Life.
So it's been quite a long time since I have posted. I have been asked to come back, I will not make any promises of consistant posting, but I will say that I will drop the occasional inspiring, thought evoking note every once in a while.
I don't mean to jump in with the boxing gloves on, but I have some pretty big thoughts on my mind. So let's start ... right where I left off.
Life.
I am 21 years old. How many people at the age of 21 can say they have ruined their life? How many can say they have started down an endless path of which they can not return?
Sadly, many can. Luckily, I am not one of them. I talk to many people my age who already have children [ don't get me wrong, children are the most beautiful, amazing, coolest thing in the world ] But at this age, they have already been left by the other parent, they are living on welfare, and honestly this is a rough hole to dig yourself out of.
I have seen to many people my age incarcerated for life ... a long, horrible life.
I have seen to many people my age with their life cut short.
But here we are, the youth of the world ... the future of our world, and what are we doing? Not much. This is a main reason I stepped away from LJ. I felt as if I could be contributing my time more efficently towards promoting greater issues. We have thoughts, beliefs, cares, concerns ... and darn good ones if you ask me. We are the voice that is rarely tapped into. We remain silent when we should speak up ... and blab when we need to shut up
We only have one shot at life, one chance to make a difference. Do you want to make the difference by slopping burgers a Micky Dee's? I think not.
If I make $1 a month, for the rest of my life, but make a difference, and help. I will die happy. If I make $1,000,000 dollars per hour for doing something that is worthless, and helps no one, but have the finest cars, homes, jewlery, and clothes ... I will die a pitiful, sad man.
HAPPINESS. The one word that means everything. Now is only temporary. Do something that will always make you happy. THIS IS WHAT MATTERS.
Do you want to lie on your death bed and think. "Gosh, I really wish I would have done something more for the world, I really wish my life, actions, words, and thoughts would have helped others." or think "I have left an eternal mark on society. I have lived a joyful, upstanding life.". The choice is up to you. I can not choke you with my words. Yours can do that on their own.
Take the step, the journey is long ... but worth the effort.
Until Next time, Rock it with a smile.
I don't mean to jump in with the boxing gloves on, but I have some pretty big thoughts on my mind. So let's start ... right where I left off.
Life.
I am 21 years old. How many people at the age of 21 can say they have ruined their life? How many can say they have started down an endless path of which they can not return?
Sadly, many can. Luckily, I am not one of them. I talk to many people my age who already have children [ don't get me wrong, children are the most beautiful, amazing, coolest thing in the world ] But at this age, they have already been left by the other parent, they are living on welfare, and honestly this is a rough hole to dig yourself out of.
I have seen to many people my age incarcerated for life ... a long, horrible life.
I have seen to many people my age with their life cut short.
But here we are, the youth of the world ... the future of our world, and what are we doing? Not much. This is a main reason I stepped away from LJ. I felt as if I could be contributing my time more efficently towards promoting greater issues. We have thoughts, beliefs, cares, concerns ... and darn good ones if you ask me. We are the voice that is rarely tapped into. We remain silent when we should speak up ... and blab when we need to shut up
We only have one shot at life, one chance to make a difference. Do you want to make the difference by slopping burgers a Micky Dee's? I think not.
If I make $1 a month, for the rest of my life, but make a difference, and help. I will die happy. If I make $1,000,000 dollars per hour for doing something that is worthless, and helps no one, but have the finest cars, homes, jewlery, and clothes ... I will die a pitiful, sad man.
HAPPINESS. The one word that means everything. Now is only temporary. Do something that will always make you happy. THIS IS WHAT MATTERS.
Do you want to lie on your death bed and think. "Gosh, I really wish I would have done something more for the world, I really wish my life, actions, words, and thoughts would have helped others." or think "I have left an eternal mark on society. I have lived a joyful, upstanding life.". The choice is up to you. I can not choke you with my words. Yours can do that on their own.
Take the step, the journey is long ... but worth the effort.
Until Next time, Rock it with a smile.