New perspective

Try to see others from different angles instead of the one that makes a first impression.  Open your mind to the many sides of a story that develop to be one person.  

Creating diversity

Expression of your opinion is important; it allows you as an individual to divide yourself from the rest of the world as a mass and exalt your independence and freedom of thought.  Of course getting along with others is important, but you shouldn't have to change yourself to fit those surrounding you.  It is not a bad thing to be different, to stand out, to be noticed because you had enough guts to stick to your beliefs.  A lot of people like to give the word 'different' a negative connotation, when in reality, you are the one who people remember, you're the one who changes the status quo and starts new trends, as well as new tolerances.  Remember to branch out; don't allow others to hold you back because in the end, they're going to regret that they never spoke up.

Silhouette

It is ok to fall in love with something.  There are different kinds of loves: there is the kind of love that is devotional, and eternal; there is the love that is pure and fun; and there is the love that has been broken and renewed in a different sense.  I could never imagine living my life without the things I love, it would be very empty.  Loving a sport is almost a love-hate relationship because every day is different, a new obstacle to conquer and a feeling of inadequacy or accomplishment.  For me, this sport is called volleyball; she is very brutal to me, but I love her no matter what.  She has left me with countless memories and break throughs.  But she gave me something that I can never repay, she gave me a taste of competition, a hunger for success, and the ability to persevere.  And for all of this, I can never repay her.

Forest homes inspired me

There's a time for everything, time for God to show you truth, humble you, answer your prayers; but there is never a time that God is not with you.  Through all the pain and all the trials, he leads you through the muck and cleanses you with his mercy.

Help me walk into your arms and not wonder away from the path you have laid before me.  I can't do it on my own, bless me with children of God who will help me to continue pursuing you lord, and leave behind the world with its temptations.

This is not my home, my home is with the father, and I will never truly feel that I am accepted on earth because I walk with you.  Years of struggling to find places and people to fit in with were all spent in vain, because there is no place or person I can truly find satisfaction with because we have not come home yet.

It's the birth of a new day, a new kind of life, a time to fly and fall, but return home heart and soul to the lord.  Repent and be redeemed for the lord came to save the sinners not the self righteous.  Save the lost, who are desperate to be found because truth is only found in complete isolation from all that distracts us in this world.  Take from these thoughts and aspirations that He is just, and He is all knowing.  There may be trials that strike us in moments of security but during the process of being broken,  we shall be healed through him and gain the holy spirit in the wounds that were cauterized.