MY PHILOSOPHY ON LIFE

I have been fortunate to have many great influences touch my life. I am only in the early stages of my life and have much to learn. I am constantly learning that my level of potential is stronger than I ever could have imagined. Some of the simplest phrases, thoughts or words that seem to be so basic and of such common sense can change your life in dramatic ways if you learn to apply it to your life. This section of my site is to share some of the one's that have had an impact in my life. I hope it is of value to you. 

I believe that each and every individual has the abilty to create the quality of life that they desire. Most of us lack faith in our potential. We dream of extraordinary things but see those dreams as intangible and cannot see them as becoming a reality. Some things have to be believed to be seen. It's amazing what we can accomplish if we simply believe in ourselves! 

I believe each and individual has the intrinsic knowledge to what is right for their own life and should not be easily swayed or mislead by thoughts or beliefs that society or others may try to force upon them. There's an old Proverb that says "One who walks in others paths leaves no footprints". I spent the early years of my life always trying to please everyone and be what society considered to be the model kid. I lacked depth and individuality. I didn't really have many beliefs of my own, I just bought into anything I was taught a lot of the time without really taking a moment to think about it for myself. Are you accepting and conforming to the masses? Dare to be different and the individual you were created to be! 

I believe I have not only been blessed to be loved but also been blessed to have the ability or capasity to love as well. Some people go through life as pestimists focusing on the negative and rarely seeing the beauty in others and in life. This mentality will only bring misery. Life is as good or as bad as one's opinion makes it. There are times when I feel sorrow... however, I still feel a constant state of joy in the overall perspective. 

I believe total self-esteem requires total unconditional acceptance of yourself. A strong self-esteem will not be taken from you. You are a unique and worthy individual, regardless of mistakes and failures, despite what others may think, say or feel. I wouldn't be able to put my life on display if I didn't feel this way. You are unique partially because you are a product of all your experiences including your mistakes and failures. I feel it is important to accept and even embrace that. The most powerfull way to learn what is right is to experience what is wrong. 

I believe I'm staring to hear a choir of angels singing Kum Ba Yah in my head, enough said. Seriously though, final thought... live with passion! 

- Kip O'Neal