The Everyday Man's Creed

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While I may not be rich I must have ambition

What I lack in talent I will make up by action

While I may not be handsome I will be well groomed

What I lack in physique I will make up in the gymroom

While I may not be smooth I will practice speaking

What I lack in knowledge I will make up through learning

While I may not be sure I will ask for the number

What I lack in style I will make up being bolder

When I am fearful that's when I will act

I will not allow rejections to hold me back

I will bring value to all my interactions

I will lead them beyond satisfaction 

To this end I must believe and strive

Be a better man each day I'm alive

So will the magic of attraction thrive

And thus will I be the prize

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The Living Soul

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'It's the heart afraid of dying, that never learns to dance; It's the dream afraid of waking, that never takes the chance; It's the one who won't be taken, who cannot seem to give; And the soul afraid of dying, that never learns to live.' - Bette Midler

How's the new year gone so far? Made any resolutions? Or... perhaps broken one already?

The truth is, everybody fumbles and falls sometimes. I was thinking of writing a whole list of new year resolutions for improving one's love life, but some recent events have taught me best laid plans don't necessarily succeed. So today I'm just here to encourage you. [We'll leave the preaching and 'top 10 ways to make her smile' for another day] Wherever you are, and whatever position you may be in right now, it's alright if things are not going as intended.

It's really OK.

Sometimes we tend to be a little too harsh on ourselves, especially in matters of the heart. So if you need to, take that bit of time, cry a little, and be still. Just never give up trying for something better later.

This year, I hope you'll take chances, dance, give & take and truly live. And I hope that there's that special someone beside you all the way too.

Happy New Year