#293 inspirational reminders

Certain songs, books, inspirational media, etc. I believe, come into your life in order to deliver a message from the universe.  When you feel inspired by something, it's a transcended feeling, and I really believe that these are cues from the universe when you have perhaps failed to read other daily signs or omens.  I came across this song a while ago through a good friend. However, recently I finally got around to really getting into it, and it really struck me how much it related to my current mind state.  I'm not sure if the intentions of the song is to speak of really following your heart and standing up for what you believe, but it really has inspired me to do so. Perhaps at the time I wasn't ready to listen to the fact that my heart really does know what will make me truly happy. This is probably because that involves some sacrifices that are hard to make. I think that sometimes we hesitate to make certain sacrifices because they might change how we are perceived by others, at least that's my shortcoming.  Sometimes that extra push is needed.  I really do believe that the universe has a way of reminding us - especially when it knows that deep down we really are willing to make the appropriate sacrifices to make ourselves sincerely and truly happy.

#292 powerful words from friends

I was speaking with my friend today about about how I was concerned about how my life doesn't have a clear direction right now, and that I worried about my future. She assured my that although I may not have a set path, that makes for a more interesting destination.  She has a beautiful way of summing up ideas in a very poetic way and she told me something today that I think I will forever remember; "Besides, it is much more interesting to have a path that is winding and always changing than a boring straight line."  I'm not sure what else to really write in this entry.  I could go one about how paving your own path in life is beautiful, and the sort of fulfillment an energy found within that is a blessing, but I really believe she's summed up that sentiment so well.  So today  I am so grateful for this friend, who no matter what has an amazing way for reminding me of my own value, and the fact that at this somewhat low moment she had the capacity of giving me such hope that I felt invincible.  That sort of impact is something you can't teach or learn, it's a true inherent blessing, and for that I am grateful. 

#291 understanding busy friends

I had lost touch with an old friend of mine a few months ago.  She had gone through some important life milestones which I wasn't able to be a part of and I had been feeling guilty, not being able to see her through them.  It was one of those situations that the guilt of facing your own disappointment in yourself overthrew any action you could take. Eventually, I mustered up enough courage to contact her and apologize for not being there. I sat there dreading the potential of not hearing from her, or worse, a disappointed response. After a day or two I finally heard back from my friend who showed the most amazing amount of understanding, saying we all get busy and that she completely understood that life sometimes makes you less available a certain moments.  I couldn't have been more thankful to have read this, I was so worried I had failed a friend, and I couldn't bear the guilt of that.   I'm  so glad that I do have people in my life that understand that sometimes life's obligations can be overwhelming and you don't always have time for everyone. Luckily there are people out there that realise that on call friendships are great, but busy friends can also love you just as much - and for this I am grateful.