So, as I wake this morning I have seen multiple requests to have Facebook compute and summarize My Year In Review = #TEMPTED. Instead, I decided to compute and post my own review! In the past (over the course of preceding years) I have had several personal interactions with followers (new and long term; family, friends, strangers, etc.) that always looked forward to a new post from me for comedic and shock value or inspirational. The past year or so, I have been relatively silent. I gained much distant from many persons closest to me. I dared to develop a private persona. The past year has been very trying and meaningful, separating from acquainted friendships with negative/false influences, reviving and mending damaged relationships and dealing with personal addiction; chemically, emotionally and objectively. It hasnt been easy and Lord knows it wont be, but these past few months have allowed me much insight! I slipped into a bout of depression, enveloped by much negativity and chaos; becoming a prisoner help captive to my faults. In-between jobs and legal issues, I caved... Yet in the midst of my darkest hours I had the privilege to sail alongside many inspirational ships, that pulled me away from a stormy, suicidal state and directed me toward the lighthouse on the sunny shores. One of them being a true reflection of the potential energy I possess and my self; a gay minister, thats truly been a blessing and unknowingly a father figure. [This is getting lengthy and sappy] BUT with that being said, it has brought me to and prepared me for now! My Granny (once and always a strong, grounded, and VERY MUCH independent woman; whom will be 102 years old come October 23rd) has been slowly fading away from her family here on Earth and gravitating toward her long awaited home in Heaven. Death is nothing new, but this one has surfaced something new to me and brought a new meaning to my life. The darkest cloud present silver linings; if only we are willing/able to see them. I have realized more than before the need for action, change and discipline. I love my family and TRUE FRIENDS, all though I dont show it or always make it known and I have never wanted to worry them, so I seclude myself; but its in those times that worry is heaviest and for that I apologize. So, in review of my year, I am taking the initiative to be more proactive and present in my life & as the ink on my wrist states, BEGINNING my JOURNEY, in a positive direction. THE JOURNEY OF A THOUSAND MILES BEGINS WITH A SINGLE STEP. - Lao Tzu
Posted on: Wed, 15 Oct 2014 12:23:35 +0000
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