Life

Life is short. To short sometimes and more often then not we lose sight of what's truly in front of us. We take for granted all the little things that mean so much. It's hard not to do it in this day and age. All of us are in a hurry going from place to place. We want instantaneous results, we don't want to have to wait for anything. Little patience and even littler time. It's sad really how we forget to enjoy the world and those around us, sad how we forget the people we meet, the impact they make on us and the impact they make on the world, little do they realize just how important they are, little do we realize how important we are. That we're all meant for something greater then whatever it is we're doing presently and yet we fail to see it. Fail to see life for what it is, the blessings it brings, the mysteries, the joy, and the pain it brings and how it's always there to teach us a lesson if we're ready and willing to listen. Surrounding us, comforting us, making it seem like things are better then what they are before life is truly over. It's funny how life works. You think someone will be there for you, forever and then you wake up and realize they're gone and all you're left with is an ache, a hollow empty ache within the core of your spirit and you want the ache to subside, to go away, and it doesn't ever leave you. But, you go on and you move forward, living the life you've always lived, instantaneous results and all.

--Slow down, breathe, reflect, wonder at the little things. You'd be surprised at all you are missing..--

New Year, New Post

I should really update this thing more often.. But, really, who reads it? :P

Christmas

Christmas. It's the day again where presents are exchanged and people get together to eat, drink, share memories, and laughter. Yet, it just doesn't feel like Christmas. The weather's all wrong, people I'd like to be with aren't with me, and there's no magic in the air.

Where'd the magic of Christmas go? Everything has changed, nothing is staying the same, we're all moving forward and yet none of us want to look to the past to see where we've come and to the future to see where we're going. Stuck in the here and now. That's where people are. Concerned more with the latest gadget or movie then they are with their neighbors and the world.

Just my thoughts. Take them as you will.

A Different Kind of Christmas

The lights around the Christmas
tree don't burn as bright
And all around the world it isn't
a silent night
Outside I hear the voices sing
the sweetest sounds of caroling
But somehow there's a sadness
in the song
In our hearts we know that
somethings wrong

Chorus:

It's a different kind of Christmas
In a different kind of world
Even though it looks the same

Everything has changed
It's a different kind of Christmas

Children opening gifts with
wonder and surprise
I wish that I could still see
through such innocent eyes
I used to feel so safe inside I
had a place to run and hide
In my daddy's arms I felt secure
No one can protect us anymore

Chorus:

It's a different kind of Christmas
In a different kind of world
Even though it looks the same

Everything has changed
It's a different kind of Christmas

Sending cards that talk of peace and
love and cheer
Oh that's what we need if we'd only believe
It would be!

Chorus:

It's a different kind of Christmas
In a different kind of world
Even though it looks the same

Everything has changed
It's a different kind of Christmas
~Leann Rimes