You can't plan your day. I've never been a fan of plans. Whether it was for a vacation or even a blog post. Each day, pre-designed and pre-destined. God allows us for a little leeway in our game of life but ultimately, everything falls to His hand. I believe that wholeheartedly. I don't try to change the things I cannot. I try to accept the hand that is dealt. It's not always clear why we are going through the things we are going through, but eventually you are shown the way. It is what I call the "ah ha" moment. It's when you plan to do your laundry, but end up on the beach. You don't know why. Someone drowns. You are there to save them. You were supposed to be separating your wash, but you were at the beach. Why?
You were meant to be there.
I am certain you are all believing that this post is about to launch into one of my long-winded posts about a certain something that happened to me. It isn't. This post is meant to be nothing more than a reminder that each of you were placed upon this earth for a specific reason. There is nothing out there that is greater than you. There is nothing out there that is out of your reach. Most importantly, there is nothing out there that you cannot handle. You are never steering your ship alone. It may feel that you are perpetually alone. You aren't. Somewhere, out there, there is someone who is experiencing your pain, your suffering, your angst and your agony. Somewhere out there, someone is dealing with something far worse than you are.
Somewhere out there, someone gave up the fight.
Times are uncertain right now. War. Disease. Famine. Pain. Poverty.
Please remember, you are meant to be here. You may not understand why right now. It may seem overwhelming. You may just want to throw in the towel. Please reconsider. There is purpose in everything you say, everything you do.
No matter what you believe, someone out there would be devastated if you were no longer with us. Your life bears weight in someone elses. You are someones shining star and guiding light. It is easy to believe that you aren't.
You are.
Allow yourself time to question. Allow yourself time to grieve. Allow yourself time to forgive. Allow yourself time to forget.
Then, move on. You are part of the design. You are not fate. You are destiny. Reach outward. Reach upward and when you are most confused...
reach within.
Sunday, May 21, 2006
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Amen, sista. I needed this today. Thank you.
Laurie,
I have been trying to call you. Did you get my email? I had your phone number wrong and kept getting a guy named "Brad" on his cellphone. I'm sure he hasn't appreciated my hang up calls! *L*
I have something to thank you for you burning hot bucket of white trash love! *kissssssssssses*
CP.
Gee, if you are going to be calling and hanging up on a
"Brad" why couldn't it be this one?
You never even call (sob). I'd settle for a hang up LOL
These are wise words my friend. There are times I need to hear this too. Times when I start to slip into one of my darker moods. The kind of moods I never blog about.
I am bookmarking this post for just those times.
Thank you.
Brad,
I would call ya. Truly. Iffen I had your number. I want to meet you for lunch. Me and the hotband, we're buying. Cool? Even if you are no longer on the travel all over the place gig, we'd so happily meet you and Mrs. Fab somewhere in the middle of our two homes. Hell, I'll drag Billy along too!
I miss you guys. I feel like I Haven't been around as much since doing time.
I know I laughed about it and all, but it sorta messed with my psyche a little.
Oh fuck it. NO it didn't. I'm just looking for excuses.
I'm just in a foul mood.
CP.
This is very truthful and insightful. It reminds me to relax a bit, breathe and take life one day at a time...Ahhhhhh. One breathe at a time.
Very nice and thoughtful post CP. Hell...even a goofy guy like me gets down occasionally...this was a good..and well-timed post.
Man oh man, I think you were somehow privy to some events I've dealt with in the past week. I haven't and won't blog on them. They're much too fresh right now.
Suffice it to say that your post brought a bit of calm to my head.
Now if you could only give me a cure for my throat which feels like someone ran a cheese grater along it. (Do not EVENNNNN suggest some 'soothing salve' the way Husband Guy did. He's on my Shyte List right now.)
Hey, how'd you know? I've been feeling crappy all week. That was really nice. Some of it I already know, but some of it, I needed to be reminded of.
You are a star, CP. Shine on!
hey Cp
Beautiful post and has got me rethinking abt my life
Hmm
Noojes
Great post CP!
You truly know how to speak to one's heart.
*Smooches*
How awesome a post -- really unreal how much this was needed today :)
Loved this post
Very nice, CP. :-)
Silly girl. I would have already arranged for us to have lunch but you made the mistake of remarking that you would call in sick to do it.
I would feel guilty if you called in sick just to have lunch with me. I am just that fucked up in the head.
We'll work something out. Iffin you want our number you just be haffen to ask for it :)
Bitch please. I call in sick if I have a broken nail.
Send me the digits. Let's the four of us hook up on a weekend, a'aight?
CP
great post.
however, I might point out that you're as sappy as I am today....
I'm just sayin....
The PUp
awesome post CP, seriously. I'm so going to have a good day because of it.
:D
And talk about timing. This post just made my day and is soooo very relevant to my life right now that it's kinda scary! Thank you!
Very, very nice CP.
I fucking love you, K?
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