growing up in a “fire-filled” home, but then again, my home was different from what anyone would perceive as “normal”—whatever that means. For a good part of my life, I strived to be “normal.” Normal to me, in the societal
sense was conforming to what society perceived as “normal” (i.e. abiding and conforming to what everyone else thought was normal). All along, my parents constantly reminded me “to be me, forget what everyone is saying or doing and just live my life.” As much as I tried and tried to shut it and them out—my true loving spirit, the one they’ve always seen in me, remained constant and NOW, I understand that normal is giving your very best, tossing out what everyone thinks you should be, say or do; testing your abilities to a breaking point and knowing that I will always be supported by parents who PUSH me so I can give my very best. Reverse Psychology rang rampant in my
household, however, I WOULD NOT CHANGE IT FOR THE WORLD! I LOVE IT, I LIVE IT & I FEED OFF OF IT. I’m not an Aries by birth, but the fire that’s
in me, it is from THEM--My Parents and My Best Friends. My parents are
both in their late seventies, early eighties, but the fire I need to push
forward in My Life are from them.
The iron will that comes thru me, I draw off of my Loves. God placed me where I am and where I need to be. Among my best friends, two of which are Aries, Deborah and Dennis. They are live-wired firecrackers. They maybe a few years older than me, but boy, do they test, love and support me! For that I love
them too. They are my constant reminder, at times, when I feel like giving up that, there is ALWAYS hope and that I am loved. So I channel my loving and strong-willed energy from them too. Den & Deborah—I am equally indebted to you for life. You guys are stuck with me now thru time and space just as my parents are. LOL!!!
So in honor of My Loves, I salute you and I wish you continued Love, Blessings & Compassion…and go a little easy on me too. I LOVE YOU GUYS—YOU GUYS ROCK AND ARE MY ROCK! Hats off to you! THERE'S NOTHING BETTER THAN LOVE.
Till next time, I bid you all love, light and compassion.
~Maria