen. With this business came my second home.
            Wrestling has become my second home with my second family. Many of the wrestlers and people with different jobs to make the show happen have become part of my life. Some of the friends I made have since left my life whether for good or a little while. They left an impact on my life whether they know it or not. Even if I do not see them much or at all, I still think of the ones that I do not see and remember just how impactful or even influential moments they had in my life. Even so, the injuries as well as the beginning or ending of careers still come to pass.
            I have seen quite a few injuries, careers beginning and ending, marriages, death, tears of joy and pain that come with this business. I still have not seen everything this business has despite the fact that I have seen a wide variety of things happen to different people. Everything in life has a surprise or two including the wrestling business. I know things will happen that will continue to surprise me even in the years to come.
            It’s not the end, it’s not goodbye, it is just another change of scenery that has come to the forefront in this crazy business called wrestling. It is time for me to leave Central Florida and go back home to South Florida for a little while in taking a different path in life.
           

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Sacrifice

Sacrifices are made everyday with the men and women who serve our country making the greatest sacrifice of all. Quite a few of them have paid with their lives.
Many men and women have made great sacrifices to ensure that the united states of America is protected and free. Many have died surviving their country while others have been wounded whether minor or major.

Having family members in the military is not easy. Not knowing if there is going to be that call saying that loved one was killed while serving their country.  Nobody wants to have a family member coming home from overseas in a flag draped coffin.

I have family and friends are currently in or had been in military. It was and still is never easy seeing how changed they were before they left compared to when they came home. Life is very different  after coming home. The change may not be seen right away but with time it is seen.

There are countless ways to thank them and helping one of many. Something as simple as making dinner or taking their kids to school makes a big difference whether it is realized or not. It is the little things that matter and count the most.

Thursday, June 28, 2012

Religion


There are a variety of religions around the world with every country having one and are the same but different at the same time.
Many bash each other for one reason or another with a majority of the time being that each group thinks their way is the right way. With Christianity, if one is not “saved” they are going to burn in hell; yet, they cry foul when they are talked negatively about. It is the same with other religions in that each cry foul when they are bashed while bashing other religions as well.
Each has a different way of thinking in addition to way of living and being unique in their own way. They have their own customs, beliefs and attire they wear. All religions will always have their own system and practice of how they do things in addition to the way they do them. With that comes different ways of thinking. Many do not think that people are thoughtful and willing to teach others about their religion when in fact many want to share their religion it is a matter of people being willing to listen and receive the information. Along with that, people should ask questions rather than assuming something about religions.
Many people are ignorant about religions. They do not take the time to learn other religions much less about the people that practice them. The teachings in each religion does not help either. While growing up, it is taught that other religions are bad and will go to hell when they die.  To further add, the media talks about misconceptions that are wrong in more ways than one.
For as long as religion has been around there has been conflict. It has also been a loss of common sense after a while because of most being too ignorant and close minded to care or want to learn. Many fear what they do not know on top of not wanting to or trying to learn. In turn, they become ignorant about others feelings on religion along with their religious beliefs. Each person should be respected regardless of their religion.
There will always be conflict when it comes to religion. The difference is people may become more tolerant of other religions as time goes on.

Monday, June 25, 2012

Change


Change happens every minute of every day with society slowly starting to realize that giving back and making a difference can change lives.
Society is always ever changing. However, the one thing that has remained constant has been how people view others. Often times, people judge and label others without a second thought without realizing how much it affects people.  Visually seeing someone judging or labeling people is a visual confirmation of how labeling or judging someone affects people. Society today is in a downward spiral that is more negative than positive. There are more people that are not in good places as a result of negative thinking. More often than not, negative thinking gets a person negative reactions. In contrast, positive thinking gets people places. The difference is thinking positively or negatively. Positive actions lead to positive results with the same being said about negative thoughts and actions. To give back is one of the things that can help other’s more than people will ever know.
Giving back sounds like one of the few things celebrities are only allowed to do when in fact anyone can do it. In comparison, many have and continue to give back to their community. Also, there are young children in addition to teens that give their toys as well as other items that they no longer want to others that do want them. It is one of the many things that people of any age are beginning to do because of seeing the bigger picture instead of just pieces of it. It is then that they begin to make a difference in other people’s lives.
Making a difference in someone’s life can be beneficial in more ways than one.  People see it with a chain reaction potentially occurring while the recipient and giver being changed as well. People make a difference everyday with and without realizing it. When someone makes a difference it shows in the long run no matter how little or long time passes. It is making a difference that leaves a lasting impression on a person’s life. To make a difference is taking time to help someone whether it is something as little as making them dinner or something major such as saving their life. Something slight can make a difference in someone’s life. It is taking the time to even do so that can also make a difference.
Giving back and making a difference are two things that society is slowing starting to learn. Many people are already giving back to others which leads to making a difference in the long run. It is both that in essence leave an impact in people’s lives.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Cultural Difference


The United States is the center of cultural differences with two of them being religion and ethnicity which is how the U.S was founded.
Religion has been one of the many differences with all types of religion being in the United States. Despite that, all religions tend to bash each other for being a different path to a higher power. To further add, when they do bash each other for being different, they say their way is the right. The flipside of that is they get offended when they are bashed on. It is not a one way street when it comes to bashing.  In time, they may get to a point where they are able to learn to get along with peace, unity and harmony. In turn, they will show that they can be tolerant of each other in addition to being respectful towards each other instead of constantly fighting.
It is similar in the ethnicity war. Many blame Islamic people for September 11th attacks when in fact it was a group of extremists that were practiced Islam. There has always been hatred and violence towards different groups of people because of their difference. Due to them not being the same, they were treated differently. In retrospect, being different is good because it means that the world is exciting. The world should blend with each other in the sense of talking to each other instead of segregated. The world would be boring otherwise.
Many people are unwilling to blend in the sense of talking to one another. It is due to many not knowing much about different cultures. In turn, there is violence instead of peace. By learning about different cultures, people will become more open minded  with the end result being shocking. It is a more peaceful world instead of a world filled with fighting.
Despite the difference between religion and ethnicity, blending and learning about different cultures can be beneficial in the long run and eventually bring peace.