Reflections

I've been thinking how we all can be a little bit unappreciative of the life that God has given us. I'm not trying to preach any one because I know that I'm not a perfect daughter of God but I do have faith, hope, doubts, and fears just like every one else. But I believe that no matter who you are you still yearn for some greater force to help guide you through things. We all need a shoulder to lean on, whether that shoulder be physical or spiritual. Whoever your God is, he is the king of our creation and he made you with 3 beautiful gifts that anyone can receive....the gift of Life....the power to Love......and the freedom and right to Choose.

Do you actually Live Life? I know for me its still a big work in progress but at least I try. Do you use your Power to Love? Yes for females this come easier but it does not mean that men have to be insensitive. Saying you care for someone, whether its just as friends or a deep connection. We all have some form of love in our hearts we just don't let it show of fear of vulnerability. Do you really realize the how your choices affect you forever. 

So all I would suggest that we as human beings start to do is appreciate! Appreciate those who came before us and fought to give us rights, options, freedoms, and curious minds. Appreciate the ones that are around you now, because there are over 7 billion other people that they can be faithful friends with. Yes we all have our own definition of faithful but in the end its still means some form of Loyalty. Appreciate your life and make sure you at least try to live it without too many regrets, worry, nor stress.

Lost Lives....

A week or two ago I had some people around me tell me how they had recently lost people in their lives and all I could think about was how life is not promised to anyone. You know the saying "Death comes in 3's" well for me this month I have found out 5 people have died so far that were from friends and only 1 that I knew. I only knew this nice, charismatic girl through a family member because they were best friends for years. She died at a young age due to health problems and it is a very sad situation because she had the opportunity to get healthy. Unfortunately she was young and when your young and trying to figure out who your friends are you get peer pressured. Now I know I may be making myself sound older than I already am but I truly and only 25 but I tend to think/refer to things like I'm well past 35/40. Weird? My family thinks so, but I can't help it. All I know, is that the whole time that I was trying to come to terms with this youthful girl is that just lost her life was......what if it was me or someone I truly care about and love. NOW I know that a lot of people would read this and think, hear we go again, but I thought that not to be selfish to her poor soul. I thought that because it made me reflect and want to change my life as well. Now I will admit, even though I did not know her all that well but from the few times I met her and saw her interact with my cousin, she really made an impression on my soul. I cried when I got alone and I prayed for her soul and for God to give her family strength to get through. R.I.P. M.T.