~~I have been thinking a lot about the human condition, or perhaps the lack of....it depends upon when you ask me....cuz
timing is everything ! How many of us have seen or perhaps known
someone with a beautiful soul, their spirit and heart gravely injured ?
How could we help them to heal ? Trust is such a tiny word that carries
enormous weight and significance . Today in this current time, TRUST
has been all but abandoned by the wayside.....too many have lost their
ability , and even more have given up hope. I speak from experience, I
too have enormous trust issues that time has only magnified.....how can
we move past and begin to heal ?
What if the only point of reference one has, is disillusionment and
betrayal.....how could one begin to realize a real life moment when it
occurs ? After all we are a product of our environment, so if there is
nothing to draw upon in ones past......how do we recognize something
genuine ? Trust should be earned just like respect...but the question
for me becomes how does one earn someone else's trust ? I am a simple
person by nature....I speak my mind, am honest and possess both
integrity and conviction. A friend of mine has all but isolated
himself, what a waste of such a brilliant and beautiful soul ! Can he
not see the sincerity in front of him ?.. I do completely
understand....and it makes my heart hurt along with my pride. I want so
badly to believe in something or someone.....and yet am held captive by
apprehension. I question, have our instincts become so distorted and
twisted that we lack the confidence to recognize sincerity when it
appears ? I suppose that at some point we must take a
risk........playing it too safe will get one no-where fast ! I prefer
the attitude of : "Nothing ventured--nothing gained !" When you have
already lost so very much in life....and literally have nothing else
left to lose...why not ? Maybe we could be pleasantly surprised at the
outcome.........We must be open and receptive to those rare and significant moments that life may bestow upon us.......and remember to take a chance.....Isolation can lead to despair.
Yours In the fire....
The Phoenix
timing is everything ! How many of us have seen or perhaps known
someone with a beautiful soul, their spirit and heart gravely injured ?
How could we help them to heal ? Trust is such a tiny word that carries
enormous weight and significance . Today in this current time, TRUST
has been all but abandoned by the wayside.....too many have lost their
ability , and even more have given up hope. I speak from experience, I
too have enormous trust issues that time has only magnified.....how can
we move past and begin to heal ?
What if the only point of reference one has, is disillusionment and
betrayal.....how could one begin to realize a real life moment when it
occurs ? After all we are a product of our environment, so if there is
nothing to draw upon in ones past......how do we recognize something
genuine ? Trust should be earned just like respect...but the question
for me becomes how does one earn someone else's trust ? I am a simple
person by nature....I speak my mind, am honest and possess both
integrity and conviction. A friend of mine has all but isolated
himself, what a waste of such a brilliant and beautiful soul ! Can he
not see the sincerity in front of him ?.. I do completely
understand....and it makes my heart hurt along with my pride. I want so
badly to believe in something or someone.....and yet am held captive by
apprehension. I question, have our instincts become so distorted and
twisted that we lack the confidence to recognize sincerity when it
appears ? I suppose that at some point we must take a
risk........playing it too safe will get one no-where fast ! I prefer
the attitude of : "Nothing ventured--nothing gained !" When you have
already lost so very much in life....and literally have nothing else
left to lose...why not ? Maybe we could be pleasantly surprised at the
outcome.........We must be open and receptive to those rare and significant moments that life may bestow upon us.......and remember to take a chance.....Isolation can lead to despair.
Yours In the fire....
The Phoenix