When we make appreciation the central theme of our value system then all the painful elements of our past become meaningful lessons we could not have done without. Acceptance becomes natural when we become adept at finding the silver lining even in the most challenging circumstances.

I want to understand the strings that are tied between me and certain other people and if they really can stretch through infinite time and space without ever breaking. Are soul mates real and is my life ever going to make sense

In order to succeed we need leaders of inspired idealism leaders to whom are granted great visions who dream greatly and strive to make their dreams come true who can kindle the people with the fire from their own burning souls. The leader for the time being whoever he may be is but an instrument to be used until broken and then to be cast aside and if he is worth his salt he will care no more when he is broken than a soldier cares when he is sent where his life is forfeit in order that the victory may be won.

I feel like a paper cut just waiting to bleed.

Flames burn so long as they are fed. Rivers rage so long as it rains. The sun rises so long as the earth rotates. Prayers are answered so long as they are uttered sincerely. Hope exists so long as there is a new day. Miracles never cease so long as there is faith. Love endures so long as kindness rules all actions. Dreams thrive so long as they are pursued. Never give up.

So much has been done to my body and still somehow not enough.

When Authority is discovered and faith applied power is manifested

Live each day like you are celebrating your birthdaythat is what life wants for you. Engage with family and friends. Indulge in good food music and dance. You are precious to life.

Standing naked on the beach with all of my secrets between my legs I look out into the water and up deep into the stars. I beg the sparkling lanterns of light to cure me of myself

They looked at each other. They werent thinking anymore. The time for that had come and gone. Smashed smiles lay ahead of them. But that would be later. Lay Ter.