Don’t You Want Somebody to Love

Have you ever wanted something so badly that it was all you could think about? Not something small, but a major, life-changing thing? Something so huge it requires another person to fulfill?
What do you do if the only person who can give you what you really want, doesn’t want to, or worse, doesn’t even know that they are the one? Should you try to convince them or move on?

High Hopes

Have you ever hoped for something? Had high expectations? When you did get what you hoped for, were you were sorely disappointed because it did not meet your expectations?

If you don’t expect anything, you can’t be let down, and if you always set your expectations low, they will almost always be exceeded.

Dear Diary

Have you ever written something that you wanted a particular person to read? Something that expressed feelings you could never say aloud? Something so deep and personal that you feel you could never show it to the person to whom it was written?
When will you know it is the right time to give it to them, or should just hold on to it forever?

Timing

Sometimes the only difference between a want and a need is timing.

An object you want right now is not something you need right now and an object you need right now is not always going to be something you want right now.

Political Activism

If you are a citizen of the country you live in, you should be interested in what is going on it. Don’t let excuses like “it’s too complicated” or “my opinions won’t make a difference.”
Remember back to the 1960s? There was a political revolution when the young people of the country realized their citizenry. They become conscious of what was going on in their country and disagreed with it.

To me, it doesn’t matter what side of the political spectrum you are on as long as you care about what is happening and can explain why you think what you do.

Choose Your Own Adventure

Have you ever wanted to go on an adventure? What’s stopping you?
Just grab a few friends and a camera, pack a lunch, pick a place on the map, and go. See where the day takes you. Don’t be afraid to try new things. Act like a tourist. Take pictures of anything interesting you see.
Having fun doesn’t have to be expensive or well-planned. All you need to begin our very own adventure is an optimistic, exploratory attitude.

Speak Up

You are given one voice when you enter this world.
You can use it to speak your mind or you can keep your opinions to yourself. What you have to say is important. There are going to be people who will not want to listen to what you have to say, but that doesn’t make it any less important.
Your voice might be your most valuable tool since it allows you to communicate with the world.

What are you using your voice to say?
Are you using it to help others or hinder them?
Are you encouraging or condescending with what you say?
Are you quicker to offer criticism or praise?

How could you be putting the one voice you are given to better use?

Never, never, never give up!

In a speech to Harrow College, Winston Churchill said, “Never, never, never, give up!”
However, I believe that there are times when giving up or at least just stopping is the best thing.

If you are in a dead-end job that you hate, give up.
If you are holding on to anger against a person, give up.
When your heart is not in something, give up.