When your dealt Lemons....

44 years, 3 months and 22 days before I turn 45. Officially marking 21+ years living with HIV.

What have I learned?

1) Life goes on.....Let go of the nonsense. All the heartache and pain you felt will continue to bring you sadness if you don't let it all go. Easier said than done, but nonetheless, in the long run, it's much better for you.

2) Surround yourself with people who will elevate your "living experience"......Why in the world would you want to continue with negativity and narrow-mindness. People are people with a God-Given right to free will.
We may not agree with one another on certain issues but every experience whether considered good or bad, will make you stronger, if you take the time and try to understand what the lesson is all about.

3) Look to yourself for answers. Don't just follow the crowd....To often we allow outside influences control our day to day living. Do YOU. That's all there is to it.

4)Keep an open mind....a stubborn person is only detrimental to themselves. By not keeping an open-mind you are more than likely to miss out on some incredible experience that may open doors for you. Those Doors may lead you to a place you never thought possible.

5)Learn to practice what you preach.....You can not be of any assistance to anyone if you are not living the life you so profoundly want to live. Do as you Do as you would want others to Do.

6)Live your Life......In order to have a Life you've got to start living it. Open the curtains, open the windows, listen to the sounds of all that comes your way. Inspiration comes in all forms. Get out and Get Inspired.

7)Never forget where you were......If you forget where you were and who you were you want be able to see just how far you've come and where you can go.

8)No that you are not alone....So many of us think that we are the only ones going through this "situation." 9 times out of 10, you are not the only one feeling this way.

9)Love....Be open to it. It comes in all shapes, sizes, colors, ethnicities, modes of expression. An open heart leads to an open mind. You really can't have one without the other.

10) Know yourself.....What do you like? Dislike? What is your opinion on an "issue?" Always have an opinion about something. Don't be afraid to express it. Remember your opinion is just as important as another persons'. Live in the Truth
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Stand Up Against HIV

This is a video I put together to encourage people to get tested for HIV.