Sight

Where some see lines on a bitter face
I see wounds that time couldn't erase
Where some see a dying earth
I envision a chance for rebirth
You think I'm blind for all the good that I see
But, I'm not as naive as you think I might be
I've seen through the eyes that see only the dark
I've felt the pain and I have the scars
In my moments alone, with no one around
Faith, Hope and Love can still be found
I've sometimes been wronged and to some shut the door
But I won't waste my time trying to settle the score
I won't waste my energy, my light or my soul
On bitter revenge, I'd rather be whole
So think me naive or think me a fool
I'll still live my life by my own set of rules
I'll look past the darkness and seek out the light
Thankful to have a different kind of sight
I'll keep on believing in Faith, Hope and Love
Kiss the moon and the stars, that shine high above
And when my time comes, and this life is over
I'll leave peacefully, hand in hand with my lover

Things Worth Believing In

This is a quote from one of my favorite movies, "Second Hand Lions". (Highly recommend this one)

Sometimes the things that may or may not be true are the things a man needs to believe in the most. That people are basically good; that honor, courage, and virtue mean everything; that power and money, money and power mean nothing; that good always triumphs over evil; and I want you to remember this, that love... true love never dies. You remember that, boy. You remember that. Doesn't matter if it's true or not. You see, a man should believe in those things, because those are the things worth believing in.

This is the essence of who I am. I don't care how many times something fails or I fail. I care about the times that I succeed and life works out. I'm also a big believer that sometimes, the greatest gift we receive is unanswered prayers. I found a bunch of quotes today about letting go.

When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.
-- Lao Tzu

You never leave someone behind, you take a part of them with you and leave a part of yourself behind.
-- Author Unknown

Sometimes being a friend means mastering the art of timing. There is a time for silence. A time to let go and allow people to hurl themselves into their own destiny. And a time to prepare to pick up the pieces when it's all over.
-- Gloria Naylor

People have a hard time letting go of their suffering. Out of a fear of the unknown, they prefer suffering that is familiar.
-- Thich Nhat Hanh

Loving someone is setting them free, letting them go.
-- Kate Winslet

So, what do I believe? That my life has a purpose and a path. That I was gifted with certain talents. To see the good in people that others don't. I also can spot a truly evil person from a mile away. Lately, I've had well intentioned people making me doubt that. But I know who I am. I have had too many experiences that I KNOW this is a gift I have and even if others doubt me, I have to pay attention to my gut instincts. The worst experiences I've had in life were moments when I ignored that instinct. I believe in metaphysical love, love that transcends time, space, distance, experiences, everything. I believe in standing up for what's right. I believe in being true to ones self. I believe in trust. I believe in absolute forgiveness but I also believe that we owe it to ourselves to eliminate people and situations that are damaging to our spirit. I believe that many religious people aren't the least bit spiritual and I believe people can be incredibly spiritual and not be remotely religious. It's rare to find someone who is both.

I believe in fairy tales and happy endings. I believe that anything we can imagine we can achieve.

Most of all, I believe in you and I believe in me.