Moving On

Something that has come to my mind a lot is learning when to say goodbye to people that are a part of your life. I don't mean like death, moving away, or things like that. What I mean is deciding when they are not people you want in your life anymore, so you have to say goodbye to them for the time being. There is a particular quote that comes to my mind when I think about this:

"Some people are going to leave, but that's not the end of your story. That's the end of their part in your story" (Unknown).

This quote speaks a truth on so many levels. It can seem that in times in our lives when a person we care about leaves us that it is the end of the world. However, that could never be more wrong. No person you have met has come into your life and not taught you something. They may have taught you who you want to be, or who you don't want to be. They may have taught you to love, forgive, or believe in yourself. Maybe that is why it can be so hard to move on from those people. There is a time in our lives when certain people need to leave. We have to realize our life will be better off for the time being. Maybe not forever, but at least for now because you need to live your life.

I believe we are creatures of habit who have a hard time venturing away from things we know and hold on to. That might be why we are so willing to give a person a second, third, or fourth chance even when every fiber of our being is telling us otherwise. However, even though it is scary and you may still care for the person moving on might be the best thing to do. We may cherish the past, but we no longer live there. We must continue on and venture into the future. Our great unknown.

Live in the Moment

Everyday I see people rushing through life. Always trying to get the day over with just so they can get to the next and start everything all over again. Yes, it is good to look to the future and have plans for it, but if you don't embrace today then your life will pass you by without you ever noticing. So I only have one thing to say to the people who do this: SLOW DOWN! What is so wrong with the present that you are wishing it gone? Because once it is gone you will only wish for it back.

Life isn't about rushing through it and growing up as fast as you can. It is about making memories with people that are important to you, because once you are older and others are gone that could be all you have left. So, learn to live in the moment and make memories while you can. Go on crazy adventures with friends, take silly photos, and laugh until your stomach and sides hurt. To rush is to regret, and no one wants to live a life full of regrets. Sometimes it may seem like you want time to fly by but just remember that your life is now, so don't miss it.

What would you do if you weren't afraid?

What would you do if you weren't afraid? Would you ask someone out? Try out for something like a sports team, band, or performing arts group? It seems to me that many people go through life scared to try things, because they are really afraid of the outcome. I know I am that way as well. However, what would happen if we could concur that fear? I know it is easier said than done, but by posing that question it helps put things in perspective. Who knows maybe you could be the next Albert Einstein or Elvis Presley, you just have to put yourself out there with the mindset that no matter what happens you will be okay with the outcome. The biggest thing, however, is you have to be ready for one of the most frightening things ever, you have to be ready to fail. Nobody wants to fail, however nothing will change if we don't take a chance. So I'll ask again, what would you do if you weren't afraid?

It starts with an introduction

I'm a person who has never been good at expressing their thoughts. Translating the things in my head into words I speak, or letters I write on a page has never been a gift of mine. Well on this blog I plan to do it anyways! This blog is going to be about the freedom to express different thoughts that have crossed my mind and maybe others. Questions never cease to occur with people, we are curious people by nature. So why shouldn't we question things and seek a new perspective? That's what I plan to do!