Life is fucking short. Too short. Every second we continue to age, a grain of sand falling down to the bottom of the hourglass, and there is absolutely nothing we can do to stop it. It's the ultimate lack of control, and a sensitive subject for me, that encases Fear within it. Each new year suddenly arrives, making us wonder what the sam-hay-hill-heck was actually accomplished in 365 days. And yet, with perfect vision we can look back and realize just how many years have passed.
The speed at which time flies is probably a large reason why I am so honest with my feelings. It's a rare event for someone to not know exactly how I feel about them, in general or in a given moment. Often, a random text telling a friend or family member that I Love them is sent, and I will even write long winded emails confessing the same. In person, I wear my heart on my sleeve....and am incapable of hiding my emotions, whether good or bad. I don't even have to say anything - people just know.
While this can be viewed as a weakness, a kink in the chain of armor one wears around their heart, I see it as one of my greatest strengths. It limits my ability to be phony or fake, and therefore every action of mine is genuine. I take pride in that, knowing that I am never misleading to myself or to others. I find that just leads to more Hurt down the road. Plus, seldom have I looked back with regret, saying "I just wish I had told ______ that _____."
I had almost forgotten this existed within myself this week, when hurt Clouded my judgment. Luckily, Lyza Jane was there to Remind me.....and that I could also remind another of the value of the truth when fear clouded his.
So today I encourage you to reach out and touch your fellow man. Tell everyone you know that you love them, that you need them, that you believe in them, that you care about them, and save them from further anguish by being honest about your feelings and theirs. It is the holiday season after all.
The speed at which time flies is probably a large reason why I am so honest with my feelings. It's a rare event for someone to not know exactly how I feel about them, in general or in a given moment. Often, a random text telling a friend or family member that I Love them is sent, and I will even write long winded emails confessing the same. In person, I wear my heart on my sleeve....and am incapable of hiding my emotions, whether good or bad. I don't even have to say anything - people just know.
While this can be viewed as a weakness, a kink in the chain of armor one wears around their heart, I see it as one of my greatest strengths. It limits my ability to be phony or fake, and therefore every action of mine is genuine. I take pride in that, knowing that I am never misleading to myself or to others. I find that just leads to more Hurt down the road. Plus, seldom have I looked back with regret, saying "I just wish I had told ______ that _____."
I had almost forgotten this existed within myself this week, when hurt Clouded my judgment. Luckily, Lyza Jane was there to Remind me.....and that I could also remind another of the value of the truth when fear clouded his.
So today I encourage you to reach out and touch your fellow man. Tell everyone you know that you love them, that you need them, that you believe in them, that you care about them, and save them from further anguish by being honest about your feelings and theirs. It is the holiday season after all.
