Appreciating the Small Things

The smell of fresh cut grass
cherry blossoms flying into my hair
dandelions between my toes
a cool breeze brushing my bangs across my cheek
a clear blue sky with a blinding sun
time to enjoy a beautiful spring afternoon in solitude
dipping my feet into the cold lake
sitting on a bench taking in the view
finding comfort and meditation from the sun's rays

A few things that allow for me to love where I am at in life and the greatest thing: they're free

One Flaw of Women

Women have strengths that amaze men.
They bear hardships and they carry burdens,
but they hold happiness, love and joy.

They smile when they want to scream.
They sing when they want to cry.
They cry when they are happy
and laugh when they are nervous.
They fight for what they believe in.
They stand up to injustice.

They don't take "no" for an answer
when they believe there is a better solution.

They go without so their family can have.
They go to the doctor with a frightened friend. They love unconditionally.
They cry when their children excel
and cheer when their friends get awards.

They are happy when they hear about
a birth or a wedding.
Their hearts break when a friend dies.
They grieve at the loss of a family member,
yet they are strong when they
think there is no strength left..
They know that a hug and a kiss
can heal a broken heart.

Women come in all shapes, sizes and colors.

They'll drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail you
to show how much they care about you..

The heart of a woman is what
makes the world keep turning.

They bring joy, hope and love.
They have compassion and ideas.
They give moral support to their
family and friends.

Women have vital things to say
and everything to give.

HOWEVER, IF THERE IS ONE FLAW IN WOMEN,
IT IS THAT THEY FORGET THEIR WORTH.

Secret to a Happy Life

I might not have much at the age of 23, but what I do have is happiness. 

I was thinking lately about money and the future and I came to realize that money only makes life more complicated. So I was thinking, why am I so happy right now? And what I realized is people should come up with a list of 5 things that make them happy. Then remind yourself that this is really all you need, because the more stuff we acquire in our lives, the less time we have to spend doing the 5 things that make us happy. Below is my list:

1. God

2. Looking good (health and clothing)

3. running

4. Family and friends

5. drawing

So I'm going to keep these 5 things in perspective as I go on with life.

Love Today, Don't Wait For Tomorrow

I've learned many important lessons over the past weekend, all which have to do with love. This past weekend someone in my family attempted to commit suicide.

I was extremely scared and shocked about this situation. I didn't know how to make sense of the news. I felt some guilt wondering if I had contributed to this person's decision to end his life. Here are some lessons that I have learned:

1. Express your love for those you care for each day, for tomorrow is never guaranteed

2. The Lord's strength can make your weaknesses stronger

3. When life is hard, family is all that matters

4. That I can unconditionally love no matter what the situation

5. People have secrets and fears, let those you love know they can be open and honest with you

6. Your intuition is almost always right

7. Life is not all blue skies and smiles

8. During times of grief their are moments of laughter

I've gone through hell this past weekend, but I wasn't alone. My immediate family was there too. We were there together and will be stronger because of this situation as a family.