Love

The single most valuable lesson I have learned in my time at Vassar College is the importance of unconditional love. To love is the most important, most powerful, most enduring, most difficult, most courageous action that a person can experience in his or her time on earth. A life without love lacks substance. A life with love can last forever, and even persist through death. Think for a moment about the people that you love in your life and make sure you let them know that you love them. The love shared between a close friend, a family member, or a lover is the most absolutely real thing you will experience on this earth. Remind those close to you of their importance to you every day. Hug and don't be afraid to show complete and utter affection towards the loving people who surround and support you each and every day. You never know the day that they will be taken away from you, or you from them. Cherish each and every day with them and show no fear in your affection. Completely embrace the people you love. The key to living a long, healthy, and happy life is to be surrounded with loving, caring, feeling individuals. If you experience love on a daily basis, you are truly blessed. Spread your love to as many people as possible and never stop spreading it.

To anyone who has shown me any degree of love throughout my life, I thank you from the absolute bottom of my heart. I will try my hardest over the rest of my life to show you how much I care about you and how much I love you in return. You have made my life an absolute joy to live and I cannot thank you enough for that. Every day I wake up and smile because I know I am loved. Every day is filled with ecstasy because of the love I have experienced. I can't name you all here because I could go on forever with all the affection that has been shown towards me. You all are the best. You make my life a complete joy to live and I look forward to every day.

I love you all so very, very much.

Dreamcatcher

I am a dreamcatcher
An idea floating in the night
A body upon this earth
The sparkling threads suspend us
Sustain us in this neverending sphere
The threads bend to the rhythm of life
The fraying extends
A delicate expanse of the paths you can take
An understanding of who you are
Who you can be
Who you have been
An artful fork in the road
An epic, if you will
A complete story in myself
An archetype of what it means to be
I weave these dreams to my liking
They mold to my likeness
Creating a work of art I never could have imagined
This moment in time
This space of mine
A fragile fragment that has been caught
In my ever suspended dreamcatcher
This world is my dreamcatcher
You are my reflection in the mirror
Reminding me that I am for a reason
I weave and I float
Through this neverending dreamcatcher
Complexities grasping me
Caught in the threads of reality
I'm caught
But I embrace
I become one with my dreamcatcher
It becomes one with me
I understand it, treat it as my equal
Respect each and every space
Understanding the intricate design
This dreamcatcher has been made this way for a reason
That reason is truth, light, goodness, being
As soon as I touch the fabric, I understand
I feel complete ecstasy
Returning to the sparkle of beauty
That this discovery of reality has shown me
The fabric sparkles bright
Captivates me completely
The sparkle of life, children smiling deep within
A sparkle that illuminates
What it means to be alive
Only the most joyful survive in this world
Because they bring complete and utter happiness
They continue to build the dreamcatcher
An add a unique beauty
That makes the dreamcatcher spin
On and on in my minds eye
Oh dreamcatcher
Be with me tonight
As I lay down to sleep
Watch over me, my Papa, my family, my friends, my dogs, and I
Tonight, just as you did last night
Spin on forever
And continue to show your beauty
To me and the rest of your beautiful universe.

Driving Thoughts

I was driving along today trying to look every other driver in the eyes to get at some part of their being. As I drove along and looked, I discovered that almost every person looked miserable.

When you're doing something as simple as driving, try to get the most out of it. Count your blessings and the fact that you even have a car. Think about where you're going and why it matters to you. If you're in a rush, don't be - just relax and explain to the person (or group) why you were late. Improve on it next time so you don't have to explain yourself in the future. A life spend explaining oneself is a life spent lying, a life nobody desires.

Kick back, relax, and throw on your favorite music. If the radio isn't doing it for you or you don't have your favorite cd, turn off the music for once and enjoy the simple, beautiful silence. Roll down your windows and bask in the sun, or, if its winter, appreciate the harsh cold for what it is - a reminder of what it means to be alive, with cold, brisk air running through your nostrils and into your lungs, powering the incredible, wonderful machine that is you and your body.

Taking the time to appreciate small actions and habits like this make you realize how rich with possibility life is. Pay attention to every detail, every moment, every thought, and you will have felt and loved for an eternity on this beautiful earth.

Visual DNA

personality.visualdna.com/1/index.php/

I took this very interesting personality "test" over at the site above. Saved here simply for reference's sake...I think it eerily captures some of who I am.

Spirit
You're a Seeker. You're kind and courteous and a great support to your friends. You have a wonderfully warm energy that is an inspiration to others. A sensitive soul with an expressive nature, you tend to be quite a romantic at heart. Sometimes you love nothing more than escaping into your very own dreamworld. Spontaneous new experiences can be really inspiring to you and you like exploring your creative side from time to time. Right now, life probably feels pretty good. You have a healthy balanced attitude and know how to take the good with the bad. You're feeling comfortable in your own skin. A healthy relationship really is the bedrock of a happy home, but it also takes a lot of energy and commitment to maintain. Make sure that with all the other distractions, your love life doesn't end up at the bottom of the list. It's important to remember to tap into your inner strength and to believe in yourself. Take on new challenges and stay stimulated so you remain enthusiastic and inspired by life. As a Seeker, you get excited by new ideas. You like adventure and original experiences that stimulate and challenge your status quo. Stay inspired with a rich mix of activities, and find time for hobbies that allow you to explore your creative side. Learn to recognize when you need variety in your life, and then incorporate it into your daily plans. There's no better way to feel centered and balanced than to spend some time out in the fresh air. You understand that a change of scenery can reinvigorate you and remind you of what matters most in the world. Remember, it's not a luxury but a necessity, so allow yourself that quiet time as often as you can.


Relationship
You would like to be able to share your spiritual side with your new partner. Feeling at peace with the world comes naturally when you're travelling life's path with your soulmate. You're a deeply passionate person and will go to extreme lengths for love. You're naturally open and find it easy to make connections. It's all about intuition and chemistry and being swept off your feet. Love means opening yourself up to intense experiences that you'll remember for the rest of your life. You are expressive and sensual and, so making a strong physical connection is important to you. It feels really good to lose yourself in the moment. There's nothing like being in love to put a smile on your face, butterflies in your stomach and a spring in your step.
Relationship tips:

So you're Passionate but what tips can we give for when you're looking for love?

Take it easy. Allowing your new relationship to develop gradually would be a really healthy approach for you. Slow and steady wins the race in this case.
Make friends. Connecting on a physical level is really important to you. But set strong foundations by getting to know each other first.
Slow and steady wins the race. Take things at a sensible pace so you'll keep your feet on the ground and stay realistic about what will work in your everyday life.
You are naturally warm and trusting. Just make sure to follow your instincts and listen to your head as well as your heart before diving in too deep.


Money
You're a techie, and you love to have the best new gadgets. You like your technology sleek and fast, so would love to be able to upgrade to the newest models whenever possible. The true mark of success for you is a happy home. It is the main focus of your life and the center of all your aspirations. You're happiest when you feel settled and comfortable. True fulfillment for you is in having strong, loving relationships with family and friends. If they're healthy and happy, that's all that matters to you.

Health
Your mornings are about taking quiet time to focus on the day ahead, gathering your thoughts and making sure you feel centered and balanced before you head into the world. Woulda-coulda-shoulda just isn't in your vocabulary. You've learned that if you want to feel great, you need to take the positive steps yourself. It's all about valuing yourself enough to take the time to what's best for you and your body. You like exploring alternative therapies and the holistic side of things. The key is to keep your energy balanced - no sugar highs or caffeine crashes. It's all about having a twinkle in your eye and embracing every minute of the day.


Home
If you took some time out to visualize your dream life, you could probably see yourself away from the rat race, chilling out on a beach. Nothing puts a smile on your face like waking up to sun, sea and sand without a care in the world. Fresh fruit, seafood and not a cloud in the sky...sounds like paradise!


Entertainment
You're an outdoorsy person, happiest when you can get out into the fresh air and explore what the countryside has to offer. You can't beat a few quiet hours in the peace of nature to be alone with your thoughts. Perfect for feeling refreshed and rejuvenated!


Style
You like to take things easy. Life's busy enough without having to worry about getting dressed up every day. It's about maximum comfort with a splash of style, so it's hard to beat your favorite pair of jeans. But don't forget how good it can feel to give yourself a makeover every now and then. It can work wonders for your self-esteem to refresh your wardrobe, spruce up your hair and put on a great. So make sure you schedule a shopping trip every few months. You deserve it!


Travel
You have a passion for discovery and living life to the fullest. After all, there's so much to make the most of. Travelling the world is a chance to meet new people. For you, a stranger is just a friend you haven't met yet. When it comes to time off, you know it's precious, so chances are you'll be trying to do as much as you can. Creature comforts are still important to you, so if you can see the world in a bit of luxury, why not?

Understanding Sound

Music has a way of capturing
Who I am
Who we are
Humans floating on
Through the universe
Up through the stars
Sailing through the ether
Feeling the atmosphere
Experiencing
What a feeling
To experience
To feel
To laugh
To love
To cry
To rejoice
To understand
To jump
To decide
To dance
To be reborn
A new child
Coming into being
A beautiful you
A beautiful world
The world and your body
Becoming one
The vibrations
Sealing you together
An entire universe
At one with you
An entire you
At one with the universe
Your body spread
Infinitely
Embrace the feelings
Feel the sound
Leave your cave
Transcend your reality
The sounds a comforting blanket of warmth
That help you understand
Truth.
Optimism.
Love everyone
Love everything
I'm in love with everything that lives.

Lessons

Today I learned something that I think I've waited my entire life to learn. When someone or something comes along that makes you unhappy or depressed, you have two options. Two.

You can either:
1) Go on being depressed, get fat and stupid and old faster than you normally would.
2) Kick life in the nuts and work your ass off to better yourself, better others, and just smile.

I think that's a pretty valuable lesson to learn.

Smile :)

Nature.

I like her
Yet I don't know how to say it
A scattered being, yes
But a small person at that
A small person indeed, a tiny fragment of what I once was
What does it mean to make her a part of your life?
Why should she be a part of your life?
Do you even care?
Does she even care?
Of course you do, but you might just present a facade
Of course you will, because you are weak
But what does it mean to be weak?
Are you really weak, or just scared?
Whats the difference?
Being weak, being afraid, does it matter which I feel?
It matters not which, but rather what the outcome reveals I should do
A helpless child in the presence of a beautiful captor
How does she hold me captive so?
All I want is to be in her presence
Yet nobody understands my plight
They walk away, abandoning my thoughts
Simply not understanding what so plagues my mind
Wanting to reveal my feelings
But halted by my inhibitions
Why
Why
Why
Is it so difficult?
She's the light in my life
Yet the bane of my existence
A sure beauty
Yet a lover of my plight.
I know she doesn't delight in this
But she does not know
All in all, its really my fault
This plight, this night, of all.
I wonder 'bout obsession
But then I simply understand
A like, a love, a plight like this
Comes but once in life.