"You're Wonderful"

"You're wonderful," is something I find myself saying to other people often. It seems to be my "thing".


Like today- I texted a "special friend" of mine just to wish him a blessed day and to tell him how wonderful he is as an individual. Sometimes just letting someone know you care about them, or just that someone cares about them is uplifting and empowering.


When I was younger I remember telling all my friends that they had to do something nice for at least one person a day. You know that whole "random act of kindness" thing. I guess you can say it was because of what my parents instilled in me as a child- compassion and thoughtfullness. Those simple childhood lessons have become such an evident part of my life now. Thanks mom and dad! You're wonderful!


So here I am taking what I have learned and paying it forward, in hopes that someone comes across this post and does the same...


Sometimes its so hard to find compassion or to give something whilst expecting nothing in return, in todays world especially. Even I am aware that I give into these shortcomings and often fail to open my eyes to the beauty thats before me.  Thankfully God had placed a High School professor in my life that taught me a thing or two about others. He constantly would remind us that "nobody has it all together, but together we have it all." Isn't that something? Do you ever find yourself burrowing in your own misery and "failures" as if you're the only one suffering? I know I do, still to this day. It takes a minute to step back and look at the bigger picture and realize you're not alone. I know it's easier said then done- but it's totally worth the try! Think about it! I mean really think about it. There is not one single person who literally has it all. Not everything is perfect or "all together." But when you take the time to open your eyes to the sorrows and imperfections, you know the things that make your different from everyone else you'll realize these very things are what make you the same. Literally, "nobody has it all together," but when you take that extra step and open your eyes to whats before you you'll find that "...together we have it all."


So tell someone just how much they mean to you, or mean to other people. Let someone know that they are important and tell them just how wonderful they really are. Even complete a random act of kindness for somebody else. Its amazing how refreshed you feel when you see someone else feel loved and embrace that kindness. Who knows, maybe you will change someones life; for the better...






P.S: I may not know you, I may never know you but I love you, God loves you (even if you dont believe in him just yet or maybe even ever), and you're wonderful.

Finally Here..

Finally I am here and boy does it feel great!

Since I arrived at college, way back in September, I have nagged myself to start a blog. This isn't by any means for the attention of others. But rather, for me. It is a way to share my thoughts, my strenghts, my weaknesses, and more importantly my faith. And maybe,just maybe along the way, I can help someone come to find what I have found- I am free... and so are you.