As of late I have been thinking about LIFE and what it means to be a part of this great Universe.  Within every nook n cranny of life's trials and tribulations there are always lessons to be learned.  Fear, hate, and anger used to rule my world and now, I feel fueled by Love.  I just want to love because hate is emotionally draining.  Don't get me wrong, there are social issues that I am passionate about and when it comes to my kids, well... Let's just say, I have the divine animal right to protect my pack at all costs.  

Why are people so afraid to just be who they are?  Accept it, we all have a past.  I fall in love with people who share themselves with me and even though they have endured that pain, they incite love; those who aren't afraid to share their battle scars with me are magnificent creatures.  What I see is a beautiful and luminous soul; it inspires me. I don't just see it or hear it,  I feel it. Their pain and joy becomes a part of my being.  Then there are those who are lost in their darkness and are fueled by hate.  I admit it, there is a sliver of me that is attracted to this darkness and wants to save them.  Alas, I can not. The journey of the self is an important one. The journey of the self is ongoing. What I can do is offer my love, kindness, respect, and compassion. What I won't allow is for someone to become dependent on me filling their void.  That is what I like to refer to as an emotional vampire. 

There are some days, I just want to hug people and there are days where I want to hug trees instead:)

Your past is not important, what is important is what kind of person are you this second.  How do you treat others... 

Embrace one another... but understand the value of kicking those emotional vamps out of your life.  Never feel guilty for taking care of you first.  

 
"Once a person has reached enlightenment in one thing, he will have an enlightened mind and understand many things." Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai

Live and Love Fiercely!
Aoooooooooooo