In life I always thought it would be best if I didn't take people or things for granted. Ever since, my step father had passed away I learned to never take someones presence for granted. However, that moment made me realize I certainly take people for granted, that is why I was so devastated. It has been years since my step father left this earth, and one thing I cant seem to change is that I still take people for granted. I am the type of person to appreciate the little things and never forget that. I believe that is what gets me so invested in a persons life. When I get to know someone I always love the good times and I fail to realize those "good times" can turn into "bad times" in an instant. Things can turn for the worse when someone passes away, but people can also leave your life in different ways.. And that's what I forgot.
No matter how you think your life is, it is a gift. So many individuals don’t get a chance to make it as far as you did. It may be hard to think about the struggle in your life, but luckily life gives us time. Time heals all. Even when our lives are going absolutely wrong, we look to the future because it is time that will allow us to get through our battles. I learned to be grateful of my life. Family and friends are always something to hold tight to and be grateful for. Friends are the family you picked. Think of the crazy inside jokes, the embarrassing memories, and the fact that they’ve always got your back. Ones family can also be one thing to never want to let go of. Your family is like being your biggest fans while still remaining to be your truth and honest critic. Be grateful for that priceless relationship from friends and even family.
Reflecting on my ways I do notice that I need to improve on accepting my mistakes and appreciating where I am at so far in life. I believe it is a good thing to "take in" your mistakes. If you don't own your decisions, you may never see the wrong pattern that your making. Accepting your mistakes can lead to a better you. There are certain things that I need to take in more, even the little things like having a job. I always seem to complain about my job, but I think I should learn to look around and see that others would work where I work if they could. Some people are in tougher situations and it makes their day by day living even harder. If I appreciated the fact of simply having a job, I would have a better understanding of other peoples lives and struggle.
Janely,
ReplyDeleteGreat post. It almost reads like a magazine article. I really like the design and the flow of your journal post. I also like how you chose 5 themes for your haikus - very inventive.
I think that it's honest of you to reflect on family, friends, and work. These are our support systems, and we can often take them for granted... until they're gone.
Excellent, honest writing. Very professional in tone and appearance.
My only suggestion would be to expand and go a little wild... but still in your professional style. See if you can add the element of surprise into your next post. Keep the readers on their toes.
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