Originally Posted by
mavsluva
Ladies and gents,
A new chapter in my life is soon approaching which leads me to have to put an end to an existing chapter in my life. For those of you that know me on here, my wife and I have been pursuing child adoption for quite some time now and the day has finally come. As you can imagine, we're both very excited and very nervous at the same time. I truly feel that in order for me to be the very best provider to my family and the very best husband to my wife, I must make a sacrifice in one area of my life. The sacrifice that I have chosen is this message forum.
Rather than thanking or wishing each person well that I've come to really enjoy on this board, I will do so by category:
For those men that are struggling with their life and its purpose:
Part about being a man is putting your needs before your wants in an attempt to satisfy what really matters at the end of the day. Being a man is not just about filling out an extral large t-shirt or benching 350lbs. Being a man consist of fighting for our desires. We all too often fight for supremacy with other men, and even with the women in our lives as well. Being a man is about being able to look yourself in the mirror at the end of the day and being satisfied with what you bring to the table in accordance to what you believe in.
For those men that are having relationship troubles:
A woman wants to be fought for and desired in ways that makes her feel beautiful and wanted. On the other hand, a man wants to have something to fight for. We as men cannot allow ourselves to feel as if we've conquered our spouses, because when that happens, our relationships will begin to deteriorate. Money and material possessions cannot replace the true desires of a woman. It's our job as men to make a woman feel special and wanted and it's our job to keep that desire alive. If you're currently struggling in your relationship, then I recommend that you revisit the things that initiated your relationship with your current spouse in an attempt to bring back the magic that once made it amazing. Never stop fighting for her love, because if you do, you will stop loving her.
For those of you that suffer from ***ression:
***ression is a result from an internal wound most commonly found in our hearts. When our hearts become wounded, it effects our spirits, our minds, our bodies, our relationships and our souls. The word ***ression means to "***ress" or to "bring down". In order to "come up" from what's brought you down, you must heal your internal wound. Wounds can become scars if you allow yourself to address it appropriately. But if you fail to address your wound(s), your wound can become infected and it can lead to other wounds. Healing a wound often results in forgiveness. Forgiveness is not an illustration of weakness or shame. Forgivness is setting a prisoner free and then realizing that the prisoner was in fact yourself.
For those looking to make a change in your life:
Change, whether it be forced upon you or desired, is usually a good thing. I like to use the phrase" branching out" rather than the word change. "Branching out" usually stems from progression in our lives and when we progress, we move on to bigger and better things. It's important that you use your past as a tool for the future in ways that will best benefit you and your loved ones.
For those that are wanting to better themselves physically:
The desire to change physically must begin internally. We all too often look for things outside of ourselves in an attempt to better ourselves. But if you don't have the fire within, then you're losing the battle. Take care and challenge one of the few things that you actually do have control of....and that's your body.
My e-mail address is Edited should you wish to get in touch with me moving forward. I will personally continue the sport of bodybuilding, but it will not dictate my lifestyle moving forward. I wish all of you the best and may each and every one of you experience life to the fullest!
Grace and Peace,
Mavsluva
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