There's Hope...

There is a song by India. Arie called There’s Hope, and it makes me want to get up and dance. It is a call to be appreciative for the simple things in life. With us being in the technology age, we have grown acclimatize to having everything with a blink of an eye. This song allows you to stop and think of the little things that give us happiness.

India Arie talks about a man in Brazil, who” lived a simple life and was extremely poor. On top of that he had no eyesight, but that didn’t keep him from seeing the light.” He asked her what it was like to live in the U.S.A and she said "And all I did was complain." He said "Well, living here is paradise; I'm talking paradise that's in your mind.” Those are philosophical words from someone who does not have the ability to physically see the world around him, but who held great expectation and appreciation for the life he had been given. This verse makes me think back to the time when I was 18, and my Dad and Nai gave me the opportunity to travel to the Philippines. At first, I hated it and I wanted to leave. They did not have any luxuries that I would be accustomed to. I was being a brat, to say the least. As time passed I began to appreciate the natives that have lived there their whole life. These people found enjoyment in where they lived, and it made it such a humble place to be. Now, at age 29, I would like to go back and be able to appreciate and learn more than I did on my last trip.

India Arie also said, life is all about your perception. Even in the most difficult times, hope will always carry one through. “It doesn’t cost a thing to smile, you don’t have to pay to laugh, and you better thank God for that”.

Peace!

Side Note:

In the wake of last week’s devastating Earthquake and Tsunami, I am praying for the peace, safety, and comfort over the people. I am also praying for the relief workers/reporters in the area, and for miracles and good news.

Fireflies...

 Children are smarter than adults are in so many ways. They have the wildest imagination, and believe that they can be anything they want to be. We learn so many things as we get older that just take away from this natural characteristic that kids have. When I was a kid I felt when I was older I was going to be able to do whatever I dreamed I would do, and it wasn't an option that it wouldn't work out. My grandma instilled something in me to have these big dreams.

When I became a mom in 2006 I heard this song by Faith hill, titled Fireflies. This song made me think about how I want my kids to be dreamers, and know that anything is achievable, and anything is possible. There will be days when the world does not make sense but those minutes and days cannot take away your dreams. Since that day I have had the word Fireflies with me everyday… that is the day I opened up an email account with the word fireflies. So when life gets rough, all I have to do is check my email and see that word and know that things will get better and I can still Dream.

Please take the time to watch the video and listen to the lyrics to the song. 

Peace!

Side note:

Fireflies, also known as lightning bugs, are are not really "flies" at all, but beetles. They are called "fireflies" due to their bodies lighting up during a process called "bioluminscence," which happens when they are searching for a mate. Each different type of firefly has a specific lighting pattern, which prevents one type being attracted to another type.