embrace it

Love this way too much not to share. This is essentially what I tell myself everyday.

“She’s not the type of girl to wait by the phone,

she won’t cry, she knows it’ll get her nowhere,

she’ll laugh a lot and often, and she will live her own life.

She would like you to be a part of it,

but she will do just fine without you.”

-via: i am blessed.

As a single mother, it's natural to get lonely and want a man to come home to, give him an embracing hug, cook dinner for, and talk about the the everythings and the nothingness of the days events. But, in my heart of hearts, I believe everything happens for a reason. If a guy I am really into doesn't stick around, it's just an oh well. The right one will. Until then, I am still going to embrace the great blessings in my life with love and happiness, because why be upset about something that wasn't meant to be.

Change

One of my all time favorite quotes. It really moves me

'After enduring an emotional bout of downpours, it is seemingly effortless to continue an empty indulgence of self pity. One gets locked up in dark days of his or her internal misery. But when one catches a glimpse of the orange fiery ball of illumination hanging gracefully in the brilliant blues and whites of the sky, the beauty of the world sheds light in the soul. Tired and decaying from the deep depression drowning all emotions, one must battle the despair with optimism. The mind is a powerful weapon, and by believing with one’s entire existence that the world is wonderful, it will come to be. Just change the way you think about it.'*

The way we perceive things plays a huge role in our ultimate happiness. Someone can constantly question his or herself with, "why did this happen to me?" "what did I do to deserve this?" "why me?!" But in reality, what's done is done. Hindsight's 20/20, but unfortunately for our current generation, time travel has not been invented quite yet. So we can continue playing the victim, or we can change the way we think about.


After discussing with a friend how I am truthfully thankful for enduring the trials and tribulations I've been faced with, for I could not be who I am today without them, I was close to tears when he replied "No that's not true, you really did not deserve any of that." Thoughts buzzed around in my head "he is right! I didn't deserve that! why did I have to be so belittled? why was I saw degraded?" My mind instantly began replaying traumatic scenarios of my past, and I started to feel hatred. I was falling back into becoming the victim again. I had to shake myself out of it by changing my thoughts.

So, that's the most inspiring piece of advice that has impacted my life. If you can't change it, change the way you think about it. But If you don't accept something the way it is and are able to change it, of course go for it and try to change it! If the best guy of your life walked out under the impression that you didn't care enough for him because the fear suppressed your ability to express your true love for him, express it! If you aren't getting a raise because your boss feels you aren't ready, prove it to him! If you think your home decor is drab, fix it up! Ha. In any circumstance, think to yourself of Mary Engelbreit's quote and choose the option best suitable.

Good day, sir. :)



*the first paragraph is an excerpt from an essay written for my composition class. The topic was positive thinking. I felt it connected to this post. :)

I love music.
I love words.
I loving being moved.
I love when words in music move me.

Here's some lyrics I'd love to share,from songs I love to sing. :)

"because the pain you've been feeling, can't compare to the joy that's coming"

-Before the Morning, Josh Wilson

I heard this early one morning on the radio while driving to school. I fell in love isntantly, with this line in particular. I remember various times in my life where I felt like no body, going no where. I was depressed and dreaded waking up every day. Now I open my eyes every morning and thank God that I am here and have been blessed with all I have. Especially my son. I wish I had heard this back in those sad and spirtless days. I wish I could make everyone realize the truth of this... that while the things you're experiencing now are cutting so deeply, it's only making you stronger. It will soon be a scar to look back on and prove that you are a survivor.

If I had a chance for another try

I wouldn't change a thing

It's made me all of who I am inside

And if I could thank god

That I am here,

and that I am alive

And everyday I wake

I tell myself a little harmless lie

The whole wide world is mine
- Rite of Spring, Angels and Airwaves

love love love Angels and Airwaves. I believe this also. Although I've been through things that were extremely tough and hate reliving, I am very grateful that I experienced them. It truly has, one hundred percent, made me who I am today.

Be a best friend,

tell the truth

And overuse I love you

Go to work,

do your best

Don't outsmart your commonsense

Never let your prayin' knees get lazy

And love like crazy

-Love like Crazy, Lee Brice

Everytime I hear this, I have to turn the volume way up and belt it out. It is very great yet simple advice that I wish everyone lived by