Love where you're at. . .

I keep my dirt on the surface so you don't gotta dig

The people didn't make me nervous, tried to hide all their sins

And I've got no reason to hide my tracks

The best of learning is just loving where you're at

If you are truly self reflective, you are completely honest about what it is that you do, who you are, and where you are heading. Do you keep your dirt on the surface? Being able to be upfront in any given situation takes bravery and real self belief - to wonder whether you are able to withstand judgement from those whose opinions you believe matter. Before others are even able to dig, what are you able to dig up about yourself? Now might be the time to consider whether your sins are worth hiding. Even when you disclose what your dirt is, you will have to figure out whether they can be trusted. So trust yourself to know what the best options are for you. Who knows your tracks better than you do? Unless they have walked in your shoes, they have no business negating your own experiences.

So love where you're at, yeah love where you're at

And keep your dirt on the surface and just love where you're at

How do you begin to love where you're at? You need to want to love where you're at. Do you understand what we need to do in order to feel the love? When we are in toxic environments, it may be hard to see the wood for the trees, the trees for the forest. We may never really know how toxic these environments are until we are able to fully step back and see what is happening from the outside. Learn to know the signs, learn how to recognise and read the signs. Who can you rely on to help talk you through issues that you are facing? Are there people who surround you that are able to help you arrive at your destination? Even though you might not know the exact place. you will know how it feels when you finally arrive.

I wear my sins on my collar so everyone can see

And there ain't no bother in spreading rumours about me

I ain't no angel, but I ain't so bad

And the best part of learning is just loving where you're at

Do you wear your sins on your collar so everybody can see? It might make things easier wouldn't it? But who cares what their opinions are of you - especially if they have their own crosses to bear. You're probably trying to get through situations where people are conveniently placing judgements on you when they they are transferring or projecting their own insecurities onto you. So how do you deal with it? If people persist in spreading rumours to you, rather than being 'straight up' to your face, then they aren't really straight up people are they? If people choose to convey messages to you but then do not disclose who those people are - then should you pay attention? Probably not.

So love where you're at, yeah love where you're at

And keep your dirt on the surface and just love where you're at

So love where you're at, yeah love where you're at

And keep your dirt on the surface and just love where you're at

So love where you're at, yeah love where you're at

And keep your dirt on the surface and just love where you're at

So love where you're at, yeah love where you're at

And keep your dirt on the surface and just love where you're at

As we continue celebrating through the festive season, we should be thinking about what it is that we need to do, to ensure that we are reset. alert and ready for the year ahead. Do not be a victim. Find ways to recover from being pushed around. You may not enjoy where you are in life right now, but take it from me, there is time here to stop and be present in the moment. Use this time for the end of the year to reflect on the year that was. Learn to accept with no regrets, with no blame on others. Take responsibility for your own actions and words. Find small things to smile about and the bigger issues in your life will soon diminish in time. All you can do is hope for a brighter tomorrow, learn from our past and be conscious to love where you're at. . .

To be loved by you. . .

To be loved by you is like a breeze Like the summer rain falling through the trees Like the waves that's crashing on the seas, it's easy To be loved by you is like a song Playing in your head you can dance along Like running away with the dawn, it's easy Like flowers bloom, Like my love for you It's been a long time between blog posts. So much has happened since I last reflected about life around me through music. If you have read my blog posts before, then you would know that you are meant to play the YouTube clip (see below) while you read. I stumbled across this new song that was released today. It's Anzac Day in Aotearoa New Zealand so it's also an opportune time to reflect on the service of our countrymen for peace in previous wars. There is something oddly familiar and comforting about this melody, this song. The whole vibe drew me in and I've always been a huge Emily King fan. Are you currently with someone who helps you feel this way? What is it lik...

Uso song. . .

Sau loa oe, e nofo mai i o'u tafatafa You come now, to sit beside me O le amataga, o si ta mafutaga The beginning, of our relationship O le lumanai o lo'o saunia mai The future that is being prepared Mo tatou uma e vaai For all of us to see Ou te lē iloa po'o ā ni ou lagona pe a e faalogo i le pese lenei. Sa faamanatu mai e seisi uo sa ma ola tuputupu a'e faatasi i totonu o le Ekalesia lenei pese. O se pese sa iloa lelei lava e ia ma sa ou faapea e ese le mālie o le fati o le pese ae o upu fo'i ia, e faamatala mai ai ni mafaufauga o si alii pese ma nisi fo'i o ana ia uso ma le latou va. E mafai ona e manatua le amataga o si mafutaga ma ou uso? A ou mafaufau i lo'u to'alua sa oti i le tausaga 2013, ua valavala nei ma ona uso, vaganā lona uso matua sa tau mulimuli atu ia te ia i tausaga e lua i le maliu foi ma le oti. E lē iloa lava e tatou po o ā foi se lumana'i o lo'o saunia mo i tatou. Afai e te le o mautinoa po o ā ni fuafuaga o lo...

Masterpiece (Mona Lisa). . .

My eyes ain't used to these rays I'm feeling exposed but I hide no more I can't hide As the sun shines on all of my glory My flaws don't look so bad at all What was I so afraid of? No matter how hard you try to hide, or try to be inconspicuous, it doesn't make a damn bit of difference. Trying to be lowkey when you are on high profile horizons is ridiculous. When your skills, gifts and talents thrust you into the spotlight, you know that you have a responsibility to do your best at all times, because it is no longer about you - it is about who you represent. You might be afraid that your failures and trauma, including your human flaws will all be on display for the world to see - but who has not lived an imperfect life? Why are we afraid of being exposed? Society teaches us to conform and be uniform. Sometimes all we need to do is insist on being comfortable with all our decisions, no matter where they lead us or where we were placed - because our flaws aren't as...

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