Create a Malleable Reality

There is a song by Jason Mraz where he says, "celebrate the malleable reality." I have been thinking about that concept and what it means to me for quite some time. I have decided that creating a malleable reality is quite crucial in life...at least in MY life.

See...life is about change. The only thing constant in life IS change, so why not roll with it?!? To me, a malleable reality is one that can be nurtured and molded and expanded. This gives me hope. I mean, seriously, to face my reality today is quite boring. My reality right now, in this moment, is living at home while finishing college. THAT is my day-in, day-out, like-it-or-not, true reality. However, my very own malleable reality is taking advantage of the opportunity of living at home while going to college, able to survive on small paychecks, able to focus on school, able to succeed at creating a promising future.

My malleable reality allows me to plan for next year. It allows me to plan for 5 years and 10 years from now. On the flipside, it also allows me to step back for a second and say, wait a second, now that I'm IN the middle of that reality I created for myself last year, I'm not so sure it's working, so let me tweak it just a tad! Nothing is set in stone. How cool is that?!?

Sometimes they say a child's mind is quite malleable, meaning it is able to be molded and nurtured and expanded. But why can't an adult's mind also be malleable? Why do we, as adults, believe we know ALL the answers and accept that disadvantage of not being malleable? Here is what I choose to accept...
I accept that I should be planning for my future
I also accept that those plans should leave room a margin of error, so to speak
I accept that my life will take the path it was always meant to take
I accept that screwing up is the second most important thing in life
I accept that the first most important thing is learning the intended lesson from those screw-ups
I accept that my life is exactly what He always meant for it to be
I accept that every second, every minute and every hour of everyday, my life is constantly changing...and I also except the fact that my responsibility is to acknowledge that change, good or bad, learn from it and roll with it.

So...with that being said, what is your malleable reality? Do you have one? Are you willing to create one? If you are fearful of that concept, use that fear to empower you. Use that fear to inspire you. Once you accept yourself, your life, and your reality, you will be amazed by how much you can actually inspire your OWN self. So, go for it, do whatever you have to do to create your very own malleable reality. Pencil in your life, but ALWAYS, and I mean always, keep an eraser close by!

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Look Inward and Upward

We had a guest speaker at our church activity tonight. She spoke to us about Individual Worth and really knowing who we are. Whether or not we know it or fully accept it, we are all children of God. There is a certain divinity within every single one of us, and once we get in touch with that, life becomes so much more meaningful. It seems many people look outward for acceptance. They look outward for answers, for peace. But what makes an even bigger impact is learning to look inward, and upward.

There really is only one place to look for constant guidance. Only one place to turn to for the TRUTH, for the answers that make us complete, and for the peace that brings true happiness. The point, though, is that we have to first make the decision to fall to our knees and ASK for those answers. It may seem simple for some, but for others, it's not always easy to kneel down and pour out your soul. At times it may be hard to think of the words. Or, sometimes there may be a fear of what the answer may be. Either way, it takes faith and courage to genuinely expose your innermost thoughts or reveal your fears and concerns. But, hey, He already knows, right?!? He just needs us to acknowledge! And in the end, the answer is ALWAYS right.

It's fairly common knowledge that I have really struggled with my load of classes this Summer. It has worn me out and torn me down...or I should say that I have allowed it to wear me out and tear me down. But today as I searched some papers in my room, I came across a special blessing where I was specifically told that I have been given a "brilliant mind" that I should continuously fill with knowledge. If that is not a sign, I have NO idea what is! The fact that I am back in college right now is a miracle in itself. After having to take 3 years off to recover from an eating disorder, I had to fight tooth and nail to get my good standing back and get re-admitted to college.

SO, here I am, only 2 semesters away from graduating and holding on for dear life. It's true, what they say, that when in college you learn MUCH more from the experience then you do from the textbooks. I have learned that it is only because of my Individual Worth that I have made it to where I am at today. The one thing that has gotten me so close to graduation has been my father giving me blessings each semester to help me through. It has always been that divinity that has helped guide me and support me all the way through. The one thing that has kept me healthy and recovered from the eating disorder for 3 years has been the knowledge of my Individual Worth and the knowledge that my body is a miracle and a gift and should be treated accordingly.

So I can only hope and pray that everyone will be able to find and accept their Indiviual Worth. Learning to look inward at your own hopes and dreams, and then looking upward for the guidance and inspiration to fully realize your life, will truly make you complete, peaceful and genuinely happy!

Slide Show...4th of July 2008...