Just Kids

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“If you carry your childhood with you, you never become older.”

-Tom Stoppard

So, why did you grow up? As kids, we were all in a hurry to be a “grown up.” Anticipating staying up as late as we wanted and eating ice cream for breakfast. However, once we got there it turned out that eating healthy and getting regular sleep was more sensible. What happened to our freedom of choice as grown ups? Even more so, where did that childhood wonder run off to? The World played its hand in eking out most of it from us through time. Those of us that managed to hold on to some of it, flourished in our levels of happiness and were called “easily amused.” The presence of an overactive imagination and silly sense of humor faded out with our dislike for taking baths. As those traits began to fade, we acquired new ones of stress and responsibility. With the age of a grown up finally reached and all the new freedoms, why did we restrict ourselves!? Did the popular opinion to sway towards being boring come from jealousy? Perhaps the majority was envious of the minority who managed to retain some of that magical childhood spunk. The world is far easier to navigate if you can manage to evade the sinister stress monster or find the magic in the mundane. Both of which are qualities we had as children that the jealous world attempted to rob us of. How could we let this happen? Generations have come and gone having forgotten about their childhood dreams. Didn’t anyone get the memo that we’re allowed to do whatever we want now!? While unfortunately you do have to conform to the World’s system, you don’t have to conform to its mindset. Try to find that stubborn little kid inside and don’t fear the path of resistance. Most will choose the path of least resistance, which usually leads nowhere all that wonderful. We may have been forced or in a hurry to grow up, but this is one instance where being behind is actually beneficial.

find your *magic* and keep it!

bleu

November 22, 2015

Happy Holidays

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“Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them.” -Dalai Lama

“ So this is Christmas and what have you done?” asks a pensive John Lennon in his song also known as Happy Xmas(War is Over.

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With the upcoming holidays and the world on the brink of what seems like another war, this 1963 song seems eerily relevant today. Around the globe the coming of the new year is met with holiday celebrations and the symbolism of a fresh start. Instead of looking back, consider the future rather then harbor any regrets, and instead make up your mind to change them as you move forward. The impending holidays also bring to the forefront of people’s minds the spirit of altruism. While We can’t all spend our days giving 100% of ourselves to charity, We can at least vow to be a positive influence on ourselves and others, rather then a negative one. As humans it’s all too easy to be self centered, and our selfishly motivated decisions can sometimes hurt others. What many people don’t fully realize is that in helping others you actually help yourself too. Therefore in giving you’re also receiving, it’s a win-win situation! As the new year brings with it renewed motivation for personal goals, why not with it a new vision? A vision that is geared more towards equality, peace, positivity, and altruism. The consideration We have for the good of mankind should be in the forefront more then once a year, or only reserved for when a tragedy strikes. The larger question that looms is “Can these things be brought about on a regular basis, rather then just by Santa Claus or new year resolutions?” The good news is that you don’t have to wait for someone else to answer this question, because you can. Each of us has a choice everyday rather then just once a year to pursue dreams, set new goals, be a positive influence , and to help others. Don’t just meet each new year with zest and motivation but how about each new day?

Tomorrow is new and cheers!

bleu

November 12, 2015

heart of a lion

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“The struggle you’re in today is developing the strength you need for tomorrow.” -unknown.

I’m not courageous it’s just that sometimes that’s your only choice. There are two types of people when the situation becomes dire, there are those that will let the wave of bad circumstance overcome them, and those that will choose to overcome the circumstance. Rather then hide from the world it is better to go out and meet it. Everyday you engage with and enjoy life is a battle won. You have to fight many small battles before you can win the whole thing. In facing your fears and choosing to be seen rather then invisible you’ll find healing. Those who have made their namesake last throughout history did so by jumping into the unknown, facing their fears, and choosing to stand up when others sat down. The best stories are when the underdog or the “little guy,” come out on top. However, we often forget that many of those stories are true. We love those stories, because at one point or another we’ve all been that character. When faced with a giant monster of a problem, in our fear we forget that monsters can be killed. Rather then letting the wave of doom and gloom pull you under, why not choose to ride it onto better things instead? You should dictate the situation(or illness) and not let the situation dictate you. Even when outwardly everything seems against you, you can choose to see your way out of it. The human spirit is indomitable. Just as a talented musician plays their instrument, it does not play them. When I’ve met those with a warrior soul, they’re people that saw a bad circumstance as a challenge, and sought to beat it.

it’s only a challenge!
bleu

November 7, 2015

Revel

1940s-Dance-Party-vintage-photo “Faith is the substance of things hoped for, and the evidence of things not seen.”

Everyday you’re free is cause for a celebration. We are so accustomed to our innate abilities to roam where We’d like and do what We want that it is completely taken for granted. Most of us have no knowledge of what it’s like to be limited. However, when you actually experience being limited, freedom becomes appreciated and tangible. Many of us don’t know what it actually feels like to be free, even though We are everyday. The first time I felt the true rush of freedom, I just stood there soaking it in and enjoyed the moment for as long as I could. For what has seemed like an eternity, I have not been alone or free to roam where I please. As it turns out there is nothing to fear in being alone, because We aren’t and it is refreshing to have a moment to yourself. How many times did I wander unrestrained, and be completely unaware of what a privilege it was? After enduring real limitations, you realize the value of freedom and why you need to break through those limitations. How many people place limitations on themselves that are not only invisible but also unnecessary? When you have complete freedom, of thought and in movement there is no reason or place for limitations. You have the freedom to travel, to choose, and to move(some do not. Choose the light over the dark,what you feed into is what grows. Delight in your blessings and abilites, and for God sake do not remain stagnant or still! If you asked a man who was wheelchair bound what He wants to do most, He’d likely tell you “run.” Therefore, run don’t walk past any limitations and certainly don’t place any on yourself!

run, don’t walk and cheers!

bleu