Changing

Things are always changing. 

Things are changing when you notice that something is "different".  Things are changing when things aren't "how they used to be".  Things are changing when you no longer feel the same.  Things are changing when you no longer adopt or ascribe to your usual perspective of the world around you.  Things are changing when you begin to question everything.

Things are changing when you realize you've changed, you've grown, and you no longer belong where you have become comfortable.

Things are always changing.

It's beautiful to be you...simply beautiful.

It's Funny How Things Work

It's funny how the simplest things can carry the deepest meanings.  Things you overlook can deliver the most profound revelations.  People you don't know can, at times, give you the most meaningful insight about your life. Otherwise meaningless quotes can convey the most intimate perspective of your personal situations.  The smallest of kind and thoughtful gestures create the biggest smiles.

Don't, for one second, take anything that happens in your life for granted - not the people you meet, how you meet them, the places you go, or the things you experience...nothing.  Everything means something and everything has a purpose.  Therefore, when people walk away and out of your life...that has meaning too. Learn from it.

It's beautiful to be you...simply beautiful.

So Much

There is so much that can be done.
There is so much that you should do.

There is so much that has happened.
There is so much you can make happen.

There is so much to think about.
There is so much to plan.

There is so much going on.
There is so much that has happened.

There is so much that you can't change.
There is so much you can change.

There is so much love that is needed.
There is so much love you have to give.

There is only so much one person can do.
There is SO much one person can do.

You can do so much if you only try.

It's beautiful to be you...simply beautiful.

The Chase

When you see something you want, you inquire about it.  You find out ways to be around it.  You figure out how to get it.  You devise plans to constantly enjoy it.  You go after it.

When you see a pair of expensive shoes that complement your suit perfectly, you want them.  You check the price...or not.  You try to fit the cost into your budget or you choose to make the purchase...throwing caution to the wind.  You think of exactly when you will wear the shoes...even before you've purchased them.  You wonder for what occasions you might wear the shoes.  You get excited and you get those shoes!

Treat your dreams the same way you treat "things" you want...only better.  When you have a dream, chase it and don't stop until you get it.  Inquire about it.  Find out how you can achieve it.  Construct a strategy to attain it.

Chase your dream...don't stop.  It's all about the chase.

It's beautiful to be you...simply beautiful.

It's Been Awhile

Since you've been ignited by conversation;
Since you've been embraced with thought;
Since you've been captured by a glance;
Since you've been excited by a smile;
It's been awhile since you've been vulnerable.

Since you were interested;
Since you were giddy;
Since you were inexplicably jovial;
Since you were skip-happy...
It's been awhile since you've fallen in love.

It's been awhile, but it's never too late.

It's beautiful to be you...simply beautiful.

Easy

Somehow, it seems life would be easier if you could choose when to have emotions.  You'd have no fear, no stress, no worries, no sadness, no pain, and no concerns.  What if that also caused the loss of experiencing the happiest moments in life like love and success?  Seemingly, being able to present yourself as stoic also denotes that you're strong.  On the contrary, it takes much more strength to show emotion than to hide it.

It would be great if everyday could be easy, simple, and carefree...but that's what you have childhood for.  As a child you experience all the fun and creative parts of life without having to worry much about perception until you reach adulthood.  As adults, you tend to focus on image, perception, and reaching some point of success...which, at some point, piles on the stress.  Life would be so easy if everyone could embrace and openly express their emotions.  Be stress free and easy...let go sometimes.  It's that simple...and easy.

It's beautiful to be you...simply beautiful.

Still

Sometimes you just can't seem to get things done right.  Sometimes it seems like no matter what you do something goes wrong.  Sometimes you just don't feel right.  It's as if nothing sits right with you.  These are times to be still.

When you are still you can listen to your heart.  You can listen to the voice inside that guides you.  When you are still you can separate all the noise and chaos from the underlying peace...and tap into it.  When you are still you can experience peace. In still moments you witness  the fulness of life and commune with God.

It's beautiful to be you...simply beautiful.