Many times in life, the outcomes in our lives come down to how we present ourselves to the world. I do not mean to infer that we can control how everyone perceives us. We can strive to ensure that we are putting forward a true representation of ourselves to the rest of the world. At the end of the day, all we have control of is our own feelings & actions. So, if we ensure that we are accurately representing ourselves then we should not need to worry about the perception of us.
The way I represent myself is by showing everyone the happiness & love I have inside. I may not always feel like the world around me is made of flowers & rainbows, but at the end of the day I am happy with myself & progress I have made in my life. I know that I have known LOVE & believe in the saying, "it is better to have loved & lost than to have never loved." My LOVE may not be perfect for everyone but I rest assured that it will be perfect for the right people, and that as long as I am true to myself, it will attract the right people & deter the wrong from my life.
We are all gifts from our own heaven in which we have a separate & distinct relationship with our God. We have to be cognizant of how we present our gifts, so that we ensure that when the day ends we can rest assured that we are comfortable with how we have acted. It is in action that we define who we are. The world lays on words, but actions always speak louder than any words we can speak or write. Will you be the person that walks out throwing their hands in the air & giving up, or will you rise to the many challenges of life? This is for you to figure out, but today I challenge you to make a pledge to yourself to decide & be the person who rises. If you do, you always have a friend in me & please feel free to lean my way at any time. Peace, LOVE, & Happiness to you all!
Bless You!
Thomas
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Sunday, April 26, 2009
Saturday, April 25, 2009
The Road
Over the past few months, I have had the opportunity to travel from coast to coast for business, pleasure, & other life events. I enjoy traveling, but there is nothing like sleeping in your own bed. Slipping under the fresh sheets & pulling them up to your face so you can smell them. There is a comfort that resonates through me when I do this.
On the flip-side I have had a great deal of time to think about the many different aspects of my life. I greatly value the time I have had to reflect on the things I have been through in the past couple of years, the friends I have come to love & trust, & person I have become. I fully understand that everyone goes through things in their lives & those things shape the person they become, but in the past couple of years I have been through some things that movies are made about. It strikes me as funny that I actually put it in those terms, but it was someone else reflecting the same thought without provocation that led me to label my journey.
It is not that I did not think that the things that were happening were like things that I have seen in movies or read about in books, but I was not sure if others really saw it the same. People who have taken the time to read my posts have asked if I have considered writing a book or something of the sort on a more professional level. I actually have started a book that I have no clue when it will be completed, but I can without bias say that if I were looking from the outside in I would be intrigued. A wise woman once told me that you cannot have a testimony without the first being tested.
So, as I write my testimony on the pages of life constantly seeking to, as Mahatma Gandhi said, "be the change you want to see in the world." I look into others glasses & challenge through my action to step out of the comfort that keeps you from action & try to be that change you want & just see what happens. I was recently greatly surprised by the outpouring of happiness from the time I spent giving out free hugs to try to get people to smile. I could not believe that in a city of over a million people it was the one good thing that happened that day that the news felt was worthy of coverage, & it was far beyond the reach I had imagined I would have for just trying to spread some happiness. It just goes to show that people are looking for goodness & if you just take the time to reflect on the goodness you feel & love that God has put in your life, then you can spread it far beyond the boundaries you may place on yourself. Peace, Love, & Happiness to you all.
Bless You!
Thomas
On the flip-side I have had a great deal of time to think about the many different aspects of my life. I greatly value the time I have had to reflect on the things I have been through in the past couple of years, the friends I have come to love & trust, & person I have become. I fully understand that everyone goes through things in their lives & those things shape the person they become, but in the past couple of years I have been through some things that movies are made about. It strikes me as funny that I actually put it in those terms, but it was someone else reflecting the same thought without provocation that led me to label my journey.
It is not that I did not think that the things that were happening were like things that I have seen in movies or read about in books, but I was not sure if others really saw it the same. People who have taken the time to read my posts have asked if I have considered writing a book or something of the sort on a more professional level. I actually have started a book that I have no clue when it will be completed, but I can without bias say that if I were looking from the outside in I would be intrigued. A wise woman once told me that you cannot have a testimony without the first being tested.
So, as I write my testimony on the pages of life constantly seeking to, as Mahatma Gandhi said, "be the change you want to see in the world." I look into others glasses & challenge through my action to step out of the comfort that keeps you from action & try to be that change you want & just see what happens. I was recently greatly surprised by the outpouring of happiness from the time I spent giving out free hugs to try to get people to smile. I could not believe that in a city of over a million people it was the one good thing that happened that day that the news felt was worthy of coverage, & it was far beyond the reach I had imagined I would have for just trying to spread some happiness. It just goes to show that people are looking for goodness & if you just take the time to reflect on the goodness you feel & love that God has put in your life, then you can spread it far beyond the boundaries you may place on yourself. Peace, Love, & Happiness to you all.
Bless You!
Thomas
Friday, April 17, 2009
Passing
In passing, we all see & interpret things differently. Passing can be easy, hard, happy or sad. It can mean the beginning of something great, or it can mark the end of something just as magnificent & with out fail for every ending there will be a new beginning. Whether we feel ready for the ending or new beginning, the changes come & many times we have no choice as to the timing or speed.
Life is always like this. Today, I have to begin to prepare for passing one of the greatest men I have ever had the opportunity to know. Although I know that his soul is safe & will find the comfort of life beyond this existential one, I find little comfort in that fact knowing that I will not get to have this wonderful man in my life any longer. I am saddened by the fact that if I do have a family in the future they will not get the chance to meet him. I am saddened at the thought of not getting to listen to his many stories laden with wisdom & experience in life & success far beyond my years.
So, today I prepare to let go of the physical relationship we had in this world. At the same time, I also have to prepare to hold onto & celebrate the time & relationship we always have in my heart & soul. As I have had to do all to many times for my young age, on this worldly & physical level, I have to again let go of someone I LOVE dearly. I will always LOVE you grandpa & hold the many lessons & LOVE that you have showed me close to my heart & soul. Through me you will live no matter what happens & on the pages life you will always live on. Peace, LOVE, & Happiness to all that read this & cherish what you have!!!
Bless You!
Thomas
Life is always like this. Today, I have to begin to prepare for passing one of the greatest men I have ever had the opportunity to know. Although I know that his soul is safe & will find the comfort of life beyond this existential one, I find little comfort in that fact knowing that I will not get to have this wonderful man in my life any longer. I am saddened by the fact that if I do have a family in the future they will not get the chance to meet him. I am saddened at the thought of not getting to listen to his many stories laden with wisdom & experience in life & success far beyond my years.
So, today I prepare to let go of the physical relationship we had in this world. At the same time, I also have to prepare to hold onto & celebrate the time & relationship we always have in my heart & soul. As I have had to do all to many times for my young age, on this worldly & physical level, I have to again let go of someone I LOVE dearly. I will always LOVE you grandpa & hold the many lessons & LOVE that you have showed me close to my heart & soul. Through me you will live no matter what happens & on the pages life you will always live on. Peace, LOVE, & Happiness to all that read this & cherish what you have!!!
Bless You!
Thomas
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
The Glass You're Lookin Through
Mahatma Gandhi said, "Be the change you want to see in the world." The bible is filled with examples of people acting out of faith. These acts of faith were performed because the people that followed believed in the outcomes. In essence, they were being the change that they wanted & amazing things came from these.
I believe that in many cases this can be very true. I actively try to find pleasure in even the smallest things. I have found that happiness is very volatile. It is easy to find & if you let it, it can be easy to lose. Finding happiness is as easy as seeing someone else happy & smiling, getting or giving a hug, someone giving you a compliment, or even just feeling like you accomplish something you have been working at. All of these acts represent our strength & control of ourselves.
Losing happiness is very different. Losing happiness is a representation of our active decision to give our power to someone or something else. It is a loss of control & this is when we notice ourselves acting in ways that we wouldn't normally act & doing things we wouldn't normally do. Today I challenge you to change the glass you are looking through if you are giving your power to someone or something else. Happiness is just one good decision away & the greatest part is that you have full control over being happy. Peace, LOVE, & Happiness to you all!!!
Bless You!
Thomas
I believe that in many cases this can be very true. I actively try to find pleasure in even the smallest things. I have found that happiness is very volatile. It is easy to find & if you let it, it can be easy to lose. Finding happiness is as easy as seeing someone else happy & smiling, getting or giving a hug, someone giving you a compliment, or even just feeling like you accomplish something you have been working at. All of these acts represent our strength & control of ourselves.
Losing happiness is very different. Losing happiness is a representation of our active decision to give our power to someone or something else. It is a loss of control & this is when we notice ourselves acting in ways that we wouldn't normally act & doing things we wouldn't normally do. Today I challenge you to change the glass you are looking through if you are giving your power to someone or something else. Happiness is just one good decision away & the greatest part is that you have full control over being happy. Peace, LOVE, & Happiness to you all!!!
Bless You!
Thomas
Monday, April 13, 2009
Meant to Be
Many of us have a desire to be with another person who we feel we are meant to be with. We look for some who matches & compliments us where we want. It is almost like an innate sense or desire. Even if we are completely comfortable by ourselves, there is a lingering desire to share ourselves with a partner. So, we create lists & sometimes assumptions of how we think the things we seek will be.
Where we run into trouble is when we surpass the things that we can put into words. When we are looking for "IT." Something that we could easily point out if we see "IT," but that is not always easily put into words to describe to others. This could be because at a certain level we are looking for more than words can actually describe. This could be like if you ever met someone with a personality that meshes with yours so well that you are left breathless after a meeting, or if you meet someone & feel like you have known them before but are positive you have never met in this lifetime. There are just certain indescribable aspects that can go beyond words & that may exist at a level of pure emotion. They move you & I feel that is what many of us are looking for is someone that not only matches the different ways that we want them to, but they go so far beyond those that they move us in a way we can only describe as "IT."
The fact is that there are millions of people all around the world that day to day live in some of the happiest relationships around. Did they know that they were perfect at first sight, did they have problems & work through them like adults, did they come together through arranged marriages, or did they become perfect through growing together & learning to compromise. The fact is that there is no one perfect way to get to having a perfect relationship, but marriage of two people is something that is sacred & should be protected. There is no room for things like: passive aggressiveness, lying, cheating, lack of communication, or growth without your spouse.
The point is that you should never give up on LOVE, because LOVE will never give up on you. Also, you never have to depend on another for it, because it is always inside you & you have the ability to give & receive LOVE at any time. See my previous posts...there are always people that are willing to share in this emotion with you & spread Happiness with you. You just have to do your fair share of looking & be willing to allow yourself to be vulnerable & open to really receiving LOVE from someone else. You are most able to receive LOVE when you are most vulnerable. Please take time today to look at your life & ensure that you are taking the right steps to grow in your relationships & in LOVE. Peace, LOVE, & Happiness to you all!!!
Bless You!
Thomas
Where we run into trouble is when we surpass the things that we can put into words. When we are looking for "IT." Something that we could easily point out if we see "IT," but that is not always easily put into words to describe to others. This could be because at a certain level we are looking for more than words can actually describe. This could be like if you ever met someone with a personality that meshes with yours so well that you are left breathless after a meeting, or if you meet someone & feel like you have known them before but are positive you have never met in this lifetime. There are just certain indescribable aspects that can go beyond words & that may exist at a level of pure emotion. They move you & I feel that is what many of us are looking for is someone that not only matches the different ways that we want them to, but they go so far beyond those that they move us in a way we can only describe as "IT."
The fact is that there are millions of people all around the world that day to day live in some of the happiest relationships around. Did they know that they were perfect at first sight, did they have problems & work through them like adults, did they come together through arranged marriages, or did they become perfect through growing together & learning to compromise. The fact is that there is no one perfect way to get to having a perfect relationship, but marriage of two people is something that is sacred & should be protected. There is no room for things like: passive aggressiveness, lying, cheating, lack of communication, or growth without your spouse.
The point is that you should never give up on LOVE, because LOVE will never give up on you. Also, you never have to depend on another for it, because it is always inside you & you have the ability to give & receive LOVE at any time. See my previous posts...there are always people that are willing to share in this emotion with you & spread Happiness with you. You just have to do your fair share of looking & be willing to allow yourself to be vulnerable & open to really receiving LOVE from someone else. You are most able to receive LOVE when you are most vulnerable. Please take time today to look at your life & ensure that you are taking the right steps to grow in your relationships & in LOVE. Peace, LOVE, & Happiness to you all!!!
Bless You!
Thomas
Sunday, April 12, 2009
A Lover & A Fighter
I was recently thinking about the old saying, "I'm a Lover, not a fighter." While I completely understand the point of this, I came to the conclusion that it is a very ironic saying. I believe that if we do truly LOVE, then we have to willing to fight & it is only when we stop loving that we stop fighting. Through volunteering at the local children's hospital, I have had the great opportunity to get to spend time with many amazing children. One thing that never ceases to amaze me is the drastic difference I see between children & adults on their attitude toward life & death.
Children have an amazing attitude of hope & an unparalleled fight to live. I do remember learning that babies can die if they are not held enough though. I have read that there have been cases of this & research done in some Romanian orphanages. As we get older, some people will lose the will to fight for things including life. There are surely many different reasons for this, but one very interesting reason is LOVE. If someone does not feel loved, then they will not LOVE themselves & vice-versa. So, in essence LOVE can kill you & I can attest to this from personal experience.
This amazes me that the simple lack of LOVE can kill, because it is not a disease or sickness. This reinforces my belief that LOVE is absolutely worth fighting for & to LOVE you have to fight sometimes. The fight can take many forms & could even be fighting an urge in yourself to act in a way other than out of LOVE. My ultimate test for my actions has become me asking myself, "am I really doing this out of LOVE?" This is not always a simple question to answer either, but I have become comfortable with taking actions if I can honestly answer that question with a yes.
We are all put here to LOVE. On this special day, I challenge you to show those you LOVE that you do instead of just telling them. Maybe you could give them a hug :^) Peace, LOVE, & Happiness to all of you!
Bless You!
Thomas
Children have an amazing attitude of hope & an unparalleled fight to live. I do remember learning that babies can die if they are not held enough though. I have read that there have been cases of this & research done in some Romanian orphanages. As we get older, some people will lose the will to fight for things including life. There are surely many different reasons for this, but one very interesting reason is LOVE. If someone does not feel loved, then they will not LOVE themselves & vice-versa. So, in essence LOVE can kill you & I can attest to this from personal experience.
This amazes me that the simple lack of LOVE can kill, because it is not a disease or sickness. This reinforces my belief that LOVE is absolutely worth fighting for & to LOVE you have to fight sometimes. The fight can take many forms & could even be fighting an urge in yourself to act in a way other than out of LOVE. My ultimate test for my actions has become me asking myself, "am I really doing this out of LOVE?" This is not always a simple question to answer either, but I have become comfortable with taking actions if I can honestly answer that question with a yes.
We are all put here to LOVE. On this special day, I challenge you to show those you LOVE that you do instead of just telling them. Maybe you could give them a hug :^) Peace, LOVE, & Happiness to all of you!
Bless You!
Thomas
Free Hugs Reflection
The free hugs event yesterday was widely successful. Many people were apprehensious & questioned why I was giving out hugs. When I responded that I was doing so just to make people smile & spread happiness, many proceeded to hug. The people that chose to participate were young & old & both men & women. I did not have any presumptions on who would participate & was happy to see so many different people chose to participate.
I was also very happy to see that even people that did not hug still smiled. When I would see this, I could not help smiling on the inside & outside, because I knew that my goal was accomplished through their simple act of smiling. Beyond the hundreds of people & lives touched over the 3 1/2 hours that I did this, there were probably thousands of others that got to see this because a wonderful lady called the news & they came to tape for a little while & ran the story on the news. It was truly a wonderful experience that warmed my heart & one that I will do many more times.
I believe that I was given this life to help reflect the LOVE that we have all been shown through being given the opportunity to have life. In a world where we are constantly challenged & have to experience negative events, I chose to be different & not let those events define me. I chose to live a life of LOVE & to spread the LOVE I have in my heart. I will do this however I can even if it is through a simple smile, a hug, or giving an ear to listen to a friend. Today, I challenge you to perform a random act of kindness. Happy Easter & peace, LOVE, & happiness to all of you!!!
Bless You!
Thomas
I was also very happy to see that even people that did not hug still smiled. When I would see this, I could not help smiling on the inside & outside, because I knew that my goal was accomplished through their simple act of smiling. Beyond the hundreds of people & lives touched over the 3 1/2 hours that I did this, there were probably thousands of others that got to see this because a wonderful lady called the news & they came to tape for a little while & ran the story on the news. It was truly a wonderful experience that warmed my heart & one that I will do many more times.
I believe that I was given this life to help reflect the LOVE that we have all been shown through being given the opportunity to have life. In a world where we are constantly challenged & have to experience negative events, I chose to be different & not let those events define me. I chose to live a life of LOVE & to spread the LOVE I have in my heart. I will do this however I can even if it is through a simple smile, a hug, or giving an ear to listen to a friend. Today, I challenge you to perform a random act of kindness. Happy Easter & peace, LOVE, & happiness to all of you!!!
Bless You!
Thomas
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Free Hugs
Recently I became aware of a group that began giving out free hugs. It was started in honor of the children's hospital in St. Louis, MO. It was started for fun & for the fact that one hug can change someones life. I totally agree! Even if it just brings a smile to someones face, that is one smile & happy moment that person & the world may not have had without that simple act.
Today I will honor this cause & have made a shirt & will make a sign saying, "Free Hugs." I will be giving them out in my town on the Plaza in Kansas City, MO from 11-2. It makes me smile just thinking about it, so my goal is already working. Smiles for everyone today :^)
Peace, LOVE, & Happiness to you all!!!
Bless You!
Thomas
Today I will honor this cause & have made a shirt & will make a sign saying, "Free Hugs." I will be giving them out in my town on the Plaza in Kansas City, MO from 11-2. It makes me smile just thinking about it, so my goal is already working. Smiles for everyone today :^)
Peace, LOVE, & Happiness to you all!!!
Bless You!
Thomas
Expectations
Although I may never know exactly what you want from your life, I can say without a doubt that there are very specific things that you want & that you hold close to your heart. In my mind, I create scenarios, their probable outcomes, & think about the likelihood of the different outcomes. I will then attempt to make a decision on my course of action that will take me in the direction of my goals. I can almost never say for sure that I my course will come together as I plan or imagine, but I can rest easily knowing that I will be led in the right direction.
The thing that I attempt to avoid is placing the expectations I create on others & on the outcomes of my situations. I find that when we place expectations on others & on ourselves, we are often let down because things fall short of the expectations we set. I have found that I am my own biggest critic. This does not mean that we should not set goals for ourselves & have limits on what we will accept & what we will not allow in our lives.
We should always know & stay in tune with what we are looking for in a partner & what we know we do not want. This is not the same as expectations, because these are limits that we should all set in our lives that not only protect us from unhappiness but also ensure that we stay on our road to what will ultimately make us happy. So, today I challenge you to take a closer look at your life & ensure that you are not placing unrealistic expectations on those you LOVE. You would not want to waste any of the limited time that you are given in this life on being unhappy or upset unnessarily. Peace, LOVE, & Happiness to you all!!!
Bless You!
Thomas
The thing that I attempt to avoid is placing the expectations I create on others & on the outcomes of my situations. I find that when we place expectations on others & on ourselves, we are often let down because things fall short of the expectations we set. I have found that I am my own biggest critic. This does not mean that we should not set goals for ourselves & have limits on what we will accept & what we will not allow in our lives.
We should always know & stay in tune with what we are looking for in a partner & what we know we do not want. This is not the same as expectations, because these are limits that we should all set in our lives that not only protect us from unhappiness but also ensure that we stay on our road to what will ultimately make us happy. So, today I challenge you to take a closer look at your life & ensure that you are not placing unrealistic expectations on those you LOVE. You would not want to waste any of the limited time that you are given in this life on being unhappy or upset unnessarily. Peace, LOVE, & Happiness to you all!!!
Bless You!
Thomas
Monday, April 6, 2009
A Laugh
To stay in line with the theme of my blog...today a little joke.
One Sunday, a bible study teacher asked her students if they know why they should be quiet in church. A couple of kids raised their hands. The teacher called on a young boy Johnny first.
Johnny answered, "so you can hear the lord answer the prayers."
The teacher replied, "well, that is one good reason," & then she called on the little girl who had raised her hand. "Why do you think you should be quiet in church she repeated to Julie."
The little girl Julie replied excitedly, "so you don't wake the old people that are sleeping!"
Hope you have a wonderful day!!! Peace, Love, & Happiness to you all!!!
Bless You!
Thomas
One Sunday, a bible study teacher asked her students if they know why they should be quiet in church. A couple of kids raised their hands. The teacher called on a young boy Johnny first.
Johnny answered, "so you can hear the lord answer the prayers."
The teacher replied, "well, that is one good reason," & then she called on the little girl who had raised her hand. "Why do you think you should be quiet in church she repeated to Julie."
The little girl Julie replied excitedly, "so you don't wake the old people that are sleeping!"
Hope you have a wonderful day!!! Peace, Love, & Happiness to you all!!!
Bless You!
Thomas
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Which way the Wind blows...
Yesterday, while I was running, it was very windy & I noticed a girls hair blowing in the wind. Her hair was straight, beautiful golden brown color, & probably just past her shoulders. The wind was blowing so hard that her hair was horizontal & whipping in the wind. As I continued on my run, I saw another girl with hair that was to the nape of her neck, straight, & dark. Her hair was not as affected by the wind.
I continued on thinking about how the wind affected those girls hair differently. This reminded me of the differences in many of us & how we react to the world around us. Some people live very freely & things around them often affect their actions. Others live a more structured life, going through motions, & things that happen around them don't affect them as much. Is one way a better way to live?
Many times people from both groups want to be more like the other. I can't say that one way is better than the other, but sometimes people get into patterns that are not in line with the way they feel in their hearts. They act "how they perceive they should," following the norm & keeping in line with the Jone's. If this is not in line with how they really feel in their heart, they will become unhappy & begin to act out while they are trying to get their life into the right balance. I believe that people need to constantly reflect on their life & the direction they are going & make sure that it matches the direction that they REALLY want to go.
Today, I just challenge you to take a look at your life & ensure that you are not following a pattern just because they feel like it is "what someone their age" should do. Your life is exactly that "Your Life" & I believe that you deserve to be happy. I wish you all Peace, Love, & Happiness in everything you do.
Bless You,
Thomas
I continued on thinking about how the wind affected those girls hair differently. This reminded me of the differences in many of us & how we react to the world around us. Some people live very freely & things around them often affect their actions. Others live a more structured life, going through motions, & things that happen around them don't affect them as much. Is one way a better way to live?
Many times people from both groups want to be more like the other. I can't say that one way is better than the other, but sometimes people get into patterns that are not in line with the way they feel in their hearts. They act "how they perceive they should," following the norm & keeping in line with the Jone's. If this is not in line with how they really feel in their heart, they will become unhappy & begin to act out while they are trying to get their life into the right balance. I believe that people need to constantly reflect on their life & the direction they are going & make sure that it matches the direction that they REALLY want to go.
Today, I just challenge you to take a look at your life & ensure that you are not following a pattern just because they feel like it is "what someone their age" should do. Your life is exactly that "Your Life" & I believe that you deserve to be happy. I wish you all Peace, Love, & Happiness in everything you do.
Bless You,
Thomas
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Puddle, River, of just a Drop
I have talked about water before & about how it ties so deeply into our lives. I was reminded about it again today as I ran. The water I saw running along the roadside reminded me of the way that we can easily fall into the many different streams of thinking & action we see & experience around us. While some can be very good & rewarding, others can be very bad.
As I continued to run, the puddles reminded me of the way that we can become stagnant while also making me think of the peacefulness of solitude. At first, I did not notice how perfect this combination was & how common it is in life. While becoming stagnant is something negative, almost all of us have a desire for peace that can be found in solitude & stagnancy. All of this said, these ways we are like the drops of water that come together can be negative & we should always be careful how much we get pulled into the streams & puddles of life.
On the other hand there are some drops that don't make it into these puddles or streams. These drops could feed the plants, fall on you or I, or could create a puddle of its own. The difference is that they fall just outside the others & make a mark that is a little different than the others. Sometimes they may create something that is great or could do great harm, just like people in life that land just outside the fray.
These many different ways that water collects & in essence reflect the different ways that we as humans can chose to develop. We can chose to follow one of the many different streams, become stagnant, or we can create our own direction. There is no one right answer, but one thing is true for all of these. All of these roads have obstacles & we must be careful on whichever road we chose. I challenge you to take a step back from your life today & evaluate where you are, where you want to be, & take steps to getting on the road you want to be on. Peace, LOVE, & Happiness to all of you
Bless You!
Thomas
As I continued to run, the puddles reminded me of the way that we can become stagnant while also making me think of the peacefulness of solitude. At first, I did not notice how perfect this combination was & how common it is in life. While becoming stagnant is something negative, almost all of us have a desire for peace that can be found in solitude & stagnancy. All of this said, these ways we are like the drops of water that come together can be negative & we should always be careful how much we get pulled into the streams & puddles of life.
On the other hand there are some drops that don't make it into these puddles or streams. These drops could feed the plants, fall on you or I, or could create a puddle of its own. The difference is that they fall just outside the others & make a mark that is a little different than the others. Sometimes they may create something that is great or could do great harm, just like people in life that land just outside the fray.
These many different ways that water collects & in essence reflect the different ways that we as humans can chose to develop. We can chose to follow one of the many different streams, become stagnant, or we can create our own direction. There is no one right answer, but one thing is true for all of these. All of these roads have obstacles & we must be careful on whichever road we chose. I challenge you to take a step back from your life today & evaluate where you are, where you want to be, & take steps to getting on the road you want to be on. Peace, LOVE, & Happiness to all of you
Bless You!
Thomas