No, it's not about the Luther Vandross song... I’ve been reading “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho, since yesterday. I’m a few pages from the end and can I just tell you… It is AMAZING! Karyn’s Day 17 challenge post was the inspiration for this reading. Luckily, Carrie had it on her bookshelf so I didn’t have to go out and look for it. In all honesty, I wasn’t going to look for it. Ha, maybe it’s a good omen. J My favorite line from the book, so far, is “Forget about the future, and live each day according to the teachings, confident that God loves His children. Each day, in itself, brings w/ it an eternity.” One of the characters is telling the shepherd (the main character) that he learned not to live in the past of for the future. But instead, live each day for that day. You are so much happier when you live today. You are focused and ready for what life has in store. I realized that I do what the man did, too often! I look back so much that I have a permanent crick in my neck. But at the same time I dream about the future so much that I have a constant nose bleed from having my head so far in the clouds (sorry if that was too graphic for you :P). I can remember the good times, there’s no problem w/ that. I can no longer LIVE in the past! I must move forward. I must catch up to the present. I cannot constantly dream of the future. I can set goals and hope for a great future but I must be focused on what today brings and how the present will determine my future. This book is amazing and I hope it will help me to make the changes that I NEED in my life.
Today’s challenge…
Day 21: Scenario: Your best friend is in a car accident and you two got into a fight an hour before. What do you do?
Rush to the hospital to be by her side! On the way, pray for her recovery and for forgiveness. Once I’m there by her side, apologize and send the good vibes her way. We say dumb things all the time. Luckily, there’s forgiveness (Forgiveness… Is more than saying ‘I’m sorry. Haha!) and if I know her like I think I do, she’ll forgive me and we’ll get over it and move on. She’s more important than a silly fight and our friendship is stronger than dragon breath. J
Today’s song is in reference of my breakthrough. I love this song! Honestly, I didn’t hear it until they sang it on “Glee” but then I started to hear the original all the time, after the show. Believe in yourself. Accomplish the things that you truly want to. Never stop listening to your heart! Be strong, be happy, and find the joy in your life!
Don’t Stop Believing- Journey Just a small town girl
Livin' in a lonely world
She took the midnight train goin' anywhere
Just a city boy
Born and raised in south Detroit
He took the midnight train goin' anywhere
A singer in a smoky room
A smell of wine and cheap perfume
For a smile they can share the night
It goes on and on and on and on
Strangers waiting
Up and down the boulevard
Their shadows searching in the night
Streetlight people
Living just to find emotion
Hiding somewhere in the night
Working hard to get my fill
Everybody wants a thrill
Payin' anything to roll the dice just one more time
Some will win, some will lose
Some were born to sing the blues
Oh, the movie never ends
It goes on and on and on and on
Strangers waiting
Up and down the boulevard
Their shadows searching in the night
Streetlight people
Living just to find emotion
Hiding somewhere in the night
Don't stop believin'
Hold on to that feelin'
Streetlight people
Don't stop believin'
Hold on
Streetlight people
Don't stop believin'
Hold on to that feelin'
Streetlight people
I. Love. You. :) And your blog. :)
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