I think I'm starting to repeat titles alot. Oh well. So I know I haven't written this month much, but I don't think I could have if I wanted to. The last month or so it was really hard to see the light in each day. I know good things surrounded me, but it was hard to see them when I was so focused on the stresses of life.
Today I want to point out the goodness of sunlight. Provo finally has been graced with relatively good weather and sunshine! It seems like an insignificant thing, but it is crazy how much a little good weather can change the morale of an apartment complex. Suddenly people want to do all the outside activities, work on homework on the lawn, and even sleep in the sunshine (I'm guilty of two of the three). It's such a simple pleasure, but one I am currently very thankful.
I'm also thankful that I can get a college education. I'm pretty sure I complain to my roommate every single day about how busy I am, but deep down I know this busyness means I'm learning a lot, and for that I am grateful. To do wonderful things someday I know I need to make the most out of this opportunity.
This will be a short post, but I just wanted to encourage everyone to not fall in a slump like I did. Look for the good in EVERYTHING. I know if say this enough one day I'll actually believe and follow it so just bear with me. Good vibes everyone.
Much love always,
-M
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Life Lessons Lens
Life can be hell. Lets face it. But those lows are the reason we can experience the highs. Life wasn't meant to be easy. We have to have experiences to make us strong and to learn to appreciate what we have.
Today I said goodbye to one of my grandfathers. It seems like you'd want to spend the last few days of someone's life recounting good memories, but that was just too hard. All I could manage was a final "I love you" that probably seemed so empty. But the beauty of the matter is that, no matter how unintelligible my words were, my grandpa still recognized that I was there and that I cared. And when it really comes down to it, that's what we all really want to know in life; that we are loved and supported no matter what. We don't need to give or be shown elaborate displays of affection. All we need is the knowledge that people care.
Today I also learned the necessity of normalcy and good humor. During my visit with my family I could have just sat there and cried for two hours; Or I could have inquired into the lives of my other relatives and joked with them about whatever. I chose the latter. Because it is easier to focus on the positive then dwell on the negative.
Lastly, I was reminded of how frail we are. We can try and be as strong as we want, but none of us are immune to trials and death. We need to just trust in God's timetable and make the most of every moment we have.
So love everyone. Remember those who have gone ahead and those who surround you in the present. Much love always.
-M
Today I said goodbye to one of my grandfathers. It seems like you'd want to spend the last few days of someone's life recounting good memories, but that was just too hard. All I could manage was a final "I love you" that probably seemed so empty. But the beauty of the matter is that, no matter how unintelligible my words were, my grandpa still recognized that I was there and that I cared. And when it really comes down to it, that's what we all really want to know in life; that we are loved and supported no matter what. We don't need to give or be shown elaborate displays of affection. All we need is the knowledge that people care.
Today I also learned the necessity of normalcy and good humor. During my visit with my family I could have just sat there and cried for two hours; Or I could have inquired into the lives of my other relatives and joked with them about whatever. I chose the latter. Because it is easier to focus on the positive then dwell on the negative.
Lastly, I was reminded of how frail we are. We can try and be as strong as we want, but none of us are immune to trials and death. We need to just trust in God's timetable and make the most of every moment we have.
So love everyone. Remember those who have gone ahead and those who surround you in the present. Much love always.
-M
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