Twelve years ago the world went through a dark day. Thousands of people died tragically in an act of hate. We can never bring those people back, but we can try make the best of life without them. The inspiring stories of love, heroism, and kindness that I hear every year always move me more than the sadness I feel. People are truly amazing. All we can do is love each other. Bring out the best in your fellow man, and they will bring out the best in you.
Every person needs love, even the aggressors. They might even need it the most. It is easy to love the hero. They are everything we hope to be. But, try to spare one thought of pity for those people so filled with hate that they felt compelled to kill thousands. If love and kindness could be spread worldwide hate and violence would end. Today try to love the person who needs it, not the person who deserves it.
Pray for peace and love. They are the only things that can heal our hurt. Hate only creates more hate. Love burns like a fire, passing from person to person. With love, we all win.
Remembering today all those lost, and all those still hurting. Love to you all.
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Mountains
We all go through hard times.
We struggle as we climb the mountains that are our problems.
Day-in and day-out we battle with the bitter pains.
Sometimes people are there to help us.
Other times we climb alone.
Barely making it to the top.
The most important thing to do at the summit is to look back.
Check to see if someone just starting their climb.
They need your help.
We struggle as we climb the mountains that are our problems.
Day-in and day-out we battle with the bitter pains.
Sometimes people are there to help us.
Other times we climb alone.
Barely making it to the top.
The most important thing to do at the summit is to look back.
Check to see if someone just starting their climb.
They need your help.
Friday, September 06, 2013
A Comparatively Excellent Post
Who couldn't use a little more Zen in their life; more peace and happiness, less stress and anxiety? Doesn't that just sound positively perfect?
This weekend I was in Virginia Beach, and as I was floating in the ocean I just remember feeling absolutely no stress. All my bills were paid. My gas tank was full. I was doing great in school. I was not at odds with any one person. I had two paychecks coming. Not to mention, I was at the damn beach!! Everything was going my way. (Until the sunburn set in, anyway!) I was so happy, and that happiness is carrying through.
Lately, I keep asking myself "How does a person rid their life of stress?" And so, I have spent considerable (ish) time reading about this. So far, I have noticed that anyone who writes about living a stress free life almost always starts with "Stop Comparing Yourself!".
Ugh!! C'mon Inspirational Writers!! You could have picked something easier as a starting point. Seeing how I measure against my peers is without a doubt one of the main sources of stress in my life. I didn't really realize it until a couple months ago, but it is the thing that causes me to doubt myself more than anything. I don't so much worry about what people think of me. But, I do spend an enormous amount of my time worrying about where other people are in life, and then thinking "If they are there, I should be there too!"
Everyone has problems, and no one is exactly where they want to be in life. I really have to learn to stop holding other people's lives up to my own just to see how they compare. I can't look at where I am and let myself think that makes me better or worse than someone else. I just need to make sure that everyday I am trying to be the best I can be. And then, not give a crap about where anyone else is.
Right now, I am trying so hard to be satisfied with my life, to look at what I have, and know it is enough. One more baby step towards Zen, I guess.
So, if you are feeling a little upset about your position in life, try not comparing your today to another person's today. Compare your today to your yesterday. You will feel better! I promise! I am trying it, and I haven't be happier in a long time! :)
This weekend I was in Virginia Beach, and as I was floating in the ocean I just remember feeling absolutely no stress. All my bills were paid. My gas tank was full. I was doing great in school. I was not at odds with any one person. I had two paychecks coming. Not to mention, I was at the damn beach!! Everything was going my way. (Until the sunburn set in, anyway!) I was so happy, and that happiness is carrying through.
Lately, I keep asking myself "How does a person rid their life of stress?" And so, I have spent considerable (ish) time reading about this. So far, I have noticed that anyone who writes about living a stress free life almost always starts with "Stop Comparing Yourself!".
Ugh!! C'mon Inspirational Writers!! You could have picked something easier as a starting point. Seeing how I measure against my peers is without a doubt one of the main sources of stress in my life. I didn't really realize it until a couple months ago, but it is the thing that causes me to doubt myself more than anything. I don't so much worry about what people think of me. But, I do spend an enormous amount of my time worrying about where other people are in life, and then thinking "If they are there, I should be there too!"
Everyone has problems, and no one is exactly where they want to be in life. I really have to learn to stop holding other people's lives up to my own just to see how they compare. I can't look at where I am and let myself think that makes me better or worse than someone else. I just need to make sure that everyday I am trying to be the best I can be. And then, not give a crap about where anyone else is.
Right now, I am trying so hard to be satisfied with my life, to look at what I have, and know it is enough. One more baby step towards Zen, I guess.
So, if you are feeling a little upset about your position in life, try not comparing your today to another person's today. Compare your today to your yesterday. You will feel better! I promise! I am trying it, and I haven't be happier in a long time! :)
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