I read of a man who stood to speak
At the funeral of a friend
He referred to the dates on her tombstone
From the beginning...to the end.
He noted that first came her date of birth
And spoke the following date with tears.
But he said what mattered most of all
Was the DASH between those years
For that DASH represents all the time
That she spent alive on earth...
And now only those who loved her
Know what that little line is worth.
For it matters not, how much we own,
The cars...the house...the cash,
What matters is How we Live and Love
And how we Spend our DASH!
So think about this long and hard...
Are there things you'd like to change?
For you never know how much time is left,
That can still be rearranged.
If we could just slow down enough...
To consider what's true and real,
And always try to understand
The way other people feel.
And be less quick to anger,
And show appreciation more
And love the people in our lives
Like we've never loved before
If we treat each other with respect,
And more often wear a smile...
Remembering that this special DASH
Might only last a little while.
So, when your eulogy's being read
Wtih your life's actions to rehash...
Would you be proud of the things they say
About how you spend your DASH?...
Monday, January 19, 2009
Our Deepest Fear...
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.
Our deepest fear is that we are powerful
beyond measure.
It is our Light, not our Darkness, that most frightens us.
We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous,
talented, fabulous?
Actually, who are you NOT to be?
You are a child of God. Your playing small
does not serve the World.
There is nothing enlightening about shrinking so that other
people won't feel insecure around you.
We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is
within us.
It is not just some of us;
it is in everyone.
And as we let our own Light shine, we unconsciously give
other people permission to do the same.
As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence
automatically liberates others."
Our deepest fear is that we are powerful
beyond measure.
It is our Light, not our Darkness, that most frightens us.
We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous,
talented, fabulous?
Actually, who are you NOT to be?
You are a child of God. Your playing small
does not serve the World.
There is nothing enlightening about shrinking so that other
people won't feel insecure around you.
We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is
within us.
It is not just some of us;
it is in everyone.
And as we let our own Light shine, we unconsciously give
other people permission to do the same.
As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence
automatically liberates others."
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Thank YOU
So I can't sleep...I am so grateful for the people in my life! For the examples they set for me and the strength they are! I can't believe some of the things they have been through, and how they can still do anything and everything in their power to make life better for someone else!
Thanks for being such a great friend, and example to me in your life. You were someone who I was able to get close to, and someone I was able to care about a lot, you were example to me and everyone in my family and all the lives that you touched around you! Your friendly, caring, fun loving attitude was something that touched every person you came in contact with! My family loved and loves that our families were able to be so close and we were so lucky to have you in our lives for the time that we did! You were a strength to all of us...THANK YOU!
Sunny days seem to hurt the most
Wear the pain like a heavy coat
I feel you everywhere I go
I see your smile, I see your face
I hear you laughing in the rain
Still can't believe you're gone
It ain't fair you died too young
Like a story that had just begun
The death tore the pages all away
God knows how I miss you
All the hell that I've been through
Just knowing no one could take your place
Sometimes I wonder who you'd be today
Would you see the world?
Would you chase your dreams?
Settle down with a family?
I wonder, what would you name your babies?
Some days the sky's so blue
I feel like I can talk to you
And I know it might sound crazy
It ain't fair you died too young
Like a story that had just begun
The death tore the pages all away
God knows how I miss you
All the hell that I've been through
Just knowing no one could take your place
Sometimes I wonder who you'd be today
Today, Today, TodayToday, Today, Today
Sunny days seem to hurt the most
I wear the pain like a heavy coat
The only thing that gives me hope
Is I know I'll see you again someday
Someday, Someday
Thanks for being such a great friend, and example to me in your life. You were someone who I was able to get close to, and someone I was able to care about a lot, you were example to me and everyone in my family and all the lives that you touched around you! Your friendly, caring, fun loving attitude was something that touched every person you came in contact with! My family loved and loves that our families were able to be so close and we were so lucky to have you in our lives for the time that we did! You were a strength to all of us...THANK YOU!
Sunny days seem to hurt the most
Wear the pain like a heavy coat
I feel you everywhere I go
I see your smile, I see your face
I hear you laughing in the rain
Still can't believe you're gone
It ain't fair you died too young
Like a story that had just begun
The death tore the pages all away
God knows how I miss you
All the hell that I've been through
Just knowing no one could take your place
Sometimes I wonder who you'd be today
Would you see the world?
Would you chase your dreams?
Settle down with a family?
I wonder, what would you name your babies?
Some days the sky's so blue
I feel like I can talk to you
And I know it might sound crazy
It ain't fair you died too young
Like a story that had just begun
The death tore the pages all away
God knows how I miss you
All the hell that I've been through
Just knowing no one could take your place
Sometimes I wonder who you'd be today
Today, Today, TodayToday, Today, Today
Sunny days seem to hurt the most
I wear the pain like a heavy coat
The only thing that gives me hope
Is I know I'll see you again someday
Someday, Someday
Sunday, January 4, 2009
New Year, New look...
So now that the New Year is officially here...I didn't make any resolution's or anything like that! But I am making one now...I went riding today again with Cindy and oh my gosh it was AMAZING I got to accidentally trot bare back and got to be out in the open freshly snow covered field just me and Dancer and the sun was shining GORGEOUSLY bright this morning it was amazing and while I was riding I was thinking about this past year about the things I have learned, the trials I have been through, the ways I have been able to grow, and the life I have been blessed enough to been given a chance at. Well after my ride I had my cousin's baptism today and during that I was able to think more about my baptism and the things I have learned since. And I am so grateful for all the blessing's I have in my life!
It hasn't been the easiest road, I have made some stupid mistakes, I have hurt some of the people I care about the most in this world. I haven't always listened I have been stubborn and wanted to do things my way. Or things to work how they are supposed to...according to my book...but I have learned that's not how it goes. I have been given so many oppurtunities in life, I have had so many chances and I have learned so much, but I'm still learning and still trying I have a lot left to do to grow up and to reach the point I want to be at in life! So this year I'm going to do the best I can to be the person I want to become! And to help those around me! "This is my one big chance and I'm gonna take it twice With the past down below, I know love lifted me up here So I'll take a breath, kiss the sky, toll the bell cause it's a Brand New Year!"
It hasn't been the easiest road, I have made some stupid mistakes, I have hurt some of the people I care about the most in this world. I haven't always listened I have been stubborn and wanted to do things my way. Or things to work how they are supposed to...according to my book...but I have learned that's not how it goes. I have been given so many oppurtunities in life, I have had so many chances and I have learned so much, but I'm still learning and still trying I have a lot left to do to grow up and to reach the point I want to be at in life! So this year I'm going to do the best I can to be the person I want to become! And to help those around me! "This is my one big chance and I'm gonna take it twice With the past down below, I know love lifted me up here So I'll take a breath, kiss the sky, toll the bell cause it's a Brand New Year!"
Monday, December 29, 2008
"My Revolution"
Since it's almost New Year's this song is again one of my favorites!!! And this year I really am going to make this my goal "to live, to love today, cause it's a brand new year!!!"
Learning to turn the outside inside out
Having the courage to find what life is all about
Loving so purely can surely melt a frozen heart
Knowing sometimes all over's the perfect place to start
Welcome to my revolution
Lucky you, lucky me maybe were meant to be
This is my one resolution and I make it with no fear
To live, to love today!
'Cause it's a brand new year
Seeing the world through rose-colored eyes
Yeah, this is my one big chance and I'm gonna take it twice
With the past down below, I know love lifted me up here
So I'll take a breath, kiss the sky, toll the bell
'Cause it's a brand new year
Resiliently reclaiming me
Refining my recovery
Untwist my fate, unlock the gate
Let's make a little noise
'Cause it's a brand new year
Oh, welcome to my revolution
Welcome to my revolution, baby, yeah Lucky you, lucky me maybe were meant to be
This is my one resolution and I make it with no fear
It's never been so clear
Second chance is what got me here
To live, to love today
'Cause it's a brand new year
Lucky you, lucky me'Cause it's a brand new year
Learning to turn the outside inside out
Having the courage to find what life is all about
Loving so purely can surely melt a frozen heart
Knowing sometimes all over's the perfect place to start
Welcome to my revolution
Lucky you, lucky me maybe were meant to be
This is my one resolution and I make it with no fear
To live, to love today!
'Cause it's a brand new year
Seeing the world through rose-colored eyes
Yeah, this is my one big chance and I'm gonna take it twice
With the past down below, I know love lifted me up here
So I'll take a breath, kiss the sky, toll the bell
'Cause it's a brand new year
Resiliently reclaiming me
Refining my recovery
Untwist my fate, unlock the gate
Let's make a little noise
'Cause it's a brand new year
Oh, welcome to my revolution
Welcome to my revolution, baby, yeah Lucky you, lucky me maybe were meant to be
This is my one resolution and I make it with no fear
It's never been so clear
Second chance is what got me here
To live, to love today
'Cause it's a brand new year
Lucky you, lucky me'Cause it's a brand new year
Sunday, December 28, 2008
...Just peachy...
What a weekend haha oh man so I love it...I finally got my life figured out, I'm the girl who is the best friend around to give the dating advice to the guys (which girls love so much heads up ;) haha) and then I've screwed up my families lives so much now which is also just great. I wish there was a way that I could fix all the dumb problems I have created, I wish there was a way I could apologise to everyone I've hurt, a way to fix all the things I've ruined/broken. I guess this is my way of venting, sorry it's not meant to be a pitty me thing (if anyone reads this) just know it is my way to get everything off my chest and to think through it all...
...I don't know what to do anymore...
I am so grateful for this gospel in my life, for the love of my Savior and Heavenly Father. I know this church is true. I am so lucky to have been blessed to have been born in this dispensation in which the fullness of the gospel is restored to the earth and I am blessed to have been born into a family who is sealed together for all time and eternity. And I am blessed to have so many friends around me who support and care and who are strong examples to me in my life. And for having the comfort and guidance of the Holy Ghost, and for the power of prayer and being able to have direct and personal conversation's with our Father above.
...I don't have multiple personalities heads up there was a good 2 hours between not knowing what to do and the second part of this, I actually wasn't even going to post it, but I keep feeling like I should share it because of how strongly I feel!
...I don't know what to do anymore...
I am so grateful for this gospel in my life, for the love of my Savior and Heavenly Father. I know this church is true. I am so lucky to have been blessed to have been born in this dispensation in which the fullness of the gospel is restored to the earth and I am blessed to have been born into a family who is sealed together for all time and eternity. And I am blessed to have so many friends around me who support and care and who are strong examples to me in my life. And for having the comfort and guidance of the Holy Ghost, and for the power of prayer and being able to have direct and personal conversation's with our Father above.
...I don't have multiple personalities heads up there was a good 2 hours between not knowing what to do and the second part of this, I actually wasn't even going to post it, but I keep feeling like I should share it because of how strongly I feel!
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
14 Days
So in Relief Soceity we were given a packet 14 days ago, and challenged to dedicate the following 14 days to walking with our Savior and getting to know Him on a deeper level.
It was literally one of the most amazing expierences of my life. I have such a greater appreciation for Him and for all that He has done for me. I know without a doubt He is my Heavenly brother and He loves and cares about me deeply. He knows what pains and trials I go through, He sees my joys, He knows my hopes and fears. I loved the begining statement to this whole endeavor... "The only way that we can truly know another person is to walk in their shoes-think what they think, learn what they know, and understand what they say, do what they would do. Christ said, "Be ye therefore perfect." We can only accomplish this as we become like Him."
The last 14 days have been amazing, they weren't all that easy some of them have been the greatest trials I have had to this point. I had my heart broken, I have let down my family yet again, I have lost my dog (sorta), and I came to realize I have a lot of work to do before I can even imagine trying to be in some form of a relationship with someone, I have found many of my weaknesses and have come to the knowledge that there is no possible way I could ever do this on my own. I have learned so much from the past two weeks though. There is going to be trial and tribulation in all things that is how we develop Christ like attributes in order that we may more fully understand the price that He paid for us, and so we may be able to return and live with Him again one day.
Although this time has been hard in my life I have grown a greater appreciation for this gospel I have learned so much and I am so grateful for this experience. I am so lucky to have the life that I have. To be able to face the trials and challenges I have been given in life.
I love this time of year when everyone comes to realize what is REALLY important in our lives. I now know why we save Christmas until the very end of the year. We all need time to focus on what really matters in life every year, and by saving it til this time it renews our hope, and reaffirms our convictions of truth. :D MERRY CHRISTMAS, I HOPE THIS ONE IS THE BEST YET!!!
It was literally one of the most amazing expierences of my life. I have such a greater appreciation for Him and for all that He has done for me. I know without a doubt He is my Heavenly brother and He loves and cares about me deeply. He knows what pains and trials I go through, He sees my joys, He knows my hopes and fears. I loved the begining statement to this whole endeavor... "The only way that we can truly know another person is to walk in their shoes-think what they think, learn what they know, and understand what they say, do what they would do. Christ said, "Be ye therefore perfect." We can only accomplish this as we become like Him."
The last 14 days have been amazing, they weren't all that easy some of them have been the greatest trials I have had to this point. I had my heart broken, I have let down my family yet again, I have lost my dog (sorta), and I came to realize I have a lot of work to do before I can even imagine trying to be in some form of a relationship with someone, I have found many of my weaknesses and have come to the knowledge that there is no possible way I could ever do this on my own. I have learned so much from the past two weeks though. There is going to be trial and tribulation in all things that is how we develop Christ like attributes in order that we may more fully understand the price that He paid for us, and so we may be able to return and live with Him again one day.
Although this time has been hard in my life I have grown a greater appreciation for this gospel I have learned so much and I am so grateful for this experience. I am so lucky to have the life that I have. To be able to face the trials and challenges I have been given in life.
I love this time of year when everyone comes to realize what is REALLY important in our lives. I now know why we save Christmas until the very end of the year. We all need time to focus on what really matters in life every year, and by saving it til this time it renews our hope, and reaffirms our convictions of truth. :D MERRY CHRISTMAS, I HOPE THIS ONE IS THE BEST YET!!!
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