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Mr. 3 Cent$ ~ What have you been up to? 

Quote: “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” – Chinese Proverb
Dear World,

“What have you been up to?”

The question itself is harmless, but when you don’t feel as if you’ve been making real progress or you lack real motivation at the time, this question can be a haunting one, forcing you to confront yourself right at that moment and deal with what you perceive as your mediocrity. For the past few years, I never felt ready to answer the question. I would tell myself I need a solution now and therefore I must look at what I have right now, not what I would need to develop, because that wouldn’t benefit my survival. The obvious truth is if you don’t plant a seed the tree won’t grow or if you get in a car and don’t start driving somewhere you won’t get anywhere, but often we forget this principle when it comes to life. Remember never to be discouraged by what you have yet to do, especially to the point of not starting it. Consistent, channeled energy has to manifest reality. Start today because 2 years later you will look back and wish you started 2 years ago!

Sincerely,

Mr. 3 Cent$

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Mr. 3 Cent$ ~ It Dawned on Me!

Fun Fact: Containing more than 99.8% of the total mass of the Solar System, the sun is by far the largest object in it.

 

Dear World,

As I was thinking this morning, off my early morning awakening, beating the sun to its job gave me a sense of arrogance. I contemplated all the times I’d done it before and how productive I was on those days. Then, thoughts lead me to the day at hand and all the issues that have been going on in the world but this idea of the sun just wouldn’t leave me until finally, it dawned on me. Literally, it dawned in the sky! As that was happening, though, a thought came to me and made me pause: The sun does not discriminate on anyone and strives to be fair and equal, giving light and warmth to whoever comes in its presence but even the sun can’t reach everybody all the time. I want to encourage all folks to be like the sun but also understand the frustration and setbacks that might come with it. The sun’s message of light and warmth at times can get blocked from reaching others, smothered in the atmosphere of clouded minds, and sometimes the sun just needs a break. Regardless of what the setback may be, just hold your position, report to your duty everyday, and stay true to your message—just like the sun. There’s people out there who need you!

Sincerely,

Mr. 3 Cent$