So I've been reading back through a bunch of my old journal entries and came across a comment from a friend that I'm going to post and talk about today: A piece from Kahlil Gibran's "The Prophet
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I've written things similar to this over the past few months. I keep coming to the conclusion that it's been an insane year, then realizing that it really has just been an insane life. So many ups and downs. So many things that I've just had to choose to learn from - which is positive and negative, though I focus on the former. I've started to try to be more realistic as to how it has impacted me negatively, at the same time as appreciating every detail of the beauty around me. The things within myself and the world I'm placed in which I can appreciate. It does get confusing at times. I've been a walking contradiction this year more than most, which is why it has been brought so strongly to mind. I've opened a lot, and I've isolated a lot. ... but at least I'm learning. Learning and some retention of self.
I think you're a Good Person, Jay. I think, with a little practice, that you will eventually be a Great Person. Finding your sense of Zen, your center, your peace, whatever that thing is for you, will only be one little piece of that puzzle. But I am looking forward to seeing where this journey takes you. It is an important, and valuable, one. I hope that the people around you who love and care about you see that.
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It does get confusing at times. I've been a walking contradiction this year more than most, which is why it has been brought so strongly to mind. I've opened a lot, and I've isolated a lot.
... but at least I'm learning.
Learning and some retention of self.
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