Belief

" In order to win that which is big, you must first win that which is small

Stay behind and get ahead. Detach and become. Let go of all and you will be full. Let go of all and you will be full... the good is like water that nourishes without trying.... in thinking keep to simple, in conflict be fair... don’t compare or compete simply be yourself

in order to win that which is great, you must first win that which is small"


I'm in love with these words . There is a power to them. Almost hard to explain with words because that is exactly what is so peaceful about it. I have always took great notice to how words can be put together so perfectly to create such power. Yet you can rearrange these same words to contain no magic at all. Those words touch the soul, and creates clear understanding of something so complex.

Rapture

We are so excited to share our perception of the world through pictures. The little things around us are enchanting. Its capturing joy and magic. It took us so long to choose a name. We wanted it to fit. We wanted it to be perfect.

down in the dumps

so what about those times we are down? 

the times we are hopeless 

when we can't see the light at the end of the tunnel.

im trying to have faith. 

but faith hasn't made my stomach stop aching.

hasn't stopped my tears from flowing.

hasn't lightened the darkest nights.

but im holding on.

so in the midst of sadness, choose happiness. 

tell your aching its not welcome anymore. 

tell your tears that you need to save them for another time.

and chase those dark nights out with the light of hope.

most importantly hold on.

because one day, faith will ease your fight.

Sometimes people let you down, or you have an unfortunate circumstance come along that wasn't in your plan.  Sometimes you feel completely lost, like you'll never find your way back.  And maybe you don't even want to at that moment.   Time heals a lot. I used to hate hearing that when I was upset. Still do. But it doesn't change that it is true.   That leaves a gap between your circumstance and being all better.  Well the gap is there but what you do with it is entirely up to you.   You can choose. You're in charge.  Don't be held captive from your emotions.  Exercise your freedom, and CHOOSE. 

In a nice way

You can be honest in a nice way.

Say how you feel in a nice way.

Let someone know they hurt you; in a nice way.

Why do you feel the need to be right? Why do you feel the need to prove a point. Why do you feel the need to be blunt?

People are important. They need to be nurtured and cared for. Listened to and loved. Being right, or prideful should never be at the expense of another. Do you agree? Is being prideful , or proving your point worth making someone feel little even if in fact you are correct? And when you act as such, what does it say about yourself. Surely it reflects on you more than the person you just proved wrong. When you are okay with yourself, there is no need to put another down, to be right, or use sharp tones in any circumstance.

Times I have found the most clarity was amongst chaos.

Sometimes it's when you are so focused on searching for it that you don't find it. Clarity can be a state of mind. A series of thoughts that can produce peace, when and where ever you want.

You. Are. Loved.

Favorite Song of All Time.... Its the cure for anything. Im subscribing it to you.

Vulnerable

So I'm trying this new thing. It's called being vulnerable. For me this means working on not keeping people at a distance, not having to be perfect, trying even if I might fail, being able to connect. Your list might be different than mine. It might be the same. I still cringe at the word. My head zooms on auto pilot and connects vulnerability with weakness , which in turn is a direct link to BAD. Vulnerability may mean weak sometimes but weak most definitely doesn't mean bad. I think that's where we get it all mixed up. When you are vulnerable, Yes ,it opens you up to a lot more pain, and hurt and disappointment, (which you don't have to be attached to) But with that, brings in more joy, peace and fufillment from living an honest life.

Remember that... "No matter what gets done and how much is left undone, I am enough. It's going to bed at night thinking, Yes, I am imperfect and vulnerable and sometimes afraid, but that doesn't change the truth that I am also brave and worthy of love and belonging".