Food for Thought... Vol VII

There is no real purpose for this other than truth and reason. Reason is the gift that God has given us to have the opportunity to move forward in life with an attempt to have no passing regret. Truth is what we search for in every passed word or phrase that has the ability to affect us in ways immeasurable.

The reason why I chose to write about this today is because of events that have passed recently, that have been deemed insignificant to some but not for all. I know the single mother, I know the single father, I know the family that is happy, and sad at the same time. All I want from all is truth.
We move so fast and drown so quick in the same breath if we don't take the time to be us. I know this makes no sense right now, but I can assure that it will.

Picture your life 5 years from now. Where do you want to be... Do you want to be the immortal person that you have been for the previous 5 years or do you want to make a mark in time? When I say make your mark in time, i don't mean by becoming president, or governor. I mean by becoming better than you thought you could ever be. You as a reader have already taken the initiative to step past the boundaries of what is inside the box. You have accepted the fact that there is more to life than face book and myspace. You have decided to move past the boundaries of what is contently expected of you. I don't care if you re 18 or 80, you've moved past what is expected.

I write for the pure joy of writing, what is your joy? When is the last time you've even asked yourself that question. Years ago, and I do mean years, I asked my uncle why he made jewelry. I asked him if he made a lot of money, I asked him if he was rich, I asked him if the women loved it, and honestly.... he had no answer other than the truth. He just loved making jewelry. He gave away more than he sold... I know this as I have my mom wear many pieces from him, I've seen my aunt do the same, and truthfully, I don't ever remember him making a piece for profit. Some took it for granted while others were beyond appreciative... That particular uncle has long since passed and with the jewelry he has made, people still smile... He is a martyr of his craft. The same type of martyr I hope to be someday. I want to be remembered not for what I've done, but for the impact i may have had the few people that I've touched in life. I hope the same for all of you.

I have learned over the years that people don't care enough for each other. I'm not speaking in the sexual sense, but in the sociological sense. I honestly care what happens to my closest friends. Erin, Mark, Ashleigh, Will, Heather, etc.... I care for them as if they were family... Some are moving, others are single parents, and others are just the only people i trust to bear the burdens of my soul... I want one day to say that there is a chance that i might have had an impact on their lives. I'm not saying that i want to be known as a martyr to them, just as someone that could be trusted, someone that could be felt, someone that could be just as understood as I understand them. These are the people that I care for, and there are many more. Jenn, Showalter, Mom, Mike, Cameron, My Little Bro.... These are the people that I care for... These are the people that I want to succeed in life... Much like all of you... I want all that read this to be happy and successful... I want you all to be martyrs to someone... Honestly, if someone took the time to look out for you... look out for someone else... Make a connection that you never thought that you could. Accept all for who they are and be positive about that. Know that it's OK to be let down once in awhile... Tomorrows a new day, and you will win eventually... we always do.

Today is your day... Those that read... Seriously... Be someone to some body... Be that mentor that you never had.... be that gleam in someones eye... Allow yourself to crush on that girl or guy that you've always wanted... Honestly... They are probably looking for you also... Most importantly be you... The real you, not the asshole that your expected to be... Be the caring, loving, soul that God made you to be... Be my friend... I'm already yours!!!!!!!

Good day all, and seriously... Make this day yours, we will all love you for it... Help us help everyone, and life will be easier for us all!