Lost my heart to the music

It's amazing what you can feel when you listen to music. I recently found a type of music that I really like but haven't really been interested in the past. I don't know if it's because of the mood I have been in lately or because I'm an adult now and I'm finally finding what I like. But it's so easy for me to got lost in thought or relax when I put on my headphones. I don't have a bad life, so it's not exactly an escape. But at the same time, I can go to my own little paradise when I listen to music. It saved me once. And I can say that I've lost my heart to the music. I wonder if it's the same with others too. How does the music you listen too make you feel? What kind of paradise are you escaping to when you put on your headphones?

Question or Comments?

I don't really have anything that comes to mind to talk about this week. So I am going to leave this post open for questions, or any kind of comment, that you guys might have. Whether the question be about me, to help you in something you or a friend is dealing with, or just on a certain topic. Or if you just want to talk, I am here for you. Just leave a comment below and I will respond in the best ways I can.

Thorns Have Roses Too

If you feel like there is only bad in a situation or in your life or even in someone you meet, remember that everyone has their own story and everything happens for a reason. I get through life not focusing on the bad. Because in every situation, there is either something good going on or something good will happen in the end. Keep in mind that thorns are only on the stem and a beautiful rose stands on the end.

Passion and Purpose

"If you can't figure out your purpose, figure out your passion. For your passion will lead you right into your purpose."
~Bishop T.D. Jakes

Everyone has a purpose in this world. Some people fulfill their purpose, and some people abandon it. It's up to you how your life turns out. No matter what you go through. You can either let what you go through change you for the worse, or for the better. If you don't yet know what your purpose is, and you want to find out, Find out what your passion is. If you find your passion, and you follow it. You may end up finding out what your purpose is.

Stay

A lot of people feel like they are completely useless. If you are one of these people, then this is something you need to hear. And you may have been waiting for someone to say it for a long time. Well I'm here for you now. And I will tell you the truth. You are not useless. You are not a failure. Even if it may not seem like it now, there are many people who need you. The only thing you need to keep in mind is that you may have not met some of the people who need you yet. You can make a huge difference in someone's life and leave a good impression on them. You may question how and who. It could be someone who is around you right now, or it can be someone you have never met before. Destiny has a funny way of putting things we don't understand together. But just know that everything happens for a reason. You are important. And you are needed. So if you are struggling to keep your hopes high, try to ignore your doubts. That's what I do. They are still there. Having doubts is a part of being human. It's just a part of life. So with that in mind, keep your head held high. You can get through whatever storm you are going through. And if you need help or would just like to talk and have someone listen and not judge anything about you, leave a comment or send me an email. I'm available almost all the time here lately. So don't hesitate. You are not alone. And if you need help, don't fear reaching out to others. Sometimes it takes a stranger's thoughts can help you. Music saved me, along with many others. And they are strangers to many of us. But music helps. It's time I help too. Let's make a difference in someone else's life together.

"Dismiss That Which Insults Your Soul"

I was online the other day and I found a quote. It's by Walt Whitman and it reads, "Re-examine all that you have been told, dismiss that which insults your soul."
This quote goes along with what I have been posting about the past couple weeks. We are told many things. Whether it be a compliment or an insult, and we change our moods to reflect what we are told. Compliments can be heart warming, no matter if it's from someone close to you or from a complete stranger. But if someone brings negativity in your life, you need to get rid of it. We have to let go and dismiss what brings negativity in our life. We need to dismiss whatever insults our hearts and souls. Because then we can live our lives to the fullest. Don't focus on the dark in everything. Look for the light because it's there somewhere. And the light is what can save you from the darkness.

Stand Out

There are many people that I personally know, and I know there are thousands other people in this world that is scared to be their selves because they "stand out too much." Well if you are someone who is afraid of this and they change who they are to fit in with certain people, stop. It's not a bad thing to be yourself. It's not a bad thing to stand out. And it's diffidently not a bad thing to be unique. You like a style type that's not popular. Who cares? Wear what you want. You pretend to like things you don't so certain people will accept you? Don't. If you like something, do it or wear it or watch it or whatever you do to keep that alive. Because the things you like help define you. It's who you are. If you don't like something, don't pretend to like it just because someone around you likes it. If you are pretending to be someone you're not because you are scared of the people closest to you judging you, stop. If someone is so close to you that you are scared of rejection, they need to know the real you. If you are the real you and they leave, it will only hurt for now. It won't last forever. If they are truly that close to you and they are as important to you as you think, then they won't judge you for being the real you. It's better to be yourself completely and find the people you can trust indefinitely, than to pretend to be someone you're not and end up becoming that particular character because everyone around you loves the fake you. Don't be afraid to be yourself. Don't be afraid to be unique. Don't be afraid to stand out. Because standing out while being yourself is one of the greatest things you could ever do. Stop being afraid and just be you.