40 Inspirational Perspectives of Reality: A Collection of Metaphorical Messages

By Roderick Hambrick

They say when one gains the knowledge comes the power.
The lack of application make room for the devour.
So don’t lose that vision; keep it the main feature.
Keep evaluating the process because one day, the student becomes the teacher.

Roderick Hambrick is passionate about redefining the power of words, challenging others to reexamine their perceptions, and searching for a deeper understanding while working toward meaningful solutions.

In a collection of metaphorical messages, Hambrick lyrically explores a variety of themes and subjects such as the eyes of the beholder as they are passed from one generation to the next, the plagues of insecurity, why overcoming obstacles makes us bolder, the battle of ambivalence, the art of self-love, and much more. Throughout his verse, Hambrick provides encouragement that challenges the conventional logic that often blocks us from making lasting, positive changes.

40 Inspirational Perspectives of Reality is a volume of metaphorical messages presented in poetry form to inspire anyone to look within to take control of their destiny and find inner peace.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Jan 25, 2022
• ISBN: 9781664252875

Roderick Hambrick

Roderick Hambrick (a.k.a., the Acronymist) is a therapist who takes great pleasure in helping individuals become the best version of themselves. He has shared numerous metaphorical messages with his clients, coworkers, family, and friends. Roderick lives in North Central Texas with his wife and six children.

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ISBN: 978-1-6642-5288-2 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-6642-5289-9 (hc)

ISBN: 978-1-6642-5287-5 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2022901009

WestBow Press rev. date: 1/21/2022

I dedicate this book to my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, who empowers me with the strength and courage to step out of my comfort zone daily.

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things that I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.

—Reinhold Niebuhr, The Serenity Prayer

Contents

Acknowledgments

40 Inspirational Perspectives of Reality

1. Eyes of the Beholder

2. Truly Inspired

3. Endangered Species

4. Through the Darkness

5. Plagues of Insecurity

6. Cold Shoulder

7. Wishful Thinking

8. Unexplainable Gift

9. Becoming a Legend

10. It’s My Time

11. Anxiety

12. Messenger

13. Perfectly Imperfect

14. W-L

15. Impulses

16. Influences

17. Pride

18. Creative

19. Early Retirement

20. Dear Father

21. Excuses

22. Mirror

23. The One Who Got Away

24. Gatekeeper

25. Draft

26. Comfort Zone

27. Justice

28. Success

29. Role Models

30. Privacy

31. Restoration Project

32.