Dear Diary,
Today, I sit and remind myself of the beauty that the world brings us and how easy it is to get caught up in " drama", losing sight of the things that really matter.
Diary, my passion has always been to explore and discover. Yes, I am an explorer. I enjoy exploring because when I explore I find the things that truly matter. Sometimes the hardest part of exploring is discovering the truth. Sometimes the truth hurts. Other times it's like a breath of fresh air. The hardest part of being an explorer is ' getting rid of the old to make room for the new "and being confronted with the "truth be known"............
When I was 20 my thoughts were different. A goal consisted of a net you kicked a ball into. At 20 I thought I " knew " it all and didn't dare surrender to anyone or anything. As I explored age 21, 22 and so on I realized " truth be known ".....I knew nothing.
At age thirty five I have explored the wonders of the world or almost...but I still dare to explore. I've explored caves and what sometimes feel like dungeons. I have explored my own truths. I have explored the deep waters of time and the endless possibilities of the never ending sky. I have discovered that the walks I take through the trails of life with my children remind me of the perfect harmony between a woman and a man...and how very deep family ties can run. I have discovered that sometimes the friends we think are friends are classified as the relationship between a hungry tiger and his prey. While discovering still waters I have also explored the possibility that there is a time to sit, watch and just, well, be still....
I have explored that things change. Some things change for the better and some you have to welcome whether you are comfortable or not. I have explored that sometimes people, friends or family think they know what is best for you but only you know what is best for you. I have explored a good and bad touch, I have explored how easy it can be to become addicted to someone else's addiction. I have explored that my thoughts are my own and the words I speak whether good or bad are for me to own. I have explored that at times I can be my own worst enemy and I have explored the many " truths to be known ". I have explored you cannot be something or someone to everyone know matter how hard you try...you will always let someone down. To explore and discover that with every wrinkle I obtain there is a story to tell. And with every gray hair there are wise words to be spoken.
While the wheel of the world keeps turning I have discovered my greatest passion is to keep exploring. To explore new things with my children, my husband, my friends and family. To explore the endless possibilities that exist and discover the fear that sometimes holds me back. To explore the vast possibilities that life has to offer whether big or small. To dream big and live large. To explore and discover how the moon pulls the tied and yet no-one ever asks " why ". To explore and discover if a man could walk on the moon, " why can't I "....
To explore and discover life's greatest challenges and to triumph as I cross the finish line. To explore and discover that God has taught me all these things so my children can become a beautiful woman and man. To explore and discover the courage of another person so that I can dare to dream. To explore and discover the hidden messages within the earth's core. To explore and discover that while the wheel of the world continues to turn...it is my choice to turn with it or stand still.
Diary, today, I will explore and discover how I can be a hero in someone Else's eyes and how one picture can speak a thousand words.....
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Melissa Grant
lissalgrant@yahoo.com
772-419-1369
Virtual Solutions Guru to the Entrepreneur Extraordinaire. Helping others reach for the stars in life and business.
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