Commuincation

We have become the tools of our tools.

In this modern world of technology, many new ways of communicating with each other have been created. Having the options of calling, IMing, emailing, texting, facebook and so much more. But doesn't it seem like we have less true relationships now? It seems the more communication options, the less we are interested in true communication, interaction and relationship.
Why is this? Are people trying too hard to multitask and less concerned with the heart or the moment? Are we too wrapped up in trying to please too many people?
I am guilty. With all the new technology presented, I forget. I forget that I am still only capable of putting my heart and soul into so much while remaining authentic.

More people need to really look at how they are using (abusing might be a better term) technology. I get annoyed while having a conversation with someone and they start texting. I am bothered when you answer your phone or make a call when not appropriate. Can something or someone really be that necessary, or should you be more concerned with your moment? There should be a code of technological manners presented to the world. I am certainly guilty of all of this, but know that I am going to start being more concerned with the present.

The real danger is not that computers will begin to think like men, but that men will begin to think like computers. ~Sydney J. Harris

Goals

Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending. ~Author Unknown

I have perseverance... I can confidently state.

I am determined. I am determined to never stand still. I am determined to make the most of this life. Determined to overcome, to acheive and to love. I am determined to be more than what I was told I am.

I HATE hearing excuses. You people can do anything you put your mind to! I have...I truly have. Everything I have ever wanted to do with my life so far I have done or am in the process of doing. So many people have tried to push me down, doubt me and belittle me. My perseverance will prevail.

When people say to me: "How do you do so many things?" I often answer them, without meaning to be cruel: "How do you do so little?" It seems to me that people have vast potential. Most people can do extraordinary things if they have the confidence or take the risks. Yet most people don't. They sit in front of the telly and treat life as if it goes on forever. ~Philip Adams

Perspective

A penny will hide the biggest star in the Universe if you hold it close enough to your eye. ~Samuel Grafton

Yesterday, I got my hair highlighted in my house. She did a wonderful job, I didn't have to leave my beautiful home while enjoying an adult beverage. I was warm, with friends, getting my hair fixed and just finished a great workout. Yet, I was sad. So many strange and negative thoughts run through my head sometimes. Thoughts of insecurities, doubts, fears, worries and sadness. I let them take my moments, my happiness and ruin my life. If I want to be happy wouldn't I just stop them and choose to be so? I usually do, but sometimes I like having a pity party? I can't continue to let it bring me down. I do not want to regret not realizing how good life is until it's too late.

Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

It seems I battle too many times with my perspective. When I realize how wonderful my life is and how blessed I have been; I am happy, content and full of joy. Yet, when I think and focus on the negative things, I get extremely sad. Fortunately, it's just that easy. We all have a choice to be happy or not. Joy is not situational. It's just a matter of continually focusing on the blessings and knowing that God will take care of the rest.

Be careful how you interpret the world: It is like that. ~Erich Heller