Life. Love. And All The Above

It's amazing how life changes when you start focusing on moments. When you sit and really drink in those moments of pure laughter. The moments when music takes a fluid like form into your very soul. The moments when you feel, you really really feel.

I've been drinking in knowledge like it's a vital element for survival. Truth has become my best friend. Trust is a daily battle. Confidence comes and goes. I feel strong one day and weak the next.

As the sun rises and sets each day, I find myself learning new things about life:

- Getting out of bed is hard. No matter how early you go to bed.
- The colors God chooses to start the day off with make the battle to get up worth it. Every. Single. Day.
- Truth doesn't always give you the warm and fuzzy feelings. In fact, you rarely like truth at first, but it's the sweetest and deepest love you will ever experience once you accept it.
- Good people are rare and hard to find. Be selfless with these people. ALWAYS.
- Coldplay is perfect. Everyday. All day.
- Loving people, truly loving people hurts like hell some days.
- You can't be someone to everyone, but you can be someone for one. Divide your time wisely.
- Don't be afraid to think for yourself. Even if what you think is wrong, you're exorcising that unique brain of yours. We need your uniqueness, we don't need more copy cats.
- Poetry will change your life.
- Music will change your life.
- People will change your life.
- Don't be afraid to let change in.
- Dream big dreams.
- Never say, "It can't be done." You don't know that.
- Connecting with people is always worth it. Even if the connection is temporary. It's always worth it.
- Don't be so hard on yourself. You're human. Imperfection is in your DNA.
- Go to bed early if the opportunity presents itself.
- Stay up past your bedtime for conversations, apologies, concerts, fire pits, and star gazing.
- Star gaze every chance you can get. No matter the temperature outside.
- You'll only survive if you believe in a God who made you, loves you beyond comprehension, wants good things for you, and that he just wants to love you. He just wants to love YOU.