This past decade has taught me a lot about myself. It has taught me my likes and my dislikes. It has taught me more as a person. It has taught me how far I can push myself. But, I have found that it has taught me that the real truth begins inside.
Growing up, I always thought I had a pretty good grasp who I was as a person. When I was child, I was an introverted person. When I arrived towards high school, I become more extroverted and confident. When I became a young adult, I was curious and self - independent. In each of these stages, I grew into a different person. That's a strange conception, because if I am the same person then why did I change over time?
The interesting part about me is that my personality never changed, it was the way that I conveyed that personality. I have discovered that as we grow we discover who we are inside - hence, the greatest truth. As each year passes, we discover things that we may not have discovered about ourselves that shape our viewpoints, our biases, our ideals; and ultimately, a better self. I have discovered that the greatest lessons that we can learn are one's that nobody can teach us. Ultimately, it is our life; and those lessons that we learn day - in and day - out that shape us because we experience them.
In two weeks, I am going to be closing a bittersweet decade full of sorrow, pain and joy all blended into one interesting concoction. However, I wouldn't take anything back that I have experienced. Though sometimes I wished that I had learned these lessons sooner, I know that it wouldn't have been the right time nor the right decision. For example, my decision to attend Brigham Young University - Idaho. Many of you don't know this fact about me, but I was accepted into University of Washington which has a notorious medical program. In the beginning, I wanted to become a medical doctor which is why University of Washington appealed to me. Nevertheless, I chose Brigham Young University - Idaho for several reasons - reasons that I now know were the best decisions of my life. Due to my choice, I was able to meet my best friend, graduate, meet stellar people; and gain some miraculous experiences. Reflecting upon my life, I have noticed how blessed I am to be in the right place at the right time - always.
Though sometimes the moments that I have had were trialing, I have learned a valuable lesson. This lesson is learned from the movie The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. In this movie, the manager makes a quote, "everything will be alright in the end if it isn't alright then it isn't the end".
Even as I reach thirty years old, and I know that I my future isn't secure, I know that it isn't the end because things in my life are still not alright. I hope to keep pushing learning from the lessons that I have learned this past decade. I wake up renewed ready to take the day because I am ready to live.
Ready to live the next decade with an invigorated mind. Ready to seek the real truth. Ready to be me when I turn thirty.
Journal's note: I will be talking about real change. People talk of change, but do they really want change? These are my thoughts for next week.
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Tuesday, October 3, 2017
Reflection before I turn 30: I'm holding the pen (Week 11)
I hold a pen. I like fine tip, gel tipped pens. I have many of them. They write smoothly, and they write cleanly. I find that my writing is neater and less masculine.
Choosing the right pen helps me make fewer errors, and helps me convey the right message. Since I hold the pen, I should be able to write my own life. However, that hasn't always been the case.
Too long I have let others tell me what to do thinking that a naive 20 - some - year - old couldn't make his own decisions. Too long I looked immature and indecisive because I couldn't make my own decisions. Too long I cowered in fear over certain decisions allowing my emotions overcome me. Too long I couldn't hold the pen and write!
As I turn 30 years old, I have to remember that this is my life; and nobody else lives it for me. I will be the one who will live the consequences. Allowing others to write the story for me will only leave me feeling I am writing their story for them. Sometimes this can leave feelings of confusion and regret.
As John Greenleaf Whittier, a poet, penned, "The saddest words of tongue or pen the saddest are these it might have been."
We each have a purpose or destiny that burns inside of us. Each of us are imbued with greatness that has to be tapped and discovered. Whether you believe your worth to be insignificant or significant it is much grandeur than you can imagine. As each of us make decisions in our lives, we touch others along the way. Sometimes, you may not realize that saying something or helping someone may help them become the next great figure in our generation - don't be myopic with your life. You may not realize that each of our actions has a domino affect that changes the course of history. The Lamen's term for this is the Domino Effect. Like Dominoes, it needs a push. You need to take that push - a decision to act for yourself.
One example of this Domino Effect is Anne Sullivan. Anne Sullivan had blindness that left her unable to read or write. She could have easily given up, and said that her life wasn't worth it. However, living her life allowed her to meet and teach Helen Keller who had even more disabilities than Anne. Helen was both deaf and blind. Nevertheless, these two unlikely people became companions that helped Helen become one of the most prolific writers.
Now just imagine if Anne Sullivan committed suicide? We would never have had a Helen Keller, and more importantly we wouldn't have you. You, my readers, are important people in another person's life. I just hope that we are writing our stories that is both worthwhile and open - minded beyond our myopic viewpoints.
It is important to make your lives worthwhile, because the magic of our lives is important; and immortal. As Bruce Lee said, "The key to immortality is living a life worth living."
Think of the many great people in history that have ever lived. Think of their accomplishments. They may not physically be around, but we remember them because they did something worthwhile. Their deeds and their actions live forever in the history books. Your actions may change the course of history either by helping someone who will or you become part of that history. The course of our lives transcends through the eternities because the majesty of creativity lives within us all.
We need to learn how to tap into that creativity. One author, and vice president of the Orlando Magic, Pat Williams said, "Some people say that creativity is a talent you are either born with or not. I'm convinced that creativity is a skill that can be learned and nurtured. All people are essentially creative because we are all made in the image of a creative God. Creativity is our birthright, imagination is the essence of our being. Only when we are dreaming big dreams are we truly fulfilling our God-given purpose in life."
I write this blog because writing has always been my passion figuratively and literally speaking. However, I intend to write more in order for me to better my craft. I can't say that by writing once I am good. Like everything in life, it takes practice. Life takes practice, and it takes creativity to conquer any challenge that we face.
As I turn 30, I need to learn how to write the story for myself. Now, I just need to find a finer tipped pen.
Journal's note: Next week, truth comes in many form of subtleties that is usually expressed by word. However, this truth that I will discuss next week is never seen. Stay tuned!
Too long I have let others tell me what to do thinking that a naive 20 - some - year - old couldn't make his own decisions. Too long I looked immature and indecisive because I couldn't make my own decisions. Too long I cowered in fear over certain decisions allowing my emotions overcome me. Too long I couldn't hold the pen and write!
As I turn 30 years old, I have to remember that this is my life; and nobody else lives it for me. I will be the one who will live the consequences. Allowing others to write the story for me will only leave me feeling I am writing their story for them. Sometimes this can leave feelings of confusion and regret.
As John Greenleaf Whittier, a poet, penned, "The saddest words of tongue or pen the saddest are these it might have been."
We each have a purpose or destiny that burns inside of us. Each of us are imbued with greatness that has to be tapped and discovered. Whether you believe your worth to be insignificant or significant it is much grandeur than you can imagine. As each of us make decisions in our lives, we touch others along the way. Sometimes, you may not realize that saying something or helping someone may help them become the next great figure in our generation - don't be myopic with your life. You may not realize that each of our actions has a domino affect that changes the course of history. The Lamen's term for this is the Domino Effect. Like Dominoes, it needs a push. You need to take that push - a decision to act for yourself.
One example of this Domino Effect is Anne Sullivan. Anne Sullivan had blindness that left her unable to read or write. She could have easily given up, and said that her life wasn't worth it. However, living her life allowed her to meet and teach Helen Keller who had even more disabilities than Anne. Helen was both deaf and blind. Nevertheless, these two unlikely people became companions that helped Helen become one of the most prolific writers.
Now just imagine if Anne Sullivan committed suicide? We would never have had a Helen Keller, and more importantly we wouldn't have you. You, my readers, are important people in another person's life. I just hope that we are writing our stories that is both worthwhile and open - minded beyond our myopic viewpoints.
It is important to make your lives worthwhile, because the magic of our lives is important; and immortal. As Bruce Lee said, "The key to immortality is living a life worth living."
Think of the many great people in history that have ever lived. Think of their accomplishments. They may not physically be around, but we remember them because they did something worthwhile. Their deeds and their actions live forever in the history books. Your actions may change the course of history either by helping someone who will or you become part of that history. The course of our lives transcends through the eternities because the majesty of creativity lives within us all.
We need to learn how to tap into that creativity. One author, and vice president of the Orlando Magic, Pat Williams said, "Some people say that creativity is a talent you are either born with or not. I'm convinced that creativity is a skill that can be learned and nurtured. All people are essentially creative because we are all made in the image of a creative God. Creativity is our birthright, imagination is the essence of our being. Only when we are dreaming big dreams are we truly fulfilling our God-given purpose in life."
I write this blog because writing has always been my passion figuratively and literally speaking. However, I intend to write more in order for me to better my craft. I can't say that by writing once I am good. Like everything in life, it takes practice. Life takes practice, and it takes creativity to conquer any challenge that we face.
As I turn 30, I need to learn how to write the story for myself. Now, I just need to find a finer tipped pen.
Journal's note: Next week, truth comes in many form of subtleties that is usually expressed by word. However, this truth that I will discuss next week is never seen. Stay tuned!
Monday, September 25, 2017
Reflection before I turn 30: Limitations set a person free (Week 10)
My motivation. My passion. My actions. They are driven by the word purpose.
When I have purpose, things seem clear. It helps me bounce back, I have found. This past decade, I have learned that it is harder to bounce back when I don't have purpose. When I can't bounce back, I become depressed. One of the things that I had wished, before I started my journey into adulthood, was learning was both how to manage my emotions while managing my finances.
People that are addicted, or people that lack purpose they lean towards destructive activities. When I am depressed, I overspend my finances because I need an outlet. Not thinking rationally, I further my depression. However, the deeper reflection that I need to learn is how NOT to become depressed. Written in a deeper reflection in my personal journal, I have found that my depression stems from these sources:
1. I become depressed when I am in unfamiliar settings or uncomfortable settings.
2. I become depressed, when I don't follow my instuition allowing others to write my story for me.
3. I become depressed when I don't have purpose.
What happens when I am depressed:
1. I can't focus
2. I revert to my past
3. I become reckless with spending
4. I start to overeat
5. My body gains weight even if I exercise
6. I could care less about the tidiness of my house
I have been reflecting upon these behaviors, and I am glad that I recognize these behaviors. I think that too many people go through life not meditating why certain things happen to them. But, this is something I want to change. I wanted to set limitations on things that would trigger my depression.
By setting limitations, I can better track the course of my life; and help prevent me from asking "why" is the bad stuff happening to me. I can't change the "why" if I don't know the "what". An example of setting limitations is with finances. No answer is the same for everybody. I have found that setting a budget at the beginning of the month prevents me from overspending. It prevents rationalizing when I see a paycheck just to spend it. Setting these types of limitations helps me psychologically and emotionally from rationalizing anything at that specific moment - overspending. To be honest, I spend about four to six hours tracking - near the end of the month - my expenditures
ensuring that I have a surplus at the end of the month.
Limitations on what a person can do and can't do help focus a person's life giving it purpose - makes it less stressful. It sets a person free. This is my reflection before I turn 30.
Journal's note: I mentioned it in this post about others writing my story for me. I have read this in other blog posts reflecting what that meant for them when they turned 30. However, I wanted to elaborate what that means for me. This will be my next week's blog post.
When I have purpose, things seem clear. It helps me bounce back, I have found. This past decade, I have learned that it is harder to bounce back when I don't have purpose. When I can't bounce back, I become depressed. One of the things that I had wished, before I started my journey into adulthood, was learning was both how to manage my emotions while managing my finances.
People that are addicted, or people that lack purpose they lean towards destructive activities. When I am depressed, I overspend my finances because I need an outlet. Not thinking rationally, I further my depression. However, the deeper reflection that I need to learn is how NOT to become depressed. Written in a deeper reflection in my personal journal, I have found that my depression stems from these sources:
1. I become depressed when I am in unfamiliar settings or uncomfortable settings.
2. I become depressed, when I don't follow my instuition allowing others to write my story for me.
3. I become depressed when I don't have purpose.
What happens when I am depressed:
1. I can't focus
2. I revert to my past
3. I become reckless with spending
4. I start to overeat
5. My body gains weight even if I exercise
6. I could care less about the tidiness of my house
I have been reflecting upon these behaviors, and I am glad that I recognize these behaviors. I think that too many people go through life not meditating why certain things happen to them. But, this is something I want to change. I wanted to set limitations on things that would trigger my depression.
By setting limitations, I can better track the course of my life; and help prevent me from asking "why" is the bad stuff happening to me. I can't change the "why" if I don't know the "what". An example of setting limitations is with finances. No answer is the same for everybody. I have found that setting a budget at the beginning of the month prevents me from overspending. It prevents rationalizing when I see a paycheck just to spend it. Setting these types of limitations helps me psychologically and emotionally from rationalizing anything at that specific moment - overspending. To be honest, I spend about four to six hours tracking - near the end of the month - my expendituresensuring that I have a surplus at the end of the month.
Limitations on what a person can do and can't do help focus a person's life giving it purpose - makes it less stressful. It sets a person free. This is my reflection before I turn 30.
Journal's note: I mentioned it in this post about others writing my story for me. I have read this in other blog posts reflecting what that meant for them when they turned 30. However, I wanted to elaborate what that means for me. This will be my next week's blog post.
Sunday, September 17, 2017
Reflection before I turn 30: The Prayer of Inspiration (Week 9)
Tears were falling from my eyes and rage consumed me. I had just failed my first semester at the university. The events that followed were violent and heart - breaking that I fell into a deep despair. I would embellish it, but out of respect for the parties involved I will not share names or events that had happened.
I e-mailed my cousin, and told them the pain that I was experiencing - endless stream of tears were falling from my face as I uncontrollably sobbed as I wrote the e-mail. Over the years, this cousin had been my strength, and my counsel throughout my life. I can always appreciate Filipino families. Each extended member of your family becomes your rock through both good times and bad times. Thank you to my cousins who have provided me great memories that I have learned to cherish my entire life. However, I always turned to this cousin as they had always been there whenever I needed them. I could turn to them whenever I needed them. Around the time I turned 19 years old, I shared with them in an e-mail that I started to pray more often whenever I felt lonely or felt depressed. I will always remember the words that they stated to me. They said, "...That it shows that I had gained a degree of maturity that most people will never attain. People can never understand your problems, but God understands your problems better than any of us."
Source: imdb.com
Taking an excerpt out of that quote, I will repeat it for effect, "....If you can't believe, if you can't accept anything on faith, then you're doomed for a life dominated by doubt."
Faith gives us hope. Hope drives our purpose. Purpose gives us meaning.
This formula has taught me a liberation that can't be taught. It can only be taught once a person is willing to listen once they have humbled themselves.
As I have humbled myself, I have grown as a compassionate person not just as a man; but a man with purpose. See, a man lives their lives hoping for change. A man with purpose drives for a better future until ultimately they take action towards that future.
Looking towards the future, I look upon the horizon with hope knowing that my story isn't done. The great deal of lessons, tribulations, trials and horrors has been both humbling and inspiring.
I will continue to pray towards God - humbled knowing that I can't do this alone. I am inspired to lead with this prayer of inspiration. This is how I will close my reflection before I turn 30. Amen.
Journal's note: Next week I will be sharing how limitations set you free.
I e-mailed my cousin, and told them the pain that I was experiencing - endless stream of tears were falling from my face as I uncontrollably sobbed as I wrote the e-mail. Over the years, this cousin had been my strength, and my counsel throughout my life. I can always appreciate Filipino families. Each extended member of your family becomes your rock through both good times and bad times. Thank you to my cousins who have provided me great memories that I have learned to cherish my entire life. However, I always turned to this cousin as they had always been there whenever I needed them. I could turn to them whenever I needed them. Around the time I turned 19 years old, I shared with them in an e-mail that I started to pray more often whenever I felt lonely or felt depressed. I will always remember the words that they stated to me. They said, "...That it shows that I had gained a degree of maturity that most people will never attain. People can never understand your problems, but God understands your problems better than any of us."
A tear flung from my eye as I could feel the compassionate truth in their words. They further taught me that as I learned to walk in the Lord's footsteps that I will see a change in my life. This is further illustrated in the poem, "Footprints" attached below:
This poem has been touching, and I have learned to listen towards its counsel. Whether or not you believe in God, we can all agree that we need help sometimes. It can be frustrating to share your problems towards somebody you trust, and they don't understand those problems. It does take a courage of faith taking each step into the world. But, I have learned this past decade that it takes humility to comprehend that we can't do it alone.
We may think that there is harm in believing in a magical figure in the sky that grants us wishes. And, I can understand non - believers in this notion. I have had my doubts in the past regarding whether there was a God. As I have gained humility, I have further come towards the understanding that there is even more harm thinking that we can do this alone.
This is further embellished in the movie remake of Miracle on 34th Street. Now here is a brief synopsis regarding the movie. A young girl meets a department store Santa Claus who claims that he is the real figure. This conflicts with her personal beliefs since her mother teaches her that there is no Santa Claus. This is my favorite quote out of the movie:
Dorey Walker: I don't think that there's any harm in not believing in a figure that many do acknowledge to be a fiction.
Kris Kringle: Oh, but there is. I'm not just a whimsical figure who wears a charming suit and affects a jolly demeanor. You know, I I I'm a symbol. I'm a symbol of the human ability to be able to suppress the selfish and hateful tendencies that rule the major part of our lives. If you can't believe, if you can't accept anything on faith, then you're doomed for a life dominated by doubt.
Source: imdb.com
Taking an excerpt out of that quote, I will repeat it for effect, "....If you can't believe, if you can't accept anything on faith, then you're doomed for a life dominated by doubt."
Faith gives us hope. Hope drives our purpose. Purpose gives us meaning.
This formula has taught me a liberation that can't be taught. It can only be taught once a person is willing to listen once they have humbled themselves.
As I have humbled myself, I have grown as a compassionate person not just as a man; but a man with purpose. See, a man lives their lives hoping for change. A man with purpose drives for a better future until ultimately they take action towards that future.
Looking towards the future, I look upon the horizon with hope knowing that my story isn't done. The great deal of lessons, tribulations, trials and horrors has been both humbling and inspiring.
I will continue to pray towards God - humbled knowing that I can't do this alone. I am inspired to lead with this prayer of inspiration. This is how I will close my reflection before I turn 30. Amen.
Journal's note: Next week I will be sharing how limitations set you free.
Monday, September 11, 2017
Reflection before I turn 30: The Soul of a Man (Week 8)
In the hallways of my dichotomy, I see a picture of you and me
One smiles, and one frowns but don't represent which is up and which is down
You can't see which is real for I am the only one that feels
I am lost at sea.
People treated me with a keen ignorance angered by perspiration
Calling me "fag" out of desperation
Their outlook in was never a respiration of what I breathe
I feel as if I have paid the fee.
Starved for acceptance all I could show was confidence.
Confidence angered out of fear
Mirrors shattered due to tears
Blood gushing this is the pain I see.
Learning to grow, and learning tolerance
Memories flowing like remembrance
Learning a valuable lesson, tolerant
This is the lesson that I see.
People live for the moment
And, people who learn from the moment
I hope to be the latter in years come
This is the paid fee.
Grow from the moment
And, learn philosophically
You can do better than what they will ever see
Come, let's pay that fee.
Let's show them the soul of a man.
This is my reflection before I turn 30.
Journal's note: Next week will be the Prayer of Inspiration.
One smiles, and one frowns but don't represent which is up and which is down
You can't see which is real for I am the only one that feels
I am lost at sea.
People treated me with a keen ignorance angered by perspiration
Calling me "fag" out of desperation
Their outlook in was never a respiration of what I breathe
I feel as if I have paid the fee.
Starved for acceptance all I could show was confidence.
Confidence angered out of fear
Mirrors shattered due to tears
Blood gushing this is the pain I see.
Learning to grow, and learning tolerance
Memories flowing like remembrance
Learning a valuable lesson, tolerant
This is the lesson that I see.
People live for the moment
And, people who learn from the moment
I hope to be the latter in years come
This is the paid fee.
Grow from the moment
And, learn philosophically
You can do better than what they will ever see
Come, let's pay that fee.
Let's show them the soul of a man.
This is my reflection before I turn 30.
Journal's note: Next week will be the Prayer of Inspiration.
Monday, September 4, 2017
Reflection before I turn 30: Life's real trial (Week 7)
Hell is a place that I call home.
That sounds morbid, and psychotic; but it is true. Not just these past ten years, but I have experienced my fair share of trials and tribulations that most people would describe as incomprehensible. I can't embellish the scenarios that I have experienced, but I can say that I have learned from them.
As Kanye West said in his song, "Stronger" he sings, "Na-na-na that doesn't kill me can only make me stronger."
Though I have become stronger, my trials have taught me much about life. First, it has taught me that life is relentless. Second, it has taught me the main person who can help you is yourself. Thirdly, you can't help others if you can't help yourself.
I believe myself to be an altruistic person. I am willing to give my time and my money towards those people that I feel need it most. As much as possible, I try my best to seek out kindness in those that need comfort. But, I have learned that I can't keep helping others if I can't help myself.
Learning more about myself, I have always wondered why does the bad things happen to me? I think many of us ask that question. The problem with asking why - the motive - is we can never answer it. It is a common conundrum that most of us face. Hence, I started shifting the questioning to ask what can I do to prevent the bad things happening to me?
Though we can't control the external factors that affect our daily lives, we can control the internal factors - ourselves - so that the external factors can react positively towards us. Too many times, we shift the blame on others, because it is easy, rather than ask ourselves what could we have done to prevent the mishaps. After all, Isaac Newton stated, "For every action there is an equal or opposite reaction."
Now, there are some anomalies that we can't control no matter how much the external factors react to us. To this, I say, "You can't bury the pain, you can only become one with it." For years, I have tried to run from it rather than confronting it; and making peace with it. I still have many demons and skeletons in my closet, but accepting the pain, rather than running from it, has made my life a lot easier.
This is life's real trial. This is my reflection before 30.
Journal's note: Next week, I will be covering what makes the soul of a man.
That sounds morbid, and psychotic; but it is true. Not just these past ten years, but I have experienced my fair share of trials and tribulations that most people would describe as incomprehensible. I can't embellish the scenarios that I have experienced, but I can say that I have learned from them.
As Kanye West said in his song, "Stronger" he sings, "Na-na-na that doesn't kill me can only make me stronger."
Though I have become stronger, my trials have taught me much about life. First, it has taught me that life is relentless. Second, it has taught me the main person who can help you is yourself. Thirdly, you can't help others if you can't help yourself.
I believe myself to be an altruistic person. I am willing to give my time and my money towards those people that I feel need it most. As much as possible, I try my best to seek out kindness in those that need comfort. But, I have learned that I can't keep helping others if I can't help myself.
Learning more about myself, I have always wondered why does the bad things happen to me? I think many of us ask that question. The problem with asking why - the motive - is we can never answer it. It is a common conundrum that most of us face. Hence, I started shifting the questioning to ask what can I do to prevent the bad things happening to me?
Though we can't control the external factors that affect our daily lives, we can control the internal factors - ourselves - so that the external factors can react positively towards us. Too many times, we shift the blame on others, because it is easy, rather than ask ourselves what could we have done to prevent the mishaps. After all, Isaac Newton stated, "For every action there is an equal or opposite reaction."
Now, there are some anomalies that we can't control no matter how much the external factors react to us. To this, I say, "You can't bury the pain, you can only become one with it." For years, I have tried to run from it rather than confronting it; and making peace with it. I still have many demons and skeletons in my closet, but accepting the pain, rather than running from it, has made my life a lot easier.
This is life's real trial. This is my reflection before 30.
Journal's note: Next week, I will be covering what makes the soul of a man.
Monday, August 28, 2017
Reflection before I turn 30: Life's Pensieve (Week 6)
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| Figure 1 |
In Harry Potter, that is one of the many functions of a Pensieve. For those that don't know what is a Pensieve, it is a basin where wizards and witches can literally view their memories. Their memories are extracted from their minds that can be stored later to be viewed in a basin. Wizards use it to look back on their memories, and relive certain past details. In the Harry Potter books, it was used to piece together clues regarding the Horcruxes (See Figure 1).
Though we can't use magic to extract memories, we can use words to help embellish a world that will help us remember our past. These "words" that I am referring towards is creating a journal, diary or scrapbook - anything that can help you to remember past events.
Preparing for the future is just as important as remembering the past. In fact, it could even be more important. As George Santanya, a Spanish poet, once stated, "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it."
This is vital to note as many people wonder "why" bad things happen in their life as if it is just random occurrences. The more colloquial phrase that people use is that "shit happens" as if they can't explain why it is happening to them. The most important question that I don't think anyone asks is what can you do to prepare for disaster? As my social worker used to counsel me, you can't control the external factors. You can only control yourself.
One can predict the future by preparing now. For example, a seismologist can record data to predict the next volcanic event or earthquake event. By knowing this data, people can create an emergency kit; and prepare for that disaster. Your journal is your data of your life.
In a fast paced world, I don't think we take the time to "smell the roses". When disaster strikes that's when we remember the roses only to be pricked by thorns. To that I say, well why didn't you water the garden? Nothing can be predicted 100 percent, but people should have a good enough idea what is happening in their life that they can prepare for it. Only you will know that answer as you're living your life 24/7. If you're observant you will notice the internal patterns and external patterns that may be occurring in your life. As I stated in a previous blog post, one's life or advice doesn't transcend into another person's life.
World famous violinist, Lindsey Stirling, states at 49 minutes and 20 seconds that writing in her journal, "that the you of the past is so much smarter." (Attached is that link below. I would highly recommend watching this one hour long video. It is really inspiring. Just click to watch.)
Lindsey Stirling Face to Face
I know that this is an important lesson that I hope to take into my 30's. Though it is important to learn from the past, one shouldn't be bogged down by it. We should remember the past to help us observe the trends within our life. My journal has helped me in this endeavor, and I will continue writing in it. I hope to become a better person because of my journal.
This is an important reflection before 30.
Journal note: As each week passes, I will get deeper with these reflections. Next week, I have learned a valuable lesson about life's real trial. Stay tuned.
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