Words

What is the power of words? I was thinking back on one of my favorite authors of all times. His name is Mitch Albom. He wrote some great books that made me want to write down a lot of his wisdom while still enjoying the story. As you know I love to write. So as I pondered on the impact of words I was reminded why I love to write.
Writing for me is like breathing. I see a blank screen, a blank page of paper, an empty notebook and I see opportunity and excitement. A blank page of paper is one of my favorite sites because I know that my words will be filling those pages. Even if a story isn't meant to be motivational, it can be great for other reasons. When I was growing up I loved to read. I was always reading. My brother, Preston, use to joke, "Haven't you read the whole library already?" I would grab ten books each time and read them all. I loved it. It was a way to escape sometime, to relax, to enjoy,. and to imagine I wanted to be able to give that to people. I wanted people to be able to find in my words what I've found in others.
It isn't just writing. It's everyday speaking. Words have such an impact on this society. It's with words that presidents are elected, that people find inspiration, that others are uplifted, or torn down. It's all about words.
Yet, how many times a day do we actually look at our vocabulary? I know I'm not one to listen to every word passing my lips and thinking, "What if I had said that a different way?" I don't. But I should. I should look at how I treat others, how what Is ay comes across to them. no One wants to hurt others, at least I hope not. The saying that, "Bricks and stones may break my bones but words will never harm me." It's not entirely true. I know plenty of people who would say words are the harshest things to break a soul. Maybe it's not bones, but a soul is something so miraculous, so precious, and special, breaking that is worse.
So as these authors that find their way into your heart and inspire, as well as these poeple who walk around every day and give hope and friendship, look up to them. Be one of those people. Help those around you and realize how importan this is. Our world is growing harder and darker everyday. It's beginning to get really scary. If we all extend kind words to one another of help and hope, how much better will the world revolving around you be? How much better for your kids, if they learn the importance of this now and those around them as well. They will be better off protected.
Just as much as words are for good, they can be for bad, even in story books. Be careful what you read, what you say, what you put into your mind. For as much hope and good words can do, there is much dismay and failing words that can enter. Approach carefully to these things. Be weary of what comes trailing out of your mouth and the way you say things. For how you say it is truly the do or die. People react different to everything, so just be careful and loving of those around you, and it will be returned. And go enjoy a good book. I have many favorite and there are many great stories out there, so many that it can be hard to choose jut one. But go enjoy and relax, fill the power of words.

Spark of Happiness

Never-ending smiles, undisturbed passion, frequent laughter, and heart-stopping emotions file into the moment. It's not just about finding happiness, it becomes happiness. Every shred and hope of grasping it has now come full swing. You're holding it tightly, trying desperately to treasure every second. It doesn't come around to often and finding it at your fingertips is so deliciously tempting that you want to fling yourself into it, bu tease into it and let it consume you. Don't rush happiness because then it become nothing more than  mere stress again.
The one person that brought you to the thing you'd been searching-happiness-has no idea. Just a slight flickering thoguht of him brings the upside down rainbows without force. The laughter rolling off your tongue and starting at your core is connected with his in undefining woven moment of understanding and fun. Feelings of being completely perfect with yourself and enjoying everything placed before you, savoring every sample is more than enough. Being able to find oneself bubbly from the inside out, starting at ones toes and working up to the last hair at the top of your head, makes one know how things should be and are.
Thank God for knowing who to send into your life to spark that flame for the passion of life and the enjoyment therein. The glow of knowing the stars have aligned in your favor to help start anew with his amazing self by your side, making you extremely happy to be you and to be alive. So next time happiness seems to hover, go for it. Learn from it, keep it still in your focus never losing sight. People will come, people will go sharing their joy, but all that matters is what they left behind, what they gave. Take the moment you've been given with them and treasure it. When they seem to be gone, keep on smiling for happiness you'll learn is but only a choice.

A Thought on Life

Life is ever changing, like the rhythmic beat of a drum. It marches onward, never looking back, but presses on resolutely.
It's hard to keep up with the pace, to treasure moments in passing. Growing up seems a lot like this. Where did all that time go? It just vanished, past by like the bat of an eye. I know a lot of us feel like this. Where did my little children go? Where did high school go?
Time is swift, it is undeniably quick. Sometimes in this whirlwind of excitement you forget to pace yourself.
It's so easy to get caught up in the hurried rush of life's drums. It's so easy to let the little moments in life slip by, leaving us asking where it all went to. We all need to grasp these treasured seconds, like a spark of lightning, only there for a quick flash. Where do I go now?
It seems so faint, like a story with no skipping ahead or sneak peeks. Yet, I know now that life itself is different for every one of us. It's an internal pulsing that pushes us each to different winding roads, different experiences, and different things.
Life will not always be easy. Being out on my own I have to be ready for the boulders placed in front of my marching feet. But if I keep up, move onward, that boulder will soon seem another small pebble along the twisted road. It'll be something I learned from, grew from, overcame, so I could keep pressing on to the amazing story unwinding.
As we continue to move in time with the changing beat, paths will cross. We will be able to touch for but a small glitch in time, someone elses road of life. If we're too focused on the super-sonic rush we may feel from ticking minutes, we will not be ready.
For you see, what truly matters is not just you and your life, but what you do with what comes along your road. Be prepared so that when you cross anothers path you may be able to leave footprints imprinted in their trail, in their life.  Touch another souls journey and in that way they will touch yours.
When you envision the end of the long, sometimes tiring, yet exciting march you want the best-the end of the story. I picture a huge field on a  sunny day. A place of rest, a place of peace, a beautiful place filled with love.
People you've passed along the way wait there, hands outreached. Their cheers can be heard and you know you did well. You lived life, you didn't just pass it by.
When you arrive dirty from the hard struggles, worn from the storms, burnt from the sun, cheeks hurting from the many smiles and laughter shared, hands worn from working your hardest, legs tired form pushing yourself to the limit, worn out from enjoying all you could, you'll look back and with tears in your eyes be grateful.
You can smile, relish what you've done, the amazing life you've lived. Then you won't be alone in celebrating the best and the road that brought you to the very end of your written story to tell.
So, next time you have a moment, slow down. Look around. Enjoy all that's placed before you. Give your best, push yourself to be better. Give your heart, a lending hand, a listening ear. Give yourself a smile. Live to love life and soon you'll love to live life.
It won't be just a hard, tiring, pointless walk. It will become a joyous, happy, inspiring, skip to the end!