Who are we in this complicated world… March 10, 2009

So I just saw the movie Kite Runner and was really touched by the story. There is a scene in the movie that I felt especially poingant and wanted to share with everyone. Amir is with his father as they are fleeing the country and to get his mind off the events that are happening his father has him recite a poem he has memorized. I loved this poem so much I felt I needed to share it with all of you.

From Mathnawi 1, 1510-1513:

Who Are We In This Complicated World?

If we come to sleep,

We are His drowsy ones.

And if we come to wake

We are in His hands.

If we come to weeping,

We are His cloud full of raindrops.

And if we come to laughing,

We are His lightning in that moment.

If we come to anger and battle,

It is the reflection of His wrath.

And if we come to peace and pardon,

It is the reflection of His love.

Who are we in this complicated world?

Perfection March 2, 2009

I just read Amber’s blog…Amber your blog’s are fantastic! I wish my blogs were as amazing as yours! 😀 Anyway, I’m back to blogging. Again, Amber had a dream about me blogging and would you believe I was going to do this last night but I was too tired from my Disneyland adventures I opted to wait a day. Amber I think you and I are on the same page.

Well, I just experienced the most perfect trip I have ever taken! It was amazing! A couple of months ago I called Lorie and said, I need a vacation, let’s go to Disney! Who is going to turn down such an offer? Not Lorie! So off to sunny California I went. What fun and adventures Lorie and I had! The weather was a warm 85 degrees, the park was crowded but I think the theme park gods were watching over us! The night before Lorie and I had made a list of all the rides and events that we wanted to see. Not only did we do EVERYTHING on our list we were able to do so much more! I was so impressed. We seemed to hit every ride at just the right moment, we had loads of energy, lots of laughter, an occassional slip but it was fine, I even told the crowd that I was okay just super excited to get onto Splash Mountain, and many (not to be cliche) magical memories made. Thanks Lorie for a truly perfect weekend!

The start of a great adventure!

On a super personal note, on the flight home I realized how blessed I am. I have much to be grateful for and so much that makes me happy. I have family who love me, friends who go on crazy adventures with me, and a world of possibilites. I almost feel greedy asking for more. Eleanor Roosevelt said: “Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give.” I really believe that these are words to live by. I feel lately that I have somehow come to learn who I really am, and I’m really happy with who that person is. I myself am not perfect but I’m making the best of it.

Here are the people in my life that make things just that much better:

So today’s challenge: Understand that there is no other time but now to be happy. Because if not now, when?

Happiness is a journey, not a destination. Sing like no one is listening. Love like you’ve never been hurt. And dance like no one is watching.