Light

Sometimes, I wonder what life would have been like if I had become an artist--like my uncle Tim, or my Cousin Lucy, or my friend Parker...

Would I be the same person I am today, or would I be someone completely different?

I do not know; but all I know is that where I am today is the best possible place that I could ever be; and that God has a plan for me in the here and now, as well as in the future.

I see it as this: He sends us on little journeys or missions to accomplish something--either to better ourselves or to benefit others...or maybe sometimes both.

Every year of my life, it seems as though it's all a little clearer. Things aren't so foggy anymore; and the "why me, why now?" questions begin to subside.

This time around, I feel as though I'm being followed around by a little light of hope and sunshine that warms both my heart and maybe even the hearts I interact with. People are such delicate and fragile creatures. One bad day can turn in to many, and it can seem as though nothing will ever be good again. It can feel this way, especially when our interactions with others become sour or bitter...either us being the sour or bitter one, or the target of sour and bitterness. Either way...

What I want more than anything now, is to just give--at least a little bit of hope--to those I cross paths with in this life. I know that when it was done for me when I was at my worst, it helped me to move on and to keep moving forward. I will always be grateful for the people who shined the brightest light on my troubled and tormented soul as I was growing from adolescence into adulthood. Now, I want to return that light; not only to those who gave it to me, but to the whole world.

Let your light shine on those you come in contact with; no matter who it may be. Just remember that out of all the people you meet and greet, one may really need that little piece of hope today...

Love and Blessings,

Ashley