Bullshit Box
I became tired of subjecting myself to these seemingly toxic things, both emotionally and physically. I'm not sure why I let myself go that route, perhaps its who I surround myself with. But, this is the time to raise the bar, to go bigger. Everyone has their own issues, but its important not to make their issues your own. Its even more difficult trying to explain to someone that you won't stand for it anymore, especially when they think they are perfectly fine. It takes self discipline to save oneself from destruction. Its important to analyze the value and consequences of your being in what you do. I am taking responsibility for my actions and my words. Are you?
There is hope in others. It has become ever so clear that America is rising up as individuals and coming together. Not only the people of the United States, but also around the world. It has been two days since Obama was sworn in as President and it seems as though the nation is uniting in lifting the weight off all of our shoulders. Their are parts of his speech that surely rang through my ears, there were times when tears of hope sank down my face.
"In reaffirming the greatness of our nation we understand that greatness is never a given. It must be earned. Our journey has never been one of short-cuts or settling for less. It has not been the path for the faint-hearted, for those that prefer leisure over work, or seek only the pleasures of riches and fame. Rather, it has been the risk-takers, the doers, the makers of things -- some celebrated, but more often men and women obscure in their labor -- who have carried us up the long rugged path towards prosperity and freedom."
I am now twenty two. My birthday came and went, and with no surprise the people I love and care for the most couldn't be bothered to wish me well. In that aspect, twenty two seems to be continuing in a lonely journey. But no matter, I will always love people. People amaze me everyday...they are so unique, even with their capacity to hurt one another, their inability to get along, their destructive ways-there are still more people who amaze you with their unshakable ability to love, share, help, hope, overcome, believe, befriend, support, and strive for a better world. I never really asked anyone for anything except truth and honesty, kindness. You got to give to get. Perhaps the root in all of this was my inability to be frank and upfront with what I want. Although, apparently I'm the asshole...people don't expect much of me.
There is hope in others. It has become ever so clear that America is rising up as individuals and coming together. Not only the people of the United States, but also around the world. It has been two days since Obama was sworn in as President and it seems as though the nation is uniting in lifting the weight off all of our shoulders. Their are parts of his speech that surely rang through my ears, there were times when tears of hope sank down my face.
"In reaffirming the greatness of our nation we understand that greatness is never a given. It must be earned. Our journey has never been one of short-cuts or settling for less. It has not been the path for the faint-hearted, for those that prefer leisure over work, or seek only the pleasures of riches and fame. Rather, it has been the risk-takers, the doers, the makers of things -- some celebrated, but more often men and women obscure in their labor -- who have carried us up the long rugged path towards prosperity and freedom."
I am now twenty two. My birthday came and went, and with no surprise the people I love and care for the most couldn't be bothered to wish me well. In that aspect, twenty two seems to be continuing in a lonely journey. But no matter, I will always love people. People amaze me everyday...they are so unique, even with their capacity to hurt one another, their inability to get along, their destructive ways-there are still more people who amaze you with their unshakable ability to love, share, help, hope, overcome, believe, befriend, support, and strive for a better world. I never really asked anyone for anything except truth and honesty, kindness. You got to give to get. Perhaps the root in all of this was my inability to be frank and upfront with what I want. Although, apparently I'm the asshole...people don't expect much of me.