Thursday, July 28, 2011

I Want to Be

"I want to be remembered as the girl who always smiled; the one who could brighten up your day, even if she couldn't brighten her own."

This phrase keeps popping up inside my head.
I've been doing such a bad job of this lately.
I think of myself all the time.
I seem so selfless; but really, I am the most selfish person I know.

I want to be better.
I want to be better.
I want to be better.

So many people...I have met so many people who inspire me to be a better person.

Matthew
Linda and Terry
Erin
Jordan
Rebecca
McKayla
Victoria
Adriane

These names...these beautiful people... they mean so much.

These people...plus so many more. These are just a few people who have found their way into my life and pricked my heart. They have shown me what it is like to be completely selfless...to reach out to someone just because they need it.
That should be proof enough that there is a God up there. And He loves us all.
He loves us.
He loves me...even though I hurt Him every day. Even though I turn away from Him. Even though sometimes I only stay in contact to ask Him for help in my life. Me; myself; my; I

I want to inspire others. I want to help others. I want to be selfless. I want people to know the "me" that I want to be; who I strive to be.
I want God to look down and smile...and tell me that He is proud; so proud to call me His daughter.

I want to be like you.
I do.
You're so beautiful.



This boy loves me, and I honestly don't know why. 

5 comments:

  1. Everyone dreams of being that selfless person. The person who can dream far out of reach and try to connect with the most damaged of souls. What I have learned is, that person who heals others, first has to find peace within their selves. Knowing you want to feel the selflessness and aspire greatness and change, proves that The Lord is smiling down at you. He always will no matter what hardships or pain you will endure. He loves you. Love yourself also, and keep your mind open<3

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  2. Cayla: thank you so much for your kind words :) I just found your blog, and am so inspired by your way with words! absolutely beautiful. Considering that i'm still working on self-confidence issues, I think i'd agree with you about the "finding peace within their selves." It just makes so much sense. Thank you <3

    Erin: Of course you were the Erin listed! I definitely consider you my best friend, and I keep daydreaming of what it would be like if you were closer...and i know the feeling is mutual :) Thank you so much for being there, Erin. Even while you are hurting you STILL find ways to keep my head up in my own small glitches in life. You are one of my favorite people on this planet <3

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  3. Am I the Jordan mentioned above?

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