ONE STEP CLOSER -An Inspirational Acrostic Poem

On January 7, 2012 By Baydreamer - Lauren ScottIn Inspirational

Overcoming our fears that attempt to control us, if we permit them

Navigating our well-planned itineraries and giving ourselves encouragement

Examining our individual expectations, to evade unnecessary pressure

Staying focused and not allowing our visions to become clouded

Turning our negativity into optimism; energizing our minds

Embracing what we “can do” instead of dwelling on what we “can’t”

Praying for God’s Grace and continual Guidance throughout our journeys

Combining our dreams with reality and stretching our thought abilities

Leaving our failed attempts buried in the forgiving past

Opening our eyes to new, plausible and stimulating opportunities

Supporting ourselves to avoid preventable disappointments

Edging towards our much anticipated, thrilling finish lines

Remembering to view the cup half full; half empty will only deter us~

This isn’t to inspire only for the New Year,
but, for “forever.”

Blessings to you all~

48 thoughts on “ONE STEP CLOSER -An Inspirational Acrostic Poem”

poeticjourney

I LOVE IT, AMAZING PIECE! God Bless 🙂

January 7, 2012 at 3:59 am Reply
1. lscotthoughts
  
  Thanks, PJ! I’m glad you like this one! Blessings to you, My Friend! xx
  
  January 7, 2012 at 4:18 am Reply
Deb

This is wonderful of you to make this list. I can use this can’t I…To remind me?
It is truly good advice.
Hugs,
Deb xx

January 7, 2012 at 4:07 am Reply
1. lscotthoughts
  
  Thanks, Deb, and, of course, you can use it! I need to live by my own words, too! 🙂 xx
  
  January 7, 2012 at 4:19 am Reply
Caddo Veil

This is marvelous, superb–and I can’t believe how pertinent to me today, as though you wrote it ‘specially for me. Thank you thank you thank you–for your wonderful creativity, insight, positive focus, and great LOVE! God bless you, Lauren!

January 7, 2012 at 4:29 am Reply
1. lscotthoughts
  
  Caddo, if your kind words get any kinder, I’ll fall out of my chair! 🙂 Thank YOU! I’m truly glad you loved this, since you are the Acrostic Queen! Blessings to you, My Dear Friend! xx
  
  January 7, 2012 at 4:32 am Reply
  1. Caddo Veil
    
    The Acrostic Queen–now there’s a T-shirt I need (maybe in “Cookie Crumb Brown”). Let’s just keep having fun! Big hugs to you!
    
    January 8, 2012 at 1:54 am
kathryningrid

Such inspiring and supportive thinking–how can we not *all* benefit from taking this to heart? I will do my best to learn all of these things and pass them along as I go. I thank you for the gentle and always helpful nudge to do so! Wonderfully done, dear Lauren.

January 7, 2012 at 5:47 am Reply
1. lscotthoughts
  
  Thanks so much, Kathryn…I only hope I can live by my own words! 🙂
  
  January 7, 2012 at 5:51 am Reply
Don Carnagey~Lanier

Reblogged this on Don's Philosophy on Life.

January 7, 2012 at 6:10 am Reply
1. lscotthoughts
  
  Thanks so much, Don, for your visit, for following me and I’m honored you chose to re-blog this on your site! I’m heading over your way now! 🙂
  
  January 7, 2012 at 6:18 am Reply
Francina

excellent written solid advice! Will take it to heart 🙂

January 7, 2012 at 7:20 am Reply
1. lscotthoughts
  
  Thanks so much, Francina! I’m glad you liked it, too! 🙂
  
  January 7, 2012 at 7:38 am Reply
figmentsandimagination

Very inspirational Lauren, I needed to read something encouraging today!
Blessings!

January 7, 2012 at 9:44 am Reply
1. lscotthoughts
  
  Thank you, Sharon, I’m glad I was able to inspire you and I need to read my own words often, too! Blessings to you, too, my friend!
  
  January 7, 2012 at 6:08 pm Reply
autumnsunshine124

I love it 🙂 very creative, Lauren!!

January 7, 2012 at 11:23 am Reply
1. lscotthoughts
  
  Thanks, Autumn! Have a wonderful day! 🙂
  
  January 7, 2012 at 6:09 pm Reply
capricioussoul

Really ‘Inspirational’

January 7, 2012 at 11:43 am Reply
1. lscotthoughts
  
  Thanks so much, capricioussoul! 🙂
  
  January 7, 2012 at 6:09 pm Reply
reading-stars

The “E” in STEP is my favourite Lauren … Pam

January 7, 2012 at 1:05 pm Reply
1. lscotthoughts
  
  One of mine, too, thanks, Pam! xx
  
  January 7, 2012 at 6:09 pm Reply
Elle.Tea.Emm

I love your new picture. What a pretty girl 🙂

January 7, 2012 at 4:03 pm Reply
1. lscotthoughts
  
  Thanks, Elle, seeing her now makes me smile! Hugs to you, my friend! 🙂
  
  January 7, 2012 at 6:10 pm Reply
granbee

L—eaning on your blog for support;
O–wning my goals with joy;
V–owing never to quit;
E–asing myself into peace;

T–alking with God in the forest;
H–elping a small creature along the way;
I–tching for more blog reads;
S–ighing with pleasure at these poems.

P–ausing for refreshment;
O–hing and aahing over these rhythms;
S–ewing seeds of kindess by your good example;
T–asting the rewards of patience in the race.

January 7, 2012 at 5:09 pm Reply
1. lscotthoughts
  
  Oh, Rose, what can I say? This is lovely in itself and I thank you for such a thoughtful, incredible complement! This is going in my favorites! Hugs!
  
  January 7, 2012 at 6:12 pm Reply
  1. MargeKatherine
    
    What an amazing tribute this poem is!
    
    January 7, 2012 at 10:27 pm
  2. lscotthoughts
    
    Thanks so much, MargeKatherine! I appreciate your visit!
    
    January 7, 2012 at 11:16 pm
Jen C Hay

🙂 I love this!!! If only I could actually do it all!! 🙂

January 7, 2012 at 5:12 pm Reply
1. lscotthoughts
  
  Thanks, Jen, and it’s easy to write them, but I have to follow them, too! 🙂
  
  January 7, 2012 at 6:13 pm Reply
terri0729

Great poem Lauren!!! By the way, I nominated you for the Candle Lighter Award but I see that you already have it 🙂 Peace, love and blessings, Terri

January 7, 2012 at 9:18 pm Reply
1. lscotthoughts
  
  Thanks so much for thinking of me, Terri! Blessings to you, too! 🙂
  
  January 7, 2012 at 11:16 pm Reply
Androgoth

One Step Closer…

And so nicely etched in red might I add? 🙂
A very nice posting my friend and thank you
for calling into my Space this evening 🙂

You are welcome to
call by anytime Lauren 🙂

Androgoth

January 7, 2012 at 11:47 pm Reply
1. lscotthoughts
  
  Thanks, Androgoth; I’m glad you enjoyed this and I’ll be over your way again, soon! 🙂
  
  January 8, 2012 at 3:42 am Reply
jhasmoments

great post and very inspirational : )

January 8, 2012 at 4:59 am Reply
1. lscotthoughts
  
  Thanks so much, J! xx
  
  January 9, 2012 at 1:11 am Reply
Betty Hayes Albright

Wonderful acrostic, Lauren – thank you. This is a beautiful blessing and reminder for us all!

January 8, 2012 at 7:02 am Reply
1. lscotthoughts
  
  Thanks, Betty…now, if I can just act on my own advice! xx
  
  January 9, 2012 at 1:12 am Reply
catcherofstars

Amazing advice!!
“Combining our dreams with reality and stretching our thought abilities”
My favorite line, every great thing ever done was once inside someone’s head.
Andrea

January 9, 2012 at 12:47 am Reply
1. lscotthoughts
  
  Thanks, Andrea, I agree; our minds can do wonders or keep us from doing wonderful things~
  
  January 9, 2012 at 1:14 am Reply
Vampire Weather

A clever and fresh parchment of inspiration from a lovely mind. Well done, Lauren. Thank you for sharing this!

January 9, 2012 at 4:56 am Reply
1. lscotthoughts
  
  Thank you, VW! Your gentle, kind words are much appreciated!
  
  January 9, 2012 at 3:16 pm Reply
learningandgrowing02

this is really good! 😉

January 9, 2012 at 6:47 pm Reply
1. lscotthoughts
  
  Thank you very much! I’m glad you liked it! 🙂
  
  January 9, 2012 at 10:36 pm Reply
Ben Naga

Well worth the obvious labour required to create this. Thank you. 🙂

January 11, 2012 at 7:23 pm Reply
1. lscotthoughts
  
  Thanks, Ben, I’m glad you enjoyed this! It helps me, too, if I can live by my own words! 🙂
  
  January 11, 2012 at 11:48 pm Reply
  1. Ben Naga
    
    Isn’t that one of the reasons we write?
    
    January 11, 2012 at 11:54 pm
  2. lscotthoughts
    
    Yes, you’re right; writing is therapeutic for our souls~ 🙂
    
    January 12, 2012 at 12:01 am
  3. Ben Naga
    
    If we use it in that way.
    
    January 12, 2012 at 12:13 am