Life Lesson: Seize Every Day
The other day, Adam, Aden and I had a brush with a very scary situation. We were driving along on the highway, when all of a sudden the car in front of us crashed into the car in front of it. We watched in horror as the car flipped over and over and over again on the highway. It was terrifying…I still get chills now just thinking about it. Our life really flashed right before our eyes. We were the next car in the accident that had a car flipping more than once straight ahead of us across the freeway! Although the moment goes so fast, you actually feel like you are moving in slow motion. All I could think about was protecting our new son Aden. Once we got out of our car and helped the victims, I just held our lil baby and cried.
I was grateful for my lovely family and realized the fact that life is too short. Life is too short to not do what you have set your heart out to do. Life is too short to hold any grudges. Life is short, and life is beautiful. To have the gift of life is a blessing. Many die daily and if you are alive right now, then you have been given that gift. It's important we live it to the fullest and not get stuck or preoccupied with the worries, fears or pain. Instead, all we can do is trust in God and live every day He's given us to the very fullest.
Ladies, let me ask you: What is holding you back from living freely, loving fiercely and pursuing your dreams? We should all treasure every moment we have in this fleeting life and take every opportunity to pursue our passions. Life is too short put things off.
You can do anything you put your mind to, and today is the day to start making your dreams happen. I believe in all of you!
Live, breathe, love, help, give, and smell the frickin' roses.
What is a passion you have that you’ve been scared of pursuing? A grudge against someone that you want to let go of? Share your stories with me in the comments below and let’s support each other in this journey!
Xx,
Tamera
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motherhood musings
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I'm glad you and your family are ok. Thank God. Everything you said is true, great advice. It's just hard sometimes. Thanks for sharing.-
May 25, 2013 at 7:26pm0 0Also, that is a beautiful family photo. You look pretty and I like the dark green color of your dress.flag
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I've been scared of pursuing my dream of becoming a forensic scientist. I love forensics, it absolutely fascinates me. I started to pursue it but ran into difficulties. Here in Jamaica, getting a tertiary education can be challenging. I'm afraid that if I start again its gonna go bad again. I want to go to Canada and study but that's a pipe dream really because I don't have that amount of cash anyhow. I've thought of taking baby steps like doing a course in phlebotomy and working my way up but I fear that the great wall of obstacles will grow even more. Mom is supportive and all but my dad is another matter. I have things against him due to ways he has behaved in the past but have an even deeper anger against my step-father that I know I need to get rid of. I pray and beg God to help me to learn to forgive and be brave and put aside the idles of life and focus on the positive. -
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I've been scared of pursuing my dream of going to Australia; and since I have had no one to go with me I went by myself. I was scared and nervous and excited. I thought to myself after booking what are you thinking but it's too late. As soon as I got to my destination I was so happy that I did it. And I am still here in Australia for the next 4 weeks left. Cheers. :)
Thanks for sharing your story. That sounds really scary. Glad you guys are alright. :)-
is it nice in Australia. what kind of internet connection do you use when there. your cell phone or somewhere do they have internet places. places where you can hook up to there interent like i believe its wifi.
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It is lovely in Australia. The same internet connection as North America. Wifi is around some places.
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It's ironic that you posted this story today because I just prayed really hard last night that Jesus help me to not live in fear anymore or worry about bad things that can happen in life. After 6 years of marriage & 3 miscarriages, I finally have birth to my son 1 week ago by the grace of God! I've always wanted to be an entrepreneur but couldn't concentrate on any business ideas because more than anything else I wanted to be a mother. I wanted so badly to give my husband a child & I didn't give up no matter how scary it was. The miscarriages caused me to develop anxiety and a fear of the unknown. I know I can't continue to live like that. So I started thinking about what my true passions are---and it's children! I love kids! I'd like to write children's books and create a company that provides a way for college students to have guaranteed jobs upon graduation. I just don't know where to start. I thank you so much for posting this story; it just reiterates what God has in store for my future---happiness & the gift of living. :-) -
I love the cheeks on your little guy:) So glad you all are okay, Tamera:) I've been rear ended a few times - it was scary and, yes, it does feel like everything is moving in slow motion. My son was also in an accident (again, rear ended). The car was totaled, but thank God, he was okay - we gave each other the tightest hug when he got home. When these things happen, it does help a person to stop taking life for granted.
My passion? I did feel pretty good about writing, but not so much these days. I've been trying to live my dream of helping young people by reaching out to them with the written word. I was afraid to step out and publish but I did it. Hopefully, things will get better.
Again, I'm glad you, Adam & Aden are okay:) -
I've always loved photography from a young age and it became a passion of mine for the past 10 years and recently I've a desire to make it a side thing to do to make extra income and eventually go full time when I have kids. But living in a new area where people already have their photographers they go to, it can be a bit intimidating and sometimes holds me back and I retract and think that I can't do it. But I do know some things and that it that with God all things are possible and He is the only one who works out everything for my good. I am going to try my best to not beat myself down and retract and do use my talent of photography for His glory.
Tamera, thanks for this reminder and encouragement and God bless you, Adam and Aden. Xx. -
I want to sing! Im pretty good and am super passionate about it. I will never stop pursuing it today. Today i will work on a song that i haven't been able to complete. I will start back on my exercise plan and will spend time with my sons. I love my life and can't wait until my husband returns home from military leave. I thank God for him and i thank God that u and your family are fine.-
I will keep your husband in prayer. I will be praying more more the military more than ever. even the army navy and marines. all air force. I have been trying to make a prayer list to pray for the needs of others.
god bless you
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Thankfully you and your beautiful family is OK. I was in a car accident last September and the poor girl who hit me noticed the base of the car seat and she hyper ventilated because she thought I had Dexter in the car with me. I would have hopefully stayed calm and not freak out on the poor girl who hit me, but all I can say is thankfully Dexter was not in the car with me because I was rear ended.
One of my dreams is to start my own Interior Design business. Which I've wanted to start ever since I graduated with a BA in Interior Design. But I think I've been holding back because I am scared that people won't be happy, but I've showed people my portfolio and the things that I can do and everyone gets excited, and seeing that makes me excited. I need to just take the leap and do something I love instead of sitting at a desk making other peoples dreams happen! -
Dear Tamera,
I first of all just want to say I love you so much! I watch you and Tia's show and I really admire you guys! I am so happy that you and your famliy are okay and thats a lovely picture of you guys by the way. I am about to turn 18 years old and to respond to the the question/topic I think whats holding me back is reality. I have always wanted to write a book beacuse ive been through hell and holy highwater in my life and I feel that my story could testify and reach girls that have been through my same struggles. I want to start my own makup line but spacifically one thats for young people like nowadays you see 11 year old girls that look like they are 18 because they have all that grown people makup on! My makup line would be spacifically for young girls like if therre going to do it we myte as well give them something that allows them to do it the ryte way . It would be organic and really bubly and young fun girly colors nothing that would harm there skin you know so on and so forth. I have always wanted to start a foundation for girls that have been through my same situations.Lastly I have always dreamed of mybe taking some acting classea and persinhyh that carrer. However the reality is how can you do all these things and persue your dreams with no one to support you and no money for anything! The reality is that all of those things are long shots and i have to go to colledge and get a carrer that i know will yeild a good paycheck every two weeks. I am basically on my own in this world and the reality is I am alone I have no family no support no help no money no connections no nothing. So although I would love to be lucky enough to even go after one !! Just one !!! Of my dreams the Reality of life holds me back every time. Your lucky tamera and thanks for sharing your life with us god bless XOXOXOXOXOXO -
I am glad that you and your family are okay. I hope that everyone involved in the accident is okay also. I believe that each day is precious and we should cherish the time we spend with the people we love. I work hard on being a better person because I do not want to hold a grudge against anyone. I also believe that I can overcome any obstacle that attempts to prevent me from moving forward in life. -
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While I'm a 32 year old mother with 4 beautiful children and you are right life is short and I'm only getting older and so my dream is to start my very own wedding and event planning business some time this summer me and I husband to be are very looking forward to living out our dreams and doing what we love this is going to a life changing experience for me and my kids and a long journey so do you have any advice or words of support for me to keep my eyes on the prize Thank You So Much, Americus O'Brien. -
Psalms 28:9 Save your people Lod and bless those who are yours. Be their shepherd and take care of them for ever. -
After going for modelling castings and sining auditions I realise that I am most content with praising God and so my mission is to join a choir and settle in a good Church. 2013 is the year I want to seek happiness and help those around me as best I can. I know that if I put God first and take care of my family, He will and does provide all I need. God bless stay blessed. XXXXXX (The Lord has truely got you and your family in the very palm of His hand).
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OMG I love this picture. Your family is so beautiful. I always believed interracial couples had some of the most beautiful babies; Aden proves it!
He is precious. Congrats! Enjoy he'll grow up fast. -
God bless you & your family. I have never been scared of pursueing my passion BUT I have been scared of failing to be successful at it. The talents I have been blessed with are divinely given but, for a long time, I was afraid I would not be able to successfully execute them for the reason they were given to me. I sing but whenever it is time to do so I get extremely nervous. I am my worst critic so after singing, my mind always travels to "did I sing that right" or "that was not good enough." It took some time but i realized that I would not have been blessed with such talent if I was not also blessed with everything needed to execute it. The nervousness remains but I am not fearful anymore. -
Wow, I am glad you all are okay! I remember back when I was in college (about 7 yrs ago) and my twin sis and I were heading home for the weekend. There was a car in front of us that crashed and I think had flipped over. I just remember being freaked out and everytime I drove on that part of the highway I always thought back to it.
Anyways,I just wanted to share something with you. For my new years resolution I made a promise to myself that I would focus on myself and get myself to a happy place. I've been so unhappy for so long (thru my 20s) and I finally woke up one morning and just realized I had enough of putting myself down, being a negative person. I was finally ready to start working on myself and to finally find the person that has been hiding for so long. I found 2 books at Barnes and Nobles a few weeks ago and they have been a lifesavor. I defintelly recommend these books:
The Introvert Advantage: How to Thrive in an Extrovert World" (I always knew I was an introvert but never fully understood it or myself. I always thought something was wrong with me. So if anyone who is reading this is an introvert def read this book)
The second book is:
May Cause Miracles: A 40-Day Guidebook of Subtle Shifts for Radical Change and Unlimited Happiness
(This is my 2nd week into the 40 day guide and it has def helped me. I'm finally a much happier and positive person and I'm no longer thinking those negative thoughts that creep up. Def check it out if you are unhappy with yourself, life, depressed etc).
xoxo
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I know that exact feeling of feeling like your life passes in front of you. I had an accident as well.. and remember everything happen in slow motion.. It definitely makes you realize how important the little things are. Thank God.. You , Adam and the little one were ok.. -
What a very positive and uplifting post. I thank God for people who take the time out to encourage others, the world is full of negativity and reading your outlook after such a frightening experience was uplifting. I do admit to struggling with living freely, often times feeling weighted down by problems that appear much bigger than they really are.#gettingabetterperspective
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I had a similar situation go down. My fiancé, son, and me were on our way to visit my parents for the weekend. I just had to make a quick stop at my school. while on the highway a mustang car was driving crazily cutting off other cars left and right. I guess the one vehicle in front of us got tired of it and started riding the mustangs butt. Well before you knew it that car was swerving to avoid a collision with that mustang. Unfortunately traffic was so tight that we ended up running into them. I am so thankful to God because in the end we only had $1300 in damages to our own car to worry. You would think that we would have been furious about that but all my fiancé and I were thankful for was that fact that our son was not harmed as he was only 4 months old. I was sitting in the back seat with him and all I remember is grabbing and putting my body over his car seat to block anything from hitting him. I didn't move or leave go until we were stopped and off the side of the road. I'm happy to say that he slept through it all and only woke up afterwards when realizing we were no longer moving. To this day now I try to live my days to the fullest -
I am preparing to start a family with my husband, and reading this has made me pray harder and longer. I am glad you and family are well. Life is short enjoy it
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