"To achieve peace one must try not to define it but rather know it exists in many forms, as many things." - Brianna Colleen Carey ©

Immediate gratification. That's what draws us to Twitter, to Facebook, etc... We put something out there and it gets a like or a retweet as if that is reassurance of our own importance. It's human nature for one to crave acceptance, to want confirmation that who they are or what they've done matters. I just find it odd, even in myself, that we need others to see us doing good in order for it to hold value or have merit. I'm trying to break myself of this way of thinking. It's the same as the saying "if a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?" The answer is yes, yes it does. It has a deep impact which effects the surrounding area, it ripples through nearby trees. I guess what I'm trying to say is even if it appears that no one sees the good you are doing, it does not mean it goes unnoticed. It doesn't make the impact it has on the world any less important. Ideally though, the One whose acceptance, and confirmation you should be after is that of God, not man because God will be the one you have to answer to at the end of your life. The question you'll have to answer is "What did you do on earth in the time that I gave you? I was hungry, did you feed me? I was thirsty, did you give me drink? I was a stranger did you invite me in? 

For I was hungry, and you fed me. I was thirsty, and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me into your home. -Matthew 25:35 

That should be your answer. Giving. Service. Charity. Caring. Doing things deserving of gratification. 

A gratification that isn't immediate but very much worth the wait. 

"In order to go in the direction in which I'm intended to go in life, I must be like the wind, unaware of my destination but sure of the One who guides me to the place I am most needed." - Brianna Colleen Carey © 

Selfless

Ego is the root of all problems. Today I am focusing on selflessness. Jesus lived each day with himself being of no concern to Him. He practiced complete humility and total surrender, and it was not only how he stayed close to the Father but how he connected with each person He came into contact with. I want to achieve humility like that, and be whole-heartedly surrendered, I believe I can, once I take myself out of the equation. I have to start by breaking down myself ("My" thoughts, "My" beliefs, "My" expectations) until there is nothing left but the Foundation of absolute Truth and knowledge to which I hold no possession over, until I just "Am" and there just "Is". 

"Oh no you didn't just said that." That is a comment I just read under a photo. That is present tense and past tense in the same sentence. Now, Im not talking about just messing up the spelling or missing a letter in a word, or an apostrophe, that can be an auto correct mistake. Im talking about literally not knowing how to properly form an accurate sentence. I just don't understand. We all learned these things in grade school. Their are children with disabilities who can form better sentences than that. It doesn't inspire much confidence in my generation the more I see grown adults with FULL capability of learning, simply choosing not to, and then others, who witness their display of inaccuracy, choosing not to correct them out of fear of offending them or hurting their feelings. Yes, by all means don't tell them the right way to do it, let them continue to make fools of themselves and then go on to raise other fools who will, I'm almost certain, then lead us forward into a "bright and prosperous" future. No. Correct them. Teach one another. Even if I mess up, PLEASE teach me. Don't just let it slide. I don't want to give this planet over to a bunch of idiots when I die. I want bright minds and intelligence, wisdom even. All of which cannot be achieved when we don't hold ourselves to a higher standard and also hold ourselves accountable when we don't meet up to that standard. We should want to strive for excellence; not settle for mediocrity. 

Seek Through the Static

More questions than answers 

Static transfers on the radio waves  

Arcades, man made to amaze 

or rather to distract 

from the current display of violence 

So as to not act 

but stay in silence

and walk in blindness 

Well I find this very disturbing 

I've been observing for quite some time 

A world confined by chains they cant even see 

People who preach peace but kill 

Who give to the poor only to steal it back 

In fact this entire democracy 

was built on a mockery of truth 

Just who can be trusted? 

Lies dusted under a rug of so called justice 

and I'm just supposed to be okay with this 

Well ignorance is not bliss to me 

It gets to me

Deep within my thoughts it interests me 

Thus, I continue to seek, and pray 

Until the day I find answers. 

Quote about Arrogance

"Often times when someone is wrong they will exhaust all of their efforts to debate as much, rather than to just admit that they are wrong. Arrogance will not let them see the error of their ways. Don't get angry with them, it is of no use to either of you. Pity them instead, for they are the ones who have to carry the burden of dishonesty in their prideful heart." - Brianna Colleen Carey 

When Will You Return?

How long before You return?

The Earth, she yearns to see Your face 

Her soul shakes in anticipation 

I do not know if she can take this much longer 

Upon her stand men who take no honor in her beauty 

They act as if it is their duty 

to destroy all You created

They trample her gardens 

With no regard as they tarnish 

that which You made 

By Your breath You gave her life 

Please tell me You wont just stand by....

Idly as she dies 

Tell me You'll intervene 

For she seems to be getting so weak

Her future looks bleak 

Tell me who will speak for her worth? 

My soul hurts as I hear her cries 

My eyes well with tears 

It's clear to me the damage is irreversible 

and worst of all.... 

I have no idea when You will return 

and turn right the wrongs 

that have been done upon Your creation 

I'm trying to remain patient 

but it is hard

I am scarred from all the violence I see

Blood stains the streets of this world  

Politics and Greed 

Corruption and Thieves 

Tell me please....how much more 

will Mother Earth have to endure 

of these horrendous conditions? 

How long before Your people Listen instead of speak?

Seek instead of wander? 

Be wise rather than squander away all that You gave

I wonder is there even a way 

to heal her wounds so deep

Dry the tears she weeps?

I keep hoping today will be the day 

that You grace us with Your presence 

Shake the Heavens 

Take back what's Yours 

The souls that You created 

Your animals, Your Waters, Your people are all waiting for Your return.