Everyone Has a Story

Have you ever stopped and taken just a moment to look (or perhaps stare) at someone? Maybe someone you know quite well, or maybe even a stranger? Lately I have been seeing people a little differently. I have been a little curious, and maybe even a little nosey. I watch people, and wonder what they know that I don't. I wonder what wonderful, painful, and life-changing events their lives have afforded them. Everyone has a story, and the older we get the longer those stories become. Like the lady who works at my nearby library branch who has been showering me with her welcoming smiles for a few years now - I don't know her name, or really anything about her, except for the fact that she works at the library, and is very helpful. I have seen her at a local restaurant having dinner with someone who appeared to be her husband. But other than that I don't know if she has experienced the pain of childbirth, the loss of a loved one, the joy of a major promotion, true and self-less love, etc. What I do know is that there were days when I felt like I was literally being ripped apart inside, and was filled with deep sadness and despair, but as I quietly led my children through the library, miserably trying to play the "happy mom, everything is fine" role, it was that lady's smile that gave me a glimmer of comfort and peace. There was, and still is, something about her that makes me feel good. If we stop long enough, and try to experience people I think we will find that everyone truly imparts their story in the way they live, and we all have the power to impart something, whether it be positive or negative. Although my story is riddled with much pain, hurt, loss, anger, and other things negative, I want my story to shine through and touch people in a positive way. Hence the reason again for this blog, and the overall reason for my desire to change and grow as an individual. What do you want your life story to reflect?

I Need To Write

I need to write. I need to share, but I need to listen and learn too. Thus, I have decided to blog. Although I could "yap" on and on here, it is my hope that others will comment, share thoughts and questions, and perhaps spark ideas for future posts. Since I write from my own personal experiences and perspective this blog will surely be slanted toward parenting, womanhood, relationships, faith, etc., but I believe we can all learn from one another, so feel free to set me straight, and/or give me a new perspective to chew on. Thank you friends for stopping by, and I look forward to growing our experiences through hopefully meaningful words on a page.