How selfish are we to ever put ourselves before another? How ignorant are we to complain about our lives, when there are people in the world suffering from hunger, from disease, from illness, from loss? I am disgusted with myself because up until recently I have always felt bad for myself. I did have a troubled childhood, but at least I had a roof over my head. I’ve always had at least one meal a day and a bed to sleep in at night. I have never lost a close friend or family member (Not physically Anyway).
As I get older and gain more knowledge, I become more aware of the world around me. I’m aware of the poverty, the disease, the abuse, the hate, the crime, and the corruption. I am sure of the fact that this will never end, but I have faith that WE can do our parts in helping our country, this world, become a better place. Doing your part doesn’t necessarily have to involve donating money. It can be as simple as offering a helping hand to an elderly woman; Or buying a meal for the homeless man on the corner. (I mean $2.00 at Taco bell, don’t tell me you cant afford that); A compliment to someone who’s feeling a bit down, could brighten their entire week. Or sitting with someone at restaurant that is alone. Maybe befriending someone at school or work, who is a loner? This may sound foolish to you and if so, you are truly the fool. If you want to take that extra step, volunteer at an animal shelter or a homeless shelter, I promise that your contribution will make a difference and will touch a life.
Everyone deserves love. Yes I said it… EVERYONE. If you look at most serial killers, their killings stemmed from the lack of love they received as a child. I mean obviously there were fucked up in the head as well. I believe that showing more people love, would lower the crime rate. The more you give, the less others will take. I mean obviously there are greedy SOBs in the world (Many of them) but showing others love and thanks, will make a difference. Just a few encouraging words, can save a life.
Giving thanks… We should show everyone that we love our appreciation for them on a regular basis. Just tell them that you love them and that you are happy to have them in your life. Without the people that are here for us, we wouldn’t be who we are today. It is our loved ones that keep us sane and level headed. They need to know that they are appreciated, so they know that they are on this Earth for a reason. If you ever want to give up, just think of all the people who look to you for advice or guidance. One of your reasons for being here, is to help them. We all need to hear this at some point, to keep us hanging on. A simple “you are appreciated” could be the door floating in the ocean, next to the sinking ship. (that damn door that could have fit two! lol)
Are you aware of how many families lose children to that home wrecking, bitch called Cancer? It’s actually devastating. I’m going to be completely honest, I never really gave a fuck about people and their damn illnesses, because It wasn’t me or the people that I love. Terrible? I know… like I said Im disappointed in myself for that. Well I recently came across this site called www.sevenly.org . It is a company that creates shirts for a new cause every week and donates $7.00 of each shirt sold, to the cause that was chosen for that week. (Great site btw, you should really check it out) Anyways… This weeks cause for families of children with cancer and somehow from that site I came across a blog titled Rockstar Ronan (www.rockstarronan.com) and this story touched me so deeply that it took me 3 tries to read one blog input. I was at work with tears in my eyes. This woman lost her son to cancer, when he was the age of three. Only three years old… She lost this beautiful soul three days before his fourth birthday. I could not imagine the pain this mother had to go through. Not only did she have to see her youngest son die, she had to watch the rest of her family’s hearts break right along with her own. She is a very strong woman, to keep a smile on her face, while knowing that her beautiful son was dying… I do not know how she hasn’t lost her mind. It had to be difficult to keep your composure, because you have other children looking to you for guidance. This story reminds me of how very lucky I am, to still have all of my loved ones by my side. This story also inspires me to do more.
I want to help people. I want to change lives in any positive way that I am capable of. I want to be there for people that don’t have anyone. I want to feed the hungry and rescue the lost. I want to save the abused and give back to the world. I want to do this to show God my appreciation of him. I want to save others, as Jesus did for me. I want to share my love, because God has given me the ability too. I thank God every day for the wonderful souls that I have in my life. I thank him for the air that I breathe, for the feet that I walk on, for the hands that I work with, for my wonderfully complex mind, and for my large lovely heart. I have made a vow to myself to be more Godly and appreciative of everyone that is in my life, starting today…. Right now.
