I've Been Thinking.....

[MyDixieRect 2,061]

Lovin' the choice of music first of all.

 

"those who have wronged me terribly - people who swore to love and protect me always but instead violated that very trust." ...I'd never do that to you, Lea.

 

In regards to the topic: I think about my place in the world everyday and what I can do to change it. As it stands now, for a couple reasons I'd rather not go into (it's a long long story) there's sadly not much I can do but within the next few years when I'm in a freer place I know I can make a difference then. Until that point I like to think I'm spending my days developing myself to make that future come closer and shine brighter.

 

As for whether humanity is genuinely good or bad. Good easily. People have been too kind around/to someone like me for me to think otherwise. I was on a train last summer on the hottest day of the year and I was returning home from college. It's a long journey and I was carrying really heavy bags yet a woman much shorter and weaker than I offered--actually insisted on helping. She took a few of the bags and literally went on a multiple train journey with me, she was willing to go all the way to my home with my bags, I had to lie and tell her my house was 2 minutes away (more like 30) so she wouldn't come all the way; she had things to do and she did more than enough already. There was another time when I was about 14 and  I didn't have money for public transport and a woman ran up to me and gave me enough money to use the bus for a week. Never forgot that. I love humans! I'd like to give back to them! Yeah in the news you hear all this bad news about bad people but that's because that's what sells. Humanity is good and I would love to give back to it as much as and as soon as I can. 

[HarLea Quinn 26,501]

Amen to that, Lea. I'm just glad that I'm not the only one who is thinking the same on how *dark* this world is...

 

*No Kingdom Hearts pun intended*

Yes this world can be dark but it can also be beautiful.

 

Lovin' the choice of music first of all.

 

"those who have wronged me terribly - people who swore to love and protect me always but instead violated that very trust." ...I'd never do that to you, Lea.

 

In regards to the topic: I think about my place in the world everyday and what I can do to change it. As it stands now, for a couple reasons I'd rather not go into (it's a long long story) there's sadly not much I can do but within the next few years when I'm in a freer place I know I can make a difference then. Until that point I like to think I'm spending my days developing myself to make that future come closer and shine brighter.

 

As for whether humanity is genuinely good or bad. Good easily. People have been too kind around/to someone like me for me to think otherwise. I was on a train last summer on the hottest day of the year and I was returning home from college. It's a long journey and I was carrying really heavy bags yet a woman much shorter and weaker than I offered--actually insisted on helping. She took a few of the bags and literally went on a multiple train journey with me, she was willing to go all the way to my home with my bags, I had to lie and tell her my house was 2 minutes away (more like 30) so she wouldn't come all the way; she had things to do and she did more than enough already. There was another time when I was about 14 and  I didn't have money for public transport and a woman ran up to me and gave me enough money to use the bus for a week. Never forgot that. I love humans! I'd like to give back to them! Yeah in the news you hear all this bad news about bad people but that's because that's what sells. Humanity is good and I would love to give back to it as much as and as soon as I can. 

 

It is these very acts of kindness and others like this that help give me hope and faith in humanity. I believe deep down most of us are good and want to do good. We just need to show it more!

[Robbie the Wise 5,050]

Very well put. I think one of the things I admire most about you is the fact that even in the face of tremendous adversity you've always held your head up high. The world needs examples like yourself those who lead not through self righteousness but by example. Even on here you've established yourself as the most or one of the most prominent members of this community. You've done this without brown nosing popular members or playing up majority opinions. You challenge the status quo and are successful at it which is something that people admire. Keep being that shining example Diana because in my opinion you've already made the difference you're looking for.

[HarLea Quinn 26,501]

Very well put. I think one of the things I admire most about you is the fact that even in the face of tremendous adversity you've always held your head up high. The world needs examples like yourself those who lead not through self righteousness but by example. Even on here you've established yourself as the most or one of the most prominent members of this community. You've done this without brown nosing popular members or playing up majority opinions. You challenge the status quo and are successful at it which is something that people admire. Keep being that shining example Diana because in my opinion you've already made the difference you're looking for.

 I honestly don't know what to say to this, but thank you! I just try to be the best person I can be always.

[DragonMaster 1,166]

First, I'm going to say a lot of what you wrote we can agree to disagree on bc our philosophies and ideologies differ. There's nothing wrong with that at all either. But I will point out a few things. One person CAN make a difference and we have some very monumental historical figures that prove this. Following the masses without being able to think for yourself or to not have the initiative bc, well, complacency, isn't good for anyone whether you are just looking out for yourself or for the betterment of others. Some of the worst atrocities and human suffering are the result of people not being that one voice who stood up and said that's not right. That's a very dangerous mindset to have. 

 

Because you have been lucky enough to not have had to experience some of the 'evil things", hardships, etc etc you can't grasp the concept that evil does exist. There is no other name for some of the stuff I have personally witnessed and experienced. Heck watch the news and try to tell me some of the horrendous things happening aren't evil. There is definitely good and evil in that sense.

 

You can't allow others misery and suffering to destroy you but to also ignore it when you could do something to help isn't right either. That's why everyone must do their part to make the world better. One person can't possibly take on everything but many working together can accomplish alot

Agreeing to disagree is best, yes. I definitely believe that my philosophy will evolve as I experience more of the world. I'm only 18 after all, still pretty young.

 

I was actually just thinking about what I wrote here a couple hours ago. I think there were some places that I definitely messed up on while writing, due to me trying to say too much on too many things at once, and your reply confirms that too me. Especially on the topic of "making a difference," I think I was a bit too extreme with how I spoke. At the risk of sounding hypocritical, I'll concede that you're correct that one person can certainly make a difference, and I really shouldn't have said otherwise. But I'll stick to my statement that "The time must be right, all the events in the chain reaction must be making a push for that one change." One person may be the final push, or perhaps even the initial push, but it will not be their efforts alone that bring change.

 

I admitted in my post that my rather complacent attitude probably made me look like a terrible person, and that I really had no argument against that. My only justification is this: I aid my family, my friends, the strangers around me. When the opportunity comes up to directly help people, I do. You won't, however, see me at a protest, or a rally. You won't see me making speeches or marching. I'm not a fighter, nor am I a leader. I'll help someone I see in need, I'll donate my time and possessions, and I'll give money on occasion. If something were to occur, some wrong that strikes me so profoundly, then you may see join the political front. But until then, no. Judge me as you will.

 

As to evil, I didn't mean to say that there is no such thing as an evil act, and I apologize if my first reply gave that impression. People can certainly do evil things. For instance, there was recently a man who shot and killed four marine recruiters (I think they were recruiters). I don't watch the news much (the TVs in my house are seldom used), but last I heard it was considered an act of domestic terrorism. (You've probably heard of it so I don't even know why I'm going into detail.) There is no room for debate that this man's actions were despicable, horrendous, and yes, evil. It was meaningless slaughter, unprovoked and undeserved. However, I will not call the man evil. What he did was evil, and if he is part of a terrorist organization, then his organization is evil. Terrorism itself is an undeniably evil concept. But I will not tell you the man is evil. There is so much that I don't know about him, so many inner and outer forces that influence him, that to simply say "he's evil and that's why he did this" is, in my opinion, an injustice. No one is just born as good or evil, and very few end up as a simple case of either/or. I believe in punishment for evil deeds, but I also think we should realize that we are not punishing an evil person, we are punishing a person who does evil.

 

Well, anyway, I think I've expounded upon the details I wasn't happy with in my original post. I doubt I've changed your mind on my philosophy (which was never my intent), but I at least hope I don't look like as much of a jerk as my first post probably made me look. And as I already said, I agree to disagree. Just thought I'd offer my own views on the questions posed.

Edited July 25, 2015 by DragonMaster

[HarLea Quinn 26,501]

Agreeing to disagree is best, yes. I definitely believe that my philosophy will evolve as I experience more of the world. I'm only 18 after all, still pretty young.

 

  I'm sure as you mature and experience more of the world your outlook will evolve. It's to be expected.

 

I was actually just thinking about what I wrote here a couple hours ago. I think there were some places that I definitely messed up on while writing, due to me trying to say too much on too many things at once, and your reply confirms that too me. Especially on the topic of "making a difference," I think I was a bit too extreme with how I spoke. At the risk of sounding hypocritical, I'll concede that you're correct that one person can certainly make a difference, and I really shouldn't have said otherwise. But I'll stick to my statement that "The time must be right, all the events in the chain reaction must be making a push for that one change." One person may be the final push, or perhaps even the initial push, but it will not be their efforts alone that bring change.

 

Sometimes it's not always the right 'conditions' but human intervention that spurs the change. And of course once the ball starts rolling other factors can come to play. I do find it confusing for you to say that all these factors must also be pushing for change yet you also say you think things are random and aren't meant to be or destined. You said " Every possible outcome is different for every possible action, nothing is meant to happen. All of us here are only us because of the precise timing of our conception, our birth, and due to the events that we experience. You might even say that we are all our own little miracles, though I assume that I assign a different definition to "miracle" than most. The chain of events continues in spite of any action we may take, and therefore most of the time I'm content to merely see where it leads."  It's like stating that everything is random and means little yet also saying it can't be random bc certain conditions and circumstances need to occur and at certain perfect time and can't be stopped/avoided. ( To me this suggests destiny/fate)

 

 

I admitted in my post that my rather complacent attitude probably made me look like a terrible person, and that I really had no argument against that. My only justification is this: I aid my family, my friends, the strangers around me. When the opportunity comes up to directly help people, I do. You won't, however, see me at a protest, or a rally. You won't see me making speeches or marching. I'm not a fighter, nor am I a leader. I'll help someone I see in need, I'll donate my time and possessions, and I'll give money on occasion. If something were to occur, some wrong that strikes me so profoundly, then you may see join the political front. But until then, no. Judge me as you will.

 

I wouldn't judge you. Not everyone is a leader and can't be expected to be. Just doing your part like you mentioned is a positive contribution!

 

 

 

As to evil, I didn't mean to say that there is no such thing as an evil act, and I apologize if my first reply gave that impression. People can certainly do evil things. For instance, there was recently a man who shot and killed four marine recruiters (I think they were recruiters). I don't watch the news much (the TVs in my house are seldom used), but last I heard it was considered an act of domestic terrorism. (You've probably heard of it so I don't even know why I'm going into detail.) There is no room for debate that this man's actions were despicable, horrendous, and yes, evil. It was meaningless slaughter, unprovoked and undeserved. However, I will not call the man evil. What he did was evil, and if he is part of a terrorist organization, then his organization is evil. Terrorism itself is an undeniably evil concept. But I will not tell you the man is evil. There is so much that I don't know about him, so many inner and outer forces that influence him, that to simply say "he's evil and that's why he did this" is, in my opinion, an injustice. No one is just born as good or evil, and very few end up as a simple case of either/or. I believe in punishment for evil deeds, but I also think we should realize that we are not punishing an evil person, we are punishing a person who does evil.

 

I don't believe people are 100% good or evil either. Everyone is capable of good and evil things. But it's important to know that circumstances aren't really an excuse. Why? Because there are plenty of people who suffered far greater things and still didn't turn out acting evil. People make choices on how they deal with things.  There are also many cases of privileged people who committed horrible things just for 'shits and giggles" ( thrill killings)  Or bad seeds.

 

Well, anyway, I think I've expounded upon the details I wasn't happy with in my original post. I doubt I've changed your mind on my philosophy (which was never my intent), but I at least hope I don't look like as much of a jerk as my first post probably made me look. And as I already said, I agree to disagree. Just thought I'd offer my own views on the questions posed.

 

Don't worry. You aren't a jerk. I enjoyed this discussion and respect your viewpoint.

Edited July 25, 2015 by Flaming Lea

[VisitJoan 2,713]

Very well put. I think one of the things I admire most about you is the fact that even in the face of tremendous adversity you've always held your head up high. The world needs examples like yourself those who lead not through self righteousness but by example. Even on here you've established yourself as the most or one of the most prominent members of this community. You've done this without brown nosing popular members or playing up majority opinions. You challenge the status quo and are successful at it which is something that people admire. Keep being that shining example Diana because in my opinion you've already made the difference you're looking for.

I was just saying this a week ago on Instagram and Facebook.

[The Transcendent Key 12,109]

I think all of us have faced harsh hardships in our lives, and well, even though we've been through hell and back, so to speak, the experiences we've been through have made us stronger as people.  It's never easy to live in this world, especially how things continue to spiral down into chaos more and more each and every day.  I've talked about this with my Dad and thought about it to myself sometimes, about what the world holds, and what are we doing here.  Even though there's much filth and corruption and sadness, there's also beauty, serenity and happiness.  There are people with good intentions, there are people with bad intentions, and there are those who are lost, trying to find their way.  There is no black and white here.  The world is covered in hues of gray.

 

I was picked on in my early school years for being no one other than myself, and I questioned why this was so.  Why was I being picked on, if I never liked looking for trouble to begin with?  I always thought something was wrong with me, and no matter how much good advice I'd get, I'd still have my doubts. I sometimes hated myself, but well, my family, the Kingdom Hearts series, many different people I've met in this life, and of course, God, above all, have helped me through my ordeals and allowed me to become a better person for it, ya know?

 

That's not to say I'm a saint, or that I'm a goody-two-shoes.  I realize that I've committed fatal mistakes.  I realize I have wronged people, and sometimes there are wrongs that hurt more deeply than others.  I've hurt people who have tried to help me, and I've hurt people by messing things up, and well, it's all been a spiral of chaos.  I know that sometimes I haven't been the best person in the world, but all that's given me is the motivation to learn from my mistakes and make sure not to cause hurt for anyone again.  God willing, I hope to trudge through this life without changing who I am, because all I want to do is be myself.

 

The true beauty of this world is knowing that even though it may be f*cked up, we still have the capacity to see the good in everything.  Humanity is flawed, and our flaws are what make us perfectly imperfect creatures, ya know?

[DragonMaster 1,166]

 

I was actually just thinking about what I wrote here a couple hours ago. I think there were some places that I definitely messed up on while writing, due to me trying to say too much on too many things at once, and your reply confirms that too me. Especially on the topic of "making a difference," I think I was a bit too extreme with how I spoke. At the risk of sounding hypocritical, I'll concede that you're correct that one person can certainly make a difference, and I really shouldn't have said otherwise. But I'll stick to my statement that "The time must be right, all the events in the chain reaction must be making a push for that one change." One person may be the final push, or perhaps even the initial push, but it will not be their efforts alone that bring change.

 

Sometimes it's not always the right 'conditions' but human intervention that spurs the change. And of course once the ball starts rolling other factors can come to play. I do find it confusing for you to say that all these factors must also be pushing for change yet you also say you think things are random and aren't meant to be or destined. You said " Every possible outcome is different for every possible action, nothing is meant to happen. All of us here are only us because of the precise timing of our conception, our birth, and due to the events that we experience. You might even say that we are all our own little miracles, though I assume that I assign a different definition to "miracle" than most. The chain of events continues in spite of any action we may take, and therefore most of the time I'm content to merely see where it leads."  It's like stating that everything is random and means little yet also saying it can't be random bc certain conditions and circumstances need to occur and at certain perfect time and can't be stopped/avoided. ( To me this suggests destiny/fate)

 

Hmm, how to explain this...

You're correct in that I was saying that, at the most basic, everything is random. It is my belief that every tiny circumstance surrounding an event causes slight changes, altering the outcome in different ways. Everything is a result of everything else. At the same time, however, with this viewpoint I must also conceded that, because humans and their actions are the catalyst for this chain of events, it is remiss to say that everything is truly random. People can, at times, act as a hive mind, and at others be utter chaos. Every society has its own laws, its own set of morals. Some have one major religion, others have many, some might even have none (either being too diluted or actually a lack of religious belief). Ultimately, people have an element of predictability to them. Most people (at least where I live) will react in horror if someone abuses a child, for example. Due to this, the random nature of life becomes more limited. It goes from "anything could come of this, or nothing" to "it will most likely be a reaction somewhat like this." Of course, there are also people who don't fit a societal mold, so they may act different from expected.

 

So, in regards to what I've said about change: every culture (and indeed every person, but I'm talking on a bigger scale) has its own set of characteristics, beliefs, and biases. And most of the time, it proves very difficult to convince people to change such deeply ingrained aspects of their lives. Just as a random example, look at how women are treated on a culture by culture basis. There are so many battles for women's rights on so many different fronts, with varying levels of success. But, at least this is how I see it, the people fighting for women's rights are facing difficulty because the bias against women is such a long lived institution. Women have been put below men in so many cultures for so long that it is simply a part of the culture. People have lived seeing this attitude their entire lives, have learned history that held the same attitudes, and been influence in so many small and large ways that it has become a part of who they are. It gets to the point where some may have trouble seeing what is wrong with their views because it all seems so normal to them. So change becomes a very difficult thing to bring about.

 

So people will protest and rally and give their speeches and allow their voices to be heard. You will get single people who stand above the rest and become highly influential leaders. Yet they won't just protest and fix everything. Nothing will just suddenly change if they have enough protests, give enough speeches. They have to convince the masses, as it is only with the support of the masses that a society can truly change. Now I'm finally getting back to my point (man, I'm so long winded, I'm sorry X_X). People are resistant to change when it affects beliefs and assumed truths that is deeply ingrained into their lives. They don't see anything wrong with what life is currently like, and they don't want to give it up. Thus, the most likely reaction that the proponents of change are going to get is a negative one. The only way that they'll succeed, then, is by finding the correct way to manipulate people to react differently. Knowing what to do in order to achieve that, though, is difficult, because people act either one of two ways: predictably in accordance with their culture and their beliefs, or unpredictably random. And its not enough to convince one person, they have to convince many. Sometimes it will be a leadership figure that they have to convince, who will then become a leader of their cause and be able to rally new followers. Other times they may have to convince the "normal people," who will then overthrow current public leaders and replace them with new ones sympathetic to whatever cause.

 

Really, there's many ways it can go about. And that's not even taking into account retaliation from the opposite side, or whether either side becomes violent. There's not fate or destiny involved here, because it's all a matter of getting people to react in a certain way to further your cause. If the majority isn't liking what they're seeing, then basically it's tough luck for you. You're getting no where. Things aren't miraculously going to start bending to your will like fate has ordained they you are correct, you have to make things work by yourself. You have to create the actions in such a way that the reactions occur as you want them to. Everything is a result of everything else: so be the everything else that results in the everything you want to create (if that makes any sense).

 

To connect this back to when I admitted you were correct that one person can change the world: one person may be what makes the difference in convincing the masses, or what inspires a movement in the first place.

 

*deep breath* Okay, that's enough philosophy from me today, and its only 11 AM for me. I'm glad I haven't made myself look like a jerk, and I've actually enjoyed this conversation as well. You've challenged me to think about my views from new angles, which is difficult but refreshing. Thank you.

[HarLea Quinn 26,501]

Hmm, how to explain this...

You're correct in that I was saying that, at the most basic, everything is random. It is my belief that every tiny circumstance surrounding an event causes slight changes, altering the outcome in different ways. Everything is a result of everything else. At the same time, however, with this viewpoint I must also conceded that, because humans and their actions are the catalyst for this chain of events, it is remiss to say that everything is truly random. People can, at times, act as a hive mind, and at others be utter chaos. Every society has its own laws, its own set of morals. Some have one major religion, others have many, some might even have none (either being too diluted or actually a lack of religious belief). Ultimately, people have an element of predictability to them. Most people (at least where I live) will react in horror if someone abuses a child, for example. Due to this, the random nature of life becomes more limited. It goes from "anything could come of this, or nothing" to "it will most likely be a reaction somewhat like this." Of course, there are also people who don't fit a societal mold, so they may act different from expected.

I actually agree with some of this. The thing is though there are many things that despite all odds and intervening circumstances still come to fruition no matter what. I have seen this many times in my life which is why I do believe somewhat in fate or destiny. Things that cannot be explained and conquered all odds. It's a very magnificent thing to experience and I hope one day you will experience this yourself.

 

So, in regards to what I've said about change: every culture (and indeed every person, but I'm talking on a bigger scale) has its own set of characteristics, beliefs, and biases. And most of the time, it proves very difficult to convince people to change such deeply ingrained aspects of their lives. Just as a random example, look at how women are treated on a culture by culture basis. There are so many battles for women's rights on so many different fronts, with varying levels of success. But, at least this is how I see it, the people fighting for women's rights are facing difficulty because the bias against women is such a long lived institution. Women have been put below men in so many cultures for so long that it is simply a part of the culture. People have lived seeing this attitude their entire lives, have learned history that held the same attitudes, and been influence in so many small and large ways that it has become a part of who they are. It gets to the point where some may have trouble seeing what is wrong with their views because it all seems so normal to them. So change becomes a very difficult thing to bring about.

 

This is very true . However the reason how this occurred is bc it's been allowed for so long without any dissenting voices. If people had been more proactive from the start this wouldn't be so ingrained today. In other words, what is allowed is what will continue. If that one person stood up and been that one voice others would always follow suit. Human nature desires direction and leadership.

 

So people will protest and rally and give their speeches and allow their voices to be heard. You will get single people who stand above the rest and become highly influential leaders. Yet they won't just protest and fix everything. Nothing will just suddenly change if they have enough protests, give enough speeches. They have to convince the masses, as it is only with the support of the masses that a society can truly change. Now I'm finally getting back to my point (man, I'm so long winded, I'm sorry X_X). People are resistant to change when it affects beliefs and assumed truths that is deeply ingrained into their lives. They don't see anything wrong with what life is currently like, and they don't want to give it up. Thus, the most likely reaction that the proponents of change are going to get is a negative one. The only way that they'll succeed, then, is by finding the correct way to manipulate people to react differently. Knowing what to do in order to achieve that, though, is difficult, because people act either one of two ways: predictably in accordance with their culture and their beliefs, or unpredictably random. And its not enough to convince one person, they have to convince many. Sometimes it will be a leadership figure that they have to convince, who will then become a leader of their cause and be able to rally new followers. Other times they may have to convince the "normal people," who will then overthrow current public leaders and replace them with new ones sympathetic to whatever cause.

Again I agree with this and this is where my opening post was leading. We need more leaders and positive influencial people. History has proven great change in society brought on by education and evolving humanist views. These leaders help bring this about . Educating the masses and it has to start somewhere. Once the masses are educated and informed it's easier to bring about those much needed changes. Psychology proves that people are more likely to listen when provided with the reasons why something needs changed or worked on. People need to understand in order to process and proceed.

 

Really, there's many ways it can go about. And that's not even taking into account retaliation from the opposite side, or whether either side becomes violent. There's not fate or destiny involved here, because it's all a matter of getting people to react in a certain way to further your cause. If the majority isn't liking what they're seeing, then basically it's tough luck for you. You're getting no where. Things aren't miraculously going to start bending to your will like fate has ordained they you are correct, you have to make things work by yourself. You have to create the actions in such a way that the reactions occur as you want them to. Everything is a result of everything else: so be the everything else that results in the everything you want to create (if that makes any sense).

 

Not everything is contributed to fate and destiny if you believe in it. Some things are definitely manipulated and forced. But the times when things occur against all odds and circumstances stand out in very astounding ways. The miracles you speak of.

 

To connect this back to when I admitted you were correct that one person can change the world: one person may be what makes the difference in convincing the masses, or what inspires a movement in the first place.

 

*deep breath* Okay, that's enough philosophy from me today, and its only 11 AM for me. I'm glad I haven't made myself look like a jerk, and I've actually enjoyed this conversation as well. You've challenged me to think about my views from new angles, which is difficult but refreshing. Thank you.

 

You are welcome and thank you as well! I love having deep intellectual conversations that make people think. I'm glad!

[Mystics Apprentice 2,397]

This was incredibly well said, Lea, and I admire you greatly.  You're always so bright, optimistic, and incredibly helpful, and it truly does seem like you haven't let the downfalls of life beat you down.  While I do not know your entire story (nor would I ask you to share it on here, of course!) everyone has struggled, and from your brief description it sounds like you've been through a lot.  All-in-all, this was wonderfully phrased!  Thank you, and another big thank-you for truly making a difference in the world and being so helpful to us all!  I know you've certainly helped me out just by being a friend, which I'm very grateful for. : )

[HarLea Quinn 26,501]

This was incredibly well said, Lea, and I admire you greatly.  You're always so bright, optimistic, and incredibly helpful, and it truly does seem like you haven't let the downfalls of life beat you down.  While I do not know your entire story (nor would I ask you to share it on here, of course!) everyone has struggled, and from your brief description it sounds like you've been through a lot.  All-in-all, this was wonderfully phrased!  Thank you, and another big thank-you for truly making a difference in the world and being so helpful to us all!  I know you've certainly helped me out just by being a friend, which I'm very grateful for. : )

 

Thank you so much for the kind words. I really do try to make any difference I can. I'm happy to hear that I have helped you in any capacity and would gladly help in any way again. You, yourself, are a warm and kind person who deserves happiness and peace! I hope all is going better for you lately since I know before you had struggled with a few things. Just know you will get through it. Everything has a time and season and a reason I believe. I have shared a lil of my past in a thread called "Post Your Painful Past". Even then though more things have transpired since then but I have come out on top. It all works out eventually and stopping and crying over it only makes you feel better for a bit. But then a true warrior picks up their sword and fights again I have learned to be that warrior.That warrior is in all of us

 

Thank you for being such an awesome friend who has always had a kind thing to say and a giving heart! We need more people like you!

Edited August 1, 2015 by Flaming Lea