There are two reasons why I started this blog. First, to have a place to put down my thoughts (journaling). Second, to help inspire others with stories, thoughts and impressions I've received. I've been on a journey for the last several months to heal and to learn about me.
My entire life I've been under the "leadership" of a man. First my dad, then at 19 I was married to my first husband for 24 years, then shortly after the divorce I was married again. This time it lasted 11 years. If you have seen the movie Runaway Bride you will understand a bit of how I felt. I didn't know what kind of eggs I liked. But now I'm relearning what makes me happy. For years on end I didn't think I would ever be really happy again. I've done some emotional healing work and rediscovered joy. That doesn't mean every day is perfect. It does mean I have inner peace and that I like myself again. I used to think I would only be happy in the next life (heaven). But now I'm finding this life can be great as well. All this will come out in pieces as I continue to build this blog and tell my story.
Today I want to share a thought about good people. Last night I watched two shows with my daughter. One was Oprah Winfrey. On this show she had four young men from an MTV show called The Buried Life. I'd never heard of it before. The show is about 4 young men who decide to LIVE life. So they created a list of 100 things they want to do before they die, they bought a bus and started to tour the country. This could be a story about selfishness but not with these boys. On their journey they take every opportunity to encourage and help others. One time they got jobs to raise $300 so a young woman could visit the grave of her mother in another state. They helped another young mother overcome her fear of heights. They did this with encouragement and with their arms circling her for strength. The people they reach out to are ordinary people of all ages, races and sizes.
The second show was about a man from England who flew to America to help change the way school children eat (Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution). He cares about the health of our children. Surprisingly he ran into obstacles all along the way. Grumpy cooks, rule crazy administrators and even a negative radio host. But he ends up one by one winning people over with the help of the young people in the town. He reaches out to everyone all ages, races and sizes.
These stories deeply touched me. It is easy to get caught up in the media illusion and believe that people only care about the beautiful people or cut themselves off with their selfish desires. I've always been fascinated by the battle between good and evil. Sometimes it can feel like evil is winning. But at every natural disaster or even man made attack you will hear multiple stories of heroism. Over and over people put themselves out and even risk their lives to reach out to help those in need. I believe in people!
My entire life I've been under the "leadership" of a man. First my dad, then at 19 I was married to my first husband for 24 years, then shortly after the divorce I was married again. This time it lasted 11 years. If you have seen the movie Runaway Bride you will understand a bit of how I felt. I didn't know what kind of eggs I liked. But now I'm relearning what makes me happy. For years on end I didn't think I would ever be really happy again. I've done some emotional healing work and rediscovered joy. That doesn't mean every day is perfect. It does mean I have inner peace and that I like myself again. I used to think I would only be happy in the next life (heaven). But now I'm finding this life can be great as well. All this will come out in pieces as I continue to build this blog and tell my story.
Today I want to share a thought about good people. Last night I watched two shows with my daughter. One was Oprah Winfrey. On this show she had four young men from an MTV show called The Buried Life. I'd never heard of it before. The show is about 4 young men who decide to LIVE life. So they created a list of 100 things they want to do before they die, they bought a bus and started to tour the country. This could be a story about selfishness but not with these boys. On their journey they take every opportunity to encourage and help others. One time they got jobs to raise $300 so a young woman could visit the grave of her mother in another state. They helped another young mother overcome her fear of heights. They did this with encouragement and with their arms circling her for strength. The people they reach out to are ordinary people of all ages, races and sizes.
The second show was about a man from England who flew to America to help change the way school children eat (Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution). He cares about the health of our children. Surprisingly he ran into obstacles all along the way. Grumpy cooks, rule crazy administrators and even a negative radio host. But he ends up one by one winning people over with the help of the young people in the town. He reaches out to everyone all ages, races and sizes.
These stories deeply touched me. It is easy to get caught up in the media illusion and believe that people only care about the beautiful people or cut themselves off with their selfish desires. I've always been fascinated by the battle between good and evil. Sometimes it can feel like evil is winning. But at every natural disaster or even man made attack you will hear multiple stories of heroism. Over and over people put themselves out and even risk their lives to reach out to help those in need. I believe in people!
Sione and I watched that Oprah too! I immediately searched for that show on MTV and put it on my DVR. I was really impressed with those young men; I hope as I watch the actual show they don't disappoint! It always encourages me to see young people who have learned to be selfless, as that seems to be more and more rare these days.
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