A Helping Hand

I am a very spiritual person. 

The thing issss, I am also kind of hippie in that I believe everybody has a right to believe

what they believe (or what they don't believe) without judgment from others. 

I don't think we can be justified in saying that someone is right 

and someone is wrong because none of us really know... 

That's why it is called faith, right?

For one of my Day Zero Project goals, I decided to

#054: Memorize a bible 

scripture that I love

My dad would probably flip out if he were reading this 

(which, let's face it, he is not because he only just learned how to open his emails!).

To tell you the truth, I am pretty sure he thinks my sisters and I are

 borderline-Wiccan because we never go to church with him!

Not sure about my sisters, but I just don't like the social obligation that comes with

going to church. I don't like the feeling of being watched/observed/corrected

 while doing something which, to me, seems very personal and intimate. 

I guess this goal seems pretty simple. Any Tom, Dick, or Harry could Google "great bible verses" and 

memorize the first one that popped up. I, however, wanted to choose one that I felt really connected to.

And then it hit me like a ton of baby-chicks (I didn't want to say bricks)!!!

Matthew 7:7-8

This scripture is special to me because it relates to two of my most spiritual moments. (Ask me later...)

I also really like this quote because I think that most anybody can learn from it --

whether they are Christian, Catholic, Jewish, Buddhist, Taoist, Muslim, Atheist, Agnostic,  

OR WHATEVER!

I have always had trouble seeking help. I think a lot of my generation has the same problem.

Nobody wants to appear inferior, weak, or lost, so they just clam up and continue to struggle

when all they have to do is reach out to someone, anyone, when they need help. 

I think that sometimes the biggest obstacle we face is our own human-arrogance.  

My advice to you is: the next time you are drowning, do not be afraid to ask for a hand.

This hand could be God, it could be your best friend, it could be your favorite teacher,

your crazy roommate, your concerned girlfriend, the kid that sits behind you in Calc.

 that you haven't spoken to all quarter, it could even be your puppy!!

The point I am trying to make is that help is always available -- in many shapes and forms --
but it will never go out of its way to find you! It is up to you go and seek it.
So what are you waiting for?

♥

One of those weeks

Oh hey there. It's me. I am still alive ...barely.

I have been kind of MIA recently because my school/work schedule has turned my life 

I actually think I could manage if all I had to do was go to school and work,

but there are a few things that throw the whole thing out of wack -- 

you know, eating, sleeping, driving, having a social life... to name a few.

I am pretty sure I have bitten off more than I can chew (something I will
rarely admit), but for now I am just going to keep chewing.

 Until I throw up or something. 

Needless to say, I have been slacking on the whole Day Zero Project.

There's a goal that I have been working on, but it is one of those things

you need to work on for a few days. I will try and finish up soon, I promise!

Ta ta for now. I hope your autumn is getting off to a better start than mine.

Can't wait to wake up tomorrow ( at 6 AM...) and guzzle down one of these:

P.S. Does it make it any better that I kind of love all of my classes?

♥