To My Friends
Me on the Phone with Christopher
This is in Destin, Fla. over Christmas Break with Kelsey. I'm going to school there next year probably!
Why do I have to climb mountains and overcome obstacles for you, but all you have to do is smile, and you have me?
-Anon
Perhaps all the dragons of our lives are princesses who are only waiting to see us once beautiful and brave.
-Rainer Maria Rilke
Sometimes you're the windshield, sometimes you're the bug.
-Anon
Srive to realize a state of inward happiness, independant of circumstances.
-J.P. Greaves
Love and Time: Those are the only two things in all the world that can not be bought, but only spent.
-Anon
I love each and every one of you with all my heart. Even though you may not be my "best friend" doesn't mean that you haven't played a part in changing my life. Chances are if you are here, you have had an impact on me. I don't take things for granted. I realize that God puts certain people in this world for the sole purpose of showing another person a new light. Each of my friends have guided me to that light. Now, hopefully, finally, maybe I'm on the right track! Thanks so much you guys.
I think it's awesome how our generation is all about pushing limits. We go as far as we can and do everything with so much passion that it almost kills us. That is awesome! Everything in life should be done with passion. What is not done with true and real passion, ultimately has no meaning in life. So go live life with passion, honor, and pride. Do what you do fully and with passion, whether its something as simple as matching your belt to your shoes, or something as motivating as your religious beliefs. Do what you do and take it as far as you can; find your limits and push them. If you don't, maybe nobody will. Life is not meant to be wasted with mediocrity.
Don't ignore obvious things in life. Life doesn't last forever, so don't act like it does. One day time will run out. Do what you want, and don't let anyone restrict you. Listen to cheesy music and sing as loud as you can even if you don't know the words. Nobody really cares. Confidence is a key to life, but can also be your downfall. Happiness is another key. There is no such thing as being "too happy". People who say that must be miserable and unhappy with their own lives. Tell them to lighten up. Think before you talk. Get to know as many people as you can and keep in touch. Do whatever you need to keep in touch with them. Introduce yourself if you don't know someone. People respect that and will remember you for it. Set goals and reach them. Someone once said "If you shoot for the moon, at least you'll land among the stars". Think about it. Always smile. It could make someones day ten times better. Happiness is contagious. Spread an epidemic.
The most important times in life aren't the really crappy times or the really awesome times; they're the times in between when you think about your decisions and learn from your experiences.
Here's an idea to get you through life: Each time you go to say something bad about a person, just simply say a prayer for them instead. That way, in the end you both get more help than you could imagine. If you think you're going to regret something, don't do it. Don't live your life in regret though. Things a person regrets have probably taught them the most valuable lessons.
I want love to be simple
I want to trust without thinking
I want to be generous with my affection and patience and love unconditionally
It is easier to love a person through their flaws than to weed through them
I want to love the whole person; not parts
And this is how I want to be loved in return