Thanks anita for saying that i’m great at visualization and for giving me the idea of using air to help keep me happy and at peace. Thank you for supporting me and listening, you are a great friend;) I am currently reading Think Big by Ben Carson and it is about working hard, believing in yourself and acquiring knowledge. Carson started out failing all his subjects, but at his mom’s insistent prodding, he was able to read two books a week and build his knowledge. He talks about the importance of books and how much you can learn from them. One of his quotes learned from his mother was “It doesn’t matter if they are smarter than you if you try your best. If you work hard, you can do it better than they can because you know the true value of what it means to work for rewards.” in the book Carson talks about his insecurities about not having enough knowledge and admiring those who were self-confident and wanting to be like them. He talks about how valuable all knowledge is and how we all have the potential of learning more things and striving for our best. Through knowledge found from books, nature and religion/spirituality we can help ourselves build the experiences we need in life. Also Carson’s mother had advice that i really like “They (the critics) can take away all your material things and criticize you all they want about your clothes, appearance etc., but the one thing they cannot take away from you is your will and your curiosity to attain knowledge. It doesn’t matter who you are if you have something to contribute to the world with your knowledge.” I like your interpretation of the song “When I’m
Gone” especially for the lyrics ‘Right me when I’m wrong’ and i agree that sometimes people can be quick to right others when they are wrong, but not themselves and also like you said sometimes we have to decide for ourselves what’s right and what’s wrong and not let others tell us. I also like your interpretation to the lyrics “Everything in me wants to be the one you wanted me to me” when you said that ‘everything i was from the beginning has nothing to do with you’, i agree since people often try to change us so we fit into their mold, but we can’t always be perfect, it is better to be who we truly were at the beginning and ignore the pressure of those who try to change who we are. Also I believe love is eternal and lasts beyond death and the memories are still there, however we should spend our time enjoying the little things in life. i love to just wake up and hear the birds sing and run through the neighborhood feeling the wind and waving at the trees. there is more to life than materialism and outer perfection when we realize our spirit.