And hiding within the stunning color was a small sliver of the moon that peaked out ever so slightly from a friendly cloud. Feeling intrigued by this, I strode across my front lawn and gazed just over the roof of my house and realized the whole sky was lit up in pink and orange with a splash of white from the clouds that dabbed at the sky.
As I was clumsily pushing a heavy box into the trunk of my car the night before I left I noticed a streak of pink that painted a small portion of the sky. The things that always without fail put a smile on my face even when that's the last thing that I feel like doing. We fail to see the beauty in all the little things.īefore I took off for college about a week ago I took some time to really ponder the things that really make me happy. Sometimes we're so focused on crossing the finish line, taking the next step, reaching the ultimate goal, or crawling out of the abyss that we fail to find joy in the journey. Finding joy in the dark abyss of life isn't always easy, but it's possible. In fact, there are ways to do more than just survive, but to persevere with a content mind and sound heart.
With that said, there are ways to survive our afflictions and trials of everyday life. We have to suffer in life or we don't ever progress in the direction that we need to. So you know exactly what I'm talking about in one way or another. With that said, these are all things that we've been through. Dealing with emotional trauma is one thing, but having to deal with health problems and sickness and physical pain is a whole other ball game. Not to mention all the physical things that could happen that just add extra pain to life. There's nothing worse than feeling alone, rejected,confused, and not knowing what your next step forward should be. I'm going to be totally honest for second: life is a pain in the neck sometimes. One of the greatest things in life is being able to see and appreciate the beauty that surrounds us everywhere we go. Those little moments are small little particles of sparkle that we do not want to forget. Beautiful people do not just happen, but they are created when we experience and have gratitude for those tender little moments of joy that God blesses us with. Even if it's so small that it comes in the form of a tear, a laugh, or a smile. I've learned in the past little while that you really have to appreciate the little joys in life. It's okay! And when those things do happen, slow down a minute and appreciate the moment, because it's a blessing in disguise.
Laugh out loud! Because those are the moments you remember the most. So cry! Because it's okay to let the tears come. I believe that we have an abundance of little expressions of life that we've been blessed with and they are all signs that it's gonna be okay. We as human beings were given the gift of tears. Crying is a tender mercy given to us by our almighty God who loves us and knows that we need that form of expression. Crying is not a sign that it's time to give up. Crying is not a sign that you can't handle it. He knows what we're going through and He sends us tender little mercies that help us through every moment of our everyday life. So why am I telling you this? Why is it important? Why do we need this perspective?īecause without this perspective we forget that God is at the helm and that He knows. What a remarkable and incredible piece of human sentiment. There is literally no other source of expression that can do both of those things at once. One of the most beautiful things that I've ever seen and that I've ever felt, is a smile that has struggled it's way out from behind tears.Ī tear can hold a life's load of pain and sorrow, but it can also hold a moments worth of joy and peace. We cry simply because we can, and because God has blessed us with a way to express ourselves without having to say anything at all. We cry during life's most beautiful moments. We cry when tragic things are inflicted upon us. I think that we all express our feelings about life through tears at one point or another. I truly believe it's a blessing a spiritual gift given to us by God. The value of a tear is worth so much more than just a drop of water that streams down your face. I believe that crying is one of the most beautiful things that we as humans have the privilege of experiencing as we go through life.
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