On Friday night, I found myself pondering the universe as I was babysitting. I was singing "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" for the bed time lullaby and realized how infinitely small I am in the world. When I think about the billions of people occupying this earth, I can't help but think about myself as just another star in the sky. I was instantly propelled by an idea that in 200+ years no one will probably remember my life. So, if that is the case, why do I care so much about what people think? Why do I live cautiously? In the infinite amount of the stars, I am just a speck on the map. I need to start living for today, like everyday will be my last. In the grand scheme of time, my life takes up such a tiny portion on earth's timeline. Every breath I have needs to be a breath of purpose. Every thought I think needs to be a thought engulfed by positivity. My head is constant chaos, whirling with thoughts about the "what ifs" and the "could bes". The time is now to stop with the thoughts and to start making them a reality. It is the time to embrace life's imperfections and laugh a lot more, smile a lot more, and love a lot more. This life will never unfold according to plan. You can take the spontaneity and run, or you can dwell on the imperfections. I am going to take the spontaneity and fly, fly far far away to be among the stars and look at the world from above. With all that being said, I am not saying my life isn' t important. In fact, I honestly believe the short time frame we are given heightens our importance in life. How much of an impact can we make day to day, or even year to year? I believe with all of my heart we are all put on this earth with a purpose. Whether it takes an entire lifetime to find that purpose, we are found running in circles, continuously searching. I urge you to take a leap of faith and start living for today. Stop breathing because you have to, but breathe because you want to be here and you want to make a difference. Look among the stars and realize you have the power to change the world one action at a time. After all, life is short and it's more fun to do with a smile on your face. Run to the sea. Make some mistakes. Fall in love. Laugh often. Shine bright. What a time to be alive. xoxo Jo
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