Just Breathe...

As the breath passes by my lips, I remember the times in my life when just this simple task was not easy. I may be the most positive person I know, but I am human & have witnessed & been through things that I would not wish on any other person. I have seen tragedy with my own eyes & experienced pain that cut deep & could not be measured with a scale. I believe that our lives are like houses & only as strong as what we make them out of, & I have felt like I have had my house torn down at different times through my life. When this happens & the walls are gone, I am left with only the foundation I chose to plant my feet on.

In these times, I am reminded of the fact that Jesus was a builder & how he built his life on a foundation of LOVE. I keep this close to my heart & in my mind I remember to act with integrity showing others the LOVE & respect I have been shown. When this comes to mind, I am able to smile again, pick up the pieces, & return to my journey & to what I have been given this life to accomplish. I am not here to change hearts that don't want to be changed, but I am here to reflect & pass on LOVE.

With the speed of life these days, I believe that one of our biggest challenges is, "being present." Today we multi-task spreading our energy over many different parts of our lives & run the risk of neglecting important thing, missing important moments, & simply put spreading ourselves too thin. This can lead to the moments when the walls of your house come falling down around you & you are left with a feeling of wonderment & full of questions that may never be answered. So, I challenge you to reflect on the important things in your life & ensure that you are putting in the energy you need to because it is when we are off balance that we fall. If you do fall, just remember that no matter how much it hurts tomorrow the sun will rise & be waiting to brighten your day so smile & revere in the wonders of life. Peace, Love, & Happiness to you all!!!

Bless You!
Thomas